My Dad was buried at sea he was a corporal in the Army Air corps from WWW 2. He also worked with the naval air system command for almost 40 years. He was buried in the Gulf of Mexico off the deck of a destroyer. The ship filmed it and sent us a flag 21 shell casings and a ocean chart were it was performed . We also got a letter from the CO & chaplain of the ship. It was very dignified . Thank you for doing this video.
I greatly appreciate the sacrifice and service of your Dad. He has my upmost respect and gratitude for serving his country. I know you will cherish his memory. May he Rest in Peace. God Bless You.
I was stationed on the USS Coral Sea, MarDet from 77-80. This was part of our job and we did quite a few in my 2 plus years. Very dignified way to say thank you for your service to a veteran who served our country. Semper Fidelis
My Dad was in major sea battles in the Pacific theater during WW-2.He told me men were dying so fast that he was the only one left that knew how to give a burial at sea.He saw horrors and many of his friends die.He lived in nightmares until the day he passed. RIP Dad I Love You
My dad was buried at sea. He retired from the Navy after 22 yrs. He was on carrier’s, however his burial took place on a Sub. We received a DVD of the service and a handwritten letter from the Captain of the boat and pictures. We also were give the exact coordinates where his ashes were spread. It was exactly what he wanted and deserved❤️🇺🇸
As one my ships Navy Corpsman I had the honor to be a part of a burial at sea for a Army veteran in 1990, releasing and watching the casket slip away into the cold dark water was something that I will never forget.
@@mikemichael5591 much more life down there, than in a dark grave with only bugs and worms to consume you while you rot in mud water and your own juices, Michael:/
Found this video helpful as my husband is retired Navy and has requested to be buried at sea. He loved serving and said I have the final say of his remains,but I would honor his wishes. Thank you to all that have served our country.
I think this is a very beautiful and respectable way of showing respect to the fallen soldiers and retired veterans...My dad was in the Marines and grandfather was in the Army and he fought in South Korea this made me think about him because although he was not buried at sea he was buried in the cemetery along with other fallen soldiers they did a 21 gun salute to show his gratitude for his service and presented my grandma with the flag and the location to where he is buried...This made me think about him...My gratitude goes to all those fallen soldiers and veterans for their service and to all those who are still servicing thank you
My father was a USN officer for 36 years (WW2, Korea, Vietnam). His ashes were burried at sea. My mother, a US Marine during WW2, had her ashes buried at sea at the same location, when she died several years later.
What a wonderful story. Thank you for sharing it. My dad was on LST 744 in the South Pacific during WWII, in support of General Mac Arthur, for four landings in New Guinea and The Philippine Islands. I grew up and joined the Marines. My boyfriend served on Attack Submarines, but his dad was a US Marine. Funny how things work sometimes. ❤
I have also read a few stories of military members of an opposing force whom have died on board a U.S. ship. The military honors were given to them as well. Respect to an enemy is surely one of the greatest dignities I have heard of from U.S. forces. Kudos!
We even gave one of Americas most hated enemies a proper burial in line with his religious views. That was Osama Bin Laden who was buried at sea in accordance to his Islamic beliefs.
@@steelwitness Did you notice how frozen his body was...I did. He had been in a freezer for a long time...since he died of kidney failure in a cave. (They found the two dialysis machines the CIA gave him earlier.) From the Commander of the Delta Force in charge of the troops who found his dead abandoned body. Move on...nothing to see here...
@@steelwitness thats amazing. really cool that we as people can agree that only god may jugde man and still send them off how they should be. with respect and honour no matter how they were as a person
We lost 3 great men during our 7 month deployment 1987/1988 med -cruise on the USS Coral Sea CV 43 , Did one burial at sea our lost f-18 and aviator Lt Joe ( REPO ) Mullany never recovered , RIP easy brothers we havent forgotten you !
Watching this very moving ceremony, shows just how much respect is being given for the sailors passing. I do hope this tradition never ever ceases. All aspects of respect are of very moving standards. Lest we forget.
Why, it's true, look up 22 a day. My dad served in Vietnam and is 73 yrs old and still denied VA benefits. Even after being injured by shrapnel to both legs he stayed on the front line but denied benefits till this day and with multiple health issues from agent orange. My grandfather died from lung cancer after serving on a Naval ship full of asbestos when the VA hospital told him he had they informed him there's nothing they could do. Now that I'm older and a nurse, I know that they could have treated it and he had a better chance of survival or atleast lived longer.
It’s Beautiful! The brotherhood of Respect, Courage, Strength, Dedication and Dignity! I salute all that died , their families and those who continue to keep us safe! 🫡🎖️🥲
My Dad was a WWII naval officer who took command of an LST (landing ship tank) at sea when he was 23 years old (battle field promotion) - Guam, Leyte, Green Island, Marianna invasion - his last mission was to steam to Tokyo for the invasion and on the way the bombs were dropped and it became a humanitarian mission. He survived all of that and died at 85, in 2008, after raising 8 children. The navy came to his funeral on Cape Cod, paid him honors with an honor guards and taps, guarded his coffin until it was lowered, then move to my mother and stood guard with her until she left,. It was one of the most moving scenes - my father was so proud of his service and the navy stood by him until the end - still choked up when I think about about it - go navy and their traditions!
I am a Honorably Retired (Disabled) US Navy Sonar Tech of 11 Yrs. I was a "Tin Can Sailor", I had the Honor of Being involved with TWO of my Shipmates that have been given the Honors of a Burial at Sea. It Broke My Heart to See them Given to the Sea as they have Given THeir Lives to the US Navy. I hope that Someday My Family will Honor My Wishes and Return Me To the Sea so That i My Join My Fallen Shipmates. "Fair Winds and Following Seas, Rest in Peace to the Sailors Who have Given Their Lives for Our Freedom".......
I did burial detail on board of the USS Kitty Hawk during the mid 1980’s. It was a solemn time and we showed respect. I am honored to have participated.
I was on the Kitty Hawk (73-77) & coming out of drydock in Bremerton we were on our way back to San Diego. I was on lookout on the o-13 level & saw the chaplain & the family of the deceased standing on the port side. He did a short service & then attempted to pour the ashes overboard. Since we didn't do any burials at sea, the ship just kept going...at about 14 knots. He opened the box with the ashes & as he poured them out, the wind made a gigantic cloud over the chaplain in his dress whites. I could see him spitting, coughing & trying to wipe his eyes. I see now why they just dump the whole urn into the ocean.
@@frankgordon8829 I can see that happening, we usually lowered an elevator, I would use aircraft tie down chains to secure the chaplains small table, and do the ceremony. The Command Master Chief would toss the urns/containers of various descriptions over the side, unopened. It was usually windy, so if they tried to pour them we would all have gotten covered.
I wanna be a navy sailor when I grew up but bro I don’t wanna get burried middle do the ocean. I want my family to bury me, do I have an option to pick or they still have to bury me middle of ocean?
@@worstgamer1162 What this video is showing is Veterans that chose to be buried at sea. If a service member dies at sea, his/her remains will be stored in the morgue on board ship( if there is one) or the coolers, until the body can be either taken off the ship by helicopter or brought ashore. If the service member has chosen to be buried at sea, then the family would have to request that before the burial would take place at a later date.
How did you do this? My dad was on LST 744 in the South Pacific during WWII, in support of General Mac Arthur, for four landings in New Guinea and The Philippine Islands. I grew up and joined the Marines and served from 1980-1988. My boyfriend served on Attack Submarines, but his dad was a US Marine. He wants to have his cremains buried at sea by a submarine, but hasn't made the arrangements. To me, it would be important to get this set up so no one else has to jump through hoops and deal with red tape after you are gone. Good for you for making these arrangements yourself! ❤
Can you explain to me why you are constantly at war when no one is actually threatening your country the rest of the world would really like to know this
A 5 Generation Navy Family here. My Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, 3 Uncles, 2 Cousins so far have all been buried at Sea. As will I and my 2 Brothers, my Daughter and my Son when the time comes.
