Video of Staff Sgt. Beale's return home
Courtesy of State Rep. Steve Davis, here is video of Staff Sgt. John Beale's return home:
UPDATE: You can see other views of the procession below:
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Courtesy of State Rep. Steve Davis, here is video of Staff Sgt. John Beale's return home:
UPDATE: You can see other views of the procession below:
Comments
I cried from the moment I pressed play. It warms my heart that so many people lined those streets. From where I was standing it seemed like a lot of people, but seeing it all the way from Falcon Field I am in awe. Thank you for sharing this video.
Posted by: Ola Mom | June 16, 2009 01:42 PM
I ride with the Patriot Guard and unfortunately that weekend we had 3 soldiers to escort. I made the one in Gainsville but missed the one in McDonough. They are heroes all. My heart goes out to their families and friends.
Posted by: Patriot Guard Rider | June 16, 2009 04:10 PM
THIS is what makes me proud to be an American.
God Bless each and everyone of you.
Much love, honor and respect for Staff Sgt. Beale & his family.
Posted by: UA Army Mom | June 16, 2009 04:14 PM
Rep Davis I can't thank you enough for posting this. I had to be out of town and couldn't be one of the many who honored SSG Beal.
Posted by: Dave | June 16, 2009 04:24 PM
Although I didn't know SSG Beale personally, lossing a Ga soldier is like losing a family member and/or friend. My prays go out to his family. GOD Bless them and our country.
Posted by: GA ARNG Soldier | June 17, 2009 07:21 AM
God Bless SSG Beale and his family. The Long Family will never forget you, SSG Beale. What a wonderful welcome home from the people of Georgia.
Posted by: Kelly Long, SFC(R) | June 17, 2009 08:09 AM
Thank you Rep. Davis. I remember my return from from Viet Nam when my American brothers would spit on me. Thank God America has changed.
Bob Smith (CWO, US Army Retired
Posted by: Bob Smith | June 17, 2009 10:48 AM
Gosh what an fitting video for one of Georgia's Fallen soldier. I choked up when the song "Proud to be an American" started because this was used at the service for my father, a Vietnam Vet, and the song says it all ! My heart goes to the family of Staff Sgt. John Beale because he is a TRUE HERO !