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What follows is a message from Vicki Pierce about her nephew James' funeral (James
was serving our country in Iraq) "I'm
back, it was certainly a quick trip, but I have to also say it was one
of the most amazing experiences of my life. There is a lot to be said
for growing up in a small town in However,
the most incredible thing was what happened following the service on the
way to the cemetery. We went to our cars and drove to the cemetery
escorted by at least 10 police cars with lights flashing and some other
emergency vehicles, with When
we turned off the highway suddenly there were teenage boys along both
sides of the street about every 20 feet or so, all holding large
American flags on long flag poles, and again with their hands on their
hearts. We thought at first it was the Boy Scouts or 4H club or
something, but it continued .... for two and a half miles. Hundreds
of young people, standing silently on the side of the road with flags.
At one point we passed an elementary school, and all the children were
outside, shoulder to shoulder holding flags . kindergartners,
handicapped, teachers, staff, everyone. Some held signs of love
and support. Then came teenage girls and younger boys, all holding
flags. Then adults. Then families. All standing
silently on the side of the road. No one spoke, not even the very
young children. The
military presence..at least two generals, a fist full of colonels, and
representatives from every branch of the service, plus the color guard
which attended James, and some who served with him ... was very
impressive and respectful, but the love and pride from this community
who had lost one of their own was the most amazing thing I've ever been
privileged to witness. I've
attached some pictures, some are blurry (we were moving), but you can
get a small idea of what this was like. Thanks so much for all the
prayers and support." |
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