I've performed funeral honors while serving in the Navy. Felt great to honor the men and women who served before me. Never did it out to sea though. Being buried at sea is how I'd like to be laid to rest.
My dear friend, Tom, was buried at sea after died from a sudden heart attack in 2016. His dad was a high ranking retired Navy officer and they accommodated the burial. I still miss him everyday.
Our debt to the heroic men and valiant women in the service of our country can never be repaid. They have earned our undying gratitude. America will never forget their sacrifices. My respect
I was a part of a burial detail while I was station at NAS Miramar in the early 90s. Our team performed burial detail every Friday and on average we would bury at least 4 to 6 people all over San Diego most were retired, but some were still active duty. I didn't want to do it at first, but then I found a whole new respect for my fellow servicemen very soon after.
So, I'm an Army veteran and a lifelong military historian. I knew quite a few customs of the Naval Service in regards to burial at sea. I was unaware of the advent of the weighted block to help start the formation of a new coral reef [which are sorely needed currently]. THAT is a nice touch. When I depart for Fiddler's Green [I'm a cavalryman], I intend for my remains to treated with fertilizer to form the basis of a new tree at the edge my state's Veterans Cemetery, so the 'reef block' thing strikes a chord with me.
Cavalryman? GAAAAAAYYYYYYYYY. Go screw your non-existent horse and after your spur ceremony on a chair is complete, take them and shove them up your you know what. - Infantryman
@@LenTowett Don't we all? But this specific discussion is about my Earthly remains. I **certainly** don't want to be buried just in a shroud, so that my remains can pollute the water supply. Cholera, dysentery, etc. from drinking fouled water is no joke, believe me. I've seen what it does. But I also think that being hermetically sealed for posterity is a bit... egotistical, I think. I have lived. It's enough that those who loved me remember me. And I'd rather continue to be part of the cycle of life, rather than separate myself from it. I think the Lord, our Father, understands this and that He will send The Christ to retrieve me when the time comes. Blessings to you.
Well I think its glorified littering. Also the thought of being trapped for eternity in a metal box at the bottom of the ocean is terrifying. I would much rather be shark food
My Dad is somewhere in the Tasman sea. He was not in the navy but was a seaman and wanted to be buried in the place he loved. He was old school and started his voyage on the seas back in 1936.
I attended the funeral of a sailor who died in the Pearl Harbor attack. He was aboard the Oklahoma, which had capsized. His remains were identified through DNA after 80 years. His funeral was conducted with a US Navy Honor Guard and it was as solemn and honorable as could be. The sailor, 18 when he was killed in action, was buried next to his parents.
My father was a Navy serviceman in world war 2. When he passed 2 Navy servicemen stood guard at his casket in the funeral home at all time. Total respect!
A long time ago, I didn’t remember Memorial Day , even though I was living very far from my husband grace at Arlington Cemetery Virginia coupled time I had stopped there for visits , The burial Amy is different Navy’s , but the suffering was the same when we we’re lost one , Total my respect
I just bumped into your channel by coincidence seeing and hearing how members of our military are sometimes buried at sea made me cry but my cries were out of pure happiness ! I thank this channel for the video and teaching about the history of burning a Navy officer at Sea . May all those soldiers who died at sea or land rest in paradise and I thank you all for your service 🇺🇸💯❤️🙏🏻😇😎👍 I give you all my peace , love and much respect as well as my honor blessing every single service members of the Navy , national guards , Army , Marine corps and Air Force . God bless America and all our soldiers of 🇺🇸 America too 💯🙏🏻😇🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
I remember doing this. I remember one time it was not the best day to do a burial at see so instead of being on the flight deck we did it from the hanger bay. I was in supply and I was always weirded out that we had coffins on board, but after a few mishaps I quickly understood why we needed them.
My dad was a Navy veteran of the Korean war. He passed away in 1991 and was cremated. A month or two after my mother received the cremains my uncle, an Army WWII veteran, told my mom the Veteran's Affairs would make arrangements to bury my dad at sea if she requested it. She did and an officer picked up my dad's cremains about two months later. A short while passed and my mother received in the mail a nice package. Inside was an official letter from the Captain of the ship thanking my mom for allowing them to honor my dad in this way and included an official patch of the ship. The Chaplain of the ship sent her a very nice letter describing the entire service, seven of the spent casings from the salute, 8x10 pictures of the service along with the tri-folded American flag that was draped over his cremains during the ceremony. I have the flag, casings, patch and a smaller version of one of the pictures in a triangular display along with two medals my father received while in the service. The rest of the items are stored behind the box in a space just for that. I cherish these items and have the utmost respect for the Navy in providing this service.
I love history and learning about the full process of things like this. My dad was US Army fighting in Korea in 51-52, at his funeral in 1995 I was holding up ok then they played TAPS that was when I lost it.
I have had two family members that served and passed away, my Dad and a brother. When TAPS started I fell apart, and again when the rifle salute was given. I have one more brother to which will have military honors, I know when TAPS starts I will be sobbing and again when the rifles go off during the gun salute. My poor sister will be there for my older brother, then later for me as 3 of us boys served in the military!!!
This is the kind of respect all Veterans deserve. My Father-in-law served in the Navy and was buried at sea. My Father had the Navy Funeral Honor Guard present at his funeral.
MY DAD WASN'T BURIED AT SEA , BUT VERY RESPECTFUL AND SUCH AN HONOR. MY DAD IS AT ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETARY I AM SO PROUD OF HIM FOR SERVING HIS COUNTRY 🙏❤️❤️
My dad was in world war 2 and after he died he was cremated and his ashes sat in a closet at the house for about 20 years. Then my mom died so I brought both their ashes here to Thailand where they now reside at a Buddhist temple even though they were not Buddhist.
He didn't serve his country he only participated in destroying and threatening the entire world, if you tell me he was a fighter, a chef, taxi driver, construction worker then yes I served his country but you don't go thousands of miles away from home and pretend he served his country 🤣🤣🤣 what does "serving" actually mean? What kind of coded language is that?
One thing that the Navy emphasizes on its web site is that retired sailors who are eligible for burial at sea will wait in port until a warship is available. Their burial will always be from a warship.
@@waynettgutschlag5595 A warship is a ship that is designed, built, and armed for war. The USS Gerald R. Ford is a warship. The USNS Mercy is not a warship.
We had several deaths on CVN68. Most HR were identified and transported back to land. There were some HR that were small and or unidentifiable (eg burned finger etc). We held a memorial service the day after. Very emotional. Was also asked to be part of the Honor Guard a few times. My uniform never looked better.
My stepdad was a submariner, he wasn't buried at sea but he had the full military honors of a navy veteran, thank you to all who have served and who are still serving, God bless you all and your families 🇺🇸❤️🙏
I have the honor of being part of burial at sea details on several occasions. Being on a submarine, all of the burials were with cremains. Seas would have to be pretty calm as we had little freeboard.
ALL MY RESPECT I THANK EVERY SOLDIER WHO HAS FOUGHT, AND SACRIFICED THEIR LIFE IN THE WARS THIS COUNTRY HAS BEEN INVOLVED IN. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN 🕯️🙏 ✝️ 🇺🇸
My old man was a WW2 Royal Navy vet. His wish was to be buried at sea My mum said she would put his ashes in the sea from Southend Pier. He told her to bugger off as he didnt want to go in and out with the tide. In the end I arranged for burial at sea from a Royal Navy vessel so he could be with his ship mates
My daddy was a navy man and was buried at the National Cemetery in Chattanooga TN. They gave him a 21 gun salute,presented my mother with an American flag,but what really got to me the most was when the buglar played Tapps.... It broke my heart to listen to those haunting notes float across that ocean of graves of fallen men... All respect ,honor and love to each and every one of our fallen warriors ... Thank all of you so very much and may you RIP ..
