- Joined
- Jan 3, 2010
- Location
- Wildwood, MO
Here are two very touching photos honored this year.
First Place:
First Place
Todd Heisler The Rocky Mountain News
When 2nd Lt. James Cathey's body arrived at the Reno Airport , Marines climbed into the cargo hold of the plane and draped the flag over his casket as passengers watched the family gather on the tarmac.
During the arrival of another Marine's casket last year at Denver International Airport , Major Steve Beck described the scene as so powerful: 'See the people in the windows? They sat right there in the plane, watching those Marines. You gotta wonder what's going through their minds, knowing that they're on the plane that brought him home,' he said 'They will remember being on that plane for the rest of their lives. They're going to remember bringing that Marine home. And they should.'
Second Place:
Second Place
Todd Heisler The Rocky Mountain News
The night before the burial of her husband's body, Katherine Cathey refused to leave the casket, asking to sleep next to his body for the last time The Marines made a bed for her, tucking in the sheets below the flag. Before she fell asleep, she opened her laptop computer and played songs that reminded her of 'Cat,' and one of the Marines asked if she wanted them to continue standing watch as she slept. 'I think it would be kind of nice if you kept doing it,' she said. 'I think that's what he would have wanted'
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Now, a personal note from me:
Always remember our men and women in uniform. It is with their honor and personal sacrifice that we live in the greatest country the earth has ever seen. Hopefully we will see it start the long road back to its former glory this November.
For those of you who can, remember, do what you can when interacting with our service men and women. I travel a lot, and see many of them, particularly in DFW. I take the time to say hello and shake as many hands as I can, always telling them how much I appreciate their service to our country. If I'm in a restaurant and see our soldiers eating, I always pick up the tab anonymously. When I'm on a flight, and sitting in first class, I pay attention to the people getting on the plane. I always give up my seat to our soldiers who are making their way home. Seems only fair to me for what they have done for my family, myself and our country. A little comfort, a quicker exit and the knowledge that we, as individuals, care.
First Place:
First Place
Todd Heisler The Rocky Mountain News
When 2nd Lt. James Cathey's body arrived at the Reno Airport , Marines climbed into the cargo hold of the plane and draped the flag over his casket as passengers watched the family gather on the tarmac.
During the arrival of another Marine's casket last year at Denver International Airport , Major Steve Beck described the scene as so powerful: 'See the people in the windows? They sat right there in the plane, watching those Marines. You gotta wonder what's going through their minds, knowing that they're on the plane that brought him home,' he said 'They will remember being on that plane for the rest of their lives. They're going to remember bringing that Marine home. And they should.'
Second Place:
Second Place
Todd Heisler The Rocky Mountain News
The night before the burial of her husband's body, Katherine Cathey refused to leave the casket, asking to sleep next to his body for the last time The Marines made a bed for her, tucking in the sheets below the flag. Before she fell asleep, she opened her laptop computer and played songs that reminded her of 'Cat,' and one of the Marines asked if she wanted them to continue standing watch as she slept. 'I think it would be kind of nice if you kept doing it,' she said. 'I think that's what he would have wanted'
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Now, a personal note from me:
Always remember our men and women in uniform. It is with their honor and personal sacrifice that we live in the greatest country the earth has ever seen. Hopefully we will see it start the long road back to its former glory this November.
For those of you who can, remember, do what you can when interacting with our service men and women. I travel a lot, and see many of them, particularly in DFW. I take the time to say hello and shake as many hands as I can, always telling them how much I appreciate their service to our country. If I'm in a restaurant and see our soldiers eating, I always pick up the tab anonymously. When I'm on a flight, and sitting in first class, I pay attention to the people getting on the plane. I always give up my seat to our soldiers who are making their way home. Seems only fair to me for what they have done for my family, myself and our country. A little comfort, a quicker exit and the knowledge that we, as individuals, care.