Fallen Soldier returned home Nov. 12, 2008

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15 жыл бұрын

Fallen Soldier escorted and flown home to FLA on American Airlines. Honorably greeted by Army personnel, local police, family, and fire department - who showed their respect by showering the plane with 4 powerful streams of water from fire trucks on both sides. (the plane sat under the streaming water for about 5 minutes - edited about 4 minutes out) God Bless the soldier's family and God Bless our Troops! (video taken from inside plane - then out on the tarmac when the fallen soldier is taken from plane)

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@RobertNeeb66 11 жыл бұрын

I came back to this video to let this Soldier know he is not forgotten.

@sl21sl 15 жыл бұрын

I was a F/A on this plane & had deadheading pilot tape this w/ my camera. As with all returning fallen soldiers, there was a soldier on board whose job it was to escort his fallen comrade home. The passengers were asked to remain seated until the escort could deplane. Though the plane was late & some people had connections, NO ONE complained. It's nice to know that people have their priorities straight and render respect when they should. God Bless the family and God Bless our Troops!

@breeo13 15 жыл бұрын

That really was beautiful. Monday me and my family will have to go through the same thing. My brother, SPC Norman Cain III, was killed last sunday (03/15/09) while proudly serving his country in Afghanistan. Thank you, for all those that support the troops, and i pray for the safe return of the soldiers still serving over seas.

@cavanfamily12345 12 жыл бұрын

the hardest thing a mother have to endure. but she knows that her son came home a hero who gave his life for the sake of others...

@HercDriver82 12 жыл бұрын

As a C-130 pilot i have taken some of our Fallen out of theater to meet up with the aircraft that will bring them home. There are few things in this world more sobering than seeing a flag draped casket being set down in your aircraft. We place them as far front as possible, accord them every possible honor, and land as softly as possible. Something I am honored to have done and hope to never have to do again.

@electrogeek77 14 жыл бұрын

My mom and stepdad were on a flight coming home from vacation a couple of years ago, when they discovered that there was a Fallen Soldier being escorted. Everyone on the plane wrote notes of sympathy and appreciation to the soldier's family, which were then hand-delivered to his companion, whom had earlier been upgraded to First Class as an act of appreciation.

@40MrSig 12 жыл бұрын

No other country provides the dignity and honor that we do for a fallen soldier. It is so deserving for someone who made the ulitimate sacrifice for our freedom. It's time like this that make me proud to be an American.

@nubserver 11 жыл бұрын

i wasn't born in the USA either, but here i am a United States Marine.

@braggstang 11 жыл бұрын

Sorry for your loss. Your Son didn't die in vain and will be remembered forever. Thank you for raising such a wonderful young man. Because of Marines like your son, America can sleep at night. I have served for 19 years in the Army and I salute all those that have given the ultimate price. Thank you again for bringing this wonderful young man into the world and allowing him to serve in our beloved Military.

@BettyBaldock 13 жыл бұрын

I was on this flight.. The captain came on overhead speaker and requested everyone remain seated until one passenger was taken off the plane.. No one but myself knew the reason till they saw the casket..

@dsalstrom 12 жыл бұрын

Working an Honor Flight is difficult but an honor at the same time. God bless all our service men and women. It has been my honor to bring back a soldier.

@T80ne13 11 жыл бұрын

I wasn't born in america came here when I was a baby but I am DAMN proud to be an american now this video shows how passioniate and caring people can be

@l4dyfett 11 жыл бұрын

I'm active duty and I teared up just reading the video title. I will never amount to the greatness that this fallen soldier has done for our country. God bless.

@HooahArmyWife09 12 жыл бұрын

I cry every time I hear this song. My dad is RET Col in the Air Force and my husband is currently serving active duty in the Army. They both are my hero's and my world would come crashing down if I lost them. I love being an American! God Bless America!!!!