I'm a member of my MCLs Detachment's honor guard. We average performing ten to thirty veteran funerals a year. We have the capability of conducting the entire ceremony. However, usually we provide the firing detail, and a bugler for taps. The family usually has clergy for the religious rites, and the branch of service provides a detail to fold and present the flag.
There was no mention of burial at sea from Naval aircraft. I served as a flight crewmen in several P-3 squadrons during my career and while it was not common there were occasions when my crew was asked to deploy the ashes of a service member from the aircraft. This was often accomplished on the return portion of a mission and/or precisely at a location requested by the family or the deceased themselves. Whenever possible, we returned on a 180 degree path to dip our wings over the drop point. I thought there was no greater honor then performing this duty. I am not aware if this tasked was ever assigned to other aircraft in the Navy nor if these proceeding are particular to Naval Aviation.
I already have my grave I bought. Three graves my wife is buried in the middle I didn’t want any strangers buried next to my beautiful wife I even have my name and birthdate inscribed on the stone convent for my children and I want honor guard and family and friends have a repast party come buy can and leave I want this a. drunken sailor celebration laughing celebration well i to get ready for the occasion need to get dress blue dry cleaned want to look my and I am not in a hurry to be room temperature just saying and In addition I want professional mourners crying before they get intoxicated well I wish you all fair winds and following seas God bless all friends ❤😢
@@susan7204 live in NYC. I am the last living relative.. Teasingly I’d say to bury me in the Center of the Bermuda Triangle so my deceased wife’s relatives can’t find me!🤣🤣🤣
I am so sorry. Contact the VA and they should be able to match you with an advocate that can carry this out. My father's lack of stories about Viet Nam spoke mountains.
Denis , like Denise & Susan said please don’t let your 14 year of Service stories & your life be left untold . I’m in the U.K. so no idea what the process would be but those suggestions of your State representative or V.A should be able to at least point you in the right direction. It’s the least you deserve for your Service 🏴🇬🇧🤝🇺🇸💙
The Navy’s ceremony of burial at sea is so beautiful, meaningful and symbolic. It brings tears to my eyes in a gesture of gratitude to the one who has valiantly served our precious nation. 🇺🇸
Hab mich auch schon immer mal dafür intressiert,obwohl niemand aus meiner Familie eine Seebestattung möchte. Mich würde interessieren aus welchem Material die Särge sind ? Es muss ja aus verrottbarem Material sein. Aber es ist auch emotional gewesen.hab es mir fast so vorgestellt .die Angehörigen sind dabei und alle seine ,,Kollegen,, und Vorgesetzte nehmen gemeinsam Abschied. Schade, das es keine deutsche Übersetzung/ Untertitel gab. Einpaar Brocken versteht man, aber nicht wirklich viel. RIP
@RSPSgamerHD For the simple reason that they have no (& have never had any, at all) business being in combatant roles. This man's armed forces and navy have been infected with, and RUINED as a result of letting those damn "waves" (what they are & what they STILL are) into combat. I would rather have my remains deposited into a landfill, or dumped into the sewer as opposed to being buried with ANY of them taking part in a sea burial service. I know l speak for more than myself in that there is no greater, no deeper insult than to be "dismissed with final honors" by an honors detail that includes women. Is that Sexist ? Maybe. Either way, I don't give a 💩.
My Dad passed away 2 weeks ago and Served in WW2, he was in the Army and died just short of his 99th Birthday, this past Monday May 8th he was buried with Military honors next to my Mom in the Cemetery. I being the only Son received his flag and will guard it with my life the way he defended Our Country. RIP to all the Soldiers who have defended Our Country and given their lives.
A couple of my grandpas served in the military and I didn’t get to see one of them before he died, but the other one I was able to a few times. Their names were Ronald burden and Paul Coen. May all soldiers that have lost their lives rest in peace.
@ryancronin I wish you had known them well… the Surname Coen is so sexy & beautiful. It’s also a first name. You should remember it when you have a son. Rian is pretty for a girl. Let’s make babies…. I kid. I’m SO married. Take care sweetheart
I served with the 92d Security Police Squadron in 1977 to 1982. We had an airman die from a single car accident. I was asked as a Sergeant to write a letter to his parents as I was his supervisor. It was the hardest thing I have ever done, I cried while typing the letter. Then I also had to inform his best friend that Steve was gone. This shook the entire squadron as we had to deal with it. Steve was loaded on board a C-141 for the trip home to his family. We were standing guard mount as the C-141 began his take off roll. The aircraft was coming down the runway as our Flight Chief called us to attention. We were all armed and ready for duty. The day shift flight chiefs told us his flight would stay on post until we had paid our proper respects and were able to get control of our emotions. We stood there at attention when the flight chief ordered present arms which is in lieu of a standard military salute because we were under arms. The C-141 broke from the runway right in front of us, every man started crying while still at attention as Steve was headed home the final time. An Air Force photographer was on board the C-141 and took a picture of us standing at attention while the aircraft left the runway, even he was crying. It was a very honorable display of love that we had for Steve. The photographer gave a copy of that photo to the parents along with my letter on Air Force letter head thanking them for the service their son gave to his nation, I am 65 and still remember this like it was yesterday, Rest in Peace Steve!!! Steve's best friend asked for permission to escort Steve home to his parents and the Commander authorized non charged leave at Air Force expense and Fairchild AFB flew our flags at half staff!!!
I thank you and your late friend Steve, thou his earthly body is buried here on earth. His Spirit is flying higher then we could ever know. Thank you for sharing your story... C. D.
@@chrisdavis2742 You are welcome, though we do not bury at sea, we have our unique way of showing respect to our airmen. Hopefully Steve knew Jesus before he passed!!
My favorite Navy Regulation has to do with at sea burial of casketed remains. Generally it says that in preparation for the burial the casket is to be opened and holes suitable to enable the entrance of water into the casket are to be drilled in the casket. Also weights are called for to be placed in the casket. Once closed again the casket should be ready for burial at sea. My most favorite line states that under NO circumstances is naval gunpower to be used to sink a casket. In seven and a half years of active service as a Chaplain, I never officiated at the commitment of casketed remains; but most of the interments I participated in were from the deck or sail of submarines where we used the weights used to sink ships' garbage to ensure the sinking of the cremains' container.
We lost 6 men on a 6 month cruise 4 were pilots. Only parts of their planes were only recovered, 1 sailors committed suicide and one had a accident on liberty. However, we had 6000 sailors on board of a 6 month period which are not bad odds on a carrier.
There will be thousands of American armies buried at sea outside of China in the near future, I'm pretty sure and I am happy with that. Perhaps that's all their wishes.
We had an officer who was cheating with another Sailor. He was FORCED to call his wife and tell about his affair. I guess the outcome of his Military career and his wife response was too much. He jumped off the ship to his death. There was no service like that for him. The ship momentarily stopped to find him, but the mission continues. The mission doesn’t stop for one person. There was no service like this for him.
I’m surprised they didn’t find him. He must’ve tied weights to his feet or something. We had an E3 do this at night (around midnight) and the SAR team had him back on the ship in less than an hour. BTW, we lost 4 men in a fire on that same deployment.
While on active duty, I have been present at two burials at sea...I have discussed this final journey with my family. Being buried at sea is the highest reward in my opinion... Chuck in Michigan U.S. Navy Retired
My friend said that he was onboard a US submarine in the pacific when they did a burial at sea for a Submariner from WW2. It was unusual for a submarine to do it and the Captain himself said he had never done one but because he was a veteran of WW2 and served almost 40 years in the navy the Navy allowed it. The sub went out for a day, with the veteran's granddaughters onboard did the ceremony on the surface. My friend was below decks so didn't watch and then the sub went back to port.
Wow I wonder if they did a memorial to those ships under our oceans. Many are Japanese battle ships that some we can even see by the surface in Coron, Palawan. I knew one time the Japanese government want them returned to Japan for a memorial but many Filipinos protested. It's their heroes I understand but the thousands and maybe millions of our ancestors/families they killed is No hero for us at all. They're still there but our government also built a Memorials for them in Corigedor, Bataan.
