Photo of soldier who saluted funeral procession goes viral

[@sirdougieaudio]

1:38 "Every single day, were all given opportunities, if we just slow down and just help somebody." This dude has my respect already👍

[@alexwintermeyer2265]

Douglas Gomez seriously tho, how is standing in the road stopping traffic i mught add, helping anybody? i dont understand this "news"

[@CodeLeeCarter]

If you don't understand the act, then one can only conclude you are lacking in empathy and maybe moral ethics. I suppose it's all down to how you've been brought up and Whether you've the ability to show some respect for another human being. P.S Or you are just being a Troll, in which case, you lack everything!

[@teridawn50]

alex wintermeyer ... Ask anyone who has ever felt better, even for a moment, because of a word or gesture from another (i.e., 'helping') Sadly, this is news because this kind of thing, while quite common in the past, has become incredibly rare. And also because it might teach just one person how signs of respect can be uplifting.

[@nadergamez]

Kenyy Allford respect to you all from the bottom of my heart, never allowed to serve but you are the true heroes of this nation not some overpaid primadona athlete

[@jaredbrown1148]

alex wintermeyer traffic was already stopped it's a sign of respect when you pull over for a funeral procession anyway but to get out and salute in the rain speaks volumes. I'm sure you knew this already "troll"

[@alarrisify]

Imagine a society in which everybody treats everyone with this much respect. Would be heaven on earth

[@noodlelover_8]

Yeah it would! But the world just ain't there yet and sadly never will be.

[@viko799]

@@noodlelover_8 The world tries to attain this level of respect but sadly a few scumbags always break the chain. I wish there could be a reward-based incentive to recognize people like this every week then more ppl will see it as a good thing even without winning a prize. Only carrots can cure social cruelty, not sticks in my opinion.

[@sheepdawwg]

I wish it could be this simple bother. If people only saw we are all human.

[@seattleman3708]

A society like that, can't be divided easily. That's exactly what Demon-Rats don't want

[@stevegordon5689]

Not while our bodies are governed by fight or flight!

[@hans2406]

When I was young, it was quite normal for anyone to stand still, stop a car, salute, a funeral procession. It is all gone, this decency. Colonel, I salute you!

[@havocnationriders755]

This country has gone in the trash, we have lost all respect, accountability, and common sense. It sucks to see.

[@mikeoxlong9403]

@@havocnationriders755 shut up

[@havocnationriders755]

@@mikeoxlong9403 are you mad because the newest generation is whiny little snowflakes, nice argument telling me to shut up very intelligent of you.

[@mikeoxlong9403]

@@havocnationriders755 it does not snow in California

[@havocnationriders755]

@@mikeoxlong9403 you are hilarious commiefornia has some of the largest little snowflakes in the coutry, but i dont have enough time or crayons to explain it to you, good day.

[@lipschutz]

Real proof that Ranking doesn’t matter - a Colonel showing respect. I salute you, Sir.

[@vantagetes]

I think Ranking does matter, great leaders lead by good example!

[@havok9001]

i respect people who serve in the amy in USA & Canada that die for our county & like this man as will...... but i dont respect the fake who play dress up those clowns 2 middle fingers & get told off & sued... not sure if anyone agree the same thing

[@The88Cheat]

That's a good example to set as a leader.

[@Snuffaluffagis]

kinda took my breath away and brought tears to my eyes. Col. Usrey is the epitome of respect and dignity.

[@franciscotolentino9872]

Ha ha ha

[@bazooka8455]

@@franciscotolentino9872 what?

[@buckmobley5823]

Well said

[@xoxo-dr8df]

That's sympathy personified. To have a funeral on a rainy day just adds to the grief. This soldier has a deep understanding of humanity.

[@iliashornung3178]

No salute for the millions of civilians killed by US forces in Iraq ,Afghanistan, Somalia,Yemen, Syria, etc. Bush dropped 70.000 bombs in 8 years, Obama dropped 100.000 bombs in 8 years and Trump dropped 40.000 bombs in his first year. Warcriminals.... If you have respect for your dead soldiers you would stop joining illegal wars for oil , gas, lithium, and for the Federal Reserve and military industrial complex.

