Marine’s Remains Were To Be Mailed To Mom But Angry Bikers Say ‘No' & Do The Unthinkable!

Meet Jonathan Turner, a brave Marine.
Jonathan's story is about to take you on a journey.
His life and what he did touched many hearts.
Jonathan's ashes are on their way home.
But something unexpected happens.
A group of bikers gets involved.
What they do to Jonathan's ashes is shocking.
It's something you wouldn't believe.
Their actions even made Jonathan's mom cry.
It's a sad and surprising twist in the story.
Credit - patriotguard.org/
#marine #bikers #military

[@lonshelton5129]

This is the real America. Something protestors and complainers will never understand. Thank you Patriot Guard RIders for you service to our fallen comrades. I remember this group protecting the burial services of our fallen military personnel when anti-American protesters attempted to disrupt and desecrate the service.

[@martinknows]

I too greatly appreciate and respect these fine Americans. And I also would stand in the way of protesters inappropriately protesting at a funeral. But I don’t agree with the rest of your statement. This country was born out of protest. I doubt that I can open your eyes to the world. But here goes. We had a large group of well fed, comfortably living Americans attack our Capitol because they didn’t agree with an election. We also have young people mostly gathering to protest the slaughter of innocent women and children caught in a conflict they didn’t participate in. Do you support either of these protests? Can you at least see the difference?

[@SteveKaye-yl7te]

These protesters wouid never dare go outside their safe zones, my dad a Army veteran joked the other day, when they show up at Army and Marine Core bases at the front gate and challenge the MP’s then you will know it’s real!

[@briansaben5697]

Who is protesting at this funeral? Did I miss something, or did you just attempt to turn a great story of honor and respect into some political commentary. Protesting is NOT anti-american, it is America! The Constitution gives us many rights including the right to protest. You can honor the men and women of our armed services by reading and understanding the Constitution they are sworn to protect.

[@katsybo]

Protesters are also GOOD Americans. You can be a good American in a variety of ways. Unless you’re a magat, then you’re just hateful and judgmental.

[@SecretSurname]

​​@@briansaben5697 Yes, you did miss something. The commenter never said anyone was protesting at this guy's funeral. They were also clearly referring to the "protesters" who obstruct emergency vehicles, launch unprovoked physical attacks on bystanders at political events, and try to take down our flag and replace it with a pro-terrorist one. All because they want to feel special. Nothing else. They claim it's for one just cause or another and that America should be ashamed for one thing or another, but then they do anti-American things that can't even be consideted peaceful protest. If all of that went over your head, then that's a you problem.

[@pureblood6310]

The saddest part is the military didn’t care !

[@mumbles215]

Turner knew that after 17 years. He fought for us. A true Hero. RIP

[@GLITTERandSKULLZ]

Such crap

[@carolmatt2959]

The military DOES care, this administration DOES NOT care….there is a difference!

[@HammerJammer81]

@@bwana-ma-coo-bah425 It says it in the video, the War on Terror. Last I recall, America WAS attacked.

[@HM2SGT]

*Bullshit we don't care. What we don't have is the budget- **_nobody_** wants their taxes to go up, & the politicians & bureaucrats think cutting the 1% & corporate taxes & forking money we borrow from China over to aid other countries nations where it gets rerouted by corrupt governments is more important.*

[@user-vk4el9oy6m]

17 years and 7 deployments that guy deserved every bit of the respect given...Well done guys Im not American I live on the other side of the world and I appreciate what you guys did here.

[@freedumb_3.0]

Served 17 years and sent out 7 times to terrorize women and children from poor small countries.

[@tshaffer9681]

Thank you for your kindness and honoring this Marine with the respect and dignity he deserved. May he rest peacefully.

[@sachmo0196]

And may his mom...sleep in piece, knowing their are others, that do these things.

[@Paul_dw_Kersey]

@@sachmo0196 peace

[@suebee5225]

I love this ❤ RIP Staff Sergeant Turner!

[@cuchulainn3474]

You do realise that the problems, the US faces is down to marines and other armed forces personnel? You do realise that they do not serve the people of the United States? When you begin to understand this reality, then you'll see the bigger picture and the agenda. I'm in the UK. My country is being flooded, daily, with people from the middle east and Africa. These are places that the west destroyed in the 'war on terror' after 9/11. And now they're inviting the people, whose families the western armed forces lives they ended. And what for? When you understand that the armed forces aren't your friends, you'll then realise that they should all be left to rot for what they've done. I also suggest reading Danté Aguilera's Divine Comedy, when it dawns on the crusaders the wrong that they'd done.