@@serronserron1320 I asked my friend about that just recently and he told me, (either I forgot or he forgot to tell me in the 1st place) one of the granddaughters was a US marine and the other worked at the Department of Defense. Which is why they where allowed onboard but no other family members where allowed.
It should be noted however that burial at sea is not customary under normal circumstances - if you die on deployment, you're not by default going to be cast over the side, you'll be kept in the ship's morgue until you can be transported ashore and back home.
I have seen this. It was so quiet. Outside of a prayer on the Flight Deck at Easter time, you could hear a pin drop. In Vietnam a fighter pilot's bones were found and for that it was sent to the depths of the carrier. It's haunting. The casket then sent over the shoot. We never forget the fallen or our respect for the dead.
Thank you for sharing this video and for your service to the United States of America. I had several uncles that have served though not for the Navy when was for the National Air guard who was a brigadier general another was in the army Uncle who was a brigadier general flew the Mormon mustang
I served in the Navy for a few years. Seen a few burial at sea ceremonies. It was always a small box with the deceased ashes, never a full size casket.
“The Charge of the Light Brigade”written by the Alfred Lord Tennyson, during the Crimean War, truly sums up a service persons duty to country. No matter what the orders, or the odds of success. “Ours is not to reason why; ours is but to do and die.” To all those who died in service, or died after giving service, your work and dedication is remembered by those left behind. We live safe and we live free. God Bless America and the hero’s who have served her.
Thanks to all the Men and women for their service they are true heroes and for the ones who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country you shall never be forgotten RIP 🇺🇸 Fair Winds and Following Seas
1:35 For those wondering. There is a man in the back seat of that plane, he was buried at sea impromptu as they were in the middle of battle and the plane had to be jettisoned quickly. He was to my knowledge the only person to be buried at sea in his aircraft. This is a video that explains the event. ua-cam.com/video/17nXXpnDJCs/v-deo.html&ab_channel=TJ3History
In 1977 on board the CV 62 U.S.S. Independence in the Mediterranean Sea. A burial at sea was performed on elevator 1 on the carrier that I had witnessed. This location is next to the Admiral's or Captain's sponson. This film is mostly correct in a burial, but burials at sea protocol changes some time.
Wow, I did 4yrs onboard a Virginia class nuclear cruiser, never thought once about losing a shipmate, let alone a burial ceremony. Did Know you could be lost at sea, but this is a new perspective, salute to all the fallen warriors!
NO RESPECT to the ocean and environment actually! People used to get sunk without caskets before 1950s. At most with linen wrapped around body. 21st Trash Millenium is egoistical human scum overkill! Everyone thinks they are the sole King.
My thoughts and prayers are with all those families who have lost loved ones at sea. Can’t even imagine what you go through. May My Heavenly Father give each of you his peace and comfort and be your provider going forward. Amen.
Thak you . I have been meaning to look for burials at sea. It's sad when you have to be afraid if what we look uo fir the safety of our country . ❤ I cried. Blessing to all of our service men and women . Freedom has never been free. I think the navy all around d us toughest. Your on the water ...water that is mostly vastly unknown . I love you guys from the bottom of my huge heart .
In WW2 there were many burials at sea, especially pilots who were killed. Communication in those days when the war was raging was not available to families. There was great secrecy and censorship about ship movements. Sometimes families would not know for a couple of months about a family members ship location at sea. Remember no cell phones, etc. in those days. Censorship was extremely strict. I know of one case where a pilots body was placed in a refer during the Battle of Midway because there was not time for burial at sea. His remains are still entombed on the Carrier Yorktown at the bottom of the sea. Yorktown was sunk at Midway.
You don't have to do this type of burial. However, if you wish something like this, you'd have to put in your will, inform your family member, and the appropriate military department that deals with it.
My sons friends grandfather was in the Korean War aboard a Gearing Class Destroyer (USS Norris DDE-859) and he is still alive. He and his wife are 90/94 respectively. His daughter has though of having him buried at our naval base here in Pensacola and his wife as well, but the wife is older than him, so it’s undecided right now.
Was on KITTY HAWK 71-72 VIETNAM. GREAT SHIP AND CREW. Catapult one P O. Dont remember burial at sea, but much respect for crew men we lost. GOD BLESS ALL WHO SERVED,AND SERVING NOW
My Dad was buried at sea he was a corporal in the Army Air corps from WWW 2. He also worked with the naval air system command for almost 40 years. He was buried in the Gulf of Mexico off the deck of a destroyer. The ship filmed it and sent us a flag 21 shell casings and a ocean chart were it was performed . We also got a letter from the CO & chaplain of the ship. It was very dignified . Thank you for doing this video.
That was well done for your family.
@@johnnicatra570 Thank You
God bless your dad. ❤
@@Jeff527 Thank You
I greatly appreciate the sacrifice and service of your Dad. He has my upmost respect and gratitude for serving his country. I know you will cherish his memory. May he Rest in Peace. God Bless You.
Rest in peace to all buried at sea. Thank you for your service. Prayers to their families and friends.
I was stationed on the USS Coral Sea, MarDet from 77-80. This was part of our job and we did quite a few in my 2 plus years. Very dignified way to say thank you for your service to a veteran who served our country. Semper Fidelis
Yoo it's painfully😭
Same here on USS Kansas City, and we refueled your ship many times during my service 77-81
My son is in NAVY 💐🌹💖💙🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Thank You All For Your Service 🚢👏🏾🙌🏼🙌🏾
My Dad was in major sea battles in the Pacific theater during WW-2.He told me
men were dying so fast that he was the only one left that knew how to give a
burial at sea.He saw horrors and many of his friends die.He lived in nightmares
until the day he passed. RIP Dad I Love You
RIP for your father. He must be proud of a son like you that remembers him and his sacrifice. Kudos to you.
My dad was buried at sea. He retired from the Navy after 22 yrs. He was on carrier’s, however his burial took place on a Sub. We received a DVD of the service and a handwritten letter from the Captain of the boat and pictures. We also were give the exact coordinates where his ashes were spread. It was exactly what he wanted and deserved❤️🇺🇸
God bless your dad
Glad your dad got what he wanted thank you for his service. My dad always said he wanted to be buried sea.
So sorry for your loss! And thanks for his service!
U see ashes where casket sinking to the bottom
God bless your dad and family
As one my ships Navy Corpsman I had the honor to be a part of a burial at sea for a Army veteran in 1990, releasing and watching the casket slip away into the cold dark water was something that I will never forget.
Probably traumatized you .
What a scary place to be thrown into and left
@@mikemichael5591 much more life down there, than in a dark grave with only bugs and worms to consume you while you rot in mud water and your own juices, Michael:/
My husband was a sailor, I'm terrified of the ocean. Not looking forward to seeing this at all.
Found this video helpful as my husband is retired Navy and has requested to be buried at sea. He loved serving and said I have the final say of his remains,but I would honor his wishes. Thank you to all that have served our country.
Sorry for your loss and thanks for your husband's service
Sorry for your loss darling
Yall can't read ? He's not dead yet she simply said those are her husband's wishes when he does pass ....
@@RetiredSailor60 what loss please?? He is alive
For anyone who's been barried at sea and to those who served.... thank you, and god bless your family, loved ones . Least we forget
I think this is a very beautiful and respectable way of showing respect to the fallen soldiers and retired veterans...My dad was in the Marines and grandfather was in the Army and he fought in South Korea this made me think about him because although he was not buried at sea he was buried in the cemetery along with other fallen soldiers they did a 21 gun salute to show his gratitude for his service and presented my grandma with the flag and the location to where he is buried...This made me think about him...My gratitude goes to all those fallen soldiers and veterans for their service and to all those who are still servicing thank you
My father was a USN officer for 36 years (WW2, Korea, Vietnam). His ashes were burried at sea. My mother, a US Marine during WW2, had her ashes buried at sea at the same location, when she died several years later.