[@Haylem]

Wasn't just anybody. It was a freaking colonel wow

[@XXdivloxx]

We do that for the flag everyday rain or snow on every military post 🙄

[@Battlefield777]

@@XXdivloxx that's different.

[@lucasolcott5623]

XXdi4vloxx 00000 you sound like you’re in it for all the wrong reasons man 😬 yikes

[@XXdivloxx]

@@lucasolcott5623 u think so? 🤔 How old are you 15?

[@etazza1092]

@@lucasolcott5623 then get off youtube, youre innit 4 the wrng reasons

[@Manu-eg5tn]

A Colonel to be humble like that?! Bless his parents for raising him up in the best way possible!

[@MANTRAPLAYSGAMES]

Thank you for your service, no likes needed.

[@animalcam1438]

the only Asimov - Agreed!

[@ChrisChoateJr]

Exactly buddy don't need likes to show respect towards this soldier and others.

[@Jaygalaxy93]

christopher choate agreed mate

[@animalcam1438]

martin joseph - U 2.

[@billthesneakybird1360]

martin joseph ytho?

[@MrsDianaG]

My uncle died over 20 years ago. To this day I remember seeing a construction worker gentleman who removed his hat and stopped what he was doing out of respect for the procession. I can’t remember much else about that day, but I will never forget the impact that simple gesture had on me. God bless him.

[@9ElevenCombatVet]

Salute from a fellow Veteran - “Every single day, we’re all given opportunities, if we just slow down and just help somebody”. Very, very powerful statement.

[@ARCTCFOXMAN]

I'm saluting you Colonel. Showing and sharing respect for each other is a wonderful gift that costs nothing and is literally priceless.

[@parisennis6242]

"Slow down and help somebody." Couldn't agree with you more.

[@Liverpoolboy01]

Especially in America!

[@NoteAndroid]

It's a simple but most humane way of a fellow American showing others a dignified way of living in America. God bless you Mr. Colonel and many thanks for your sacrifices and services.

[@lukequixere7235]

I'm SO proud of our veterans! We are blessed to have such courageous men and women defending our freedom every day.

[@iliashornung3178]

No salute for the millions of civilians killed by US forces in Iraq ,Afghanistan, Somalia,Yemen, Syria, etc. Bush dropped 70.000 bombs in 8 years, Obama dropped 100.000 bombs in 8 years and Trump dropped 40.000 bombs in his first year. Warcriminals.... If you have respect for your dead soldiers you would stop joining illegal wars for oil , gas, lithium, and for the Federal Reserve and military industrial complex.

[@davidreddington4381]

This is America. That one we can't afford to lose.

[@letsgoblue9596]

Das ist Duetschland, we stand together, though in history we fought. This is Germany, the one we will fight for. Faugh a Ballah, clear the way, for the rangers of Connaught. Ireland my home sweet home, and Germany my second, today you gained two countries, standing side with you.

[@webdapeeps9015]

@@letsgoblue9596 Faugh a Ballah…..what the Irish Brigade shouted at the American Civil War Battle of Antietam (at the bloody lane) September 17th 1862. If you don’t know of it look t up! “Clear the way”

[@baltazartello2]

That's f'ing awesome! RESPECT.

[@animalcam1438]

So touching!!!

[@Jack--mu3gs]

Baltazar Tello fucking

[@wonderland8207]

I may not be a US citizen but only a stranger I just want to say to all of the soldiers in the Unites States of America who are retired, just came back from specific missions, and on a far distant or remote areas trying to make the world a better place to live in thank you for your service.

[@JohnSmith-ef2sp]

Your welcome. Retired Air Force 1972-1992.

