A video montage was shown two minutes before the ceremony began. Photos of a man during Basic Military Training, at a family member’s wedding, in a foreign country and more. Some showed him with his mother, his father, his sisters and many with his friends and co-workers. Then a slide with just the inscription, “10 Dec. 1975 – 3 June 2013”.
The main fitness center gymnasium was almost full. Men and women wearing service dress and others in airman battle uniforms gathered to recognize one of Schriever’s own. Co-workers, friends and strangers attended the event. Regardless of their familiarity, everyone seemed to be struggling; losing someone is tough.
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