To all the veterans and active duty service members in the comments section! Thank you for your service 🙏🙏. Words aren’t enough to express the gratitude and respect for your dedication and sacrifice to this country! While I may not be on the level to understand the intricacies of this ceremony what I can do is use this platform to stand alongside with you all (even though it’s mostly about airplanes 😅) . Regarding the noise at LAX that you all witnessed in the video, Delta Airlines terminal is notorious for playing loud music starting at 4am to midnight so for anyone passing through Delta T2 and T3 prepare as necessary
I come from a long line of Vietnam veterans. My father is my uncle is my godfather. This video breaks my heart. May there be peace in this fallen soldiers, heart and soul forever and thank you for the ultimate sacrifice.
I was on a flight from MN and the guy sitting next to me was in uniform. When we landed, he got off first and we all waited on the plane as he went out and met the body of his fallen friend. It was the same ceremony you captured. Sadly, some people on the plane were complaining out loud that they had to wait on the plane for the ceremony. If they only stopped to realize they’d probably be on a train to a prison camp rather than a comfy jet plane if soldiers didn’t fall for their freedom. Sorry to put a negative vibe out there, but people can be completely ignorant more often than not.
I was on a flight from Seattle to Dallas with a fallen soldier. It was incredibly sad but beautiful. Luckily everyone on the flight was respectful and understanding. There were many tears. Anyone that would seriously complain at that moment should lose their US citizenship. Everything we have is because these men and women fight for our freedoms every single day. Never take that for granted.
Thank you for your comment...I am from another country and have lived here for more than 50yrs and I love this country bc of these soldiers sacrifice we have freedom as we do...RIP!!!!!
I was coming into Denver when the Captain announced that we had a special deboarding of a fallen soldier. And that we would not be deplaning until after he had been escorted off the plane. The cabin was silent. Tears on many faces. It is the most humbling moment. These heros deserve every bit of honor and respect. 😢
Sir, please tell your son/daughter I would like to thank them for their service. They are very much appreciated. I will pray for your family. God bless you.
Para vocês americanos saberem que a política de seu país é tentar invadir outro país alegando ser legítimo aquilo para levarem para os Estados Unidos o que não pertence a vocês. Muitas nações não tem a força militar que vocês possuem, mas podem deixar algumas familias americanas de luto.
People, please STOP writing negative comments. Please respect our soldiers and veterans. We all live in the free nation because of our military personnel. Let's appreciate their sacrifice and their willingness to serve our nation.
Bone Spurs gave everybody with a twisted sense of disrespect for America's war dead permission to be so vile and disgusting by his own statements on our fallen soldiers. Rest in Peace courageous soldier.
In ATL we have painted equipment with all branches of the military emblems painted on the cart we use. Special tugs also are painted with military emblems We have a specially trained employees that remove the coffins from the aircraft. It's not an easy job. It's very emotional. The families of the fallen military person are escorted to ship side to witness the removal. The military sometimes sends escorts. It's done with dignity and respect. You can see Delta employees at the aircraft paying their respects to the fallen and their families.
I’m the widow of an Iraqi War veteran injured in the line of duty. My heart wept for the family as I was looking at this. In fact my tears flowed. That’s a sacrifice never gotten over. My heartfelt condolences to the family of the fallen soldier. 🕊️🇺🇸. And to the person who captured this, thank you for the utmost dignity done in your recording.
From one vet to another thank u to ur husband look at it like hes the reason I'm alive or many others. And worst part is the Iraq war was BS we need hold these leaders accountable make sure u vote for trump
@noveless My heart felt gratitude for the sacrifice you and your husband have given to your Country. It takes very special people to serve, I'm not one of them but am very appreciative of folks like you and your husband.
My salute to Delta airlines, the ground crew and all personnel involved here, your respect is appreciated by the family, the ultimate sacrifice was given to each free American by this fallen soldier, don’t take it for granted America.
From a veteran of another country’s army, I respectfully salute the fallen soldier. He is back to his home after giving his most precious gift, his life, for his country.
Watching this I can't imagine why the families of the 13 service men killed in Afghanistan could stand by the traitor that for 4 years promised to bring the troops home. DJT had no problem helping to have 5000 Taliban terrorists released from prison. One of them probably responsible for their slaughtered. Yet this POS stood their smiling and giving the thumps up just for a campaign photo op. This POS is responsible for their slaughtered. I hope the family think about how he called their children suckers and losers. I cry for each of these brave heros.
As an Iraq war veteran who has served two tours in Iraq, i was the escort/ battle buddy to bring a fallen soldier home. Thank you recording this, this is what serving for us is all about, willing to put the ultimate sacrifice on the line for our country….our lives.
@@USveteran83 While Dad was stationed in Hawaii, his foster brother came to see us before leaving on the next leg of his trip to Vietnam. We were the last family to see him alive. I used to wonder as we watched those flag-draped coffins roll off the plane… which one was Uncle Mike in. During my tour in W Germany, I learned the comm Sgt on base knew my uncle. Then he gave me the truth the Army never told Dad or Grandma. I would have preferred ignorance. I am thankful you came home. May your sleep be restful and your days bring what you need.
Words can not express what our soldiers go thru while protecting our country so we can continue to have our freedom. It saddens me and crushes my heart to know the amount of trauma surviving vets live with every day, and the amount of things they have to process bc they can’t unsee the unthinkable. I’m so very sorry that u lost a fellow soldier, and I know words just can’t express what most of us feel. Pls just know that our hearts r raised in tribute for the sacrifices u and ur fellow soldiers made for us and our country. We thank u, we respect u, and we stand with u. ❤️❤️❤️
From this Navy veteran to you, my Armed Forces brother, salute. May God bless you, your family and your friends. Thank you for your service. RIP 🇺🇸🇺🇸🫡🫡💙🫡🫡🇺🇸🇺🇸
As a veteran, I was honored to attend and bear witness to one of these ceremonies. Even after passengers were allowed to disembark from the plane, many remained in their seats respectfully watching thru the windows. What they didn't know, was that this family had waited over 60 years for this moment. You see, my uncle died in a POW camp during the Korean War and was buried in a mass grave. In a joint agreement in the 90's several crates of remains were delivered to Hawaii for possible identification thru DNA analysis. It was my mother and sister who flew to Hawaii to escort my uncle's remains home. I will be forever grateful to the DPAA for their dedication to identifying and returning fallen servicemen and women to their families, and to Delta for their gracious handling of these matters.
