There will be plenty of Veterans at the service Saturday. If the church group shows up, we will make sure they never get close to the family and that the family will not see or hear them - whatever it takes.
I'm hoping to be allowed time tomorrow to recite the "North Wall Words" to Cpl. Turner's Mom & Dad. I would use our customized version from the Canadien Vietnam Veterans Memorial. I think the words are the best way to explain to a family on a warrior feels about the passing of one of our own.
As long as we live, your son Jonathan, shall be loved.
As long as we live, your son Jonathan, shall be remembered.
As long as we live, your son jonathan, shall live.