[@rhondae8222]

Amen! ❤

[@genekeller3186]

Thanks for his service & the patriotic bikers who made this possible for his mother

[@user-xu9rm6tr3x]

They don’t sound like angry bikers to me. They sound like bikers that help others.

[@I_H8_thots]

They were angry that a man that died for his country was being sent home in a box through a courier instead of being delivered with the same honor he showed his country. Goes to show that the government doesn't give a crap about you after they are done using you

[@ladylily]

Meaning they were angry that the DoD wouldn't step up to get those remains to her in a respectful way.

[@elhoward7440]

@@ladylily Anger is usually a destructive emotion, but if it motivates you to go out of your way to do the right thing, it can be useful.

[@ladylily]

@@elhoward7440 Try to keep up.

[@viv1010]

@@ladylilyClickbait

[@rebeccaobregon]

Thank Everyone Of You Riders For Serving Our Country

[@thedorafloyd9944]

That was so honorable of the these bikers. Thank you Sir for your service RIP 🙏🏾 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@toddcaylor370]

"I had a dream, and saw warriors who carry the sword of honor & compassion, riding iron horses...they carry with them the fallen, a son of my land, who gave everything he had to give, and they gave him into the arms of his mother". RIP Staff Sergeant. Thank you for your service.❤️

[@PietroColombo-em5mz]

I like your poetry.🥂

[@rockym2931]

Thank you, Patriot Riders. This is citizens leading.

[@grimora-dg3vq]

Once a Marine, ALWAYS a Marine!

[@warringtonfaust1088]

Yes, and not a "Soldier" as described in the video.

[@samsnephew3209]

Semper Fi

[@elijahmiller912]

I think you meant muuurrrdeerreeerr

[@malahammer]

Unless you Fedex his remains home.

[@xltek1]

@@elijahmiller912move, go to a more friendly country. It’ll make you feel safer.

[@grandmapamm]

These bikers are true hero’s. Thank you so much for showing such great respect for our servicemen. You bikers are such a great group and I am so proud of all the good they do. God bless them.

[@jurgencuypers8350]

Plural of hero is heroes. Learn English!

[@HungryLoki]

@@jurgencuypers8350 Your sentence is missing an article in front of the word "plural". Learn English!

[@mikeizzano172]

I understand to well , I served 68 / 72 I salute my fellow veterans. ! 🇺🇸…..!

[@jim-uu2db]

Same years here served.

[@socalautisticman1975]

& this grateful civilian salutes you 🇺🇸🎖️ Thank you for your service 💪🎖️🇺🇸

[@ScottDukesRealEstate]

Beautiful gesture. Thank you Jonathan Turner.

[@luisbperez368]

RESPECT to the Sargent, and RESPECT to the Bikers.

[@geraldscott4302]

I am proud to be both a USMC veteran and a member of the Patriot Guard Riders. I was fortunate to have never been in combat. I am now 65 and disabled, but my disability is not military related. My condolences to Sergeant Turners family.

[@jerrywagner4690]

A lot of good Men. Making sure another good Man. Made it home to his Mom.

[@VampyTN]

Thank you for your service 🇺🇸 R.I.P. Thank you to his family for their sacrifice as well. I wish them comfort and strength ❤

[@rossbabcock3790]

This gets a Semper Fi from an old Marine vet. We do take care of our own!

[@bwana-ma-coo-bah425]

clearly your government doesn't

[@cbird4922]

Respectful question. Why wouldn’t the military see to it that this Marine made it home? I’m grateful that the veterans stepped up, but why did they have to? I respect our military and those that serve, and it seems to me that this Marine deserved more respect than he was given. Do you have any insights?

[@socalautisticman1975]

Marines!!!!!! 🎖️🇺🇲🎖️💪😎 Semper Fidelis 💪💯 This thankful civilian says to you on this Flag Day 🇺🇲 🇺🇸🎖️ Thank you for your service 💪🎖️🇺🇸

[@bwana-ma-coo-bah425]

@@socalautisticman1975 why do you thank them for their service, was the US under attack?