My cousin Carl was brought home in 2004 after he died in Korea, 27 November 1950. I didn't gerg to see him brought home, but was glad he made it home at last.
A sailor from about 20 min. Up the road was committed to the Punchbowl May 20. He was killed in the attack on Pearl Harbor, on the Oklahoma. He was ID'd in 2018.
Sending love to you and your family. I was honored to be present for the dignified transfer at Dover twice and it is a life changing event. May God watch over our service men and women with all His love and protection.
This comment gave me full body chills. What a bittersweet moment to have the honor of witnessing. My condolences on your loss, and I am thankful your uncle was returned home.
What you said is so true that people don't really take recognition with memorial Day is about except drinking barbecue and the beach. I wonder how many people have gone to a veterans hospital to pay respect to veterans or 10 a memorial service on veterans Day at services 🙏
@@Richard-f7x USA always invaded another country due to minerals or petrolium. Because it that your sodiers died. Would you agree another country invaded North America to explorer natural research using them companies?
Yeah no shit dude. Nobody claims Memorial Day is fcn beach day or bbq day. How DARE you tell ppl how to show respect their fallen countrymen. Y’all always try to make the most ignorant comments and comparisons thinking you’re so wise or something. My grandfather A GOD DAMN PURPLE HEART RECIPIENT wanted to buried at sea that’s how much he loved the ocean and the beach. We went every weekend when I was a child and he always said the beach and ocean gave him an extra sense of freedom. But hey you know what some lame cow on RUclips said he’s not shit for how we and he celebrated his service because it was at the beach. What a 🤡
These videos should be a "must watch" for the young people of this ungrateful and spoiled generation that soldiers like this fight for a give up their lives so that those idiots have the right to act the way they do. I watch these videos often because it's a reminder of just how much I am grateful to those soldiers for fighting for all of us. RIP to this soldier and thank you for your service and ultimate sacrifice.
I cried all the way through thinking the exact same thing. Not all, but so many teens hear about soldiers killed in the line of duty, but it doesn't sink in that a human being, that thousands of human beings gave their life to keep their country free from terror and control. It should be mandatory.
As a combat vet of the “spoiled and ungrateful generation whom I assume you presume to know I am disgusted by you. Every generation has its people who detest military members but the majority honors them. Vietnam comes to mind if you remember. Please get off your high horse and leave your bullshit at the door while the rest of us honor the fallen respectfully.
I agree. Dad was stationed at Hickham AFB in Hawaii during Vietnam. I still remember the rows and rows of flag-draped coffins being rolled out of the back of a transport plane. We all knew when we signed up that going into a war zone was a possibility, as well as not going home alive. It saddens and angers me that there seems to be less patriotism felt here every year.
In the first weekend of April 2003, I had to escort my best friend, who had survived two back to back deployments, and died in a car accident one month after his return. The flight was from RDU to OKC with a layover in Atlanta. Delta took me down the ramp, and underneath the terminal to sit with the casket. In OKC, I was allowed to again go outside the plane to make sure the casket was being taken care of from baggage to the funeral coach. It was. Delta took very good care of SGT John A. Shoemaker and myself. They didn’t rush when I needed a minute to cry. I’m sure most airlines treat our fallen heros just as well, but I’ll never forget how far out of their way they went for me and my friend.
REST IN PEACE 😢.I am the widow of the fallen soldier it hurts to see many soldiers coming with the box and children are shocked when their love ones die on the battlefield ..😢😢😢.I thank you for your service..God bless
That's 100% on you and your fellow Americans. Voters. Not telling your....your elected employees what needs to be done. Hold your elected employees accountable. They are supposedly...to represent YOU not their agenda.
Our less than worthless government pays more attention to those millions of illegal aliens streaming across our border bringing drugs, gangs and crime with them than to the men and women that have given so much to this country! As Vietnam era vet, I get so furious every time I see these losers getting everything for free while vets have to fight for every dime that they get. I lost a of of friends and even high school classmates in Johnson and McNamara's fiasco and I will never accept the sewage our government has become in this respect! Even though they did not give this young man's name, every fallen military man is a hero to this country. RIP, my brother.
To the person that recorded this video,,,thank you,,,for allowing us to be with this family, supporting them with our prayers as they waited for their love one to come home,,,thank you for the reverance you showed as you were filming,,a memorable video. When I saw the family aproaching the plane my heart was aching for them.😢😢 Thank you for your service,,,a service that will never be forgotten. May you rest in God's Loving Arms,, may His Peace and comfort surrounds the family at this time and days to come. You will never be forgotten. God Bless Our Country. God Bless USA 😢😢❤️🤍💙😢😢.
@@vanfja The US is not a colonial power anymore, US troops are stationed where they are wanted. Any and every country on this planet knows that US troops bring safety and security to their lands - NATO member states know that especially (including my country - Czechia). Everybody and their mother screams "AmErIcAn ImPeRiAliSm!!!!" but are completely ignorant of the fact that crushing majority of nations where US troops deploy, they are there on the request of the said nation. But of course how does anybody ever even dare bring up actual Russian and Chinese imperialist tactics going on right in front of our damn faces yet absolutely nobody gives a single crap because they are lead to believe the US must always be the bad guy because muh CIA is behind everythin'. Styď se za sebe, zmrde.
Soldiers are heroes. It's time for this country to get back to honoring them for their sacrifices and start teaching the youth of America what it means to protect the homeland
I agree. While serving during the last years ot the Vietnam War, we learned quickly to not travel in uniform due to the disrespect shone to those in uniform. Yes, it was an unpopular war (is there ever such a thing as a popular one?), and yes, it was one we should never have gotten involved in. However, those who served should still have been shone respect. Most were drafted and had no choice but to serve. And they did so with courage and honor and great sacrifice.
