Military Funeral Honors w/ Funeral Escort for Retired U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Gordon Sullivan

Soldiers from the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (the Old Guard) and the U.S. Army Band, “Pershing’s Own,” conduct military funeral honors with funeral escort for Retired U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Gordon Sullivan in Section 22 of Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, May 10, 2024.
Sullivan was a retired United States Army general who served as the 32nd Chief of Staff of the Army and former president and CEO of the Association of the U.S. Army. He retired from the Army in July 1995 after more than 36 years of service.. His legacy as a respected military leader and public servant continues to inspire future generations of soldiers and leaders in the U.S. Army. During his esteemed career, Sullivan was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal twice, Legion of Merit, Bronze Star and Purple Heart, among others. U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George presented the U.S. flag to Lori Sullivan following the funeral service for her husband, retired U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Gordon Sullivan.
🎥 Daryl Vaca

[@Trimtank]

The USA is an exceptional nation of valued warriors and peace makers. Your wonderful ceremony for this man was amazing. Your country pays it's respect in the most amazing way possible. RESPECT.

[@thepatriotwarrior4823]

This should happen for any man and woman in uniform for any country. You get to do what you do and be who you want to be because of the military.

[@gusgus4166]

"Peace makers", what a wonderful joke lmao.

[@farpointgamingdirect]

​@@gusgus4166You're a bad joke. Have some respect for the people who fight and die for you to have the First Amendment right to be an @$$

[@ovidiosruin7174]

@@gusgus4166 You would know what a joke is, considering you're one yourself.

[@EtherealWonders1216]

@gusgus4166 Please don't be disrespectful on a CEMETERY channel of all places.

[@gwenowensby1074]

From this Navy veteran to you, my Armed Forces brother; God bless you, salute and thank you for your sacrifice. RIP 🇺🇸🇺🇸🫡❤️🫡🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@jasonlee-os1qi]

What a blessing to be able to witness this... a well lived life, a distinguished career and a great American.

[@jefferycsm]

One helluva Soldier. An honor to have served with you, sir. Rest in Peace, Brother.

[@rednoseclothingcollections5112]

America honour their fallen veterans with so much respect the services are so moving . RIP Army Chief of Staff General Gordon Sullivan

[@BasedStreetRacer]

My grandfather fought in Korea and worked with General Sullivan a few times for veteran memorials in Massachusetts a couple times, he told me he was "a great, stand up guy and helped get things moving when they didnt". May they rest in peace.

[@paulfreeman7719]

Outstanding service for the CSA. My Okinawan wife and I were in Arlington 11 April in Section 60. We saw another Army and Air Force service such as this. Thank-you to all the service members. I was in the path of the Army service marching back to their transportation..and held a firm salute to all as they marched past me and wife. She too was moved. We were visiting my cousin in Section 60, LTJG Phil Buck, USS IOWA, BB61, 19 April, 1989. Semper Fidelis to all, USMC Retired. Vietnam Era.

[@jacobpunke1269]

My father, a Staff Sergeant in the U S Army, passed away in March. Putting to rest a person who has dedicated their life to the service of their nation and its people is a solemn act of respect and gratitude. My father was interred with my mother at a cemetery in Jonesboro Ga. My older sister deferred the flag and had it presented to me. May all those who serve be given the dignity of a respectful burial.

[@cannabislife1688]

My Grandpa was a Staff Sergeant in the US Army during the Korean War, and before that he was a regular Army Soldier in WW2. He passed away before I was born, and I don’t know much about the military but I have his medals. He was cremated. He told my mom he never wanted to be cold in his life again

[@chrystya]

I think your father for his service and your family for all that they have sacrificed

[@mrj655]

@@cannabislife1688I’m a Korean/American adoptee who owes a lot of gratitude to o the Korean War veterans. I came to America;, when I was over 2 years old, on October 31, 1957. To thank this country, I served proudly in the Army for 21 years and 6 months.

