These men and women should be the highest paid public servants in our nation - not the politicians!
@georginamercier19423 жыл бұрын
R.I.P. Colonel also thank you for your service. I am so glad to see how respectful the service was. My heart goes out to the family for their loss.
@LynnRedwine8003 жыл бұрын
I am sitting here in tears. What a beautiful ceremony. Thank you Col. Williams. Rest In Peace.
@user-ev1pp9mg6y3 ай бұрын
Same here
@DEER_HUNTER484293 жыл бұрын
Thank You For Your Dedication to Serve, God and Country! 🇺🇲✝️🇺🇲🕊️ I Too Salute You!
@jodeming50883 жыл бұрын
Thank you Col. William's for you service to our country. Beautifully done with such respect. To her family, friends & fellow soldiers, I am so sorry for your loss. May she RIP.
@laurawalker15098 ай бұрын
I am from the UK. Thank you for your service. That is a beautiful song that they play as they fold the flag. Rest in peace.
@scottjohnson61737 ай бұрын
For all those who served and died at Arlington National Cemetery, thank you for your service and may your memory be a blessing to us all and from this baby boomer as well.
@TrueBlue06872 жыл бұрын
The slow playing of the USMC Hymn pulls at my heartstrings every single time I hear it. And I'm not even American.
@christopherfranklin18813 жыл бұрын
Saw this same type of procession and inurnment for the USMC pilot son of an Air Force Colonel who lost that 22 year old son in a plane accident. The Colonel used to work for me in the Pentagon and I have known her for over 30 years. I first met her as a young Lieutenant and watched her progress up the ranks. That was her only son and was a crushing loss. He was a USMC Osprey pilot and lost his life in a private plane crash. RIP and respect for his Mom, Marjorie Davis, Col USAF (ret).
@wardharrah553 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing this story... It always breaks my heart to see a member of the Armed Forces or a fellow Veteran pass on, but its especially hard when you know that they did countless dangerous missions and put their life on the line each time only to die in a private low risk civilian aviation incident...may God Bless and comfort Col. Davis and the remaining members of her family...
@JackyNickelson2 жыл бұрын
As an undertaker and gravedigger/ greenkeeper. It must be a great honor to work at a military cemetery. I am not patriotic to my country, because I as a christian dont believe in politics. But I must admit this ceremony looks amazing. I ve seen some disciplined ceremonies. But US marines is certainly the most amazing ceremony. This discipline in rain and cold weather. I know how it feels even in winter with freezing weather and rough snow. Or hot summer days burning sun and hot air.
@opera933 жыл бұрын
Thank,You, :USMC, Arlington,,Third INF,:and all. First time I have viewed a “Marine “ARLINGTON FINAL........Duty, Honor, Country.....
@meeruisland3 жыл бұрын
So beautifully done, not many things bring a tear to my eye these days from a Veteran British Army Soldier
@cindycrawford97903 жыл бұрын
thank you for your allied and coveted service from just a u.s. citizen .
@averteddisasterbarely25453 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU FOR YOUR COMMENT and service! We stand side by side with you in the toughest of times! HAVE A GREAT DAY FROM SEATTLE WASHINGTON !!
@healingvibrations78453 жыл бұрын
@meeruisland thank you for your service
@theresareynolds31333 жыл бұрын
I was a mortician for over 25 years and with each military funeral the person was inspected 3 times before it was allowed to be viewed, first by me, then the 2 that would actually be the funeral attendants and then a member of the military usually a CO. Even with a cremation everything was perfect may Col Williams rest in peace
@bluejeans80013 жыл бұрын
Godspeed Col. Williams, RIP and thank you for 30 years of dedication.🇺🇸
@kenmortell42403 жыл бұрын
From a UK Merchant Marine Officer, our love and respect.
@cindycrawford97903 жыл бұрын
and thank you for all support services-from just a u.s. citizen.
@fastsetinthewest3 жыл бұрын
With the utmost respect, our family condolences to the family of Colonel Williams. God speed. I'm a disabled Army Republic of Vietnam Michigan combat veteran '68. My cousin was General Margaret Brewer, first Marine Corps woman general.