Watching this from BIRMINGHAM ENGLAND. Just like to say what a wonderful tribute to the brave soldier who. Sadly lost their life my deepest respect to the family and friends🙏
I was changing planes at Chicago O’Hare in the early 2000’s and witnessed the arrival of a fallen soldier and it was the most amazing experience to watch the complete professional ground crew handle this very sombering moment in time
This is one of the most solemn and sad events you will ever experience. The airplane is extremely quiet as everyone sits and waits for the fallen soldiers family to leave the plane (if they are on board). Then most of the people in the terminal stand in respect for the soldier as he is loaded from the plane into the car. I'll never forget this experience and will enjoy my freedom based on the life he gave.
RIP soldier, thank you for your service. This old vet was in tears watching this video, this is a sad loss of their life and has my deepest respect to their family and friends. 🙏 God Bless. 🇺🇸 PS, Thank Delta and the employees who hand this event, done well.
as combat veteran, nothing hurts more than to see a fallen angel. once the callsign fallen angel is broadcasted on the net, everyone goes silent. There is that eerie feeling that you get. I was part of a fallen angel procession and I felt really uncomfortable due in part that I knew that fallen angel personally. It was sad that I couldnt escort that fallen angel home and say goodbye for the last time. Civilians need to understand that if there is a fallen angel on board the flight and it is announce. please take the time to pay respects to the fallen angel as he gave his life defending this country.
My father was in 🇬🇧 army. My grandfather fought at the Somme. My great uncle died at sea at the hands of a German U-boat. We recognise and honour the ultimate sacrifice that has been made by this soldier and our hearts go out to his family.
As a retired disabled veteran I often meet at other veterans and I will always tell them "thanks for your service". Even though I am a veteran it lights up their eyes and mine to recognize the service they gave.
bankshot3122, although many of today's youth and those that have never served never understand about vets is that, no matter what branch you served in or where you served, there is a bond between vets that is just indescribable. One of the greatest honors I have ever received came from a WWII plank owner of the USS Wisconsin. I was in a store shopping for groceries and as usual I was wearing my Vietnam Era Vet baseball cap. This man, a hero of the Greatest Generation, stopped and walked over to me. He thanked me for my service and then I saw his cap. I almost broke into tears. Here is a man whose generation went through pure hell both in Europe and in the Pacific to give us what we have today and he is thanking me? We stood and talked for about 45 minutes while his precious wife stood patiently by as we talked. As he turned to leave, he said something that just about ripped my heart out of my chest. He said he never regrets for one moment the sacrifices he and those of his generation gave to save our country but he he HATED the fact that our government treats illegals like royalty but his men and women have to FIGHT for every dime they get from the VA! What a condemnation of what this county has become! If I never get to meet him again, I really knew I was standing in the presence of a really great man. Thank you for your service, my friend!
Very sad to see yet another young soldier serving our nation, making the ultimate sacrifice. God bless our armed forces and first responders everywhere. That was such a classy job by Delta and the military handling this somber but dignified transportation home of this warriors remains!!
As the proud daughter of a Korean War vet in the Army and dad who served in the National Guard until manditory retirement at age 60, i'm 63 now and they held daddies papers for three months during Desert Storm in 1990 (my dad was a 30 model, as he put it). I am in awe and respect of anyone or means to help and honor our military of every branch and to get them home. I loved it when mom would drive us to meet convoy just coming back from 2 week camp at camp Shelby, Hattiesburg, MS Daddy had green fatigues, now they are tan, but did witness convoy coming home several years ago after getting a Krystal burger and of course I stopped , saluted and waved and welcomed troop home but not without a tear.My daddy never left the house without a flag pin on him or a ball cap or whatever. Instead of boutonniere, pall bearers wore one of daddy's many, many, many pins he had and I still have a few after 3-1.2 years. Don't know why I shared this story because my dad came home safe before I was born. Was a Master Sergeant in Guard, but took a demotion not to go back to Korea. Daddy passed of natural causes at age 90. He loved his country, his flag. Had stickers on our old front door, "Land of the Free BECAUSE of the Brave", Just want this family to know their loved one didn't pass in vain and served his country well. And thank you to ALL military out there for serving!!!!! God, please, Bless America!!!
May this soldier Rest In Peace, thank you for serving our country and giving your life for all we have here in the USA! My condolences to their family and friends.
First and foremost thank you to this soldier for laying down his life for this country, The United States of America and the sacrifice of his family. Thank you to Delta for the careful handling of the remains of this soldier, all was done I in such a caring loving manner. Our people and our military are the two greatest assets of this country.
It was really thoughtful of you to document this. Thank you. And for the police who attended, wow. I am inspired and compelled to do better with my life.
Very heart breaking to watch this. Respect how all was going on to all people there. May his soul rest in peace and the family with much strength of the loss of the loved one. My best wishes from Switzerland
This was an impressive ceremony. I work at an airport and have witnessed first hand on the ramp the fallen coming home. But this was by far the best one I have seen. Thanks to all service members for there service! 🇺🇲 From a USAF Veteran.
I proudly served in the USMC from 1984-1988 1st Bat 12th Marines in Kaneohe Bay. This will always bring a tear to my eyes, just like when I hear our national anthem. Thank you to everyone who paid respect; we owe them that!
I learned today that a friend died yesterday from injuries suffered in Ukraine. His wife is working to bring his body back from Germany. I am so grateful for his sacrifice. Ukraine needs our full and unconditional support.
You were blessed to bear witness to this and to share it. I thought the audio really diminished the solemnity of the occasion, and it would have been better to cut it out altogether. Nice camera work, though, and thank you.
Unfortunately LAX Delta Terminal plays really loud music and it's quite frankly annoying at times but especially moments like this where silence is needed they kept playing music which really ruined the moment....
@@carriedebehnke6209 yea I cut audio especially in places where moments like the casket coming out had extremely loud music playing…. The class is gone from American airports
As a United States Army Veteran, i would like to welcome home each and every Veteran who ever served in every brance of Our Military Organizations. I salute each and everyone of you
My heartfelt condolences to the family and my deepest gratitude for the service and sacrifice of this soldier. Thank you Delta for bringing him home. 🇺🇸
As a former MSP NWA ESE that worked in the cargo department I can’t remember how many of these we handled. The one thing that sticks in my mind is that no one told us how to deal with these, the senior guys just took over like a good dance partner and we just followed their lead.
