These men and women should be the highest paid public servants in our nation - not the politicians!

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.

I am sitting here in tears. What a beautiful ceremony. Thank you Col. Williams. Rest In Peace.

Thank You For Your Dedication to Serve, God and Country! 🇺🇲✝️🇺🇲🕊️ I Too Salute You!

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.

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.

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.

The slow playing of the USMC Hymn pulls at my heartstrings every single time I hear it. And I'm not even American.

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).

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.

Thank,You, :USMC, Arlington,,Third INF,:and all. First time I have viewed a “Marine “ARLINGTON FINAL........Duty, Honor, Country.....

So beautifully done, not many things bring a tear to my eye these days from a Veteran British Army Soldier

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

Godspeed Col. Williams, RIP and thank you for 30 years of dedication.🇺🇸

From a UK Merchant Marine Officer, our love and respect.

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.

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.

Karen Williams, COL USMC, may you rest in peace. Thank you for your service to our country. Semper Fi.

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.

Thank you for sharing. That’s really special...the finest organization out there.

You may stand down now, Col. Thank you, ma'am. Those you have left behind have the watch. SEMPER FI.

Thank you so much for your service, ma'am. It's greatly appreciated. Rest easy, Marine.❤

Truly beautifully done 👏🏽Thank you for your service to our country🥲🌟

SEMPER FI !!!! Thank you for your service and God bless your family

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.

The song playing is Going Home. It brings tears to me because it was sung are my Mothers Funeral.

Thank you for your service to our country, to her family I am sorry for your loss. May she RIP.

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.

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

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

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. 🇺🇸🇬🇧

Thank You Col. Williams for your Service and keeping us Free, R.I.P.

GOD BLESS. GOD SPEED. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE.

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❤️❤️❤️!!!

Semper Fi, Sister and Ma'am. May you forever guard the streets of Heaven. RIP.

Thank you for your service mam and, may you R.I.Paradise.

Thank you for my freedom Colonel. The gates of heaven are truly well guarded. Semper Fi!

RIP! Thank you for your service to our great nation America!

Rest easy Marine we have it from here SEMPER FI

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.

To all the solider s that service or country god bless each one of u may god. Watch over u

Rest in peace, ma'am. Your tour is complete.

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

Thank you, Ma'am, for your service and sacrifice

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" 👐🏅✝️😘💞❤️💖💝🤗😇🙏💐

RIP Col Williams and I also send condolences to your family

from an ex rROYALl NAVY BOY RESPECT and GODBLESS.XXfromtheuk

Proudly served, proudly honored! Semper Fi Colonel Karen Williams!

Thank you Marine ! We have the watch Rest in peace . In God's loving hands. Semper Fi

Respect. Honor.

Honor and respect

Thank you for your service.

God is with you, God will keep you safe, Amen

thank you, col., for your service.

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

Hugs to HEAVEN

Rest in Peace Sister. Semper Fi

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.

R.I.P.. Hero

Rest In Peace Colonel

When the rev was carrying the remains in one hand, I thought for crying out loud, put the umbrella down..

GOD SPEED Col. Karen Williams, with honor and respect.

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!

Thank you - rest in peace, +

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!!!! 🇺🇸 🙏 🇺🇲 🙏

Such silliness.

Semper Fi Maam.

Rest In Peace, Colonel Williams. 🫡🇺🇸

Salute!

Respect from an Ex Royal Navy man.

Semper Fi Ma'am, 1/7, 1st Mar Div, we salute and honor you.

I will also add the Chaplin conducted a great service and knew the scripture by heart great message sir

U.S. Marines are the most respected military out there

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.

" GOD CALLED YOU HOME "

Semper Fi! Col.

Nice to hear my arrangement of Goin’ Home used

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.

The opening. Music is part of crew world symphony by Djork

An excellent video.❤❤❤

Aye Aye Mam!

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!!!!!

Beautiful -

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 ?

so beautiful and so sad

RIP Mam. from an Ex Brit Soldier.

A very beautiful send off as only the US Military will display.

God bless your soiled place Amen 🙏

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.

20 YEARS AIR FORCE ENLISTED. REST IN PEACE FELLOW WARRIOR.

❤️🙏

Очень жаль. Сочувствую родным... Церемония достойна уважения.

I think Grave of ‘Gunny’ R. Lee Ermey is nearby the area

SEMPER FI

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.

Is the Chaplin on a speed dial service - sympathy of a Computer.

RIP Ma’ am

Rest In Peace

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.

so is it the case (Military Escort ) first then the Family ? on the parade up to the Chapel