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My good friend and neighbor died today.

fishkiller41fishkiller41 Member Posts: 50,608
edited May 2006 in General Discussion
Korean war Veteran Jerry Metayer.I don't know what to do.I have hoisted down his flag at sundown and promised his wife that i'd run it back up at dawn.I'll be sending her up to 1/2 mast.His body will be sent from Palm Beach to Maine for burial.I have 6 civilian riflemen and myself going to a range tomorro to send him off. Is it ok to give this man a civilian salute ?
I know for a fact that he will be buried with full honors.
Jeff
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  • zipperzapzipperzap Member Posts: 25,057
    edited November -1
    It's OK to honor your friend any way you like. He'll most likely
    get military honors in Maine. You sound like a good friend and
    secondly a good neighbor - that's good enough for me![:D]

    Sorry to hear it.
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  • dcon12dcon12 Member Posts: 32,036 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Sorry to hear it. Whatever you do, is allowed and appreciated. Don
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  • tapwatertapwater Member Posts: 10,336 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    ......I wouldn't be concerned about proper protocol. You do what a good friend feels like is best to honor him. It can be a 17 and a half gun salute, or a couple packs a firecrackers tossed in the street, or a beer drinkin', hell raisin' party....or a dignified church service. Do what feels best.
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  • select-fireselect-fire Member Posts: 69,518 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Sorry for your loss.
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  • fishkiller41fishkiller41 Member Posts: 50,608
    edited November -1
    My father said "whatever the amount of rifelmen you have, upto seven,fire only three rounds".He's 83 yo. WWII, China Burma India campaine(sp) Army/Airforce. I know he's seen alot of his buddys off.
    I just want to do it right.I'm not a Veteran ,but feel a need to send my buddy a final salute.
    Jeff
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  • dclocodcloco Member Posts: 2,967
    edited November -1
    Do what your heart tells you is right.
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