I remember pulling funeral detail when I was on Active Duty. We had to receive a soldier to bring the body bact to his hometown in El Paso, Texas. This was one of the most hardest ones I did.
This is a reminder to all of the high cost of our freedom that our brave young soldiers continue to make the ultimate sacrifice for us all in America. God Bless this soldiers family and friends. May he RIP🙏💙
Some will think that the everyday sounds of the airport spoil the video, but I don't think so. Those everyday sounds (the music, the "Brian, see your supervisor"...) is what soldiers fight for. They fight for us to live in peace, hearing those dull sounds instead of bullets and bombs. Peace for the fallen
Exactly what I was thinking. Everyday life going on around the airport as this soldier's family welcome them home. It doesn't matter so much what they were wearing. They were there. The normalcy of the airport struck me. An ordinary day in everyone else's day, was one of the worst in this family's life. Maybe the had no money for clothes, maybe grief was too strong. Just be glad it wasn't your loved one being brought home in a coffin.
it's not even 10am here and you are making me cut onions... this was so cool and dignified to watch. Kind of lost it when what looked like mom got to touch the casket.
Thank you for sharing. It's never easy to watch something like this plus not knowing if it is woman or a man who served our country. Thank you to the service member for his/her loyalty and dedicated service to our country. My condolences to the family and friends.
Rest in Peace. Thank you for your service to our country and protecting our way of life, the US Constitution, the Bill of Rights and those who cannot defend themselves. You will not be forgotten.
It’s small moments and times such as these that we should always remember… if it weren’t for the bravery of a soldier, we may not be enjoying the freedoms that we have today.😢❤🇺🇸
I was saddened but deeply honoured to attend two repatriation (ramp) ceremonies in Afghanistan. Anyone (friend, family, comrade) ever involved in these ceremonies knows the true meaning of the word respect. “Lest we forget”.
To all the veterans and active duty service members in the comments section! Thank you for your service 🙏🙏.
Words aren’t enough to express the gratitude and respect for your dedication and sacrifice to this country! While I may not be on the level to understand the intricacies of this ceremony what I can do is use this platform to stand alongside with you all (even though it’s mostly about airplanes 😅) .
Regarding the noise at LAX that you all witnessed in the video, Delta Airlines terminal is notorious for playing loud music starting at 4am to midnight so for anyone passing through Delta T2 and T3 prepare as necessary
I come from a long line of Vietnam veterans. My father is my uncle is my godfather. This video breaks my heart. May there be peace in this fallen soldiers, heart and soul forever and thank you for the ultimate sacrifice.
Thank you
I was on a flight from MN and the guy sitting next to me was in uniform. When we landed, he got off first and we all waited on the plane as he went out and met the body of his fallen friend. It was the same ceremony you captured. Sadly, some people on the plane were complaining out loud that they had to wait on the plane for the ceremony. If they only stopped to realize they’d probably be on a train to a prison camp rather than a comfy jet plane if soldiers didn’t fall for their freedom. Sorry to put a negative vibe out there, but people can be completely ignorant more often than not.
Thank you for your service first of all! ❤And second,you are so right! 🙏🇺🇸
People need to realize that “Freedom is not free”… thank you both for your service and I’m sorry for our loss! RIP Soldier 🇺🇸🙏🏼🇺🇸
You're not being negative. You spoke the Truth! ❤
I was on a flight from Seattle to Dallas with a fallen soldier. It was incredibly sad but beautiful. Luckily everyone on the flight was respectful and understanding. There were many tears. Anyone that would seriously complain at that moment should lose their US citizenship. Everything we have is because these men and women fight for our freedoms every single day. Never take that for granted.
Thank you for your comment...I am from another country and have lived here for more than 50yrs and I love this country bc of these soldiers sacrifice we have freedom as we do...RIP!!!!!
I was coming into Denver when the Captain announced that we had a special deboarding of a fallen soldier. And that we would not be deplaning until after he had been escorted off the plane. The cabin was silent. Tears on many faces. It is the most humbling moment. These heros deserve every bit of honor and respect. 😢
Hurts my heart to see this. As a father of a 25 y/o disabled vet, I'm so grateful to still have my son.
Sir, please tell your son/daughter I would like to thank them for their service. They are very much appreciated. I will pray for your family. God bless you.
Yes please tell your son we are very grateful for his service.prayers for you and your son
tell him although he will never meet me I am forever greatful that he gave up his physical health for my freedom
Para vocês americanos saberem que a política de seu país é tentar invadir outro país alegando ser legítimo aquilo para levarem para os Estados Unidos o que não pertence a vocês. Muitas nações não tem a força militar que vocês possuem, mas podem deixar algumas familias americanas de luto.
I am sorry your son’s sacrifice for this country. I hope he is doing well. Thank you for your sacrifice as well.
People, please STOP writing negative comments. Please respect our soldiers and veterans. We all live in the free nation because of our military personnel. Let's appreciate their sacrifice and their willingness to serve our nation.
The only reason those losers can write negative comments is because of the sacrifices every Vet has made for the past 250 years.
Bone Spurs gave everybody with a twisted sense of disrespect for America's war dead permission to be so vile and disgusting by his own statements on our fallen soldiers. Rest in Peace courageous soldier.
@@deltaforce842 Thank you! From a military Mom
As a 28 year Delta employee, thanks for sharing….very proud of how we handle these incredibly sad events. RIP
In ATL we have painted equipment with all branches of the military emblems painted on the cart we use. Special tugs also are painted with military emblems
We have a specially trained employees that remove the coffins from the aircraft. It's not an easy job. It's very emotional. The families of the fallen military person are escorted to ship side to witness the removal. The military sometimes sends escorts. It's done with dignity and respect. You can see Delta employees at the aircraft paying their respects to the fallen and their families.
Yes, the Delta employees handle the situation very professionally. Thank you.
I’m the widow of an Iraqi War veteran injured in the line of duty. My heart wept for the family as I was looking at this. In fact my tears flowed. That’s a sacrifice never gotten over. My heartfelt condolences to the family of the fallen soldier. 🕊️🇺🇸. And to the person who captured this, thank you for the utmost dignity done in your recording.