@docbrosk3 жыл бұрын
I was a Marine SNCO in Vietnam, I had lunch with Maggie in Georgetown in the late '80s - I was also from Lansing. Would love to exchange news - my public ail address is docbrosk@comcast.net
@Belchmaster413 жыл бұрын
@@docbrosk the sky looks like a storm is rolling in...
@patrickobrien.20282 жыл бұрын
Rest in peace and thank you for your service. I offer my condolences to her family. Marines show everyone what honour, integrity, and respect really means. God Bless America.
@pdk9capt1043 жыл бұрын
Karen Williams, COL USMC, may you rest in peace. Thank you for your service to our country. Semper Fi.
@robynhendrickson28013 ай бұрын
I’ve been blessed to visit this cemetery I’ll never forget the feeling I had. I cannot say how much respect I have for our military. Them and their families give so much sacrifice for our freedom. R.I.P Heroes blessings to all the families.
@marcuslaker58763 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing. That’s really special...the finest organization out there.
@armywidow60043 жыл бұрын
You may stand down now, Col. Thank you, ma'am. Those you have left behind have the watch. SEMPER FI.
@TheRisskee3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your service, ma'am. It's greatly appreciated. Rest easy, Marine.❤
@user-mn2jh4vq7o11 ай бұрын
Truly beautifully done 👏🏽Thank you for your service to our country🥲🌟
@cindyolson22883 жыл бұрын
SEMPER FI !!!! Thank you for your service and God bless your family
@davidpietarila6993 жыл бұрын
The female officer riding the lead horse: her baring is so... the word that immediately comes to mind is “regal”, but that would the wrong word. Regal comes from the word regent and a regent serves a monarch. This woman is an officer in the US military, therefore she is much more than that. I don’t know what the word is, but she exudes confidence, command presence, honor, professionalism, pride... I don’t know...but I’m glad she represents us.
@get2dachoppa2493 жыл бұрын
Not a female officer, a female NCO.
@gtmtnbikr2 жыл бұрын
Dignified, Patriotic and Respectful are all civilian words that will never truly define all who put their lives on the line on a daily basis for our Nation. Any QUOTE citizen UNQUOTE who would burn Our Nation's Flag has obviously never been handed one folded.
@elizabethcox76503 жыл бұрын
The song playing is Going Home. It brings tears to me because it was sung are my Mothers Funeral.
@saraanderson84583 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your service to our country, to her family I am sorry for your loss. May she RIP.
@RVBadlands20153 жыл бұрын
My brothers funeral 4 jun 2019, he was Vietnam veteran US Army, with the 15th Medevac, 1st Cav 68-69 at The Sacramento Military National Cemetary in Dixon Ca. I still miss him so much. Prayers for her family and thank you for your service Col.
@user-ev1pp9mg6y3 ай бұрын
One of my brothers was in the Vietnam war and he was in the first air cav
@user-ev1pp9mg6y3 ай бұрын
Sorry for your loss
@joegaito70211 ай бұрын
My thoughts and prayers are with her family she will be missed RIP thanks sorry to hear she's gone warmest regards to the family. Joe
@fatimaali75393 жыл бұрын
American military really respect those who serve with them now and in the past the beautiful funeral services they hold for their own that have fallen in war and peace .... god bless u all
@cycleSCUBA3 жыл бұрын
A credit to the USMC and the United States. My world here in the U.K. is a safer place thanks to Heroes like Col. Williams. God rest your soul, Ma'am. 🇺🇸🇬🇧
@michellevelas90153 жыл бұрын
Thank You Col. Williams for your Service and keeping us Free, R.I.P.
@elainemulligan5623 жыл бұрын
GOD BLESS. GOD SPEED. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE.
@susanyork60973 жыл бұрын
OMG! This was a very poignant ceremony, especially when they played “Taps”, followed it with the flag folding, “Eternal Father”, and then the flag presentation to you and your family. I would have been leveled then! That was a beautiful, honorable celebration for Karen and everything she stood for!!! God bless you and your family! Semper Fi to your brave, brave wife!!! May she eternally watch over you and yours❤️❤️❤️!!!
@Theodorej19603 жыл бұрын
Semper Fi, Sister and Ma'am. May you forever guard the streets of Heaven. RIP.
