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I was going to the Jefferson Barracks Military Cemetery twenty miles south of St. Louis Missouri to take a few images of this awesome, sad location. When I go to the entrance of the cemetery this is the scene I found as a funeral procession entered the cemetery. It is obvious that the firemen were honoring one of their own.
Many of those in the military go on to a different occupation after their service to their country.
This is witnessed here by this Fire Company that has a flag hanging from a ladder truck over the entrance to Jefferson Barracks Cemetery. The fireman they are honoring as they stand at attention and saluting here in this image was in the military and has the privilege of being buried in the military cemetery.
Nikon D40X
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Yes it was a profound event to stumble upon, very touching to me as I have many friends who are firemen. Thank you
– barnsis
Fantastic capture but as Malcolm says “Sad”
Thank you, I agree 100% with you and Malcolm
– barnsis
A wonderful capture of a sad moment for one of the brothers Byron, well done
Thank you Clive, this was in my old back files, I have no idea why I had not made it public?? I thought you would find it interesting since you are in the fire service.
– barnsis
What a wonderful tribute for the brave one thanks for sharing dear brother !!!!!!!!
Thank you sis.
– barnsis
It is my friend, makes for a fine tribute
Good on you Mate. I have several former students and friends in the service so it is a special tribute for me also.
– barnsis
Such a sad place… but an honorable one. We don’t tell the people that take care of us Thank You… the firemen, police, military, the list could go on and on! Wonderful capture, my friend! Thanks for sharing it and thru this picture reminding us that we should never miss a chance to say Thanks….
Thank you for your words. I agree 100%
– barnsis
always makes me sad…………
Me too, I appreciate that the local fire department would do this for them.
– barnsis
It is a very sad but beautiful sendoff for true heroes….so nicely captured here, Byron.
Thank you sis
– barnsis
Nice candid image!
Thank you
– barnsis
A sad moment and wonderful capture, not something one sees every day
Yes it was sad but you are right it was something I had never seen.
– barnsis