@pizzlestuff 11 жыл бұрын

the ultimate sacrifice, if it happens to me so be it, i know what i signed up for, proud to be a new enlisted soldier. mad respect to all the fallen, they now can rest in peace forever, thank you good sir and all others who fallen, you guys make me proud to wear the uniform in a few months.

@DaTViperKid 13 жыл бұрын

this actually makes me cry, and it makes me want to be in those soliders shoes to help protect them and the American People

@JesusKid1000 11 жыл бұрын

Every member of our armed forces deserves a hero's welcome when they come home.

@markestes7916 11 жыл бұрын

Thank you to all of the men and women who have served this country so that we may have the freedom you have paid for with the ultimate sacrifice. May God bless you and your family.

@bransonsmith2412 11 жыл бұрын

If not for SOLDIERS we WOULD NOT be FREE like WE ARE

@tonyktx44 11 жыл бұрын

From an old Vietnam vet from Texas, Thank you for doing you sacred duty by keeping our country safe and strong. Without you, our heros, we would have nothing, There is a special place in Heaven for you, rest easy. For you folks who criticize these brave men, please feel free to continue your idiocic rhetoric, courtesy the sacrifices of those you denounce.

@A_RANDOM_KRIEGER 12 жыл бұрын

THE AMERICAN FLAG FLIES NOT FROM THE WIND THAT MOVES PAST IT, IT FLIES FROM THE LAST BREATH OF EVERY AMERICAN SOLDIER WHO HAS DIED DEFENDING IT! GOD BLESS OUR FALLEN HEROES AND LET THOSE WHO ARE OVER THERE MAKE IT BACK SAFELY!

@rway4 12 жыл бұрын

Your son --- America's Hero forever.... God bless you and your family

@taylorreid610 11 жыл бұрын

God Rest To All The Soldiers God Bless America

@WatISayGoes1 14 жыл бұрын

R.I.P to all those we lost in line of duty!! Forever heroes...never forgotten!!

@danibabelovesyhu98 12 жыл бұрын

We owe all the fallen soldiers and the ones who are fighting right now... we owe them our lives.... they are the reason we are here today... thank you troops!

@AngeyoGloryOyet 11 жыл бұрын

To all the servicemen u have my respect. the fallen heroes we will always remember you. Thanks for the sacrifice you made to leave all the comforts in your countries and go to foreign land to fight. Only God will pay you back best. We know your families can never forget the good moments you shared together while still alive. But He who is the comforter will give them the strength to cope. Much love to you all...

@futuref22pilot 11 жыл бұрын

All of this for one soldier! Honestly the most amazing thing I've seen in a while. So much appreciation can be seen in this video. I don't usually cry, but this is such a beautiful video. I cried.

@cckleese 11 жыл бұрын

even though I'm crying hysterically, THANK YOU SO MUCH for sharing this BEAUTIFUL HONOR CEREMONY FOR OUR FALLEN VETERAN🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸the people that welcomed this soldier home makes me proud to be an American❤❤❤I just wish ALL AMERICANS would keep our veterans & families in their thoughts & prayers

@germb747 11 жыл бұрын

Haven't shed this many tears in a LONG time!

@stevebaker7021 11 жыл бұрын

All my brothers and sisters You were layed to rest and now you are in the arms of god.We will hold fast to your memory in our hearts we will comfort your loved ones be the sholder thay can cry on.All military personal in combat we are all one with the same duty to serve our country.The families of the fallen i stand beside your loss is great but know thay are all heros and will be deeply missed.God only takes the best...Now rest my brothers and sisters sleep well...............A US MARINE.

@briannoce3422 11 жыл бұрын

This is the saddest thing I have seen today. We Americans Fight for freedom.

@CStarnes32 13 жыл бұрын

My heart is so broken. I am so grateful for each and EVERY American soldier....fallen and living.

@cw57mu 13 жыл бұрын

imagine being a passinger on that flight!! one day you will never forget...