[@oliviam5571]

Thank you Colonel Usrey!! The respect, dignity & gratitude & plain old decency of bygone generations. This respect was strongest on our WWII veterans generations. Look at the numbers of those veterans who continue to pay their respects at War Memorials to the day they die. And come back to have their ashes scattered with their brothers in uniforms. Evidence is at the Pearl Harbor memorial. Each year the numbers of remaining veterans goes down. But the families still return in respect to the fallen. It is the greatest generation of Americans to date. We the children of these WWI, & WW11 veterans, baby boomers and all were taught the respect and traditions. The traditions seem to have faded as the 1990's moved forward. Lots of the younger generations born after the late 1980's to 1990's have lost the values, respect that were ingrained into the spirit & souls of Americans! Proud Americans.... Save the heart & soul of our America!! 🙏🙏✌✌👏👏

[@nigelsmyth4313]

Trying to make the world a better place lmao

[@IAO_islander]

“Every single day we have a chance to help somebody” - tomorrow isn’t promised to everyone, make each of our day count.

[@davidjohnson2775]

If everyone in this country was just half as quality of a person that he is!!

[@DIYYALL]

I'm not crying, you're crying. This is beautiful.

[@titaniumsteel9114]

He deserves my highest respect and honour. Amen

[@avonazil]

Exactly, every single day is an opportunity to help somebody. Salute to you Sir!

[@budzpascual7962]

As the Officer Soldier said " let's slow down and help somebody" RESPECT!

[@1jackvalley580]

Colonel, Thank you for your service, and thank you for your strong respectful act of kindness. It's a message we all need to learn🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@marleymae6746]

Isn’t that what we all want. To be seen, to feel respected. Thank You Sir.

[@kdoge1387]

I watch this each veteran's day to remind me how special our troops are.

[@mikebunner3498]

GOD keep and bless this man and what he stands for.

[@tomkirtley4534]

Tears still falling - watched this several times - Thank You Sir

[@lonewolf1401]

Colonel thank you for your respect and thank you for your service Sir.

[@theapplianceguru]

A true American, loves his soil and his country men. God bless you

[@DonWan47]

Blood and soil?

[@theapplianceguru]

@@DonWan47 for God and country

[@DonWan47]

@@theapplianceguru The Nazi moto was blood and soil…

[@theapplianceguru]

@@DonWan47 once an enemy always an enemy

[@DonWan47]

@@theapplianceguru so you support Nazism?

[@RickVanderHorst]

Col.Ursey , you give us hope that our military still has the qualities that make us so proud of those who serve. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

[@av8ionUSMC]

Beautiful story and advice to slow down and recognize those opportunities to lift others up! Great job Colonel! Would have been proud to have served under you or someone just like you 😊 -Sgt Brown USMC

[@kaiwai4092]

And it was a Colonel who salutes. Huge respect to this man

[@MegaKat]

This happened at my grandpa's funeral procession as well. My sister and I were driving in it, and multiple people on the sidewalk stopped, doffed their hats, stood at attention and saluted when they saw it was the burial of a vet (flags on the hearse gave it away). My sister and I burst into tears and had a hard time seeing to drive for the rest of the ride.

[@ninny6296]

So humbling!!!! Thank you For your service sir. Hugs and respect to you.

[@whizkid00000]

That man has a great heart. Bless him.

[@pieterbezuidenhout2741]

Respect Colonel from retired Policeman South Africa.

[@BradfordGuy]

Such a simple thing, requiring no effort, but meaning so much. An awesome American!

[@cyndigomez3712]

Finally some one who knows how to treat their fellow human beings !!!! God bless him!!!!

[@cpolo88]

Thank you sir for being an exemplary officer. We need more like you

[@peterjohnson8469]

That’s a good man. A true American hero.

[@Gdwin12]

Now days people cut off a funeral session. Thank you for your service and reminding me how to be a great human being 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@repure1999]

2 beautiful people connecting. We get to witness it. Thank you and God bless

[@michaelcalvillo2268]

As a son of a Vietnam Veteran, I will always be proud of our military and have the utmost respect for those who serve. Thank you all for your service.

[@Nimue56]

Colonel, thank you for your service. You made it home safe. I salute you sir.

[@PaulG.333]

Giving your life for your country is a great honor, God bless to all soldiers.

[@BillChapman-g3d]

This man's simple act of kindness and empathy demonstrates the truest most genuine strength of our society. Let us take his example as an aspiration for how to conduct our own lives.

