Whisper into the Wind


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Military ceremonies are laced with tradition, including laying you to rest. You can feel the respect that is shown the fallen member, with or without people present. Although one of the more somber traditions for military members, understanding the symbolism behind different aspects of a funeral with military honors highlight the amount of pure respect the community has for their fallen members.

At another time in my life, I will appreciate fully the beautiful service that my brother was given, the full honors, right down to the 21 gun salute, performed with an honor guard team firing three volleys from rifles.

The tradition comes from traditional battle ceasefires where each side would clear the dead. The firing of three volleys indicated the dead were cleared and properly cared for.source


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A member of the Caisson platoon of the 3d United States Infantry "The Old Guard"/ Below, saluting another passing Caisson, waiting to be draped with the flag..


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At the end of the service, the flag is removed from the casket and carefully folded by the honor guard. Each fold represents something different and at the end, only the stars are left showing on the top. Once the flag has been properly folded, a few of the shells may be inserted into the back fold before it is presented to the next of kin with an expression of gratitude for the sacrifice they have made.source


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I watch the orange leaves glisten in the morning sun, as I watch the fallen join the fallen and finally, my brother can rest in peace. Rest in peace.


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Cover me with a blanket of your memory
Where your name is engraved on my soul
Whispering softly into the wind
Caressed by morning light


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Thank you for the repost, Pixresteemer.

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Mother Nature and the Divine enveloping these weary souls and bring peace to all. The Universe spins ceaselessly carry all along on this epic journey.

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There is something so comforting in your words, @kaminchan. It brings peace to my soul.

Thank you.

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So glad to hear this; compassionate energy flows like a fountain in distant magical land to comfort all in this infinite universe. They’re so much we could not see but sometimes we could feel extraordinary vibes from afar.

Have a wonderfully smooth and pleasant day.

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It is easy to battle our sense of entitlement if we simply imagine being in a field overseas, with someone bleeding out beside us, after being conscripted and forced to be there. Then, finding the courage to fight on for future generations .

Such a heaviness that should not be taken lightly.

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It is done with somber dignity as it should be. The respect is paramount. May he rest in eternal peace.

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Thank you so much for your kind words. They are very much appreciated. May he finally get to rest in peace.

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Its pathetic to say good bye who are in RIP, you brother got honoured with the protocol of military traditions, maintain all the procedure to him for his departure soul, we can bless him from the soft corner of our heart.

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Thank you so much for your comforting words. He will be missed. May he RIP

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God bless all their souls! My Dad had been one of them laid to rest with such protocol including gun salute. Thank you for sharing dear Denise, lovely memories to reminisce what these loved ones did who dared to give their lives for the country. May the soul of your brother rest in peace!

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The ceremony is never forgotten, as you know. Time will lessen the blow, but, for now, I can only miss his presence. Thank you so much for your warm words, @mers. They mean so much at a time like this.

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I'm so sorry for your loss, Denise. 😭😭😭 I don't know what to say. When did this happen?

May the "God of all comfort," comfort you in your grief. ❤ Love to you and your family.

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Thank you, Ging. @gingbabida I have no words either, just letting my heart heal a bit. He was supposed to be buried in March, but, the cemetery stopped funerals until recently.

Thank you for your warm words of comfort.

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Oh dear. It's very fresh. 😢 I was reluctant to ask about it because I thought you were just reminiscing a memory from a few years back (like I thought about you having a coffee with your dad). But now that I know, I can't find words to say. However I find this Bible text very comforting, found at Revelation 21:4: "He will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.”

God promised that one day soon, the cause for our tears--pain, sorrow, grief, even death, will be done away with. We long for this day to come. But in the meantime, please know that you'll be in my prayers. Take care of your health. ❤

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What a beautiful and glorious way to be sent to the Gates of Heaven may he RIP ❤️

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I have to agree with you. Such a solemn, yet very touching ceremony. Thank you for stopping by and leaving your warm words. ❤️

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We all wish we could do more but sometimes it's just the words that may help you feel better ❤️

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What a wonderful post and an honor for your brother may he rest in peace

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Thank you so much for your words, JJ. @tattoodjay I will never forget how it feels. May he finally rest in peace. Thank you. ❤️

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A soldier will never be forgotten!

May his soul rests in eternal peace and my hearty prayers go with you and your family @dswigle

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Thank you so much for your prayers. I appreciate them.

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I can feel the emotion in your last posts as they made my eyes be blurred by tears, I feel so sad of this moment you have lived ! and in the same time I know that is is part of life, to feel sadness about people we feel we are going to miss them as physical beings existing in a body,
but we know deep inside, that, as soul or divine being,whatever we call it, they are forever with us and still existing, we just have to learn a new way of seeing them, but I have no doubt they are still interested in what we are living and they are reachable each time we need it ...❤️

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❤️ Thank you so much, Barbara. Your words are appreciated.

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It is hard to describe the pride, hurt and memories that all flow once a loved one departs.

Traditional funerals bestowed upon those who protected a great honour, my brother was a man of the sea with traditional church service, followed a few months later with his daughter and myself burying him and his daughter/sister at sea. Sea farewell was more emotional than the large church service.

My thoughts are with you as I know yours are still very much with your brother Denise.

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