@Moose82690 12 жыл бұрын

Sad to know some had a loss but makes me proud to be American

@ILOVEUMPS 14 жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting. Very nice to see the law enforcement and fire fire fighters paying their respects. That was done with much class.

@Morton19228 12 жыл бұрын

I dont care who you are, or how strong you are. When Amazing Grace is played on the bagpipes I cant help but get choked up. God bless ALL of the men and woman that protect us everyday. Without you this world would not be one i would like to live in.

@dirkdiabolus 12 жыл бұрын

I'm from Germany and I know these Boy's fought for us too! RIP!

@sango1161 11 жыл бұрын

Transporting the Bodies of the Fallen Heroes to their Final resting place must be the Hardest Job ever on Earth like the Fallen heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice the drivers of each and every one of those hearse funeral cars are also heroes willing to transport those Fallen Heroes who died protecting our country so we can stay safe and free... God bless America...

@ShowlightMedia 11 жыл бұрын

I am deeply impressed and touched. I would be the proudest guy on earth to taxi a fallen hero through a water fountain salutation to the holding position at the gate. This is realy outstanding. Thank you so much for this video. My deepest condolences to all families of every great nation which lost a loved one. May they rest in peace and never be forgotten.

@traumajunkie9890 11 жыл бұрын

Greater love have no man, than to lay down their life for those they love. Semper Fi 2/5 0317

@ChicanoMindset 11 жыл бұрын

Bambambullies4 I want to thank you for proving for us the power of Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity, and Personal Courage that each and every Soldier, Marine, Airman, Seaman display and live everyday they put the Uniform on. It takes all these Morals/Values that we live by everyday to continue fighting for YOUR rights to say and think what you wish, that is what we fight for. It does not matter what you think and say because WE will always be here to protect your rights

@JamesGrimesJr1981 11 жыл бұрын

I am not even going to pretend to know what that is like. However, what I can do is this: Thank you for your service. Being in the Armed Forces is huge. I am a military brat and saw things from an interesting vantage point and still cannot fathom actually being on the front line. God Bless.

@nicolectorres 11 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video. May all our fallen soldiers rest in peace and never be forgotten

@DrRobertMPick 12 жыл бұрын

No words are needed here but Thank you!

@MissMallory2011 11 жыл бұрын

i am so sorry for anyone who lost someone, you are remarkable and so are the ones that lost their life. i nearly died when i watched this. i love the united states and then soldiers that help fight for us

@InsaneMonk08 12 жыл бұрын

This is so touching, got me teary eyed!! I wonder how those pilots felt stransporting such precious cargo!! Well done Miami!!!!! I was in DFW two years ago waiting for my flight home to NJ and out of nowhere there was a huge applause and cheering, so I walked a few gates down to see what was going on, and it was complete strangers, and some family. greeting soldiers coming home. I thought it was awesome that people do this!!!!

@kematthe 12 жыл бұрын

God bless you. We owe you a debt we can never repay. I'm a firm believer that we would have been attacked again had we not taken the battle to them and it's only by God's grace and the bravery of people like your son that we have stayed safe back at home. Thank you for your sacrifice.

@superman9877 12 жыл бұрын

Welcome home soldier. You've done your job. See you in heaven. Semper fi, do or die

@jasonbethel4394 11 жыл бұрын

Rest thanks for my freedom sorry it cost you everything.

@rogelioramirez1234 11 жыл бұрын

Youve done a great job brother serving our country Hoorah

@scd96 12 жыл бұрын

this whole video gave me chills...i can only imagine how it would be to lose a loved one like this...

@horriblends 11 жыл бұрын

God bless you brother.

@orcawhale1975 12 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the solider that paid the ultimate price for our country. Also thank you to American Airlines and the airport for showing him the respect he deserved

@chriswilliams9162 11 жыл бұрын

Well said and Thank You for your service.

@dljtmb1 12 жыл бұрын

Our military men and women are the most thoughtful people in this world. There willing to give their live's to protect family and friends. Bless all of you.