[@cannabislife1688]

@@mrj655 I’m 21, I was born in November of 2002 16 years after my Grandfather passed. Thank you for your service. I have photos my Grandpa took of him and his guys outside the tents in the Korean War, just wish I could have gotten to talk to him.

[@michaelallison1255]

my father was a SFC USArmy-died in2008- miss him everyday!😒

[@user-eu3ic7pn1t]

May he rest in peace. We thank you for your service

[@willma1605]

I met him in 1994 at US Army Recruiting Command. Thank you for your service. RIP

[@u.s.patriot9284]

What a great leader; he cared for Soldiers; and he revolutionized the Armor Branch. I use to interact with him when he visited Ft Knox. God Bless Sir. Rest in Peace. You are an incredible Leader and Soldier.

[@pinoynation]

I met him in 1993 when I was in Army stationed at Fort Stewart, Ga Thank you for your service and may you RIP 🇺🇲🫡

[@gracewashburn8276]

God bless our veterans and all the men and women who served under our flag for our country🇺🇸🫡🇺🇸

[@thepatriotwarrior4823]

I’ve done a couple of these while I was at Fort Lewis. I went to Oregon and California to do two military burials with full honors. One was a major and the other full bird colonel. None the less I cried at both because I believe every man and woman that wears the uniform honorably are American Hero’s. God bless this hero my condolences to the family. It’s truly an honor to be chosen to do something like this. We must as a country pay respects to the men and women who wear this uniform everyday and they answer every call to duty no matter what it is. This man changed many lives and he saved many lives. So we honor hero’s like this everyday no matter whether we serve actively or not. I thank the Army for turning me into the man I’ve always wanted to be. I still do some things in my life today that I did when I was on active or reserve status. These generals who move on from this earth changed many lives they came across.

[@joelrudzinski6829]

Another Soldier Crosses Over to Meet the Commander of Light. God Bless.

[@douglasiles2024]

I am proud that my father and mother rest for eternity on these hallowed grounds, accompanied by so many others. Thank you for your service, Gen Sullivan. To the Arlington Ladies, your words of kindness and comfort are always appreciated.

[@Two4Brew]

I am a fellow Norwich Alum to General Sullivan, class of 1979. Years later, I served in the USAF Reserve. One of the lasting memories from freshman year in the Fall of 1975 is his kindness to me. I was limping because my left leg is shorter than my right from a bout with polio as an infant. He was visiting campus that day and saw me limping. He came over and greeted me, asked how I was doing and if I was from Texas due to my rolling gait. When I told him why I walked like that, he expressed sympathy and patted me on the shoulder. He cared for the folks under his authority.

[@tommarks3726]

Thank you for your many years of service to this country of ours. May you rest in peace. Beautiful Ceremony. Arlington National Cemetary is a class act and much respect to them for honoring our military heroes.

[@Haideprinzesschen]

i like this ceremony also

[@markmanning5683]

Duty, Honor, Country. What else better could any of us want to be remembered for?

[@robertanderson9878]

Rest easy brave warrior, the General was my Brigade commander, 1rst Bde 3rd Armored Division. Additionally became ADC of 3rd Armd Division. Pinned my E7 stripes on me.

[@MrMatito63]

From Spain, from a veteran, all my respects. Rest in peace.

[@richardbillin5190]

God Bless you Sir 🙏🙏🙏🙏 and Thankyou for our Freedom 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@jamesgeorge960]

Rest in Peace General I’m with US Army JROTC🫡 Thank You for your service General from Former Cadet 2nd Lt ROTC George, James

[@stephenlawrence8991]

Thank you for your service to world peace and thank you to all men and women who serve in all armed services in would keep us all safe R.I.P rest in peace sir from UK thank you

[@geoffreywallace9432]

From Barbados. Rest in peace Sir. Didn't know you but you served and that's what matters.

[@matthewford937]

Rest in Peace. You have served your country with honour pride and sacrifice. You have truly seen the end of war. Condolences to your family.

[@christinegott3699]

Thank you for your service to our wonderful nation Sir. To all our service men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice to give us our freedom RIP. god bless the USA🇺🇸. Proud to be an American.