@IamAries523 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your service mam and, may you R.I.Paradise.
@johnmckeon34683 жыл бұрын
Thank you for my freedom Colonel. The gates of heaven are truly well guarded. Semper Fi!
@jamesgollan8602 Жыл бұрын
how did she contribute to your freedom?
@judithhewitt71022 жыл бұрын
RIP! Thank you for your service to our great nation America!
@lukep81713 жыл бұрын
Rest easy Marine we have it from here SEMPER FI
@aarbolay73 жыл бұрын
Watched the dignified, respectful, compassionate way the marines conducted the funeral of Col. Williams. Then watched the cemetery representative handle the remains like it was a piece of luggage, or a grocery store bag. The civilians at Arlington should be more aware of the seriousness of such event. So disrespectful.
@e.conboy42863 жыл бұрын
Someone should teach instruct them .Dummy didn’t need to use his left turn signal. Button his jacket, too. My God, do I have to go myself?
@CalifgalCindy13 жыл бұрын
I totally agree, the civilian Arlington representative was disrespectful in his manner of carrying and then placement. This marine and her family deserved and in fact earn better of him. Rest In Peace Col. Williams
@y.t.a1803 жыл бұрын
She shouldn't be there. War. What is it good for? Absolutely nothing. Was the priest on speed setting on video? No emotion. No solace for yet another family. War. No more.
@y.t.a1803 жыл бұрын
Why civilians? Where are the officers gone? They should respectfully see it through n leave family in peace.
@kimberlymccracken28533 жыл бұрын
To all the solider s that service or country god bless each one of u may god. Watch over u
@chrismc4103 жыл бұрын
Rest in peace, ma'am. Your tour is complete.
@soultraveller50273 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful hymn at the beginning "Abide with Me" that's a British hymn? very powerful emotions listening to it thinking of the fallen
@vdavis47853 жыл бұрын
It's a theme from the Largo movement of Dvorak's 9th Symphony, "From the New World." Words were later added to make the song "Goin' Home," often performed at military funerals and memorial services.
@soultraveller50273 жыл бұрын
@@vdavis4785 interesting and I thought it was from 'eventide” the tune composed by the Englishman William henry monk the lyrics by scotish Anglican Henry Francis Lyte
@vdavis47853 жыл бұрын
@@soultraveller5027 The very beginning is "America the Beautiful." The Dvorak starts at about 1:00.
@soultraveller50273 жыл бұрын
@@vdavis4785 ok no worries was originally referring to the hymn abide by me
@y.t.a1803 жыл бұрын
Sadly,so bravely, so needlessly . Its hard watching this knowing.. God bless every brave heart..n bring each one home now safely. Time for peace. Price has been paid.
@kathikamholz21003 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Ma'am, for your service and sacrifice
@michelleormay92263 жыл бұрын
TEARS Roll Down My Face Another Sister In Arms Earns her ANGELS WINGS GOD BLESS YOU Mame From an AUSTRALIAN Sister In ARMS to YOU FAMILY and FRIENDS FOREVER In Our HEARTS FOREVER In Our THOUGHTS NEVER FORGOTTEN GOD BLESS ALL WHO SERVE "LEST WE FORGET" 👐🏅✝️😘💞❤️💖💝🤗😇🙏💐
@jeanettereynolds31513 жыл бұрын
I dont know much about America but do all soldiers in american forces get this type of funeral??? Uk
@willielarimer71703 жыл бұрын
RIP Col Williams and I also send condolences to your family
@geoffreydowen57933 жыл бұрын
from an ex rROYALl NAVY BOY RESPECT and GODBLESS.XXfromtheuk
@r.mercado97373 жыл бұрын
Proudly served, proudly honored! Semper Fi Colonel Karen Williams!
@markbarron27753 жыл бұрын
Thank you Marine ! We have the watch Rest in peace . In God's loving hands. Semper Fi
@jdd88263 жыл бұрын
Respect. Honor.
@javiermabad3 жыл бұрын
Honor and respect
@marylewandowski77683 жыл бұрын
Rest In Peace the
@wendellellisedwards21093 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your service.
