Honor for a Hero

A Hero from World War II

America's Greatest Generation

Today I had the opportunity to attend the Funeral of a Hero who served our Country during World War II. She passed away at the age of 91 years. She saw service in England during World War II. She was in the U. S. Army and was assigned to the Supply Department that issued materials to her fellow Army Soldiers.

After a Service of Worship in Thanksgiving to God for this Hero the procession proceeded from The Lutheran Church of the Holy Trinity on Tucker Road in toward Macon Memorial Park via Mercer University Drive. An Officer from the Macon Police Department led the procession.

I was impressed by the fact that all the drivers stopped for the Funeral Procession and paid their respects to this Hero. I am sure that they did not know that the remains of a World War II Hero was in their presence, but they all paid their respects. Certainly noteworthy.

The Graveside events at Macon Memorial Park were fitting and a detachment of U. S. Army Soldiers from Atlanta folded the U. S. Flag and presented it to the Family.

Of course, no graveside ceremony for a Hero would be complete without a Bugler. A very emotional time to be sure. As I post this entry I am able to say without a doubt that the Citizens of Middle Georgia certainly paid their respects to this Hero by their actions on Tucker Road and Mercer University Drive as the Procession proceeded to the Cemetery.

Well Done, Middle Georgia!!!