I have never served, but have been around the military one way or another my entire life. And I have been blessed never to have to watch the honor guard escort anyone I've ever known, but I always made it a point to stand by my ex the Funeral Route (forgive my ignorance, I never learned the proper term for the route from the military airport to the funeral home) to pay my respects to soldiers that gave their lives in war & piece. I would still do so if I was able to, even taking time off work or posponing anything scheduled to salute these service members that servered our country with honor. I'm sorry for your loss, and our loss as Americans. It has becomes an unfortunate common occurance to hear that someone has lost their life serving America that people don't take time to stop and think about that person or his family. I hope more people can put aside their political views and support our soldiers.

Sorry for the long post, I just want to say thank you. And I hope you nothing but the best for you and your family Sapper. You and your fellow soldiers will always be heros...

All right enough being mushy.. Have a cigar.