@henryechezabal49803 жыл бұрын
God is with you, God will keep you safe, Amen
@cindycrawford97903 жыл бұрын
thank you, col., for your service.
@Delatta19613 жыл бұрын
If I understand the current policy at Arlington, the body is cremated and buried. Although it is transferred and carried inside a coffin. Only those not cremated are KIA,those awarded the MOH, and The service's respective crosses, and other significant notables. Gerry Owen ma'am. I hope you have time to meet a few Cavalry Troops at Fiddler's Green while you're on your journey. God Bless
@robertworley7123 жыл бұрын
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@robertworley7123 жыл бұрын
1-?
@shanewalton33613 жыл бұрын
I’m guessing to save space for future burials as they are quickly running out of land? I didn’t know everyone but a select few are cremated....God bless her memory!!
@diannecampbell182 жыл бұрын
Hugs to HEAVEN
@mikenolan80443 жыл бұрын
Rest in Peace Sister. Semper Fi
@jenniferdearing6999 Жыл бұрын
RIP veteran. God bless USA. We love are wife and husband and daughter's and son's and sister's and brother's and mother and father. We just thanks all are veteran's all time for helping us being here. We be free today.
@robertdwilliamsjr47812 жыл бұрын
R.I.P.. Hero
@mrj6553 жыл бұрын
Rest In Peace Colonel
@pyrowillie3 жыл бұрын
When the rev was carrying the remains in one hand, I thought for crying out loud, put the umbrella down..
@e.conboy42863 жыл бұрын
Amen. None of the marines carried an umbrella.
@e.conboy42863 жыл бұрын
And that chaplain was in such a HURRY! Did he need to go potty?
@armywidow60043 жыл бұрын
@@e.conboy4286 😄😀
@deko24853 жыл бұрын
Felt his speech was too hurried and "canned" with no compassion for the family.
@gradyg43663 жыл бұрын
GOD SPEED Col. Karen Williams, with honor and respect.
@julianwaugh9683 жыл бұрын
I had the privilege to attend my Uncles funeral (Commder US Navy)bronze and silver star. The reverence and respect to honor a fellow American . We are all equal in death there are no ranks ,each soldier gets the same treatment .On a side note,at Arlington they have little old ladies wearing Pearl's who show up for EVERY funeral to make sure the fallen shall not die alone. It is ironic that Arlington was Robert E Lee's estate, he should have been made to live there while the graves were being dug . I had to go back to Arlington to see the ceremony at the tomb of the unknown and also JFK memorial . I hope someone may reconsider the rhetoric of war especially civil war These guys know how to shoot guns and play music!
@brown52522 жыл бұрын
Thank you - rest in peace, +
@emaguire5917 Жыл бұрын
I can't say it enough times how eternally grateful I am for all of the men and women, past-present-future, in our armed forces. Without you, we wouldn't be free. These videos ALWAYS make me cry. God bless all of you!!!! God bless America!!!! 🇺🇸 🙏 🇺🇲 🙏
@billmiller3425 Жыл бұрын
Such silliness.
@festerhamilton45263 жыл бұрын
Semper Fi Maam.
@Hellhound4489 ай бұрын
Rest In Peace, Colonel Williams. 🫡🇺🇸
@normplatt75493 жыл бұрын
Salute!
@henryvagincourt45023 жыл бұрын
Respect from an Ex Royal Navy man.
@alexisjuliettemoskaluke65613 жыл бұрын
Semper Fi Ma'am, 1/7, 1st Mar Div, we salute and honor you.
@michaelhaiden67183 жыл бұрын
I will also add the Chaplin conducted a great service and knew the scripture by heart great message sir
@dhellis194983 жыл бұрын
i agree that the Chaplin did do a good service but he was reading from the Bible
@jeremymadden49663 жыл бұрын
U.S. Marines are the most respected military out there
@ameldagiguere94933 жыл бұрын
Most of the ceremony was great. Respect and honor was given as it should. After the flag was folded it seen to fall apart for me. Her remains was hand carried across the way where every one had to walk to her resting place. It was like placing a family pet there for burial. Just a little cold at the end to add to a lasting memory.
@montellwilliams8113 жыл бұрын
" GOD CALLED YOU HOME "
@donaldsmith68143 жыл бұрын
Semper Fi! Col.