[@alanbinswanger7947]

God bless the General. May he rest in peace. Thank you General for your dedicated service. May God bless all those serving, and have served.

[@user-sm1nj8ge4q]

I visited there back in October 2023 what amazing place. God bless all who rest there. From the UK 🇬🇧

[@mikefulp6818]

From an old Marine GySgt, the Old Guard did a great job. General, thank you for your service. Fair Winds and Following Seas on the next journey. Semper Fi.

[@paulfreeman7719]

Another Marine feels the same way.

[@xxyyzzplants131]

I agree that did him proud and he got the full monty - it was at least as good as PX Kelly got at Arlington would have like to have heard more from "Pershing's Own".

[@pamelacoles7140]

RIP. Thank you for your many years of service.

[@raymondsalva7954]

Thank you for your service Sir and giving us the ability to have our freedom !!!! R.I.P. 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@antikoerper256]

The US of old is still standing, you just gotta look for it, in order to find it. The values are there, the people are there. Do not let social media and the fact that common sense sometimes is gone because of too many negative emotions, make you think otherwise. I love you yanks! Ive never visited the US but I hope someday I could and will. The US is the only global superpower, thankfully, despite what the russians, quasi-pacifists or chinese say or want you to think. I hereby also want to thank each and every US serviceman or woman, past or present, for their service, no matter their rank or branch. The US is the only bulwark of the free, without which things which are happening in Ukraine will happen globally. Please keep supporting Ukraine. Russia must not win. Huge respect and much love from your humble NATO ally - Bulgaria! May Gen. Gordon Sullivan rest in peace!

[@greenleaf9274]

Hell of a way to say goodbye.

[@janetloveless6313]

Thank you for my freedom rip

[@user-nf2th3bn5t]

Had the opportunity to meet and hear Gen Sullivan speak at the Armor School several times. An Armor legend.

[@jeannemarcinek4575]

Thank you for your service and now you're in the hands of a different commander and chief. He will assign you another duty to accomplish R.I.P. Sire. Prayers to his family. Blessings.

[@NoteAndroid]

All respects and solutes to Gen. Gordon Sullivan. He is one of those previous generations who sacrificed his time, life, and families to keep us the Americans safe in "our" generation. Thank you Sir. Rest in peace.

[@Hotdog1863]

One time while assigned to Ft. Riley, KS we were at Ft. Leavenworth, KS doing a ceremony. Afterward Gen. Sullivan came over to the band and gave each one of us his challenge coin. I still have it and treasure it greatly. It's one of my favorites out of all the ones I have.

[@lsaanaconda1]

I have his challenge coin as well he gave it to me when I was a JROTC Cadet in Washington DC on Ft. Myers

[@rebekkariblet4500]

May god rest his soul and watch over his family in their time of need 🙏🙏🙏🙏🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@JATrainsRC]

From a fellow Norwich Alum, thank you for your service.

[@user-vq3oc9wp6k]

God Bless you Sir for your service to your country 🙏 from the fletcher family in the UK

[@panzerleader49]

I have a challenge coin from him. He came to visit the soldiers at a training exercise at Grafenwoehr during gunnery training. He talked about the problems facing the soldiers. He said if we were ever in Washington DC and showed him the coin he would buy a beer.. Super intelligent, caring thoughtful officer.

[@jenmartin5361]

I attended his service as his nurse in his later years in life. He was truly a wonderful person. I have a coin as well. I was blessed to have known him.

[@robkamman4578]

He was my Post Commander at Ft Benning in 1986!

[@bradkarlzahn-bp6jx]

Thanks for your Honorable Service, Rob! Have a great Memorial Day...my best to the Fam! 🇺🇸🗽🇺🇸🎗️🇺🇸 Assoc Mem, SHGTUS

[@hubbywifeseeker5847]

My first CSA. RIP Sir. I can only hope to serve as long as you did. Your are an inspiration to this day.

[@alwaysflushinpublic]

Thank you for your service.