I am so very sorry for your loss.
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From one vet to another thank u to ur husband look at it like hes the reason I'm alive or many others. And worst part is the Iraq war was BS we need hold these leaders accountable make sure u vote for trump
@noveless My heart felt gratitude for the sacrifice you and your husband have given to your Country. It takes very special people to serve, I'm not one of them but am very appreciative of folks like you and your husband.
My salute to Delta airlines, the ground crew and all personnel involved here, your respect is appreciated by the family, the ultimate sacrifice was given to each free American by this fallen soldier, don’t take it for granted America.
From a veteran of another country’s army, I respectfully salute the fallen soldier. He is back to his home after giving his most precious gift, his life, for his country.
Thank you!🇺🇸
Thank you SergioXYZ for your honoring our veteran! 💖🙏
@Sergioxyz99 from an american veteran, thank you for your service to your country
We must remember the fallen. All civilians should salute members of the armed forces for their sacrifice
Watching this I can't imagine why the families of the 13 service men killed in Afghanistan could stand by the traitor that for 4 years promised to bring the troops home. DJT had no problem helping to have 5000 Taliban terrorists released from prison. One of them probably responsible for their slaughtered. Yet this POS stood their smiling and giving the thumps up just for a campaign photo op. This POS is responsible for their slaughtered. I hope the family think about how he called their children suckers and losers. I cry for each of these brave heros.
As an Iraq war veteran who has served two tours in Iraq, i was the escort/ battle buddy to bring a fallen soldier home. Thank you recording this, this is what serving for us is all about, willing to put the ultimate sacrifice on the line for our country….our lives.
Thank you for your service and for being an escort for bring our fallen home. Much respect
@@USveteran83 While Dad was stationed in Hawaii, his foster brother came to see us before leaving on the next leg of his trip to Vietnam. We were the last family to see him alive. I used to wonder as we watched those flag-draped coffins roll off the plane… which one was Uncle Mike in. During my tour in W Germany, I learned the comm Sgt on base knew my uncle. Then he gave me the truth the Army never told Dad or Grandma. I would have preferred ignorance.
I am thankful you came home. May your sleep be restful and your days bring what you need.
Thank you for your service 🙏🙏
Thank you for your service to Our Country
Words can not express what our soldiers go thru while protecting our country so we can continue to have our freedom. It saddens me and crushes my heart to know the amount of trauma surviving vets live with every day, and the amount of things they have to process bc they can’t unsee the unthinkable. I’m so very sorry that u lost a fellow soldier, and I know words just can’t express what most of us feel. Pls just know that our hearts r raised in tribute for the sacrifices u and ur fellow soldiers made for us and our country. We thank u, we respect u, and we stand with u. ❤️❤️❤️
From this Navy veteran to you, my Armed Forces brother, salute. May God bless you, your family and your friends. Thank you for your service. RIP 🇺🇸🇺🇸🫡🫡💙🫡🫡🇺🇸🇺🇸
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Classy comment and heart wrenching video..God bless all our vets
Thank you so much for your service. ❤
Thank you for your service!
So glad this soldier was treated with total respect. Very hard to watch... I was crying and have no idea who this soldier is.. RIP .
Me too! R.I.P very hard to watch.
As a veteran, I was honored to attend and bear witness to one of these ceremonies. Even after passengers were allowed to disembark from the plane, many remained in their seats respectfully watching thru the windows. What they didn't know, was that this family had waited over 60 years for this moment. You see, my uncle died in a POW camp during the Korean War and was buried in a mass grave. In a joint agreement in the 90's several crates of remains were delivered to Hawaii for possible identification thru DNA analysis. It was my mother and sister who flew to Hawaii to escort my uncle's remains home. I will be forever grateful to the DPAA for their dedication to identifying and returning fallen servicemen and women to their families, and to Delta for their gracious handling of these matters.
My cousin Carl was brought home in 2004 after he died in Korea, 27 November 1950. I didn't gerg to see him brought home, but was glad he made it home at last.
A sailor from about 20 min. Up the road was committed to the Punchbowl May 20. He was killed in the attack on Pearl Harbor, on the Oklahoma. He was ID'd in 2018.
Sending love to you and your family. I was honored to be present for the dignified transfer at Dover twice and it is a life changing event. May God watch over our service men and women with all His love and protection.
This comment gave me full body chills. What a bittersweet moment to have the honor of witnessing. My condolences on your loss, and I am thankful your uncle was returned home.
So sad...rest in peace sir...heaven is waiting...your heavenly father awaits you....god bless you❤❤
This is what Memorial Day is about. Not barbecues, beaches, a day off of work or parades
What you said is so true that people don't really take recognition with memorial Day is about except drinking barbecue and the beach. I wonder how many people have gone to a veterans hospital to pay respect to veterans or 10 a memorial service on veterans Day at services 🙏
Memorial day started out for CSA only.
Learn your history.
@@Richard-f7x USA always invaded another country due to minerals or petrolium. Because it that your sodiers died. Would you agree another country invaded North America to explorer natural research using them companies?
Yes, it is not a time to celebrate, but a time to recognize.
Yeah no shit dude. Nobody claims Memorial Day is fcn beach day or bbq day. How DARE you tell ppl how to show respect their fallen countrymen. Y’all always try to make the most ignorant comments and comparisons thinking you’re so wise or something. My grandfather A GOD DAMN PURPLE HEART RECIPIENT wanted to buried at sea that’s how much he loved the ocean and the beach. We went every weekend when I was a child and he always said the beach and ocean gave him an extra sense of freedom.
But hey you know what some lame cow on RUclips said he’s not shit for how we and he celebrated his service because it was at the beach. What a 🤡
From this former police officer to you I stand and salute you for your sacrifice. Rest In Peace.
These videos should be a "must watch" for the young people of this ungrateful and spoiled generation that soldiers like this fight for a give up their lives so that those idiots have the right to act the way they do. I watch these videos often because it's a reminder of just how much I am grateful to those soldiers for fighting for all of us. RIP to this soldier and thank you for your service and ultimate sacrifice.
