OT: Thanks to Missouri Members of the Military

[K5MAR]

I just (finally) returned home from the burial and memorial service for my father. He was interred last Monday (5/2/05) in Jackson, MO. Due to his having been a Navy aviator and Lt. Commander during WWII, there was an honor guard at the internment. USN petty officers stood at the head and foot of the casket, 3 Marine sergents fired a salute, and a VFW member played Taps. I have no way of knowing who these people were (the female petty officer had a shoulder flash that had something about Cape Girardeau on it), so I have no way of thanking them personally, but I would like to express my deepest appreciation to them and others like them who turn out to present the honors to our departed loved ones.

Thank you and God Bless You, one and all!

Mark S.

 

[n3bxv]

Mark,

I'm sorry for your loss. I've been on funeral details several times while in the Army and it was always considered a privilege to be there to honor those who have served before us.

I did a quick search and found this ---

Naval Reserve Training Center
(573) 335-3051
2530 Maria Louise LN
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

If you have a moment give the Reserve Center a call, they'll appreciate hearing from you.

 

[K5MAR]

Thanks for the info, Charles. I'll probably write a letter, both so they can have a written record, and because it's still a little tough for me to talk about it.

Mark S.

 

[AC0RV]

Sorrty about your loss. Here's the Website of the VFW Post in Jackson, MO. So maybe you can find your VFW who played your taps.


http://www.jacksonmo.com/orgs/vfw.html

 

[K5MAR]

Thanks, for the info, Dave. I've written letters to both the Naval Reserve Center and now the VFW Post, thanking them.

Mark S.