[@socalautisticman1975]

I saw on your profile you're not American so let me explain@@bwana-ma-coo-bah425 OK were not directly under attack on our soil but here in the United States we thank military members for their service given the sacrifice, it's of a patriotic heart in many people, an excellent idea because it's in recognition of their sacrifice: the risk of life it is to be in combat or being deployed with the risk of death or permanent injuries and/or PTSD Yes, we are the most powerful country in the world, but it doesn't mean that other countries can't be a threat to us and our presence overseas helps discourages other powerful countries from being too much of a menace to us. It won't be a 💯 guarantee deterrent but it helps and these people instead of living the american dream at a job & coming home to a family , they are away from their families and I know I would be quite mortified if the government was to take me for my home into battle, these people volunteered for this, others were drafted & *deserve our gratitude for their availability and sacrifice* of being away from home and the risk in battle,in it of itself is a sacrifice and many of them are injured permanently or died in battle defending our cause. A neighbor of mine, a Vietnam War veteran has PTSD Our presence with bases overseas in other countries would also get us allies,keep a healthy alliance with other countries ,helping them we help ourselves, each other because a wealthy economy doesn't guarantee full immunity to national safety or of others but our military service members do what they can risking injury or death and that's a sacrifice and even the word sacrifice takes on a whole new meaning to our military service members...

[@saddletramp6935]

God bless all Vets. And old navy vet, that still rides a little.

[@pitsnipe5559]

Fair winds and following seas shipmate.

[@spongeboymebob771]

Semper Fortis, old timer. Proud to be serving now thanks to folks like you. 🫡

[@chrism1719]

The OATH never ends for true HEROS!

[@marycates1116]

Thank you Patriot Riders for bringing this Marine home to his family & not allowing them to just send him through the mail..Fede. The marine deserved better than that & y’all made sure he was delivered with respect.

[@judychin767]

Thank you Sargent Turner for your service and sacrifice for our country.🇺🇸 Many thanks to the American Guard Bikers who extended a helping hand to deliver Sargent Turner’s ashes to his mother who lived in Georgia and could not go to California for her son’s cremation. The bikers showed a tremendous support, compassion, great honor and respect for this Marine.❤

[@georgegandara6054]

All my respect!!!

[@seib6324]

Thank you for what you do for all the veterans As a veteran I appreciate what you did with the honor flight. It ment A lot to me Finally coming Finally coming home

[@humblewarrior6585]

Thank-You for Your Service Sir, to this ONCE Great nation, RIP !!!...God Bless and Protect The whole Family and All the Bikers who stood behind his memory !!!

[@otlseal9159]

Both heart breaking and heart warming RIP

[@dirtworshiper2800]

Right freakin on. Now that’s what a real man looks like. Thank you for your service Sir.

[@jennyhendley7431]

Thank you for your service to our Country. The bikers that took his remains across the country are so wonderful, thank you for all that you do. My husband was a Vietnam veteran who has passed over 16 years ago. We used to ride his Harley bike every week day throughout our summers together. Sure do miss him and every time I hear a motorcycle 🏍️ I smile and thank God for the time we had together. 🇺🇸 ❤❤❤.

[@tidelovinyankee1368]

You sound like a wonderful woman.

[@HooDatDonDar]

You’re the woman! Which is even better than being the man.

[@Me-ie8gl]

Superb... Many thanks to the bikers......Much respect.

[@davidpietarila699]

There was a Patriot Guard Rider that used to go to the same bar that I did, and I always wanted to buy him a beer, but he would never accept it. He always said that he wasn’t doing anything special. That always made me want to buy it even more.

[@elhoward7440]

Respect! Thank you for your service, Jonathan Turner, and thank you Patriot Guard volunteers for giving him the honor he deserved.

[@americansteel4334]

Thank you guys , this is how you get things done , well done.✌️🇺🇸😎

[@satxification]

Wow, speechless, and thank you for honoring a brother of arms.

[@wellofmanyworlds]

This is the way to honor someone. Beautiful. Respect!

[@kaikenjr]

This is a blessed group of men. There is goodness in this country.

[@gilmoremccoy6930]

I'm shedding happy mournful tears for everyone who participated in this act of respectful display of honor😢 🙏🏽

[@jamesryan9671]

God Bless those Patriots.

[@1bamabrad1]

This is America! THANK YOU to all who serve(d) to keep this AMERICA!

[@johnnybgood-ws5cu]

You men are my heros !!!

[@EdP402]

Respect for all that made this Marine’s last journey a dignified one. 🇺🇸❤️

[@bobmarlowe3390]

There are chapters of the PGR across the US. They rode escort for my stepfather when we took his ashes to be interred at the National Cemetery in Salisbury, NC.

[@gregoryfilar1783]

Staff Sgt Tuner did not just serve “his” country. He served our country. All of us. Remember that, and remember him.