God bless them both.
Very, very touching.
What a wonderful story. Thank you for sharing it.
My dad was on LST 744 in the South Pacific during WWII, in support of General Mac Arthur, for four landings in New Guinea and The Philippine Islands. I grew up and joined the Marines.
My boyfriend served on Attack Submarines, but his dad was a US Marine.
Funny how things work sometimes. ❤
God bless you and your parents. May they rest in peace with their Maker❤
I have also read a few stories of military members of an opposing force whom have died on board a U.S. ship. The military honors were given to them as well. Respect to an enemy is surely one of the greatest dignities I have heard of from U.S. forces. Kudos!
We even gave one of Americas most hated enemies a proper burial in line with his religious views. That was Osama Bin Laden who was buried at sea in accordance to his Islamic beliefs.
@@steelwitness Did you notice how frozen his body was...I did. He had been in a freezer for a long time...since he died of kidney failure in a cave. (They found the two dialysis machines the CIA gave him earlier.) From the Commander of the Delta Force in charge of the troops who found his dead abandoned body. Move on...nothing to see here...
@@steelwitness thats amazing. really cool that we as people can agree that only god may jugde man and still send them off how they should be. with respect and honour no matter how they were as a person
@@danielhanson1434nicht bei allen
You killed un garded people
We lost 3 great men during our 7 month deployment 1987/1988 med -cruise on the USS Coral Sea CV 43 , Did one burial at sea our lost f-18 and aviator Lt Joe ( REPO ) Mullany never recovered , RIP easy brothers we havent forgotten you !
Wow, may they rest in peace! Thank-you all for serving!! 🥰
@@susan7204 Thank you was our pleasure Susan !
MarDet, USS Coral Sea 77-80
@@jhollie8196 Thank you sir !
Thank you to all the service men and women who have served our Country to keep us safe. You are my hero.
Watching this very moving ceremony, shows just how much respect is being given for the sailors passing. I do hope this tradition never ever ceases. All aspects of respect are of very moving standards. Lest we forget.
You are right
But they treat their veterans like shit.
@@kaysax1859Your words are just as disrespectful.
Why, it's true, look up 22 a day. My dad served in Vietnam and is 73 yrs old and still denied VA benefits. Even after being injured by shrapnel to both legs he stayed on the front line but denied benefits till this day and with multiple health issues from agent orange. My grandfather died from lung cancer after serving on a Naval ship full of asbestos when the VA hospital told him he had they informed him there's nothing they could do. Now that I'm older and a nurse, I know that they could have treated it and he had a better chance of survival or atleast lived longer.
Oh wow I never even thought about this. So much respect for everyone serving our country. Gods Bless!! 🇺🇸
It’s Beautiful!
The brotherhood of Respect, Courage,
Strength,
Dedication and Dignity!
I salute all that died , their families and those who continue to keep us safe!
🫡🎖️🥲
My Dad was a WWII naval officer who took command of an LST (landing ship tank) at sea when he was 23 years old (battle field promotion) - Guam, Leyte, Green Island, Marianna invasion - his last mission was to steam to Tokyo for the invasion and on the way the bombs were dropped and it became a humanitarian mission. He survived all of that and died at 85, in 2008, after raising 8 children. The navy came to his funeral on Cape Cod, paid him honors with an honor guards and taps, guarded his coffin until it was lowered, then move to my mother and stood guard with her until she left,. It was one of the most moving scenes - my father was so proud of his service and the navy stood by him until the end - still choked up when I think about about it - go navy and their traditions!
What LST...My Dad was on the Mount Rushmore.
I am a Honorably Retired (Disabled) US Navy Sonar Tech of 11 Yrs. I was a "Tin Can Sailor", I had the Honor of Being involved with TWO of my Shipmates that have been given the Honors of a Burial at Sea. It Broke My Heart to See them Given to the Sea as they have Given THeir Lives to the US Navy. I hope that Someday My Family will Honor My Wishes and Return Me To the Sea so That i My Join My Fallen Shipmates. "Fair Winds and Following Seas, Rest in Peace to the Sailors Who have Given Their Lives for Our Freedom".......
Thank you for your years of service and for helping to preserve this beautiful tradition, @waterfive0.
Thank you for your service my sister, brother in law, son in law were all on the USS Regan years back it’s retired now
Salute🎉❤
Thank you for your service, sir . God bless you
Hi
I did burial detail on board of the USS Kitty Hawk during the mid 1980’s. It was a solemn time and we showed respect. I am honored to have participated.
I was on the Kitty Hawk (73-77) & coming out of drydock in Bremerton we were on our way back to San Diego. I was on lookout on the o-13 level & saw the chaplain & the family of the deceased standing on the port side. He did a short service & then attempted to pour the ashes overboard. Since we didn't do any burials at sea, the ship just kept going...at about 14 knots. He opened the box with the ashes & as he poured them out, the wind made a gigantic cloud over the chaplain in his dress whites. I could see him spitting, coughing & trying to wipe his eyes. I see now why they just dump the whole urn into the ocean.
@@frankgordon8829 I can see that happening, we usually lowered an elevator, I would use aircraft tie down chains to secure the chaplains small table, and do the ceremony. The Command Master Chief would toss the urns/containers of various descriptions over the side, unopened. It was usually windy, so if they tried to pour them we would all have gotten covered.
I wanna be a navy sailor when I grew up but bro I don’t wanna get burried middle do the ocean. I want my family to bury me, do I have an option to pick or they still have to bury me middle of ocean?
@@worstgamer1162 raise from the dead and tell the bastards to put you in the ground
@@worstgamer1162 What this video is showing is Veterans that chose to be buried at sea. If a service member dies at sea, his/her remains will be stored in the morgue on board ship( if there is one) or the coolers, until the body can be either taken off the ship by helicopter or brought ashore. If the service member has chosen to be buried at sea, then the family would have to request that before the burial would take place at a later date.
As a retired Navy chief I have already made all my arrangements to be buried at Sea off of carrier since I worked on the flight deck 🇺🇸
How did you do this?
My dad was on LST 744 in the South Pacific during WWII, in support of General Mac Arthur, for four landings in New Guinea and The Philippine Islands. I grew up and joined the Marines and served from 1980-1988.
My boyfriend served on Attack Submarines, but his dad was a US Marine.
He wants to have his cremains buried at sea by a submarine, but hasn't made the arrangements. To me, it would be important to get this set up so no one else has to jump through hoops and deal with red tape after you are gone. Good for you for making these arrangements yourself! ❤
Thank you for your service to all the people who are currently working in the military and to the people who are being buried in the sea!
Can you explain to me why you are constantly at war when no one is actually threatening your country the rest of the world would really like to know this
@@James-kv6kb What are you talking about?
🤣🤣🤣 what service?
@@sareeyemanusqaame8723 excuse me?
A 5 Generation Navy Family here. My Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, 3 Uncles, 2 Cousins so far have all been buried at Sea. As will I and my 2 Brothers, my Daughter and my Son when the time comes.
Thank you and your family for your/their service. A very noble family tradition.
My 19 year old son is currently serving and this made me cry. I would not want him buried at sea. I never knew this but it would be his choice 😢
Hello good day how are you doing today I hope you're fine over there?
I wouldn’t want my son buried at sea
I feel the exact same
Anyone who honorably served in uniform deserve the highest honors and our respect.
I wish Trump knew that .
Not anyone. But may the innocents rip
America doesn’t feel like that about ALL of its soldiers smh
@@jollcheist1443 oh look its the retard that brings in politics
@@diego_z90 + Dont be sensitive! Your orange fool who never served said they were suckers and losers.
I've performed funeral honors while serving in the Navy. Felt great to honor the men and women who served before me. Never did it out to sea though. Being buried at sea is how I'd like to be laid to rest.
what is the space force going to do?
