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Post by HighCotton on Apr 6, 2013 9:43:22 GMT -5
Please pray for the family and friends of this young hero. This will be very hard for many including me as this young man went to school with my son and his friends (graduate of Southport High School - where the memorial service will be held in a few hours). And pray for us as members of the Indiana Patriot Guard. We will be on duty and high alert as word is that westboro baptist and their nutcases may show up to protest. www.youtube.com/watch?v=JppKP4GKxEY
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Post by saltydog on Apr 6, 2013 10:38:02 GMT -5
Sorry for yours and there great loss H C G !!! Thoughts and prays are with you and them.
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Post by schall53 on Apr 6, 2013 11:31:12 GMT -5
My prayers for the family and friends. What a beautiful youtube tribute to a fine man, way to young!! I challenge anyone to watch that video with a dry eye.
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Post by whitetail1 on Apr 6, 2013 12:10:55 GMT -5
R.I.P. Sgt. Wade. You are a true hero.
Prayers of comfort for his family and friends.
And God Bless the Patriot Guard for always being there when needed.
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Post by Decatur on Apr 6, 2013 13:57:56 GMT -5
R.I.P.
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Post by raporter on Apr 7, 2013 8:28:59 GMT -5
R.I.P. Young man and thanks to the Patriot Guard for keeping the scum away from the suffering family.
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Post by HighCotton on Apr 7, 2013 9:59:14 GMT -5
One of the hardest memorials I've ever done! I was not prepared for the many young friends in attendance that I know personally, probably through association with my youngest son. The hugs. The somber, sobering moments. The tears. And I am including myself and many of my brothers and sisters as Patriot Guard Riders.
Fortunately, there were no protests. Dignitaries galore. Governor Mike Pence. Senator Joe Donnelly. Generals. Veterans. Family. I was amazed how they came to each of us Patriot Guard members and shook our hands. And some hugged us with tears streaming.
And I, too wept. Because I believe that these are the times that "we weep with those that weep."
And at one point, "Grandma" came through the line, shaking hands and offering each us a thank you. She got to me and I don't know why, but I initiated a hug. It was all over. Shook me to the core. We cried together. She went to the lady next to me and the same thing happened. "Grandma" turned around and announced to all within earshot, "Please, everyone of you. Come to the meal here after the ceremony. We have plenty of food. And if we need more, we'll go get more." This was about as High of an Honor as it was to Honor the service of Sgt. Tristan Wade.
Rest In Peace my freind and thank you for you service to this country.
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Post by Woody Williams on Apr 7, 2013 13:53:19 GMT -5
Larry,
I'm a hugger too. Handshakes are fine for "howdy dos" but for condolences it is hugs. May God continue to bless the Patriot Guard and prayers of comfort and peace for the family and friends.
RiP Sgt. Wade. May the good Lord welcome you with open arms.
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Post by indybassin on Jan 28, 2015 19:06:46 GMT -5
highcottonguide,
I was searching for something elsewhere and ran across this thread. Don't know if we know each other. My oldest played with Tristan for the Cards, who was like a big brother to him. Tristan came home just before Shane shipped to Afghanistan, so he and his young bride were able to attend the ceremony.
I was recently blessed with my first grandchild, a young lady named Skye, a fitting tribute to a lost friend.
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