HeviShot Posted August 16, 2005 Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 Today we layed a hero to rest.SGT.1st Class Victor Anderson.The funeral was at the Andersonville National Cemetary.He a true American Hero.I have never witnessed a military funeral and hope I don't have to again.He over came a diabete's problem just so he could go to Iraq.He did'nt have to go but he did and died for our country.He recieved a Purple Heart, The Bronze Star and The Combat Badge.He will be missed in both the Military and the local law enforcement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TreeStandBowHunter Posted August 16, 2005 Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 Re: A Hero\'s funeral This is the Casualty Report that I posted on the 8th of August DoD Identifies Army Casualties The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Killed were: Sgt. 1st Class Victor A. Anderson, 39, of Ellaville, Ga. Staff Sgt. David R. Jones Sr., 45, of Augusta, Ga. Sgt. Ronnie L. Shelley Sr., 34, of Valdosta, Ga. Final identification of a fourth soldier who was killed in the same incident is forthcoming. They died on July 30 in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near their HMMWV while they were on patrol. The soldiers were assigned to the Army National Guard's 2nd Battalion, 121st Infantry Regiment, 48th Infantry Brigade, Albany, Ga. [ QUOTE ] I have never witnessed a military funeral and hope I don't have to again [/ QUOTE ] Try being the one presenting the Flag to the Next of Kin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThethirdI Posted August 16, 2005 Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 Re: A Hero\'s funeral I lost some of my Marine Corps pals in Desert Storm and will never forget them. I read an article about the gentleman that you made this post about in one of my diabetes journals. He really put a lot of effort into getting admitted into the military. Every fallen soldier is a tremendous loss. Semper Fi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad dryden Posted August 16, 2005 Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 Re: A Hero\'s funeral sad thing it happened. but thats the cost of war. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7th Posted August 16, 2005 Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 Re: A Hero\'s funeral I have allways been told that as long as someone remembers them they are never gone. Frank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
preacherman Posted August 16, 2005 Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 Re: A Hero\'s funeral I have been to one military funeral. it is indeed one of the most touching ceremonies that you will ever attend. If it doesn't tug at your heart, you just don't have one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowtechTurkeyHunter Posted August 17, 2005 Report Share Posted August 17, 2005 Re: A Hero\'s funeral Prayers go out to the family the4y trully have paid the ultimate price for our freedom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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