Yesterday, we had a wake for the fallen crew. In the Chinook hangar, they played a montage of photos of the crew that had been contributed by the unit. Was long and an amazing variety showing the thrill for living that they'd exhibited. Everything from the crew and their birds to... an outing at Hooters.
Was odd to see the hangar darkened as it was... and so quiet. Crowded and quiet. No maintenance going on, and dark as can be except for the projections...
Today, we had the memorial service. This is what most people are familiar with. There were five pairs of boots, five rifles, five flight helmets, and five dogtags.
Great speeches...
Had visitors from the rear and sister units in Bagram fly down.
Overall, nicely done.
3 comments:
Sounds like a lovely and fitting tribute. I am glad they are treated so well and with such respect.
Have read about the memorial services. Never about a wake. Good idea I think, remembering who the people really were, and how they lived.
It is a comfort to know that they were so cared for and so well-taken care of.
Thank you.
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