@clonnetrooper231 11 жыл бұрын

thank you for your sons sacrafice from his navy brothers

@KptLehmann100 11 жыл бұрын

Thank you soldier. Rest in peace.

@AaronJones711 11 жыл бұрын

@PRESTON58CENT That was awesome, it made me cry a little. God bless every man and woman who has served.

@kar98k1000 12 жыл бұрын

every time i see one of these i bawl out in tears because they're giving their life for their country and the citizens of their country, i love all American soldiers willing to give their life for their country, im also going to be a marine when i get out of high school, god bless them all

@johnlong8938 11 жыл бұрын

I was crying when I watched this

@808rottie 12 жыл бұрын

HOME OF THE FREE ,BECAUSE OF THE BRAVE!!!! VERY TOUCHING VIDEO! GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS!!!

@armybro86 11 жыл бұрын

Awesome job pilots, thanks for the video. Hooah brother!!!

@Jruss1994 11 жыл бұрын

Mam Im so sorry for your loss truly, it is men like him that keep such a great legacy for our country. It is men like him that make look at myself and say I am proud that i joined The Marines. And Once I become a Marine I promise I will keep My honor high for the men who gave their lives for the best country in the world.

@jdmderick 11 жыл бұрын

when the bagpipes start i tear up like a little girl ;(

@auburnfan27 15 жыл бұрын

Amazing. What really got me was the firefighter water arch tribute. God Bless Brother.

@c0sal1nda 11 жыл бұрын

wow i can't even imagine what his family members went through if this was on november right around the corner for the holidays. God Bless Him

@bobsit1945 13 жыл бұрын

Watched this many times and cry all the way through each time.......Makes me proud to be an American.......Retired Navy Corpsman

@CHIEFSWIFE1998 11 жыл бұрын

God bless you im crying it so beautiful and so sad

@sweetmommy1987 12 жыл бұрын

maam i was over there. i am sorry for your loss. god bless u

@dartengeneer2006 11 жыл бұрын

I cry every time I see this! It's so good to remind us of what we are made of!

@cycloneous 12 жыл бұрын

Each time I watch one of these videos about our beloved soldiers, it sends chills down my spine and makes me teary eyed. We have grown so selfish that we have forgotten the sacrifices these brave men and women undertaker to defend not just our freedom, but the freedom of others, to give a voice to those who have been denied that right to have a voice in freedom. God bless the American Soldier!

@connorsmimi 12 жыл бұрын

From Martinsburg, WV. My heart weeps for the loss of the ones left behind. Thank you, anyone who reads this and has kept me and my family free and safe. I will FOREVER praise you for your selfless service. Truly God does bless America.

@eugenepotter4637 11 жыл бұрын

my thanks to all my comrades who proudly served this country as I did, today is our day, thank god we are proud to serve and proud Americans, My thanks

@sl21sl 11 жыл бұрын

Bambam. I'm the owner of this video and kindly ask you to stop commenting here. To say the least, you differ in opinion than most of those who watch this. That's fine. Just keep your thoughts and ideas on your own page please.

@FittsJr 12 жыл бұрын

as a 10 year Veteran 97 to 2007 thank you gentleman and ladies at American Airlines.... you brought him/her home!! and did it righ! I've lost friends and have had my time in country. I'm ATC at Nashville and we had a home coming that almost brought me to tears as I working Ground control. I was a complete ramp freeze.... and was well deserved

@dljtmb1 12 жыл бұрын

It's heart wrenching to see our brothers in arms giving their lives so we can all live safe. God bless you sir.

@NZMunis 12 жыл бұрын

Welcome home and rest in peace soldier Much love from NewZealand

@karenwelch3794 11 жыл бұрын

god bless you for that comment. i hope all is well with you,you and so many others are in my prayers, and thank you for defending this country.

