PATRIOTISM: STILL ALIVE!
Posted Saturday, July 25, 2009 08:27 AM

The following is an EMAIL I received from my sister. Some of you may have seen it already some may not. All I can say is if you haven't cried in a while, watch this. If you think Patriotism is dieing, watch this. And, if you think the death of Micheal Jackson was a big deal, watch this.

I salute the men and women in uniform carrying on where I left off. All though my faith in my government is tested daily. My faith in my country and military remain strong.

http://blip.tv/play/AYGJ5h6YgmE

 
Killed in action the week before, the body of Staff Sergeant First Class John C. Beale was returned to Falcon Field in Peachtree City , Georgia , just south of Atlanta , on June 11, 2009. The Henry County Police Department escorted the procession to the funeral home in McDonough , Georgia . A simple notice in local papers indicated the road route to be taken and the approximate time. This was filmed during the procession by a State Trooper.

Nowadays one can be led to believe that America no longer respects honor and no longer honors sacrifice outside the military. Be it known that there are many places in this land where people still recognize the courage and impact of total self-sacrifice. Georgia remains  one of those graceful places. The link below is a short travelogue of that day's remarkable and painful journey. But only watch this if you wish to have some of your faith in people restored. Please share widely.
 

Kenneth M. Kawalek USN Retired