Seeing a grown man cry - Page 2

Mr Lefty · 07-06-2010, 12:48 AM

I can't imagine being on that end... I've done 5 Active Duty Funeral's for Honor Guard in my time in the military. Unfortunately we didn't have any officers and so I as a SrA (E-4) presented the flag to the Spouse or Parent. kneeling before them, looking them in the eye, trying to keep my military bearing, and say "On Behalf of the President of the United States, The Department of Defense, and the United States Air Force, we thank you for your loved ones faithful and dedicated service." it took everything in me to keep my emotions inside.

it takes it's toll on ya... even on my side of it... can't imagine your end.

Thanks for what you do Tommy.

Gas Man · 07-06-2010, 12:58 AM

WOW Ebbs... that's decent man. Go you for giving back like that. Too cool in a not cool thing. You know what I mean.

tommymac · 07-06-2010, 07:51 AM

We are more or less taught that you dont want the family to remember you/us when going through all this. But thats usualy more so when someone dies, kinda get in get out and let them deal with what they have to and esp dont break down yourself.

This case was different in that she wa sstill alive so we were still doing what we could and getting all the consults in order. They thanked us a bunch of times and the nurse taking care of her realy stepped up too. EMS brought in someone drug seeking who was screaming like there was no tomorrow they were going to put her next door but made them move her.

I think doing what ebbs does is just as tough being you have to kinda stay in that mindset for a longer time, where I was able to just head back out after a few minutes and have some time to get it together. I also had 2 students with me so yo ucant let them see ya crack and was an excellent learning expierence for them being they may have to be in that spot one day.

azoomm · 07-06-2010, 08:23 AM

Thank you for what you do. It's a thankless job... but, we love you for it.

lauralynne · 07-06-2010, 12:59 PM

You're the kind of doctor I hope to have if I'm ever on any side of that situation. Thank you.

z06boy · 07-06-2010, 01:05 PM

That has to be tough. I have an appreciation for what you do.

07-06-2010, 12:58 AM	#12
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07-06-2010, 12:59 PM	#15
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07-06-2010, 12:48 AM	#11
Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	I can't imagine being on that end... I've done 5 Active Duty Funeral's for Honor Guard in my time in the military. Unfortunately we didn't have any officers and so I as a SrA (E-4) presented the flag to the Spouse or Parent. kneeling before them, looking them in the eye, trying to keep my military bearing, and say "On Behalf of the President of the United States, The Department of Defense, and the United States Air Force, we thank you for your loved ones faithful and dedicated service." it took everything in me to keep my emotions inside. it takes it's toll on ya... even on my side of it... can't imagine your end. Thanks for what you do Tommy.

07-06-2010, 07:51 AM	#13
tommymac Moto GP Star Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 11,022	We are more or less taught that you dont want the family to remember you/us when going through all this. But thats usualy more so when someone dies, kinda get in get out and let them deal with what they have to and esp dont break down yourself. This case was different in that she wa sstill alive so we were still doing what we could and getting all the consults in order. They thanked us a bunch of times and the nurse taking care of her realy stepped up too. EMS brought in someone drug seeking who was screaming like there was no tomorrow they were going to put her next door but made them move her. I think doing what ebbs does is just as tough being you have to kinda stay in that mindset for a longer time, where I was able to just head back out after a few minutes and have some time to get it together. I also had 2 students with me so yo ucant let them see ya crack and was an excellent learning expierence for them being they may have to be in that spot one day.

07-06-2010, 08:23 AM	#14
azoomm moderator chick Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hill Country TX Moto: Pasta Rockets Posts: 8,917	Thank you for what you do. It's a thankless job... but, we love you for it.

07-06-2010, 01:05 PM	#16
z06boy Letzroll Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lake Norman area, NC Moto: 07 Red R1 & 07 Blue R6 Posts: 5,265	That has to be tough. I have an appreciation for what you do.