Our own Travis

Mickey · May 2013

No way Travis would ever put this out himself. This was in yesterday's paper. Take notice of that left chest. Oh, that and he is fully dressed. http://kdhnews.com/gallery/news/honor-guard-soldiers-for-funerals/image_04dca5a4-c4a9-11e2-9f48-001a4bcf6878.html

Mross · May 2013

Thank you for your service Travis.

Mickey · May 2013

Here is the story: http://kdhnews.com/fort_hood_herald/across_the_fort/honorable-and-faithful-service/article_e3b53102-c7cd-11e2-a3b6-0019bb30f31a.html

Village Idiot · May 2013

I salute you, sir.

The Cen-Tex Smoker · May 2013

Atta boy Trav. Never a fun day i'm sure but I'm proud of what you do.

hapster · May 2013

Thank you Travis...

Surely a difficult task, even though it is only a few moments of your "normal" duty, it is certainly an act that sticks with the loved ones at the service forever

Kruegs · May 2013

Thank you for your service, sir. My grandfather was buried with military honors about 25 years ago and that is still my most vivid memory from his funeral. It sticks with the family and is truly touching!!

Thank you and God Bless!

cazzy · May 2013

Wait, Travis isn't black??? #-o

cazzy · May 2013

Travis...good stuff right there bro. I know it's difficult, but you're doing a great thing for the family. Proud of you man.

I've only been to one veteran's funeral and I was so impressed with the job they did. It was raining that day and one solider was right at the edge of the canopy and the water was steadily trickling on his face throughout. His focus was never broken and he did his job amazingly well. It was an honor to see and my wife's grandmother was very grateful for the job they did!

Mickey · May 2013

Well there was 6 posts before cazzy busted the mood of this. Four more than I thought. That is why I love this forum.

cazzy · May 2013

Mickey said:
Well there was 6 posts before cazzy busted the mood of this. Four more than I thought. That is why I love this forum.

Sometimes I just can't help myself. b-(

I'm actually surprised VI didn't beat me to it.

bigphil · May 2013

Thank you Travis. a honor guard presented the flag to my mother at my fathers funeral

double · May 2013

Good man Travis, I couldn't do what you do and thank you for doing it.

Village Idiot · May 2013

cazzy said:

Well there was 6 posts before cazzy busted the mood of this. Four more than I thought. That is why I love this forum.
Sometimes I just can't help myself. b-( I'm actually surprised VI didn't beat me to it.

Even I have ethics, integrity, and honor, Cazzy.

cazzy · May 2013

Village Idiot said:

cazzy said:

Mickey said:
Well there was 6 posts before cazzy busted the mood of this. Four more than I thought. That is why I love this forum.
Sometimes I just can't help myself. b-(

I'm actually surprised VI didn't beat me to it.

Even I have ethics, integrity, and honor, Cazzy.

Yeah...now even feel more like a jerk. Thanks Gary! :P

henapple · May 2013

You know how much I respect what you dobut especially what you did in the sand. With that being said, if I could, I'd photoshop a brisket in your hands.

Hats off to you. You're the man.

six_egg · May 2013

Looking good Travis. Thank you for your service. During my shore duty in the Navy I had the Honor of scheduling The Navy Honor Guard and Color Guard. We did about 300 or so events a year. They would travel up 100 miles away from Cecil Field, FL. I also had the privilege of participating in several burials at sea.

Village Idiot · May 2013

cazzy said:

Yeah...now even feel more like a jerk. Thanks Gary! :P

Gosh, Cazzy. Since you're my friend, I didn't mention compassion, empathy, and understanding.

chris123stock · May 2013

Respect.

bud812 · May 2013

Thank You Sir. I raise my glass to you.

gpsegg · May 2013

Travis.....I salute you.

Fred19Flintstone · May 2013

Thank you Travis! That's sounds so inadequate, but words that convey my feelings escape me.

Firemedic183 · May 2013

Thank you very much for your service Travis!!

Doc_Eggerton · May 2013

Hooah.

Holepuncher · May 2013

Mickey, thanks for sharing with us and Travis, proud to know you through the web,

Jackh · May 2013

I salute you, My son is an E8 in the Air Force (EOD) He just buried one of his own men at Andersonville Ga.

travisstrick · May 2013

Thank you, Mickey. You are a true friend and I'm glad to know you.

Thanks everyone else too. You guys have found the one thing in the world that makes me uncomfortable. I don't mind people knowing what I do for a living but the thanks part is hard to respond to. It seems so misplaced when there are so many among us who had no choice but to serve. Thanks all the same.

travisstrick · May 2013

Oh yea, 3,000 BIOTCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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caliking · May 2013

Travis - I read the article, and reading the words that are said to the family of the veteran made a chill run down my spine. I can only imagine what it must be like for you and your comrades to perform these rites, and hope that the families feel some comfort in their grief, from the respect you pay to their honored loved one.

Hokie_Smoker · May 2013

Travis thanks for your service and I agree with you in the article about this job being important. The family and friends will have a lasting memory of their loved ones funeral because of what you do. Hats off.

chainsaw19 · May 2013

Thank you, and no need to be uncomfortable, much respect and thanks for your service and for providing comfort to families in their great time of need!

Our own Travis

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