@@serronserron1320 Just like the Air Force, Space force does it on land.
@@NikkoOnRoblox I suppose the Air Force could use bombers
@@scottcrawford7674😂
@@scottcrawford7674 lol😂
My dear friend, Tom, was buried at sea after died from a sudden heart attack in 2016. His dad was a high ranking retired Navy officer and they accommodated the burial. I still miss him everyday.
So pathetic 💔
@@Sofia_Vergara90 What The Hell
May his soul rest in peace
It's hard to forget someone you know and love, please accept my belated Condolences, may he Rest in Eternal Peace 🙏🙏
Hello
Our debt to the heroic men and valiant women in the service of our country can never be repaid. They have earned our undying gratitude. America will never forget their sacrifices. My respect
Wonderful care is taken for such a ceremony. My husband served the Navy 24years.
Hello carol, how are you doing?
I was a part of a burial detail while I was station at NAS Miramar in the early 90s. Our team performed burial detail every Friday and on average we would bury at least 4 to 6 people all over San Diego most were retired, but some were still active duty. I didn't want to do it at first, but then I found a whole new respect for my fellow servicemen very soon after.
Is there anyway I could request a Viking longship?
Why really, and not on land
Oh , so even veterans can request, that’s nice
@@RuvaraShe77 their service was on water and they're Navy. Makes sense really
i was at nas miramar from end of '88 to late '90 at dental clinic.
So, I'm an Army veteran and a lifelong military historian.
I knew quite a few customs of the Naval Service in regards to burial at sea. I was unaware of the advent of the weighted block to help start the formation of a new coral reef [which are sorely needed currently]. THAT is a nice touch.
When I depart for Fiddler's Green [I'm a cavalryman], I intend for my remains to treated with fertilizer to form the basis of a new tree at the edge my state's Veterans Cemetery, so the 'reef block' thing strikes a chord with me.
That block is used to start a new life a coral to grow on it and it's available to anyone who wants to be a part of that not only sailors.
Cavalryman? GAAAAAAYYYYYYYYY. Go screw your non-existent horse and after your spur ceremony on a chair is complete, take them and shove them up your you know what. - Infantryman
But I hope you will encounter Jesus our Lord and savior so that when all is said and done you may go rest in His arms forever
@@LenTowett Don't we all?
But this specific discussion is about my Earthly remains.
I **certainly** don't want to be buried just in a shroud, so that my remains can pollute the water supply. Cholera, dysentery, etc. from drinking fouled water is no joke, believe me. I've seen what it does. But I also think that being hermetically sealed for posterity is a bit... egotistical, I think. I have lived. It's enough that those who loved me remember me. And I'd rather continue to be part of the cycle of life, rather than separate myself from it.
I think the Lord, our Father, understands this and that He will send The Christ to retrieve me when the time comes.
Blessings to you.
@@carlhicksjr8401 they're not buried in a river. It's a great, big ocean.
As a retired AF E-7 Msgt I think what the Navy does is a real honor to the fallen Sailor.
@Scott Crawford
Is your new commander in chief God almighty, secretary defense Jesus H. Christ, and the 12 disciples as the joint chiefs of staff?
every service have a cool tradition, I'm sure the AF has one too.
Tt.
Jesus H Christ. Please what does the H represent?
Well I think its glorified littering. Also the thought of being trapped for eternity in a metal box at the bottom of the ocean is terrifying. I would much rather be shark food
I was Involved with 2 burials at sea! It is a very solemn event, also extremely respectful! This is the way I want to go out!
How respectfully they all are. So proud of our Navy.
God Bless ❤
cant imagine how honorable this would feel. would be extremly sad but also extremly respectful and professional. very good way of going out
My Dad is somewhere in the Tasman sea. He was not in the navy but was a seaman and wanted to be buried in the place he loved. He was old school and started his voyage on the seas back in 1936.
That's amazing
I attended the funeral of a sailor who died in the Pearl Harbor attack.
He was aboard the Oklahoma, which had capsized.
His remains were identified through DNA after 80 years.
His funeral was conducted with a US Navy Honor Guard and it was as solemn and honorable as could be.
The sailor, 18 when he was killed in action, was buried next to his parents.
Lies again? Dog Tag Design Technology
@@NazriB clown 🤡
Just 18. I think of his heartbroken parents when they got the news.💐
@@NazriBEverybody didn't have dog tags after all those years.
How can they find him
My father was a Navy serviceman in world war 2. When he passed 2 Navy servicemen stood guard at his casket in the funeral home at all time. Total respect!
Thanking your Dad for serving 🇺🇸 our country
They did that with my dad also stand guard very respectful.♥️
A long time ago, I didn’t remember Memorial Day , even though I was living very far from my husband grace at Arlington Cemetery Virginia coupled time I had stopped there for visits , The burial Amy is different Navy’s , but the suffering was the same when we we’re lost one , Total my respect
I just bumped into your channel by coincidence seeing and hearing how members of our military are sometimes buried at sea made me cry but my cries were out of pure happiness ! I thank this channel for the video and teaching about the history of burning a Navy officer at Sea . May all those soldiers who died at sea or land rest in paradise and I thank you all for your service 🇺🇸💯❤️🙏🏻😇😎👍 I give you all my peace , love and much respect as well as my honor blessing every single service members of the Navy , national guards , Army , Marine corps and Air Force . God bless America and all our soldiers of 🇺🇸 America too 💯🙏🏻😇🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Boooooooooo 👎
I remember doing this. I remember one time it was not the best day to do a burial at see so instead of being on the flight deck we did it from the hanger bay. I was in supply and I was always weirded out that we had coffins on board, but after a few mishaps I quickly understood why we needed them.
My dad was a Navy veteran of the Korean war. He passed away in 1991 and was cremated. A month or two after my mother received the cremains my uncle, an Army WWII veteran, told my mom the Veteran's Affairs would make arrangements to bury my dad at sea if she requested it. She did and an officer picked up my dad's cremains about two months later. A short while passed and my mother received in the mail a nice package. Inside was an official letter from the Captain of the ship thanking my mom for allowing them to honor my dad in this way and included an official patch of the ship. The Chaplain of the ship sent her a very nice letter describing the entire service, seven of the spent casings from the salute, 8x10 pictures of the service along with the tri-folded American flag that was draped over his cremains during the ceremony. I have the flag, casings, patch and a smaller version of one of the pictures in a triangular display along with two medals my father received while in the service. The rest of the items are stored behind the box in a space just for that. I cherish these items and have the utmost respect for the Navy in providing this service.
May his soul keep keep Rest In Peace darling
Very Nice. Semi Fidelis
🙏💙🙏💙🙏 THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND MAY YOUR SOUL CONTINUE TO REST IN PEACE 🙏💙🙏💙🙏
❤❤❤
I love history and learning about the full process of things like this. My dad was US Army fighting in Korea in 51-52, at his funeral in 1995 I was holding up ok then they played TAPS that was when I lost it.
I have had two family members that served and passed away, my Dad and a brother. When TAPS started I fell apart, and again when the rifle salute was given. I have one more brother to which will have military honors, I know when TAPS starts I will be sobbing and again when the rifles go off during the gun salute. My poor sister will be there for my older brother, then later for me as 3 of us boys served in the military!!!
@@GM8101PHX God Bless you guys! Thank-you for serving!! 😀
@@susan7204 You are welcome, I loved my time in the Air Force!
This is the kind of respect all Veterans deserve. My Father-in-law served in the Navy and was buried at sea. My Father had the Navy Funeral Honor Guard present at his funeral.