I cried all the way through thinking the exact same thing. Not all, but so many teens hear about soldiers killed in the line of duty, but it doesn't sink in that a human being, that thousands of human beings gave their life to keep their country free from terror and control. It should be mandatory.
As a combat vet of the “spoiled and ungrateful generation whom I assume you presume to know I am disgusted by you.
Every generation has its people who detest military members but the majority honors them. Vietnam comes to mind if you remember.
Please get off your high horse and leave your bullshit at the door while the rest of us honor the fallen respectfully.
I agree. Dad was stationed at Hickham AFB in Hawaii during Vietnam. I still remember the rows and rows of flag-draped coffins being rolled out of the back of a transport plane. We all knew when we signed up that going into a war zone was a possibility, as well as not going home alive. It saddens and angers me that there seems to be less patriotism felt here every year.
This ungrateful and spoiled generation you describe includes those who will sacrifice their lives so you can make these snarky generalizations.
They should be a must watch for people who call them sucker's and lovers.
In the first weekend of April 2003, I had to escort my best friend, who had survived two back to back deployments, and died in a car accident one month after his return. The flight was from RDU to OKC with a layover in Atlanta. Delta took me down the ramp, and underneath the terminal to sit with the casket. In OKC, I was allowed to again go outside the plane to make sure the casket was being taken care of from baggage to the funeral coach. It was. Delta took very good care of SGT John A. Shoemaker and myself. They didn’t rush when I needed a minute to cry. I’m sure most airlines treat our fallen heros just as well, but I’ll never forget how far out of their way they went for me and my friend.
While I worked at Delta as a pilot, I will say the way they did this was classy.
REST IN PEACE 😢.I am the widow of the fallen soldier it hurts to see many soldiers coming with the box and children are shocked when their love ones die on the battlefield ..😢😢😢.I thank you for your service..God bless
It's a shame that this kind of respect is only given to the fallen, while our disabled vets
are treated like yesterdays trash.
That's 100% on you and your fellow Americans. Voters. Not telling your....your elected employees what needs to be done. Hold your elected employees accountable. They are supposedly...to represent YOU not their agenda.
Our less than worthless government pays more attention to those millions of illegal aliens streaming across our border bringing drugs, gangs and crime with them than to the men and women that have given so much to this country! As Vietnam era vet, I get so furious every time I see these losers getting everything for free while vets have to fight for every dime that they get. I lost a of of friends and even high school classmates in Johnson and McNamara's fiasco and I will never accept the sewage our government has become in this respect! Even though they did not give this young man's name, every fallen military man is a hero to this country. RIP, my brother.
From a retired army vet to a fellow soldier rest in peace bro be with God and thank you for your sacrifice 🇺🇸❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thank you for your service ❤
Thank you for your service!
Just another citizen who watched with deep respect.
To the person that recorded this video,,,thank you,,,for allowing us to be with this family, supporting them with our prayers as they waited for their love one to come home,,,thank you for the reverance you showed as you were filming,,a memorable video.
When I saw the family aproaching the plane my heart was aching for them.😢😢
Thank you for your service,,,a service that will never be forgotten.
May you rest in God's Loving Arms,, may His Peace and comfort surrounds the family at this time and days to come.
You will never be forgotten.
God Bless Our Country.
God Bless USA
😢😢❤️🤍💙😢😢.
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But who was the woman filming on the tarmac ? If she was with the family, of course I respect that. But it not, she was really intrusive
It is not humanly possible to give these men the respect that they truly deserve
@@vanfja I can not believe you would disrespect a man who gave everything he had for the freedom of ungrateful people like you.
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And women.
@@vanfja i can’t even believe you would even say that as a joke i hope you arnt serious
@@vanfja The US is not a colonial power anymore, US troops are stationed where they are wanted. Any and every country on this planet knows that US troops bring safety and security to their lands - NATO member states know that especially (including my country - Czechia). Everybody and their mother screams "AmErIcAn ImPeRiAliSm!!!!" but are completely ignorant of the fact that crushing majority of nations where US troops deploy, they are there on the request of the said nation. But of course how does anybody ever even dare bring up actual Russian and Chinese imperialist tactics going on right in front of our damn faces yet absolutely nobody gives a single crap because they are lead to believe the US must always be the bad guy because muh CIA is behind everythin'.
Styď se za sebe, zmrde.
Soldiers are heroes. It's time for this country to get back to honoring them for their sacrifices and start teaching the youth of America what it means to protect the homeland
I agree. While serving during the last years ot the Vietnam War, we learned quickly to not travel in uniform due to the disrespect shone to those in uniform. Yes, it was an unpopular war (is there ever such a thing as a popular one?), and yes, it was one we should never have gotten involved in. However, those who served should still have been shone respect. Most were drafted and had no choice but to serve. And they did so with courage and honor and great sacrifice.
I cried for this brave soldier. He lost his life fighting for our country and our freedom.
It may be a she. We also serve in the military. I am one of them.
What freedom he fighting for .America is at war.??? Or we go around the globe and make trouble
@@su22-wv3ib Exactly 💯
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@@su22-wv3ibwe come and go as we please 🤷🏽♂️
Rest Easy Soldier.
Your Duty is Done.
RIP 🇬🇧.
we got the next watch soldier!
Yes it is he payed the ultimate price for us all amen 🙏
@@jefferyvining1420 As the saying goes, "Some gave a little, some gave a lot and some gave all that they had".
Watching this from BIRMINGHAM ENGLAND. Just like to say what a wonderful tribute to the brave soldier who. Sadly lost their life my deepest respect to the family and friends🙏
Thank you for recording this ceremony and sharing it. Important for these events to be witnessed.
As a battle hardened retired Marine, I can’t help but be emotional anytime our fallen returns home
@ It was a pleasure serving this wonderful nation
I was changing planes at Chicago O’Hare in the early 2000’s and witnessed the arrival of a fallen soldier and it was the most amazing experience to watch the complete professional ground crew handle this very sombering moment in time
This is one of the most solemn and sad events you will ever experience. The airplane is extremely quiet as everyone sits and waits for the fallen soldiers family to leave the plane (if they are on board). Then most of the people in the terminal stand in respect for the soldier as he is loaded from the plane into the car. I'll never forget this experience and will enjoy my freedom based on the life he gave.
