Originally Posted by JoanneS
Sadly, this is the 2nd time we've been there for a good friend. It WAS awesome. The first time was just like in the movies: rainy day, walked behind the horsedrawn carriage, military ceremony, 3 gun salute (I think that was the #), and, finally, the inurnment. He would have loved it. For years, he had said he wanted to be buried at Arlington. And, of course, none of us expected to be there to see it.
7 rifles x 3 volleys = 21-gun salute
I'm sorry for your loss, but am glad you have known some heroes in your life.