@RobertWilliamson1 12 жыл бұрын

i got chills when the bagpipes started playing

@kldmeme 12 жыл бұрын

May that HERO rest in peace. My son in law and 5 of his buddies followed not to long after, Nov.29, 2010. God Bless these families. There are no words that really can express the sadness of it.

@xThunderxWolfx 12 жыл бұрын

Rest in Peace. THank you for your Father's courage and service to our Country.

@yifanxielong525 11 жыл бұрын

The very best wishes from Australia for your future. Good luck, Sir.

@Tomk916 13 жыл бұрын

They played the same music at my grandfathers funeral, Very Touching. R.I.P Fallen to all the fallen Soldiers, R.I.P Granddad.

@akshairtube 11 жыл бұрын

America is the greatest and I am proud and lucky to be an American. America is Number 1 because of the courage and sacrifices made by such fine citizens for their country and freedom. No words are enough to describe my feelings, and heart-full wishes go to the family of the fallen soldier. This video put me in the scene as if there and to live the moment of this fantastic event of respects offered to the fallen soldier. God bless his family and America.

@AurorasWake 12 жыл бұрын

"Here's health to you and to our corps which we are proud to serve, in many a strife we've fought for life and never lost our nerve. If the Army and the Navy ever look on Heaven's scene, they will find the streets are guarded by United States Marines." - Marine's Hymn, Semper Fi!

@robagl 14 жыл бұрын

I am not even going to look at BratSimpson's remark....I am filled with augh, respect, and gratitude for the Men and Women that fight for my Freedom. Thankyou Troops!!! I have not had the Honor of being in a service like this, but as a Flight Attendant, I make sure to give the troops on my flights special attention, and thanks!!! Again, Thankyou for sharing this personal moment with us!!!!

@anawrest 12 жыл бұрын

i am really sorry for your loss!! but now he is resting in the glory of god!!! thanks for your sacrifice, it will never be forgotten!!

@jrthao916 11 жыл бұрын

May he RIP

@nahaward 13 жыл бұрын

cried the whole video... God bless these men and women who bring home our fallen...... What a honor to help bring home a hero who died saving our way of life.

@Bradley62100 12 жыл бұрын

God Bless You & Yours Thank You For Your Service To Our Country Rest In Peace

@nacman101 11 жыл бұрын

The song is Amazing Grace.

@cie35 13 жыл бұрын

In my culture we would say that even the heavens wept for this soul...happy to have him but very sorry to have to take him....God bless this soldier....

@sthvsnth 12 жыл бұрын

It is men like your son who have made this nation great, I'm very sorry for your loss ma'am.

@doctorbuckner 14 жыл бұрын

Thank you for laying down your life for This country and even more fo me. I am free because of you, whoever you are.May the fallens family find some kind of Peace and my you Rest quietly. My heart breaks for all involved.

@Alex21561 13 жыл бұрын

God Bless all of those people that showed up and gave all the support and respect to that fallen soldier. This is what Memorial Day weekend is all about. Thank you for sharing this! It was very touching.

@ramp00 12 жыл бұрын

i am a Filipino, but my father, grandfather and uncles served the Philippine Army. i envy you guys. you do respect your soldiers a lot and for that, you have my respect. hopefully, our Philippine Armed Forces will get the respect and honor that is long delayed.

@crisbond007 13 жыл бұрын

from the bottom of my heart, with all my soul,,, god bless the lifes of those soldiers that are still in war zone,, god protect them, and for those that are now resting in god's arms. R.I.P.

@sigmiami 11 жыл бұрын

God Bless - Semper Fi

@MrDavesully10 12 жыл бұрын

God bless America and your troops from Ireland

@wildmanwill420 12 жыл бұрын

he is your cool wind on a hot day the rain on your face when you are thirsty, always the love in your heart, it humbles all true americans and bereives me to thank you for his and your sacrifice.he is always with you. mother is the name of god in the harts of all children. god bless you and may peace find you