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My dad passed away 01/31/2009 (see Maj Carl R. Erickson thread). We had "full" military funeral complete with Bag pipe's, honor guard. pallbearer's , gun salute, folding of the flag, and yes Taps.
The only thing I couldn't get was a "missing man formation" but I almost did!
Thank you for your kind words for my dad and me. I was a "tweener" to young for Vietnam, to old for Desert Storm, although I missed being a "second generation" in Vietnam by about a year.
I was a "brat" till my dad retired in 1969, then was in AFROTC till Vietnam ended and they did not need pilots anymore so off I went as a civilian.
I have always more than appreciated those that served. Especially today on Memorial Day.
And a special THANK YOU for your service and to all who have served on this forum! I really enjoy it here and hope to post more of my dad's history in his honor.
Dave
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