[@mling9519]

Wow, respect to colonel, very humble man

[@chesterphiri7523]

That's what it means being a human being. And I salute you Sir.

[@hjong8830]

A lot of people these days could learn a lot from this man.

[@newemailandpassword20]

Nothing feels greater than helping someone who's in need! It's the very meaning of life, it's the most humane. It cleans your heart and soul, it restores peace to your heart and mind, and rises u up respectively in the eyes of God!

[@leftyspade]

Been going to Sunday services since I was four but this man's suggestion to take time to help our fellow travelers is exactly what I needed to hear. Sins of omissions have been my worst trait, maybe now I'll be aware to be a nicer person.

[@deanstrand4260]

We need many more people like the soldier in this video.

[@itwasagoodideaatthetime7980]

Now that is how a *TRUE GENTLEMAN* acts! Sir I Salute You With Awesomeness! 👍🇺🇲👍

[@hotsprinkles]

Now THAT is a good Colonel right there. Giving his men something to respect and follow.

[@andrewjolly2958]

Failed my driving test a few years ago because I refused to overtake a funeral procession....

[@jasanpahaf]

jesus

[@varunqumar1]

But you won my heart buddy ❤️

[@Haylem]

But y

[@everybot-it]

Yo

[@le-coup-détat]

That’s just wrong

[@tongomanjang2828]

Thanks for showing us the true meaning of humanity and respect.

[@Westcoastguy]

It's all about respect. And it doesn't cost anything to show it.

[@jimmehlich6093]

Thanks Colonel for your respect and most importantly your compassion. This vet appreciates what you did.

[@judgedredd49]

As a police officer in he UK we were instructed that whilst on duty and in full uniform if a hearse was to pass we would also stand at the kerbside turn and salute that hearse whilst it passed. as a mark of respect. That was as a mark of respect for a member of the society that I was sworn in to protect. My society, my public, home town. I don't see that anymore but then I don't see uniformed officers patrolling the streets. do you. I am now retired but if a hearse is passing to a funeral I still stop and bow my head and if wearing a hat I remove it as a mark of respect to the deceased and their family.

[@AnaAna-nn6pg]

God bless our soldiers. He is a true hero.

[@trishking4355]

That was the most beautiful thing I've seen in a long time. God bless you both

[@Meme-di9ei]

Honour is earned, Respect is giving, you have it all SIR 🤗🤗❤️from Ireland 🇮🇪🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@mikegendron3723]

Where has the America gone that this soldier still loves! His love is for ALL fellow Americans, not just the ones who agree with him! The America of today is unrecognizable from his vision!

[@theprofound9182]

Those eyes that can see through you and yet humbly saying what he'd done is a simple way to give respect...

[@reynaencantadora1308]

May God bless this soldier, the fallen & those still serving. 🇺🇸 Greetings, love & respects from the Island Of Enchantment, P.R. 🌴

[@margih7374]

What wonderful words and a truly inspiring and memorable gesture. Such a hero!

[@AlwaysHalloween000]

I get it *Rain* makes it 100 times more miserable for the grieving family.. What a nice man this soldier is

[@ralphascariot105]

Great Great Great Message Colonel and show of love and respect. Thank you and GOD Bless

[@Americanblood76]

Slow down. He said it right there. We are all in a rush to the cemetery.

[@AdamAloha808]

A salute to the fallen, Respect for the ones who share their story.

[@azzamfs]

1:34 thank you for the message sir. definitely something to live by.

[@kamille1148]

Very touching. A simple act of respect and kindness 🙏

[@hmmoran1]

Soldier: salutes funeral procession [ everyone liked that ]

[@kathyspeed1575]

You deserve a salute to. God bless all the soldiers!! Thankyou!!!

[@jimmyduplessis8878]

100% respect for this man! And thank you for your service

[@ukdnbmarsh]

show your kids that this is what respect looks like, i salute you colonel

[@pedrorivera8255]

Damn, that really gave me goosebumps!

