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Back in July when I had my girls' weekend in Chicago, when I was at the airport waiting for my flight I noticed a small group of people gathered rather quietly by the large plate glass window and watching the planes.  Or so I thought.  Being curious, I looked expecting some "star" and their private jet or something.  But what I saw was even bigger.  The area was being prepared by military personnel.

A fallen solider was coming home.  I was grateful I had plenty of time before my flight boarded.  I texted my friends that were there in the same terminal waiting for their flights to depart to let them know what was happening.  One of our friends was from Australia and I thought she would want to see this.  I wanted to be a part of this and to honor this solider.

Can you imagine being on this plane as a passenger?  What a solemn experience.  This solider was the FIRST passenger off the plane.

 

Taking the flag to drape it over the casket

The entire airport terminal shut down to honor this solider

I can not even imagine the pain and heartache this family is going through.  (Side note: not too long after this the Mom collapsed on the tarmac) 

Seeing these pictures bring tears to my eyes, just as it did then.  And watching this video just sent me over the edge today.

Thank you to ALL our military for your service.