I mentioned in an earlier post that we attended a military funeral in Biloxi at the Biloxi National Cemetery a few weeks ago. It was for Rob’s Step Dad’s Father, so Rob’s Step-Grandfather, Cliff. They buried Cliff and his wife’s ashes together.
My mother-in-law and my niece before the ceremony
Keeping watch before the ceremony
The folding and unfolding of the flag was something so intricate, yet touching.
Gun salute. After the gun salute, there was a recording played of Taps. It would have been much more real if it were played live.
I remember when going to Arlington National Cemetery with my grandparents growing up and of course, not feeling the full magnitude, of what I was seeing. Seeing these views, although not Arlington, it’s nothing less and the feelings were full-fledge. This area of the cemetery are soldiers that have passed most recently (2008 to present); some young, some not.