[@bwana-ma-coo-bah425]

was the US under attack when he served?

[@HungryLoki]

@@bwana-ma-coo-bah425 Entirely irrelevant. People serving during peace time should get the same respect as people serving during wartime. It's not a soldier's fault if there's no war to be fought.

[@bwana-ma-coo-bah425]

@@HungryLoki It is relevant. If there is no war why would you thank them and if there is war why would you thank them if your country is not under attack?

[@SuperKillbill1234]

wow. I'm moved to tears, RIP Staff Sergeant Jonathan Turner...I Never new you, I'm not American but i am human. Bikers, You're Amazing.

[@kgill5]

God Bless our honorable veterans and those Americans who honor them who sacrificed their lives for us and what we stand for.

[@cammie8701]

the patriot guard riders escorted my son's body from the airport to the funeral home at 10PM at night and stood guard outside the funeral home while we viewed his body. the day of the funeral, they escorted us to the cemetery. I cry every time I think of their act of kindness.

[@tracycase4520]

My house will always raise the American flag and honor those who gave all for this country.

[@FlorentinoRebuildingCo.5644]

Rest easy Staff Sgt. Turner.....looks like these gentlemen and lady bikers, got your back.

[@user-bc4ge2eo3k]

This is what Love means to another human.

[@11b4life.]

Sometimes it's hard to see the light in these dark times..hard to believe that honor dignity and goodness are still there. Then you see something like this and it fills your heart and recharges your soul. Lord bless this Marine and give his family comfort. Bless these riders all. This is what America really is.

[@davidcooke8005]

"Look for the helpers. If you look for the helpers, you'll know that there is hope." - Fred Rogers

[@johnfrancismaglinchey4192]

God Bless all these wonderful men,,, for everything they do, ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤from LONDON ENGLAND

[@user-tm5jo7oh5u]

And people think all bikers are bad, you get a big round of applause from here in the UK 👏👏👏🙏🙏

[@danharkins5673]

Marines are always faithful to their brothers Oorah. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸😊😊🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@boykinlp]

Wow, that brings tears to my eyes. Thank you so much for your service, and the awesome motorcycle troupe that brought him home to his mother one last time!

[@bobmcfarland7071]

God bless the bikers for the respect shown to a fallen hero.

[@nickgeorgiou7770]

Seven tours. This man was a hero. Shame on our government for abandoning him. Thank God the Marines came through

[@me-yy9zz]

Great video

[@watermain48]

As a Vietnam veteran and former Patriot Guard rider I appreciate this video. Thank you.

[@JohnPaul-ts8dq]

Thank you Riders, you are men of Honor. SEMPER FI.

[@1000CC_Mandra]

We owe our way of life to people like Staff Srgt Turner. Thank you.

[@kennethreese4125]

God bless all our veterans,and all that support them

[@savetommyrobinsonfreespeec7660]

You’ll never hear or see this on the mainstream media!

[@RigelsOverlord]

God Bless!

[@crxess]

My Dad would have driven him home if he had to. Dad spent his later life, after his service in the Navy, in Decedent affairs for the Atlantic Fleet. He made sure every single returnee was treated with the utmost respect and regard for the loved ones left behind. There were even times we had those cremated and scheduled for burial at sea, spending a few days with our family so they were not left unattended. It wasn't a job for him. it was his honor to serve those on their final journey. These Former veteran Bikers have provided amazing support for families of the fallen for many years.

[@sandsintaufer]

Respect to those who give up their lives for this country; respect to those who go out of their way to give respect to them!

[@toddjay5635]

Kingdom come GODS ARMY RISE UP

[@ebutuoy6463]

We need a lot more of this kind of patriotism and dedication to responsibility these days.....actions like this are in short supply across the country.

[@donwollet4586]

This is a shinning example of how our government is. We need Wounded Warriors and Patriot Guard to Gladly and honorably do what our gov't & military should be obligated to do.

[@nicolamullings7993]

Great respect to the marines and my fellow bikers from here in England.

[@Olscotia1]

This Canadian/American stands with you 🇺🇸 God bless America i will never forget your great sacrifice to your beautiful country. I have your six God bless America 🇺🇸

[@bwana-ma-coo-bah425]

what sacrifice?

[@danieldenlar4209]

I know we can only give one thumbs up but this story Deserves two thumbs up God please our fighting MEN and WOMEN !

[@dyoung2739]

A fed ex box?💔😭. The Patriot Guard Riders are the best of us❤️🇺🇸.

[@db13401]

"All gave some...some gave all" God bless these patriots.

