Think Americans are selfish and wouldn't take care of each other w/o gov. force?

[bigsweetie]

YouTube - *Sergeant First Class John C. Beale* June 11, 2009

Sgt. John C. Beale | Freedom Remembered

Apparently there was a small blurb in a local newspaper talking about him and indicated the route he'd be taking.

Just goes to show the TRUE American heart when given a chance...

When push comes to shove, we're here for each other...

[foggierbard9]

Thank you. With everything going on right now I needed this. Definitely makes me proud to be a veteran and to see that the American people will still stand and honor those who fight and die for the freedoms we have in this country.

It brought tears to my eyes to see all those people there to show their support for a fallen hero.

[warcraftbaby]

Can someone give me a summary of what the video is? I can't get it to play in either link.

[foggierbard9]

The video is the funeral procession for the soldier who was kia. A police officer is filming from inside his squad car. They had to transport across many counties and all along the road is American citizens with flags just standing there to show support. In one of the counties is a billboard with the soldiers name on it. Definitely shows how most people in our country understand that freedom isn't free.

[Joyfulmom4]

That was very moving. It brought tears to my eyes. What a comfort it must have been for Sgt Beale's family to have so many people come out to honor him and show their support.

[sns4063]

There was a Marine, Lance Cpl. Brandon Lara that was brought home last week through the nearby Air Force base. There is at least one youtube video that is similar to the above, although it is taped from the side of the road rather than the patrol car. Lots of people lined the streets (at least through my town) for this hero on his way to the funeral home. The day of the funeral, fire/ems/PD blocked the roads and lined the highway from the funeral to the cemetery. Private citizens even stood on overpasses in San Antonio draping flags over the sides to honor him. It was truly a sight.

[allison1887]

We had the same thing in NE Georgia a few weeks ago for a soldier. It was a very good turnout and it was also a really hot day so I was very surprised. I think they need to show more of these things!

[christycat]

Too bad American folks cannot seem to appreciate eachother till they DIE. Sorry OP. while this is a touching video. It does not change my opinion of the people in this country or in this world. 90% are too selfish to help others unless they are FORCED TO DO IT, in my opinion based on what I have seen in my life.

[kval07]

I didn't watch the whole thing because it makes me cry because it hits a little too close to home.

I do remember that what seemed like the whole city of Jackson, MI showed up for us when we came home from Iraq. The city of Jackson is fiercely supportive of my unit. We arrived on buses back at our unit after midnight, and this was on a weekday. We were escorted by tons of motorcyclists and local/state police all the way home from Detroit (about an hour and a half drive). People were lined up all over the city. It was very heartwarming to come home to such thankful people. It was also heartbreakingly bittersweet knowing that some of our own didn't make it home to experience it with us.

[shashabell]

Rest in peace and thank you.