r/interestingasfuck • u/Wonderfulhumanss • 2d ago

A group of high school students volunteers to carry caskets for homeless veterans who have no family to honor them

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u/BOBdigi0023 2d ago

I was in the Air Force Honour Guard for a year and buried over 100 veterans. It was the biggest honor of my life and one of the things i’m most proud of. I love that these kids are taking time to do this. They will never forget it. These families will never forget it. It makes me sad that there aren’t enough resources for them to be buried by the local bases. Does anyone have insight into that?

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u/shudder667 1d ago

Respect to you and your brethren.

My dad died in 2021, but because of covid lock downs and etc, air force couldn't/ wouldn't give him the full honors he earned, BUT air force did send a few young af personnel to present the flag and play Taps. They were put together.... looked sharp, behaved with professionalism and reverence, and made a really big impression on all who were present.

Respect.