[@pb3kupunar]

My father-in-law passed in 2010. He was a marine and was a mechanic. He was buried in his uniform and accorded full military honors because he was one of the Choisin Few. My husband said that his father never spoke about his experience in war except to say that war is terrible. I looked up Choisin Few on the Marines' website. I wanted my grandsons to know a little about the great grandfather they will never meet. I thank all veterans for your invaluable service to this nation and the freedom purchased with blood and sacrifice.

[@jylstudio6462]

I am from South Korea. I thank your father-in-law and all whom helped us protect our freedom.

[@jb6027]

It was good to see that the Army brought out a horse again to honor the general.

[@markhamersly1664]

To a Warrior, America the Besutiful, 3rd Stanza: "Who, more than self, their COUNTRY loved." I salute you, sir! Hammer US Army CW4/SrAviator

[@jerryglenn7323]

The respect befitting this great General ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Thank you Sir.

[@user-yg3wx4mq4o]

Now, that’s the way to honor our heroes. It makes me very proud. Thank you and all of your families for your service and sacrifice.

[@nancymarshall6014]

Thank you for your service..and your family..God bless you! And all that served this fine nation...In God we trust.

[@jayusa879]

Thank you for your service I stand and salute you sir.

[@davidm3000ify]

As Assistant Commandant of the Armor School, then-BG Sullivan officiated at my promotion to captain, on 1 March 1984.

[@bowlnow824]

May this hero rest in peace. What an honor to witness this.

[@xjp1998]

My Condolences to the Family. May he rest in peace.

[@saleemkhanazad]

Thank You for your Service each and every member of U.S. Armed Forces.

[@tank2003ful]

I met General Sullivan when I was stationed at Hohenfels Germany, we were doing civilians on the battlefield during the Serbian war ,training the units going there, I received a coin from him with his name and Army Chief Of Staff on it and still have it

[@marjakoopman2534]

Thank you for your service and sacrifice and my you rest in peace my deepest condolences for family friends and colleagues 😢🇺🇸🙏😢

[@user-ts8sn5ts2z]

Respect and Gratitude forever.

[@jeffreym.keilen1095]

🇺🇸Tanker tough,sir.🇺🇸

[@velociraptor7871]

This balance between seriousness and naturalness is something that I believe we could learn from Americans. from Korea

[@slapshot121212]

Rest in peace General. 🇺🇸

[@davidrobinson8337]

Salutes..Thank you sir..We'll see you at the rally point.

[@AnthonySejda]

Gen. +Sullivan, R.I.P.

[@jorgeencarnacion2123]

From General Officer to Private a military funeral is a somber occasion. With deepest respect to the general and his family. Go in peace my brother in arms.

[@malcolmpalmer569]

Deepest condolences to the family.

[@farpointgamingdirect]

Rest in Peace, Sir

[@CharlieWomble]

General Sullivan was the Army Chief of Staff when I joined in 1989. He was the first impression of Top Brass that I was exposed to and I remember him for his warning to us about avoiding a "hollow Army"- reference the Korean Conflict. I think he saw the writing on the wall- and we trained and we trained again. Hello Desert Storm, Desert Shield, Just Cause, Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom, - to name a few. He stewarded the Association of the United Sates Army (AUSA) of which I early on became a lifetime member. This huge tribute, bringing out all of the Guard, is fitting for a top man, the most senior Army General of his time, who dedicated his entire adult life in service to our nation. Rest in Peace Sir, Hooah!

[@lbco5229]

Rest in peace, General. From one of your former soldiers.

[@jacoballen3267]

The land of heroes. 🫡

[@twentysecondcenturywoman]

Beautiful

[@arthurbrumagem3844]

Touching

[@cavreaver]

Rest in peace sir. We have the watch. Till The Green

[@user-bx3sw6zi9k]

❤ ty

[@tm502010]

*RESPECT!*

[@omaryusaf9199]

Rest in peace you will be walking in heaven the great lord is wait😮to welcome to eternity

[@user-py2ik5ho9n]

Today is the Memorial Game. I miss my grandfather who passed away and my father who is bedridden. Everyone lying there, rest in peace. My last day is with you all...