[@MetrostateVPU]

I wish that was true. We have to fight our way there Orlando streets cas no one cares. The family is grieving and people cut in and out of there funerals just to beat so red lights. We tell them to get out and now the owner of metro is looking at jail cas he try's to keep family's safe on funerals

[@merlincarter4631]

Thank you Colonel for serving our Country first of all! And it's awesome to see kindness and love in your actions! This is why I'm proud to be an American! 🇺🇲 God Bless!!

[@CryptoDatabase]

The fact that something like this stands out nowadays is pretty sad. Growing up it was normal that everyone stopped and pulled over when a funeral procession was going by. Nobody, and I mean nobody, interfered with one out of respect for those who lost a loved one.

[@otallono]

Are you living under a rock? People still do that. People never stood out in the rain saluting them.

[@jessejive117]

Crypto Database that’s not it all what happened in the video. Somebody pulled over and got out of their car and saluted in the pouring rain lol what are you talking about? There’s plenty of stuff people do nowadays that are good that people didn’t do 50 years ago. But we don’t discriminate against black people anymore that is not always happen. So don’t say something stupid watch the video then don’t pretend like people now or worse than people 3040 or 50 years ago because that’s not the case.

[@HillyPat]

It's almost the end of 2021, and this right here, just made my day. A soldier full of respect and compassion for his countrymen. Instead of soldiers who turn their guns on innocent citizens, at the command of a sadistic dictator. Cry the beloved country, Swaziland.

[@khanu5947]

They should give him " MEDAL OF RESPECT"..

[@Julie-g3u]

What a wonderful soldier thats the most bravest, kindness & compassion thing you can do to another human being.

[@Hishaam315]

There’s a trailblazer connection here .. respect , love one another

[@nancymiller4557]

The Colonel has the sweetest face. His family is so lucky to have him. What good man!

[@marcuscersy2393]

Here in the UK, if I ever see a procession passing by, I stop and pay respects. Also, when my Grandmother died, her street knew about it, and neighbours and friends paid respects as we drove by.

[@ericswain70]

Soldiers hit different. Respect to those who serve.

[@mrgordon1590]

Such an amazing person 👍🏼

[@MargaritaNZ2024]

what a beautiful man, so much respect for you sir 💕

[@levan_didebulidze]

Colonel is awesome🙏🏻👍🏻💪🏻 Amazing shot Erin 📷 👍🏻

[@KevinGSmith-mi8js]

THANK YOU! I will never forget this video! Thank you for defending our freedom! SALUTE! I would be proud to stand next to you in the rain sir! 🇺🇸⚓Very Respectfully

[@jackhandy3360]

This guy is awesome. And, by "awesome", I mean I am in awe of his commitment, respect, dedication and actual concern and interest in his fellow people. If only people would spend 10 minutes a day to help a Vet, an elderly person or give a kid some wisdom, the US might be a bit different. The best Xmas I ever had was helping a family, with a disabled child, change a flat tire in an ice storm. It doesn't take a lot to mean the world to someone, and the recent "deal" with the NFL is a joke. The only reason those GED idiots can make millions playing a high school game, "protesting" and kneeling is due to a man like the guy in this clip.

[@kerlblessiin4415]

This is greatest respect i ve ever seen!!! Salute you colonel!!

[@TonyMontana-mv9ez]

Nobody going say it? I'm going to say it. Salute and prayers to the family that had to bury their loved one.

[@98pre]

yes. god bless him. world would be nice if more of these kindness happens

[@ClaudioBOsorio]

Why can't news outlets have more stories like this and less bs ...

[@Harley831]

Claudio Benjamin Osorio it’s not “shock” enough for mainstream media.. it’s sad cause most (not all) of these stories I see are certainly from local news stations. Totally agree with you tho. Hopefully we start to move away from violence and drama and towards wholesome news like this.

[@tyronekracht461]

Ummm...ABC news reported it.

[@daboysb]

There’s some good people out there salute this man

[@theMKill76]

You know, there was a time that all would get out and salute. Nowadays people turn this sort of stuff political Respect to the Colonel from Tennessee! God bless our boys and girls!🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@levinawalsh2015]

Respect to You Colonel. Thank You. Greetings from Ireland ☘✌.