I have total respect for those who fought for our country and died for our country ; May God Bless all and their Families and friends , Amen !🙏🙏🙏
MY DAD WASN'T BURIED AT SEA , BUT VERY RESPECTFUL AND SUCH AN HONOR. MY DAD IS AT ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETARY I AM SO PROUD OF HIM FOR SERVING HIS COUNTRY 🙏❤️❤️
Mine too, both parents buried at Arlington National
My dad was in world war 2 and after he died he was cremated and his ashes sat in a closet at the house for about 20 years. Then my mom died so I brought both their ashes here to Thailand where they now reside at a Buddhist temple even though they were not Buddhist.
Oh sorry for both of them losts May their souls keep Rest In Peace
He didn't serve his country he only participated in destroying and threatening the entire world, if you tell me he was a fighter, a chef, taxi driver, construction worker then yes I served his country but you don't go thousands of miles away from home and pretend he served his country 🤣🤣🤣 what does "serving" actually mean? What kind of coded language is that?
One thing that the Navy emphasizes on its web site is that retired sailors who are eligible for burial at sea will wait in port until a warship is available. Their burial will always be from a warship.
So do they sit and wait for us to go to war, or is it an used ship that has been in war once before ? Just curious
@@waynettgutschlag5595 A warship is a ship that is designed, built, and armed for war. The USS Gerald R. Ford is a warship. The USNS Mercy is not a warship.
May respect for the deceased never fade !
Dignified and honorable for our soldiers. Thank you for your service and rest in peace.
❤
We had several deaths on CVN68. Most HR were identified and transported back to land. There were some HR that were small and or unidentifiable (eg burned finger etc). We held a memorial service the day after. Very emotional. Was also asked to be part of the Honor Guard a few times. My uniform never looked better.
These are very special moments onboard a Navy ship- I performed 6 burial-at-sea ceremonies onboard our ship from 81 to '85
I have participated in a number of burials at sea. No cameras, no one else watching. They were always carried out with dignity and solemnity.
I had no idea that how they performed a burial at sea, all the respect!!!
Hello Laura
How are you doing today?
My stepdad was a submariner, he wasn't buried at sea but he had the full military honors of a navy veteran, thank you to all who have served and who are still serving, God bless you all and your families 🇺🇸❤️🙏
He served in WW2?
No words can say more then thank you for all you have done serving are beautiful land of USA.....
GodSpeed
I have the honor of being part of burial at sea details on several occasions. Being on a submarine, all of the burials were with cremains. Seas would have to be pretty calm as we had little freeboard.
Hi hello
ALL MY RESPECT I THANK EVERY SOLDIER WHO HAS FOUGHT, AND SACRIFICED THEIR LIFE IN THE WARS THIS COUNTRY HAS BEEN INVOLVED IN. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN 🕯️🙏 ✝️ 🇺🇸
My old man was a WW2 Royal Navy vet.
His wish was to be buried at sea
My mum said she would put his ashes in the sea from Southend Pier.
He told her to bugger off as he didnt want to go in and out with the tide.
In the end I arranged for burial at sea from a Royal Navy vessel so he could be with his ship mates
I think this is a great way to honor our service men and women. They deserve it.
Hello How are you doing today?
My daddy was a navy man and was buried at the National Cemetery in Chattanooga TN. They gave him a 21 gun salute,presented my mother with an American flag,but what really got to me the most was when the buglar played Tapps.... It broke my heart to listen to those haunting notes float across that ocean of graves of fallen men... All respect ,honor and love to each and every one of our fallen warriors ... Thank all of you so very much and may you RIP ..
I'm a member of my MCLs Detachment's honor guard. We average performing ten to thirty veteran funerals a year. We have the capability of conducting the entire ceremony. However, usually we provide the firing detail, and a bugler for taps. The family usually has clergy for the religious rites, and the branch of service provides a detail to fold and present the flag.
There was no mention of burial at sea from Naval aircraft. I served as a flight crewmen in several P-3 squadrons during my career and while it was not common there were occasions when my crew was asked to deploy the ashes of a service member from the aircraft. This was often accomplished on the return portion of a mission and/or precisely at a location requested by the family or the deceased themselves. Whenever possible, we returned on a 180 degree path to dip our wings over the drop point. I thought there was no greater honor then performing this duty. I am not aware if this tasked was ever assigned to other aircraft in the Navy nor if these proceeding are particular to Naval Aviation.
I remember learning about this in a movie and I could feel how proud the actor was everytime he was able to do that, you're so awesome for that!
I already have my grave I bought. Three graves my wife is buried in the middle I didn’t want any strangers buried next to my beautiful wife I even have my name and birthdate inscribed on the stone convent for my children and I want honor guard and family and friends have a repast party come buy can and leave I want this a. drunken sailor celebration laughing celebration well i to get ready for the occasion need to get dress blue dry cleaned want to look my and I am not in a hurry to be room temperature just saying and In addition I want professional mourners crying before they get intoxicated well I wish you all fair winds and following seas God bless all friends ❤😢
Please come by Uber lift or cab I want everyone home safely
Seeing the burial at sea brought back memories with tear’s.
I am a 14 yr honorable discharged Vietnam Veteran with no one to bury me when I go.😢
Where do you live Denis? Perhaps someone can help you on here or contact your state government, etc??
@@susan7204 live in NYC. I am the last living relative..
Teasingly I’d say to bury me in the Center of the Bermuda Triangle so my deceased wife’s relatives can’t find me!🤣🤣🤣
Put it in your will to have a burial at sea or military burial. Military will bury you or burial at sea for free
I am so sorry. Contact the VA and they should be able to match you with an advocate that can carry this out. My father's lack of stories about Viet Nam spoke mountains.
Denis , like Denise & Susan said please don’t let your 14 year of Service stories & your life be left untold . I’m in the U.K. so no idea what the process would be but those suggestions of your State representative or V.A should be able to at least point you in the right direction. It’s the least you deserve for your Service 🏴🇬🇧🤝🇺🇸💙
The Navy’s ceremony of burial at sea is so beautiful, meaningful and symbolic. It brings tears to my eyes in a gesture of gratitude to the one who has valiantly served our precious nation. 🇺🇸
Hab mich auch schon immer mal dafür intressiert,obwohl niemand aus meiner Familie eine Seebestattung möchte. Mich würde interessieren aus welchem Material die Särge sind ? Es muss ja aus verrottbarem Material sein. Aber es ist auch emotional gewesen.hab es mir fast so vorgestellt .die Angehörigen sind dabei und alle seine ,,Kollegen,, und Vorgesetzte nehmen gemeinsam Abschied.
Schade, das es keine deutsche Übersetzung/ Untertitel gab. Einpaar Brocken versteht man, aber nicht wirklich viel. RIP
As a veteran, l have considered being buried at sea, or on shore. But if l did, I would make it a last request that NO females participate in it.
@@waistgunner3930 why is that?
@RSPSgamerHD For the simple reason that they have no (& have never had any, at all) business being in combatant roles. This man's armed forces and navy have been infected with, and RUINED as a result of letting those damn "waves" (what they are & what they STILL are) into combat. I would rather have my remains deposited into a landfill, or dumped into the sewer as opposed to being buried with ANY of them taking part in a sea burial service. I know l speak for more than myself in that there is no greater, no deeper insult than to be "dismissed with final honors" by an honors detail that includes women. Is that Sexist ? Maybe. Either way, I don't give a 💩.
@@waistgunner3930 so you gotta be sexist because you are mad its no longer a boys game anymore?
Someone had a really bad childhood
My Dad passed away 2 weeks ago and Served in WW2, he was in the Army and died just short of his 99th Birthday, this past Monday May 8th he was buried with Military honors next to my Mom in the Cemetery. I being the only Son received his flag and will guard it with my life the way he defended Our Country. RIP to all the Soldiers who have defended Our Country and given their lives.
A couple of my grandpas served in the military and I didn’t get to see one of them before he died, but the other one I was able to a few times. Their names were Ronald burden and Paul Coen.
May all soldiers that have lost their lives rest in peace.