[@JMaffeldt]

He was a terrific leader to our nation, and a great ambassador to his alma mater. Norwich Forever!

[@morrisvanderslice1735]

Sir, on to Fiddler’s Green. We’ll meet again soon enough! Rest in Peace Soldier…

[@mcse9951]

GEN Sullivan was my brigade commander in Europe. I had the opportunity to further interact with him when he was 3AD chief of staff and when he was CSA. He was one of the finest leaders I've ever known. Those who had the opportunity to hear him address soldiers at Ayers Kaserne will understand when I say "he was a Great American". Ready First, Sir! ... and rest easy.

[@michaelallison1255]

give that horn player a raise!

[@OferActual]

NU forever sir

[@charlestipton5288]

Been to a funeral @ Arlington. Bless Them.

[@greenleaf2233]

If I mentioned that I spent time watching this to my immediate family they would wonder why. I may have dodged all our country's conflicts but there is something about enlisting and serving in our Armed Forces. I only did one enlistment but one is different because of being one.

[@HerpaDerp999]

4:53 "Jumping Jesus they are back!" IYKYK

[@christophercossette9776]

I get so emotional watching scenes like this knowing there are miscreants, communists, socialists and anarchies amongst us who would rather destroy the flag of this great nation than honor those that served to protect them, RIP

[@bungee7503]

The variety of opinions is, I always understood, one of the strengths of the US.

[@vanwahlgren8451]

Salute

[@VVILLIAM2143]

o7 o7 o7 Thank You For Your Service

[@eddsablan]

My step father served in the vietnam war. He was radioman under the camo nets communicating with artillery with coordinates on where which direction to send/fire artillery shells at enemy locations. He was with I believe the 82nd airborne or 101st screaming eagles. My step-father served and was discharged under honorable conditions. The military shiped him back home. On his DD214 he was awarded the DFC-Distinguished Flying Cross for his n heroic actions against the Viet Cong . He held a specialist rank in the army. My step-father choose to be creamated. I ask the va personnel why they did not give him a gun salute the va rep said that because he was not retired. I why the army did not medically retire out my step-father he got the short end of the stick. Meanwhile my 1st cousin was active as well and was received a war service related injury when he deployed to Afghanistan. The army medically retired my cousin. My step-father a combat veteran airborn rated honorably discharged received again a distinguished flying cross but was not medically retired out. As for my 1st cousin the army medically retired him out. My cousin said he did not receive a purple heart. He got injured from jumping off a armored personnel carrier and landed and injured his hip, leg, knees etc no medals for heroic action but he got the better end of the stick by being medically retired out.

[@JonathanLight1]

Interesting, it seems like he was buried in an older part of the cemetery with all of the older style headstones.

[@lisasharf1442]

I noticed that, too.

[@cummings37128]

If you get the chance- read Senator Tom Cotton’s book, Sacred Duty. He was a member of the Old Guard and describes everything that relates to this remark. Arlington is divided into several sections.

[@navblue20]

Arlington is becoming more and more mixed in some areas. They actually need more land I heard they bought a bunch not long ago but with 490,000 graves spaces getting a little tight. Right now they're doing between 25-30 funerals a day over there.

[@warrenhunt5556]

Lest We Forget.

[@RicardoWalterZamudio]

Gracias por su honorable servicio. Que el Señor lo reciba en su Gloria Bendiciones y Paz para su Familia.

[@dorothymiracle4552]

Hubert Whitaker, my uncle, is laid to rest in Arlington. ❤️❤️

[@Kondasnaker]

🙏 R.I.P.

[@E9ONE1]

ALOHA & MAHALO~🙏

[@SarahCigliani]

❤

[@edwinfigueroa9019]

Rip.❤

[@JD-kf2ki]

We, USPS, also provide a National Flag to the deceased vets at no cost.

[@user-ov7mi7yy2e]

❤😢😢😢