Army Airborne Military Funeral - Spc. Jerod H. Osborne

July 16, 2010 (Dallas, TX) Spc. Jerod Heath Osborne, 20, of Royse City, TX, was laid to rest in Rockwall, TX. After church services concluded the procession made its way to Rest Heaven Cemetery led by local and state police. Members of the Patriot Guard Riders were on hand to ensure the services were not disrupted.
The interment ceremonies began with a bagpiper leading the hearse to the gravesite. Once, the majority of the participants gathered around the gravesite, members of the 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, from Fort Bragg, N.C. performed the military final interment ceremonies.
At the conclusion of the ceremonies, participants offered the family condolences.
Afterward the family stayed behind to witness the casket lowered. We were able to share the moment with the oldest brother SSGT Wau-tash Grillett, who also was serving in Afghanistan and escort the body of his younger brother home. He shared his thoughts about his brother.

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[USAGamingMW2]

Am I the only one that finds it disrespectful for the news chopper to be circling above while the soldiers family is burying their son. Back the hell off.

[jcastillo57]

@USAGamingMW2 The family of this brave young man, including his active duty brother, gave the news media and myself permission to share their son's burial ceremonies with the public. No disrespect was intended. Once the casket was transferred to the grave the chopper backed away and kept their distance. When families express their desires for privacy it is honored. Most military families, of the fallen, realize their sons and daughters are also America's sons and daughters.

[USAGamingMW2]

@jcastillo57 You took my comment completely out of context. I NEVER was talking about you, only the chopper. It should have backed away when the casket came out of the hearse. I would not want to bury a military brother with a chopper above, I understand media on the ground but don't get the chopper. You can "show America" the funeral from coverage on the ground, see my point?

[jcastillo57]

@USAGamingMW2 Yes I see your point. The reason for the choppers was to cover the 1000's of citizens lining the country roads from the church to the cemetery in a small town. The outpouring of support was amazing and news worthy. I will share your concerns with my friends at the news stations. Thanks for posting. Jerry

[ScottVrakis]

Rest In Peace American Hero..

[ar15guy076]

go easy  bro

[surgicalmx]

i knew him.he was a great man he was killed 15 days before coming home for good. he will be missed

[USAGamingMW2]

@jcastillo57 I'm not trying to cause anything, just a concern coming from a honor guard perspective. 

[jcastillo57]

@TxInfinity What do you consider jumping out of air craft to rescue fellow soldiers in the battle field? Hint, special forces.

[jcastillo57]

@TxInfinity @Chroma2021 I have edited the title. Thank you for bringing this important detail to my attention. I suppose I was thinking a special kind of forces.