Post by soretoe on Sept 11, 2010 11:22:15 GMT -1
On Monday, September 6th, 2010 the Patriot Guard stood for the arrival of USMC Lance Corporal Christopher B Rodgers, 20 years old, from Griffin Georgia. This brave hero was 11 years old when the towers fell in the World Trade Center. He and many of us watched in horror at what was happening. As they were falling he told his parents that he wanted to be a Marine. At the completion of high school this young hero joined fulfilling his pledge. He was killed in action by a sniper on the same month he was due to return home. Instead we stood for him as he arrived, in a flag draped military coffin, by private charter to Atlanta airport.
I witnessed his dad, every bit of a big and powerful man clutch his photograph tightly to his chest as he choked back his tears while awaiting the arrival of his son. Once off loaded from the plane the family is given time to spend a few moments at plane side to be with the casket. I stood and watched this bull of a man approach the casket with tears streaming down his cheeks. Once there he bent over, kissed the flag covering his son and bawled his heart out and we all cried with him.
This young hero Will be laid to rest today at his familys request at approx 1:30 PM. Please fly a flag for this hero today and also observe a moment of silence at 1:30 PM in his remembrance. He cashed his blank check that all soldiers sign when they join. The price on his check will read "eternal rest with god". Help us wash away the tears today. Stand down LCpl Rodgers, your mission is complete.
I witnessed his dad, every bit of a big and powerful man clutch his photograph tightly to his chest as he choked back his tears while awaiting the arrival of his son. Once off loaded from the plane the family is given time to spend a few moments at plane side to be with the casket. I stood and watched this bull of a man approach the casket with tears streaming down his cheeks. Once there he bent over, kissed the flag covering his son and bawled his heart out and we all cried with him.
This young hero Will be laid to rest today at his familys request at approx 1:30 PM. Please fly a flag for this hero today and also observe a moment of silence at 1:30 PM in his remembrance. He cashed his blank check that all soldiers sign when they join. The price on his check will read "eternal rest with god". Help us wash away the tears today. Stand down LCpl Rodgers, your mission is complete.