@tapsbugler3 жыл бұрын
Nice to hear my arrangement of Goin’ Home used
@cathyburkart93953 жыл бұрын
👏👏👏
@Jersey2tall863 жыл бұрын
With Arlington filling up rapidly and expected to be out of space by 2025, why are military retirees still being allowed to be buried there? I retired honorably after 24 years of service as a Marine Corps officer with two combat tours in Iraq, but I would NEVER consider being buried in Arlington, regardless of whether I rate it, which I currently do. Those spaces should be reserved for those killed in the service of their nation (peacetime operations or combat) or who died of wounds suffered therein, and for no one else. There are many politicians buried there--for instance, Ted Kennedy. Why? For running Mary Jo Kopechne into the Chappaquiddick and accidentally drowning her? We can honor our career military retirees who have served honorably in the state VA cemeteries, and THAT is where they should be buried if they want to be buried with their military comrades. My father served honorably in air combat in WWII in Europe. He is buried in a VA cemetery in NJ. I am tired of career officers, no matter how honorably they served, no matter how long, or what administrative or non-combat achievements they accomplished, taking up spaces that belong to those who gave their lives in the line of military duty. That is why Arlington was founded, and THAT is who belongs there--with the exception of those awarded the MOH, Navy Cross, DSC, or AFC, AND who were combat wounded in the action for which they received that award (meaning if you received the AFC and were not wounded, go back to the O club, enjoy your Mai Tai, and thank the Good Lord above you didn't get your rear-end shot off). NO ONE ELSE gets in. All that said, every blessing upon you, Col Williams, and may you rest in peace. S/F, Marine.
@leslieolson92623 жыл бұрын
Thank you Col Williams for your dedicated service too our beloved country. God bless you!
@hawaiianborn10443 жыл бұрын
My beloved father was a Marine for 30 years. Served in Korea once & twice in Vietnam, to which my Mama said "he was never the same man she married after he returned from Vietnam"! Anyway, Papa is dead now. However, even when he was alive, he was crystal clear about "not wanting to be buried in Arlington Cemetery"! "He wanted to be buried in Quantico with the rest of the Jarheads",
@vegasbob00753 жыл бұрын
Your absolutely right . I do however feel government civilians killed in the line of government service should allowed to be buried in Arlington case in point one of the seven C.I.A civilians (Elizabeth Hanson) killed in Afghanistan Dec 2009 is buried there which I think is right .
@jbcallender3 жыл бұрын
My Dad was a three war Marine Colonel retiring in 1971. We buried him at Quantico. It was his favorite base, his favorite golf course and his favorite General, Lew Walt is buried there. I felt he would just be one of thousands if we put him in Arlington. My Grandfather and Grandmother are buried in Arlington. We lived within sight of Arlington at one point and it is a special place, but I think he would rather spend eternity with his Marines..
@hughjaynuss40653 жыл бұрын
I really liked , and agreed with what you were saying , until you got political, then you're opinion became just more trash on the internet.
@malcolmmarshall43713 жыл бұрын
The opening. Music is part of crew world symphony by Djork
@apfelsnutz3 жыл бұрын
Thats' Dvorak Sym. #9
@savannahbos6343 Жыл бұрын
An excellent video.❤❤❤
@alfredm74973 жыл бұрын
Aye Aye Mam!
@sugar25443 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your service I salute you ,,,, but one thing I like to say is one of your family member wearing unappreciated dress bright green dress and flip flops that’s no respect what so ever!!!!!
@dillonmcgee36883 жыл бұрын
Beautiful -
@pfzinnc3 жыл бұрын
RIP Col Williams. This is the first time I have seen the flag unfolded and then refolded and not have the end tucked into the last fold. I'm just wondering if this is something new ?
@dougstitt16523 жыл бұрын
so beautiful and so sad
@johnpartridge76233 жыл бұрын
RIP Mam. from an Ex Brit Soldier.
@cindycrawford97903 жыл бұрын
thank you for your much appreciated allied service-pray for us 74 million people don't fall for a dreadful fascist for pres. who ruined so much in our country including our precious relationships with great allies like y'all. oooohhhhh feels so good to have you BACK! from just a plain u.s. citizen - CHEERS!!
