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05-02-2018, 08:25 AM
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I'm very sorry for your loss, Don, but I am so glad he was well cared for in his final days and even after his passing.
There is something special about the respect shown that is a rare thing these days. Remember him well
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05-02-2018, 08:33 AM
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My condolences to you and your family for the loss of your father.
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05-02-2018, 09:51 AM
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What a wonderful story...obviously not including the loss of your Father.
I think its important to note that each send-off like this is more for us than the deceased Obviously your dad doesn't get to experience the farewell and thats too bad. But I'm sure he grieved at a the passing of a comrade, and thats when he got to see how much his country cares. Its nice to know you have Hospitals and caregivers that take good care of your veterans. Yes, we hear a lot about terrible things in care centers and retirement homes....its unfortunate. Its nice to hear a touching and positive story instead.
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05-02-2018, 11:06 AM
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So very sorry to hear of your loss. Time was a way of healing and I hope your loss heals in time. RIP. wc
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05-02-2018, 11:36 AM
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So sorry for your loss. The ceremony sounds like it was very honorable and touching.
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05-02-2018, 11:52 AM
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Please accept my sympathy, Don. Thank you very much for telling this story. It meant a lot to me, both to hear that a comrade-in-arms was rendered military honors when he passed, and that my own positive experiences with the VA system were also reflected in the treatment that your Dad received.
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05-02-2018, 12:08 PM
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Thank you all for your kind words of consolation and sympathy. Dave, I agree that sendoff rituals are for the living rather than the dead, but makes this one a bit different is that the VA at Montrose pays this level respect for the deceased veteran for their service to the country, even if there are no family members or loved ones present to witness it. The band of brothers mentality was very much in evidence at all times. I think it must be comforting to the long term residents to know that when their time comes, the same veneration will be paid to their mortal remains.
One of the resident veterans at Montrose was a bit of a celebrity in my mind. He was 101 years old, and was one of the few (if only) white fighter pilots who volunteered to train the black pilots of the Tuskeegee airmen.
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05-02-2018, 12:43 PM
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Don - my condolences.
Thank you for the story around the VA honors. It is really nice to hear. Something which in this country just does not exist - even hospice is unlikely for most folks.
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05-02-2018, 05:46 PM
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Don, my deepest sympathies in the loss of your father.
And as others have said, thank you also for sharing the story of the respects paid to your father (and others at the facility). May we some day be able to show the same level of respect to each other while living that we do after someone's passing...
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