RIP soldier, thank you for your service. This old vet was in tears watching this video, this is a sad loss of their life and has my deepest respect to their family and friends. 🙏 God Bless. 🇺🇸 PS, Thank Delta and the employees who hand this event, done well.
Thank you for your service!!! ❤
Thank you for your service
As a Vietnam era vet, I thank you for your service.
The respect the ground crew is touching. If you haven't watched the movie Taking Chance I would recomend it.
My first thought. I've watched that film numerous times, gonna have to dig it up.
A fallen hero is finally home. Thank you for your service.
What service? North America was invaded?
as combat veteran, nothing hurts more than to see a fallen angel. once the callsign fallen angel is broadcasted on the net, everyone goes silent. There is that eerie feeling that you get. I was part of a fallen angel procession and I felt really uncomfortable due in part that I knew that fallen angel personally. It was sad that I couldnt escort that fallen angel home and say goodbye for the last time. Civilians need to understand that if there is a fallen angel on board the flight and it is announce. please take the time to pay respects to the fallen angel as he gave his life defending this country.
i agree with your statement and i hope that i am never on a Fallen Angel flight, because i would be crying for my Fallen Brother or Sister
My father was in 🇬🇧 army. My grandfather fought at the Somme. My great uncle died at sea at the hands of a German U-boat. We recognise and honour the ultimate sacrifice that has been made by this soldier and our hearts go out to his family.
He, or she, has given their life for every American. No honor is too much. God bless you and keep you, you did good soldier. 🙏🌹
As a retired disabled veteran I often meet at other veterans and I will always tell them "thanks for your service". Even though I am a veteran it lights up their eyes and mine to recognize the service they gave.
bankshot3122, although many of today's youth and those that have never served never understand about vets is that, no matter what branch you served in or where you served, there is a bond between vets that is just indescribable. One of the greatest honors I have ever received came from a WWII plank owner of the USS Wisconsin. I was in a store shopping for groceries and as usual I was wearing my Vietnam Era Vet baseball cap. This man, a hero of the Greatest Generation, stopped and walked over to me. He thanked me for my service and then I saw his cap. I almost broke into tears. Here is a man whose generation went through pure hell both in Europe and in the Pacific to give us what we have today and he is thanking me? We stood and talked for about 45 minutes while his precious wife stood patiently by as we talked. As he turned to leave, he said something that just about ripped my heart out of my chest. He said he never regrets for one moment the sacrifices he and those of his generation gave to save our country but he he HATED the fact that our government treats illegals like royalty but his men and women have to FIGHT for every dime they get from the VA! What a condemnation of what this county has become! If I never get to meet him again, I really knew I was standing in the presence of a really great man. Thank you for your service, my friend!
Greatest love is to be willing to lay down your life for your fellow man(country). Salute Salute Salute. R.I.P
Well done Delta & LAX!
Very sad to see yet another young soldier serving our nation, making the ultimate sacrifice. God bless our armed forces and first responders everywhere. That was such a classy job by Delta and the military handling this somber but dignified transportation home of this warriors remains!!
As the proud daughter of a Korean War vet in the Army and dad who served in the National Guard until manditory retirement at age 60, i'm 63 now and they held daddies papers for three months during Desert Storm in 1990 (my dad was a 30 model, as he put it). I am in awe and respect of anyone or means to help and honor our military of every branch and to get them home. I loved it when mom would drive us to meet convoy just coming back from 2 week camp at camp Shelby, Hattiesburg, MS Daddy had green fatigues, now they are tan, but did witness convoy coming home several years ago after getting a Krystal burger and of course I stopped , saluted and waved and welcomed troop home but not without a tear.My daddy never left the house without a flag pin on him or a ball cap or whatever. Instead of boutonniere, pall bearers wore one of daddy's many, many, many pins he had and I still have a few after 3-1.2 years. Don't know why I shared this story because my dad came home safe before I was born. Was a Master Sergeant in Guard, but took a demotion not to go back to Korea. Daddy passed of natural causes at age 90. He loved his country, his flag. Had stickers on our old front door, "Land of the Free BECAUSE of the Brave", Just want this family to know their loved one didn't pass in vain and served his country well. And thank you to ALL military out there for serving!!!!! God, please, Bless America!!!
May this soldier Rest In Peace, thank you for serving our country and giving your life for all we have here in the USA! My condolences to their family and friends.
Thank you so much for recording this video. I wasn't at the airport when my brother came home from Vietnam.
It's very hard to lose a love one my heart go out this young man and his family and the rest of the soldiers that are serving our country
Thank You for posting.
As a retiree with 35 years at Delta airlines. I remember those days. 😢
First and foremost thank you to this soldier for laying down his life for this country, The United States of America and the sacrifice of his family. Thank you to Delta for the careful handling of the remains of this soldier, all was done I in such a caring loving manner. Our people and our military are the two greatest assets of this country.
It was really thoughtful of you to document this. Thank you. And for the police who attended, wow. I am inspired and compelled to do better with my life.
Very heart breaking to watch this. Respect how all was going on to all people there. May his soul rest in peace and the family with much strength of the loss of the loved one. My best wishes from Switzerland
This was an impressive ceremony. I work at an airport and have witnessed first hand on the ramp the fallen coming home. But this was by far the best one I have seen. Thanks to all service members for there service! 🇺🇲 From a USAF Veteran.
I proudly served in the USMC from 1984-1988 1st Bat 12th Marines in Kaneohe Bay. This will always bring a tear to my eyes, just like when I hear our national anthem. Thank you to everyone who paid respect; we owe them that!
ALL of our fallen men and women are owed a debt of gratitude that this country can NEVER hope to repay.
Thank you Delta Airlines. Thank you to the police force - escorting this hero. Forever grateful to this veteran. Condolences to his family.
I learned today that a friend died yesterday from injuries suffered in Ukraine. His wife is working to bring his body back from Germany. I am so grateful for his sacrifice. Ukraine needs our full and unconditional support.
