Nov. 4, 2009, Greenville, TX.
Army SSGT. Shawn H. McNabb, 24, of Terrell, TX. died Oct. 26 of wounds suffered when the MH-47 helicopter he was aboard crashed in Darreh-ye Bum, Afghanistan. A grateful community welcomed their hometown hero home.
He was among the 18 fallen soldiers greeted by President Obama in Dover last week.
His chartered plane landed at 11:55 delivering his flag draped casket to his family. As the plane landed it was greeted with area fire departments and a dramatic water bridge. Once the plane came to a stop the doors opened slowing. Soon after an Army escort formally delivered his fallen brother home.
An Army honor guard then transferred his casket to a waiting coach. Afterward the family then welcomed their loved one home. It was a heart wrenching moment to observe.
The procession then organized to escort him to his hometown of Terrell some 27 miles journey. Along the route hundreds of citizen came out to show their respects to the fallen warrior and his family.
Both parents spoke of their son of being a hero. Since, his death they have learned a lot about their son from others who knew him. As a combat medic “…he helped save the lives of many soldiers,” said his mother.
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Special Thanks To:
Anderson-Clayton Funeral Home
Majors Air Filed
Greenville Fire & Police
Texas State Troopers
Patriot Guard Riders of North Texas
Music:
Requiem of a Soldier
They’ll Remember You
Video Production
USFallen.org
Jerry Castillo
Producer
November 7th, 2009 at 7:28 PM
Well done, thank you.
November 8th, 2009 at 1:57 AM
Our soldiers and veterans deserve complete and total support, respect and to be acknowledged no matter where they are; whether they are standing for us on that wall with their promise that “Nobody will hurt you tonight on my watch!” or sitting in a restaurant eating. Come on America! Let’s get on board. Way to go Jerry. Very nice job.
November 8th, 2009 at 11:04 PM
Thank you Jerry for capturing and sharing such a beautiful memory of an American Hero. One of most amazing things these tear filled eyes have ever witnessed. God bless you for the work that you do, and God bless all of our service members and their families for the sacrifices that most Americans can never fully comprehend.
A thankful and humbled veteran
November 9th, 2009 at 1:19 PM
Thank you Jerry for making this war more real for folks at home and for showing the deep respect and honor we give our fallen heroes. God Bless you.
Mom of a warrior in training
December 4th, 2009 at 7:07 AM
This man literally “took a bullet” for every American. He paid the ultimate price and now we should pay him respect. I hope his family will be able to live in peace knowing he was and is an important part of every Americans life. Though he can not feel the respect and love, his surviving family can. God bless all the family.
Chad
A vet and still thankful and proud!