Don’t let anybody tell you patriotism has died. When our fallen come home there are people to welcome them with flags waving and showing respect as they watch for our fallen come home to be buried. It is a show that brings tears to the eyes.
Community show patriotism at its finest by Mike Fletcher, Kokomo Tribune
The overwhelming support from the community for fallen soldier Sgt. Bradley Atwell continued Saturday during the funeral service and procession.
“I think it’s very respectful,” said Sherry Brinson, a member of the Chapel Hill Christian Church, where the services were held.
“We need to honor our fallen soldiers and pay a lot of respect to the men and women now serving,” she said as she took pictures of the Indiana Patriot Guard Riders motorcycles.
The Patriot Guard, along with the Marine Corps Honor Guard, gathered in the parking lot of the church to assemble prior to the services. The members with flags in hand lined the entrance to the church to greet Atwell’s family and friends and to show their unwavering support.
“It’s too bad we can’t show this kind of honor for people serving now,” Brinson said. “I had a brother who died in the Army and it meant a lot to our family when they came and showed us that respect.”
Herman Combs and his wife, Debbie, also stepped out of the church to check out the more than 200 Patriot Guard members’ motorcycles. The couple are volunteering in the kitchen at the church to provide food for the family and friends of Atwell.
Sgt. Bradley Atwell and Sgt. Kyle Osborn show patriotism isn’t dead.
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