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Columbus Marine killed in by IED
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His uncle worked for me for many years. I knew his did. I'll say a prayer for the family.
I was on my way home from work and I was able to stop and catch the procession right before it reached I65 and SR46 interchange.
There was tons of police cars (ISP, Bart Sheriffs, Col PD etc.) escorting and shutting down the intersections.
People on both sides of SR46 were stopping. Many were out of vehicles standing before the great fallen Marine as he passed. It was really like time was frozen as they passed (I am still kind of shocked).
I have to say it was probably one of the most moving things I have ever seen in my life.
I took my 4 year old son out of his seat to stand with me and I tried my best to explain what was going on.
There was tons of police cars (ISP, Bart Sheriffs, Col PD etc.) escorting and shutting down the intersections.
People on both sides of SR46 were stopping. Many were out of vehicles standing before the great fallen Marine as he passed. It was really like time was frozen as they passed (I am still kind of shocked).
I have to say it was probably one of the most moving things I have ever seen in my life.
I took my 4 year old son out of his seat to stand with me and I tried my best to explain what was going on.
jblomenberg16
Grandmaster
A friend of mine and I went up and paid our respects today. I had originally planned to be at the Holiday Inn on US46, but we decided to drive into town and ended up standing near the Firestation on the corner of 11th and Washington.
There was a very nice, and respectful crowd there, and lots of stars and stripes. The crowd was a mix of young and old, men and women. There were civilians like me, veterans like my friend, and active and reserve military.
I fealt very proud to hold a flag with my friend, who served in the USAF and did two tours in the Middle East in support of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
It is difficult to explain the emotions of the day. We arrived about 30 minutes before the procession, and were one of the first to arrive. We had a chance to watch the street slowly and steadily fill up with flags and supporters. We even had the chance to talk with a nice woman who goes to church with Sgt. McQueary's family, and knew him personally. She was very grateful that total strangers like my friend and I came from out of town to pay respects to the fallen Marine and his family.
As the motorcade apppeared a few blocks away, the low buzz of crowd noise immediately went silent. It was eerie yet peaceful. I didn't know it could be that quiet outside. All that we could hear was the snapping of flags in the breeze, and the distant rumbling of the motorcycle escort.
As the procession passed by, it became difficult to keep the emotion inside, especially as the hearse passed us. I don't think there were many dry eyes at that point.
Upon the motorcade completing the procession past us, we watched it turn the corner and go out of sight. Everyone stood for a moment or two longer, then gradually began to return to their vehicles. There were handshakes, hugs, and nods of grattitude as many total strangers that shared a common bond of patriotism, left to go their separate ways.
I snapped a few pictures as folks started to show up with my cell phone, but I'm not sure they are very good. Once more people showed up, pictures weren't really on my mind.
Rest in Peace Sgt. McQueary, and may God Bless Your Family. Thank you for your ultimate sacrfice!
There was a very nice, and respectful crowd there, and lots of stars and stripes. The crowd was a mix of young and old, men and women. There were civilians like me, veterans like my friend, and active and reserve military.
I fealt very proud to hold a flag with my friend, who served in the USAF and did two tours in the Middle East in support of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
It is difficult to explain the emotions of the day. We arrived about 30 minutes before the procession, and were one of the first to arrive. We had a chance to watch the street slowly and steadily fill up with flags and supporters. We even had the chance to talk with a nice woman who goes to church with Sgt. McQueary's family, and knew him personally. She was very grateful that total strangers like my friend and I came from out of town to pay respects to the fallen Marine and his family.
As the motorcade apppeared a few blocks away, the low buzz of crowd noise immediately went silent. It was eerie yet peaceful. I didn't know it could be that quiet outside. All that we could hear was the snapping of flags in the breeze, and the distant rumbling of the motorcycle escort.
As the procession passed by, it became difficult to keep the emotion inside, especially as the hearse passed us. I don't think there were many dry eyes at that point.
Upon the motorcade completing the procession past us, we watched it turn the corner and go out of sight. Everyone stood for a moment or two longer, then gradually began to return to their vehicles. There were handshakes, hugs, and nods of grattitude as many total strangers that shared a common bond of patriotism, left to go their separate ways.
I snapped a few pictures as folks started to show up with my cell phone, but I'm not sure they are very good. Once more people showed up, pictures weren't really on my mind.
Rest in Peace Sgt. McQueary, and may God Bless Your Family. Thank you for your ultimate sacrfice!
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Season's is on 46, right across from McDonalds. Greenwood pd and Patriot Guard Riders in addition to the above. VFD's had avery intersection blocked in Nashville, Nashville PD and Veterans were in the middle of Town.
If anybody has other questions I will try and answer them the best I can.
If anybody has other questions I will try and answer them the best I can.
jblomenberg16
Grandmaster
I was at the corner of Washington and 11th in Columbus today to pay my respects. Very moving experience.
https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/break_room/76894-columbus_marine_killed_in_by_ied-3.html
https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/break_room/76894-columbus_marine_killed_in_by_ied-3.html
Deer_Slayer_90
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To any friends, family, or acquiantances of Sgt. Jeremy McQueary, I am very sorry for the loss of this American hero's life. As Americans we should all be thankful to his brave dedication and selflessness of this brave young man. It is due to the pride that every member of the armed forces has that allows us to live as freely as we do today. Thank you to all service men and women!
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