My sister’s husband died the last week in November 09, 62 years old got his first SS check also like my brother and he had a military funeral the first week in Dec. He was a Viet Nam Vet serving in the Air Force. It’s hard for anyone to sit through a Military Funeral but being a Military person from that era seeing the old Solders dressed and paying honor to a fallen comrade is really touching. Watching the Flag being folded with such precision, the tears really fall. When you hear the 21-gun salute it gives a feeling that’s hard to describe. When the hugs and tears stop one is proud to be a part of doing what was asked of him/her during a time of War. My brother also had a Military Funeral being a Viet Nam Vet. He had cancer all through his body and they were testing for Agent Orange but when he died they said the file died with him so it was not confirmed. He was not bitter knowing he had a short time to live and he was still proud that he served his Country. My Mother in-law also had a Military Funeral she was in the Army during WWII.

Richard