[@cookeatliverepeat8815]

The Marine Corps dishonored this man, but the bikers restored it with a banger. Thank you .

[@brittanywhite8302]

As a fellow veteran I say from the bottom of my heart thank you

[@user-ud8jg2vv1p]

A grand gesture like this is what makes this Country Great. We all must continue to keep it great for our ancestors, for our children and grandchildren so they can grow up in a great country like we did. They deserve that from all of us.

[@deborahdills4670]

Thank you for honoring him. No veteran's remains should ever, ever be mailed to the family in a postal box. As a veteran myself, thank you for your service.

[@juneduffy5220]

God Bless them…this is so heart warming and beautiful. Praise the Lord for these American heroes…and the Patriot Guard and what they do. Amen.

[@hansel2001]

USA #1

[@vincenolan5033]

This story brought tears of pride to my eyes that I live in the United States. God bless it and all of those soldiers who serve with honor and courage.

[@Herandme90]

Brings me joy and tears to hear this wonderful story. God bless our vets,our hero’s and all who serve and served.🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@flumoxeduk2379]

Quite speechless❤

[@doca8792]

Thanks for making me cry. And thanks for making me realize how little the government cares about their Veterans.

[@MichaelDonapel]

The motorcycle group are true patriots and they make veterans proud

[@DirtyMerkin]

This is The America, The world knows and Loves.🇺🇸

[@bwana-ma-coo-bah425]

the world doesn't love America. The world thinks America is a joke.

[@EvilTheOne]

SSgt. Turner served for 17 years, before being medically discharged due to injuries suffered and PTSD. He was an avid motorcycle rider, so it was fitting that this was done for him and his dedication to service. As a 39+ year veteran, I exclaim to you, 'Semper Fidelis' Marine!

[@llamasugar5478]

Patriot Guard Riders posted along the route to our young friend’s funeral to protect his family from demonstrators. It was one of the most moving moments I’ve ever witnessed.

[@johnfarrell8179]

wow,very sad but well done guys,i am not an American but this story needs to be shown around the world to show what good people are doing instead of all the news of people being offended.

[@scottshort3718]

The Patriot Guard are absolutely awesome Americans!!! I’ve seen what they have done for other families and it’s just beyond words how great they are!

[@glo85ria]

Beauty from ashes. What those gentlemen did for the fallen soldier is beyond words.

[@jeanhawken4482]

What a disgrace that the lad did not have an appropriate delivery from the service. The bikers commitment to the man and his family’s dignity is exemplary.

[@mauricebate5069]

Be proud guys 100% 👍🏼🙏🏼

[@yvonneevie9301]

17 years and 7 deployments and his country couldn't ensure he was sent home respectfully? sending his remains or any other soldiers remains after they make the ultimate sacrifice for their country should not be by fed ex.. that to me is so disrespectful to him and his family. Thank goodness the Patriotic Guard stepped in and made sure his remains were returned to his family with respect, thanks guys!

[@billroberts7889]

Outstanding, true Americans. R.I.P. Warrior, welcome home.

[@southeast78]

Stories like this is news worthy

[@rjabja]

Prayers of comfort to the family as they mourn the loss od their loved one. God bless all who took this respectul journey to take this soldier to his mother.🙏

[@kma3647]

They say the military is a brotherhood that no one on the outside can understand. Well, I'm on the outside, and I don't fully understand it, but I do know that the respect is real. When you put your life on the line, put it in the hands of your fellow soldiers (forgive me for not doing the whole list, no disrespect), and ask them to do the same for you, that's something that we in the civilian world don't fully understand. I'm glad they were able to honor him in this way. After hearing what happened to so many soldiers after Vietnam, and talking to many who served since who feel conflicted about what they were fighting for, I think it is critical to remember that ultimately, they fought so that those of us at home could live in safety and prosperity, so that we could have the American dream, while they stood guard. Disagree with the politicians, but respect the men and women who served with honor, including those who in Vietnam, may not have had a choice in the matter. Bless these patriots!

[@JamesHardy-yi1ph]

They still probably delivered those remains faster than USPS.

[@fresnokidsr]

God bless Staff Sargent Tuner and the Patriot Guard Riders

The man was not a package. For a government to even remotely consider mailing someone’s cremains after they served their country is very disrespectful. These folks are superb to do what they do.

[@HM2SGT]

🤷 Budget. The only thing people in this country agree on is that they don't want to pay taxes, ergo coldly efficient, fiscally responsible solutions.