Don Collins is mapping a square in his head.
Don Collins helped his dad at their family funeral home, but the outside is refreshing to him.
Collins starts digging a burial. It is hot.
Collins decides to pick up his dirt.
Soldiers showed up to the grave Collins dug. They have guns.
A lot of people lined the streets for the funeral procession, led by Collins Sr.
It took a while, but the procession gets to the cemetery.
The casket was specially made for soldiers. People packed around the tomb.
There was a prayer, some bagpipes and some songs.
Seven guns go off in unison.
An authentic bugler plays.
The bugler plays notes that are good.
The bugler contemplates emotion.
Folding the flag is emotionally tough.
Soldier had kids.
Folding flag got emotional.
Flag has shells inside.
Flag is passed.
Brigadier General Belinda Pinckney is randomly assigned officer at funeral. She remembers bits and pieces from every funeral.
Pinckney told soldier’s wife, Missie, it is ok to cry.
Pinckney drops to Missie’s knees.
Funeral’s are very emotional and Pinckney makes failed attempt at not humanizing tragedy.
Flag folding is ideal for being held to widow’s chest.
Missie is presented flag.
Service is over and people go their separate ways.
Sod is placed over burial and temporary tombstone is added.
SGT. JOE MONTGOMERY 1977–2007
Gail Bond remembers when Montgomery was baptized at her church.
Gail smokes and has two black leather bags to hold cigarettes and lighter. Hasn’t quit for a reason.
Gail is Joey’s mom and has experienced a lot of heartbreak.
All family is in attendance and church is overflowing.
Not many people in attendance ACTUALLY knew Joey.
You can and cant tell a lot of things about Joey by looking around at funeral.
Joey’s body was escorted from airport to home.
There was a 3 mile long procession.
The Patriot Guard protected family from Westboro Baptist haters.
Micah Montgomery has death paperwork and medals for Missie.
Gail’s brother is mayor and drove a car in the procession while crying.
Vicki says its tough to see people emotional. Mechanic stands out.
Joey used to be a mechanic.
Joey was going to be best man in his best friend Joey’s wedding.
Ryan and Joey were different in high school.
Joey and Ryan helped each other out.
Hi so I know this isn’t complete but I’ve been working on it for a while now and honestly, would just love to read and enjoy the story. I will come back and finish this as it is a much longer homework assignment than originally intended.