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They had a peaceful option. These kids are dying to expand NATO borders for world domination. I hope the kids poor mother thinks that's a good cause
@@oliver9089Putin wants to rebuild the USSR. Don’t be fooled.
I’m so sorry for your loss you all in my prayers
@@oliver9089 wow, I assume you're Russian, thanks for your comment, most don't realize the ignorance of people like you
You were blessed to bear witness to this and to share it. I thought the audio really diminished the solemnity of the occasion, and it would have been better to cut it out altogether. Nice camera work, though, and thank you.
Unfortunately LAX Delta Terminal plays really loud music and it's quite frankly annoying at times but especially moments like this where silence is needed they kept playing music which really ruined the moment....
@@skyeye787 There were brief moments when the audio cut out...which was lovely. Airports are so stressful, the loud music would drive me up the wall.
@@carriedebehnke6209 yea I cut audio especially in places where moments like the casket coming out had extremely loud music playing…. The class is gone from American airports
As a United States Army Veteran, i would like to welcome home each and every Veteran who ever served in every brance of Our Military Organizations.
I salute each and everyone of you
Thank you to all service men and women!! God Bless them and their families🇺🇲🇺🇲🙏🙏
Thank you for your service sir. god protect and comfort the family
I honor these servicemembers in the only way I can. With honest tears and great respect.
Thank you for posting this. God Bless our troops and their families.
can't watch these without getting a lump in my throat. My Condolences to the family.
Welcome home buddy..... and thank you so very much for your sacrifice and your family for everyone's freedom.
Condolences to the family of this hero.
My heartfelt condolences to the family and my deepest gratitude for the service and sacrifice of this soldier. Thank you Delta for bringing him home. 🇺🇸
I wasn’t going to watch this but I thought why not this person gave their life so I can enjoy the freedoms I do This is a way I can show my respect
Thank you for posting. Condolences to the Soldier's family.
As a former MSP NWA ESE that worked in the cargo department I can’t remember how many of these we handled. The one thing that sticks in my mind is that no one told us how to deal with these, the senior guys just took over like a good dance partner and we just followed their lead.
I remember pulling funeral detail when I was on Active Duty. We had to receive a soldier to bring the body bact to his hometown in El Paso, Texas. This was one of the most hardest ones I did.
We should always show that kind of respect for the Fallen soldier great show of respect given by the airport staff and police force. well done
This is a reminder to all of the high cost of our freedom that our brave young soldiers continue to make the ultimate sacrifice for us all in America. God Bless this soldiers family and friends. May he RIP🙏💙
Freedom Is Not Free
i hope this warrior found peace.
Amen
This is an honor that should be given all returning heros,
Well done with such respect. Welcome home Soldier may you RIP. My condolences to your family, friends and fellow soldiers.
USMarine Corp veteran.my sincere condolences for the entire family.
Thank you for your service
Bro.
Some will think that the everyday sounds of the airport spoil the video, but I don't think so. Those everyday sounds (the music, the "Brian, see your supervisor"...) is what soldiers fight for. They fight for us to live in peace, hearing those dull sounds instead of bullets and bombs. Peace for the fallen
Exactly what I was thinking. Everyday life going on around the airport as this soldier's family welcome them home.
It doesn't matter so much what they were wearing. They were there. The normalcy of the airport struck me. An ordinary day in everyone else's day, was one of the worst in this family's life. Maybe the had no money for clothes, maybe grief was too strong. Just be glad it wasn't your loved one being brought home in a coffin.
That must have the amazing to witness in person. Prayers to that soldier and his/her family. ✝️
This is heartbreaking Thank you to the solider , the ultimate sacrifice. To the family ,please know our arms are around you to comfort you .
To all service men and women, thank you for your services.
Thank you for sharing.
America has yet another Gold Star family. Lest we ever forget...
Thank you for posting these sad, poignant scenes as it's always heartbreaking to learn we've lost another hero. Rest easy, soldier.
To the fallen soldier’s family. There are no words to express my appreciation for your loved one’s service. May God Bless You and God Bless the USA! ❤
it's not even 10am here and you are making me cut onions... this was so cool and dignified to watch. Kind of lost it when what looked like mom got to touch the casket.
Thank you for showing Americans this amazing view. Thank you sir for your service mayu rest in peace 😢❤
There will never be enough words and it will never get any easier. Thank you Marine ...
So sad. Thanks for sharing. I salute him.
Thank you for sharing. It's never easy to watch something like this plus not knowing if it is woman or a man who served our country. Thank you to the service member for his/her loyalty and dedicated service to our country. My condolences to the family and friends.
Thank you for your service. Our freedom is due to your sacrifice.
No, his death has nothing to do with your freedom!
@Christin5554 let me guess. You were born and raised in a free country. So only speak for yourself. Me I appreciate my freedom .
and biden is taking away your freedom! and biden is dissing this man's death.
Rest in Peace. Thank you for your service to our country and protecting our way of life, the US Constitution, the Bill of Rights and those who cannot defend themselves. You will not be forgotten.
Final respects, respectfully done. RIP dear soldier and than you for your ultimate sacrifice.
It’s small moments and times such as these that we should always remember… if it weren’t for the bravery of a soldier, we may not be enjoying the freedoms that we have today.😢❤🇺🇸
My deepest condolences to his family and friends. May God rest his soul in peace! 🫡🫡🫡🫡🫡🫡🫡🫡🫡🫡🇺🇸
and here i am on an ordinary tuesday afternoon on a beautiful fall afternoon crying my eyes out. never forgotten.
Thank you for the honor shown to this fallen soldier 🇺🇸💔🇺🇸
From a french civilian, thank you for your service
Thank you for your service, and may your memory be a blessing!
Thank you Brave Soldier for protecting my family. You gave all so that others may live.
And thank you to all those who participated in the deplaning.
I was saddened but deeply honoured to attend two repatriation (ramp) ceremonies in Afghanistan. Anyone (friend, family, comrade) ever involved in these ceremonies knows the true meaning of the word respect. “Lest we forget”.
Why did these brave soldiers give their lives? With every prayer and
respect.
Much respect, and thank you for your service and sacrifice.
This is the most touching, heartfelt video I seen on RUclips in a long time. God bless our military! We need to pray for them everyday.