Today was my great-uncle's funeral,
He had been a firefighter for 41 years.
His casket bearers were all members of the fire department.
Firetrucks lead us to the cemetery.
When we were close, we noticed 10 more firetrucks.
All around the area. There were 2 big American flags flying in the wind.
I started crying.
We got to the cemetery and the pastor proceeded to do the service.
When the pastor was done, a fireman's pager went off, and this is what it said.
"Reporting from the Primghar fire station, we would like to thank Jake Mulder for all his years of service for the fire department. He is not to report to the fire station anymore and be with the Lord."
There was not one single person that wasn't crying.
As the family was leaving, my cousin (who is in the army) took of his Honorary Graduation pin and told the funeral director to give it to Uncle Jake.
I know not many people will read this, but today was probably one of the most emotional days ever. I wasn't super close to my great-uncle, but I did love him.
If you read this, thanks.