Kathryn
It was on fire when I laid down on it.
This thread is dedicated to the memory of SGT Kenneth May, age 26, USMC, who was killed in action by an IED in May 2010, the day after he and his wife celebrated their 2nd anniversary over the phone.
He was born and raised in East Texas, and attended a local college. He played in the band through high school and college. He was his family's only son - a good student, good all-around guy, and a loving son and husband. He loved the Marine Corp and loved serving his country.
From his obituary:
"Kenneth Blaine May, Jr. was born in Kilgore at Laird Memorial Hospital on April 20, 1984. He was a 2002 graduate of Kilgore High School and attended Kilgore College. Kenneth was an accomplished guitarist and enjoyed all types of music. Other interests include gaming and firearms. Kenneth was a Christian man first and foremost and very involved and active with the Saddleback Church in San Clemente, Ca. near where the family was stationed at Camp Pendleton. He leaves behind a legacy of being a loving husband, son, and dear friend. Kenneth will be remembered stating, "The Warrior, whose sole reason for existence is War, is the seeker of Peace.”
In this thread, I also want to show how East Texans honor good men like SGT May. Our entire community is grieving the loss of such a fine person.
SGT Kenneth May, US Marine Corps
Patriot Guard assembling to escort SGT May's body from the airport to the funeral home. There were over 200 motorcycles.
Three strangers united by respect - the road from the funeral home to the airport was lined with people honoring this young man.
This is one of my favorite photos - this was three generations of Texans who stood out by the road for over two hours waiting for the procession from the airport - so that they could honor SGT May for 30 seconds as his body passed by their home. The ten mile stretch was lined with families like this one.
SGT May's body being taken from the plane to the hearse.
The Patriot Guard in action. Every vehicle they passed pulled over and the occupants got out of their cars to show respect.
More photos coming. Today is the visitation and tomorrow is the funeral. My husband told me yesterday, "Honey, if any of those fools from Westboro Church show up - your husband is going to jail." But I doubt they have the nerve to protest smack dab in the middle of the Texas oilfield - we've got some big ol' boys around here who just won't put up with that level of disrespect.
Thank you, SGT May, for serving your country and your state. Your family is in the prayers of an entire region.
He was born and raised in East Texas, and attended a local college. He played in the band through high school and college. He was his family's only son - a good student, good all-around guy, and a loving son and husband. He loved the Marine Corp and loved serving his country.
From his obituary:
"Kenneth Blaine May, Jr. was born in Kilgore at Laird Memorial Hospital on April 20, 1984. He was a 2002 graduate of Kilgore High School and attended Kilgore College. Kenneth was an accomplished guitarist and enjoyed all types of music. Other interests include gaming and firearms. Kenneth was a Christian man first and foremost and very involved and active with the Saddleback Church in San Clemente, Ca. near where the family was stationed at Camp Pendleton. He leaves behind a legacy of being a loving husband, son, and dear friend. Kenneth will be remembered stating, "The Warrior, whose sole reason for existence is War, is the seeker of Peace.”
In this thread, I also want to show how East Texans honor good men like SGT May. Our entire community is grieving the loss of such a fine person.
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SGT Kenneth May, US Marine Corps
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Patriot Guard assembling to escort SGT May's body from the airport to the funeral home. There were over 200 motorcycles.
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Three strangers united by respect - the road from the funeral home to the airport was lined with people honoring this young man.
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This is one of my favorite photos - this was three generations of Texans who stood out by the road for over two hours waiting for the procession from the airport - so that they could honor SGT May for 30 seconds as his body passed by their home. The ten mile stretch was lined with families like this one.
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SGT May's body being taken from the plane to the hearse.
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The Patriot Guard in action. Every vehicle they passed pulled over and the occupants got out of their cars to show respect.
More photos coming. Today is the visitation and tomorrow is the funeral. My husband told me yesterday, "Honey, if any of those fools from Westboro Church show up - your husband is going to jail." But I doubt they have the nerve to protest smack dab in the middle of the Texas oilfield - we've got some big ol' boys around here who just won't put up with that level of disrespect.
Thank you, SGT May, for serving your country and your state. Your family is in the prayers of an entire region.
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