@johnpartridge76233 жыл бұрын
@@cindycrawford9790Our Countries have relied on each other so much & this should not be destroyed because of the actions of idiotic so called Leaders. There have been One too many Brave Soldiers who have paid the ultimate price for the sake of Freedom. RIP To one & all.
@Tarheel133 жыл бұрын
@@cindycrawford9790 the racist did win, Biden.
@Tarheel133 жыл бұрын
@@cindycrawford9790 and here comes the typical democrat bs during a somber and honorable moment. Seek help
@cindycrawford97903 жыл бұрын
@@Tarheel13 if anything i said was 'democratic', then i AM SOOOOO PROUD TO BE A DEMOCRAT!! but nothing and i mean NOTHING makes me prouder to be a democrat than 1/6/21!!! seek help before you too end up with federal charges. bwahahahaha!!
@gardenia24sugarfoot.363 жыл бұрын
A very beautiful send off as only the US Military will display.
@josiasbanda35463 жыл бұрын
Simply awesome and memorable.
@tyheang18393 жыл бұрын
God bless your soiled place Amen 🙏
@lynndeatherage3792 Жыл бұрын
The rules are very good and I was there when my late husband grave is there for those who fallen in a line of duty.
@DuaneTewinkel3 жыл бұрын
20 YEARS AIR FORCE ENLISTED. REST IN PEACE FELLOW WARRIOR.
@janmosher42653 жыл бұрын
❤️🙏
@user-er1vx7lk8v3 жыл бұрын
Очень жаль. Сочувствую родным... Церемония достойна уважения.
@averteddisasterbarely25453 жыл бұрын
RESPECT IS EARNED! THANK YOU FOR YOUR KIND WORDS ! HAVE A GREAT DAY FROM SEATTLE WASHINGTON !
@msb32359 ай бұрын
I think Grave of ‘Gunny’ R. Lee Ermey is nearby the area
@beckiterry93823 жыл бұрын
SEMPER FI
@sandrasanders7063 жыл бұрын
Pardon me, but what are the signs the flag bearers doing while folding the flag? Never seen that before..or is it something recently added? God bless this fallen soldier and family and friends.
@antonysavage82183 жыл бұрын
Hi it salutes whilst folding flag basically it's all apart of the ceremony
@davidruddock14223 жыл бұрын
Is the Chaplin on a speed dial service - sympathy of a Computer.
@freaked-outcenk79903 жыл бұрын
The chaplain reminded me of those memes circulating on Facebook of a few Mexican Catholic priests dancing during mass (which I consider bizarre and disrespectful).
@youngnurse99943 жыл бұрын
@@freaked-outcenk7990 I thought I was the only one thinking the chaplain was talking wayyyyyyy to fast . No empathy and sounded so , I do this all the time so I have to hurry ! SMH R I P Ma'am and thank you for your service 🙏
@freaked-outcenk79903 жыл бұрын
@@youngnurse9994 Exactly! 😤
@mattmiller98443 жыл бұрын
I think the editor sped up the video in that section by a small margin so it wouldn't be so long, if you look at other things in the video it looks like they're moving a little faster than they should
@e.conboy42863 жыл бұрын
If this was the chaplain’s service of burial, he should be transferred out, to grave digging or lawn maintenance. He was terribly rude and I would have him dismissed from my relative’s service and conduct it myself.
@claud1able3 жыл бұрын
RIP Ma’ am
@ThePHYL3 жыл бұрын
Rest In Peace
@sarahsivils41372 жыл бұрын
I cannot even begin to understand or accept her family's total disregard for the solemnity of the occasion! To show up in sandals, no ties and casual dress for the burial of a United States Marine Corp officer in the most sacred military burial ground is outrageous. If fellow Marines who didn't even know her willing showed her the respect she deserved so could her family. As the daughter and sister of military officers I was mortified that her family would demonstrate such disregard for her and the meaning of placing her to rest with the gratitude of her country and the Corps. I hope none of her family picked their teeth or played kick ball over or around the graves of her comrades in arms.
@davidruddock14223 жыл бұрын
so is it the case (Military Escort ) first then the Family ? on the parade up to the Chapel