Ryan
@ryancronin I wish you had known them well… the Surname Coen is so sexy & beautiful. It’s also a first name. You should remember it when you have a son. Rian is pretty for a girl. Let’s make babies…. I kid. I’m SO married. Take care sweetheart
It was very respectful with reverence and dignity as with all military rites, I enjoyed the video thanks for sharing 🙏🏽🙏🏽💔
I served with the 92d Security Police Squadron in 1977 to 1982. We had an airman die from a single car accident. I was asked as a Sergeant to write a letter to his parents as I was his supervisor. It was the hardest thing I have ever done, I cried while typing the letter. Then I also had to inform his best friend that Steve was gone. This shook the entire squadron as we had to deal with it. Steve was loaded on board a C-141 for the trip home to his family. We were standing guard mount as the C-141 began his take off roll. The aircraft was coming down the runway as our Flight Chief called us to attention. We were all armed and ready for duty. The day shift flight chiefs told us his flight would stay on post until we had paid our proper respects and were able to get control of our emotions. We stood there at attention when the flight chief ordered present arms which is in lieu of a standard military salute because we were under arms. The C-141 broke from the runway right in front of us, every man started crying while still at attention as Steve was headed home the final time. An Air Force photographer was on board the C-141 and took a picture of us standing at attention while the aircraft left the runway, even he was crying. It was a very honorable display of love that we had for Steve. The photographer gave a copy of that photo to the parents along with my letter on Air Force letter head thanking them for the service their son gave to his nation, I am 65 and still remember this like it was yesterday, Rest in Peace Steve!!! Steve's best friend asked for permission to escort Steve home to his parents and the Commander authorized non charged leave at Air Force expense and Fairchild AFB flew our flags at half staff!!!
Thanks for your service
I thank you and your late friend Steve, thou his earthly body is buried here on earth. His Spirit is flying higher then we could ever know. Thank you for sharing your story... C. D.
@@johnwestaka5822 You are welcome, I enjoyed everything but this!
@@chrisdavis2742 You are welcome, though we do not bury at sea, we have our unique way of showing respect to our airmen. Hopefully Steve knew Jesus before he passed!!
@@GM8101PHX that’s cool will like to be friends with you need to learn more
Thank you for showing this. Rest in Peace to all who served our nation.
AMEN God Bless America 🇺🇲 Thank you for your service. Philadelphia USA
RIP Daddy Go Navy
My UTMOST RESPECT to you all. Thank you for your Service 🇺🇸
My favorite Navy Regulation has to do with at sea burial of casketed remains. Generally it says that in preparation for the burial the casket is to be opened and holes suitable to enable the entrance of water into the casket are to be drilled in the casket. Also weights are called for to be placed in the casket. Once closed again the casket should be ready for burial at sea. My most favorite line states that under NO circumstances is naval gunpower to be used to sink a casket. In seven and a half years of active service as a Chaplain, I never officiated at the commitment of casketed remains; but most of the interments I participated in were from the deck or sail of submarines where we used the weights used to sink ships' garbage to ensure the sinking of the cremains' container.
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We lost 6 men on a 6 month cruise 4 were pilots. Only parts of their planes were only recovered, 1 sailors committed suicide and one had a accident on liberty. However, we had 6000 sailors on board of a 6 month period which are not bad odds on a carrier.
If the walls could tell stories.
@Aaron Benson You might not hear about the quality of the water supply either.
There will be thousands of American armies buried at sea outside of China in the near future, I'm pretty sure and I am happy with that. Perhaps that's all their wishes.
We had an officer who was cheating with another Sailor. He was FORCED to call his wife and tell about his affair. I guess the outcome of his Military career and his wife response was too much. He jumped off the ship to his death. There was no service like that for him.
The ship momentarily stopped to find him, but the mission continues. The mission doesn’t stop for one person. There was no service like this for him.
I’m surprised they didn’t find him. He must’ve tied weights to his feet or something. We had an E3 do this at night (around midnight) and the SAR team had him back on the ship in less than an hour. BTW, we lost 4 men in a fire on that same deployment.
While on active duty, I have been present at two burials at sea...I have discussed this final journey with my family. Being buried at sea is the highest reward in my opinion...
Chuck in Michigan
U.S. Navy Retired
we are the jarheads.... we are the soldiers... its proud to serve our motherland...lovely video and its a honor to watch this.
My friend said that he was onboard a US submarine in the pacific when they did a burial at sea for a Submariner from WW2. It was unusual for a submarine to do it and the Captain himself said he had never done one but because he was a veteran of WW2 and served almost 40 years in the navy the Navy allowed it. The sub went out for a day, with the veteran's granddaughters onboard did the ceremony on the surface. My friend was below decks so didn't watch and then the sub went back to port.
Yeah I would think civilians on a submarine would be rather unusual unless it's reporters or politicians.
Wow I wonder if they did a memorial to those ships under our oceans. Many are Japanese battle ships that some we can even see by the surface in Coron, Palawan. I knew one time the Japanese government want them returned to Japan for a memorial but many Filipinos protested. It's their heroes I understand but the thousands and maybe millions of our ancestors/families they killed is No hero for us at all. They're still there but our government also built a Memorials for them in Corigedor, Bataan.
@@serronserron1320 I asked my friend about that just recently and he told me, (either I forgot or he forgot to tell me in the 1st place) one of the granddaughters was a US marine and the other worked at the Department of Defense. Which is why they where allowed onboard but no other family members where allowed.
It should be noted however that burial at sea is not customary under normal circumstances - if you die on deployment, you're not by default going to be cast over the side, you'll be kept in the ship's morgue until you can be transported ashore and back home.
I have seen this. It was so quiet. Outside of a prayer on the Flight Deck at Easter time, you could hear a pin drop. In Vietnam a fighter pilot's bones were found and for that it was sent to the depths of the carrier. It's haunting. The casket then sent over the shoot. We never forget the fallen or our respect for the dead.
Thank you for sharing this video and for your service to the United States of America. I had several uncles that have served though not for the Navy when was for the National Air guard who was a brigadier general another was in the army Uncle who was a brigadier general flew the Mormon mustang
I served in the Navy for a few years. Seen a few burial at sea ceremonies. It was always a small box with the deceased ashes, never a full size casket.
“The Charge of the Light Brigade”written by the Alfred Lord Tennyson, during the Crimean War, truly sums up a service persons duty to country.
No matter what the orders, or the odds of success. “Ours is not to reason why; ours is but to do and die.”
To all those who died in service, or died after giving service, your work and dedication is remembered by those left behind. We live safe and we live free. God Bless America and the hero’s who have served her.
I love the Navy and I'm proud of them!
Thank you for your services to all the people❤❤❤❤❤❤
Hello Kathy, how are you doing?
Thanks to all the Men and women for their service they are true heroes and for the ones who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country you shall never be forgotten RIP 🇺🇸 Fair Winds and Following Seas
We don't know them all, but we owe them all.R.I.P. soldier 🙏🇺🇸
Amen🙏🕊
Bless the fallen, rest in peace.
1:35 For those wondering. There is a man in the back seat of that plane, he was buried at sea impromptu as they were in the middle of battle and the plane had to be jettisoned quickly. He was to my knowledge the only person to be buried at sea in his aircraft.
This is a video that explains the event.
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Wow thanks for informing me that’s a very cool fact and thing to learn tbh
IIRC, it's because he was basically splattered all over the inside of the plane. It was white grizzly from accounts I've heard before.
Even though his remains were everywhere it’s still awesome that he and his pilot were that close to be brothers at war
The highest honors for great men and women in uniform,Navy seal Sea where they belong,One and all who never dies in ours 💜
In 1977 on board the CV 62 U.S.S. Independence in the Mediterranean Sea. A burial at sea was performed on elevator 1 on the carrier that I had witnessed. This location is next to the Admiral's or Captain's sponson. This film is mostly correct in a burial, but burials at sea protocol changes some time.
Being buried at sea is actually the most beautifulest way to go so tranquil 🌊🚢
I'm a chaplain working with the Navy and I have witnessed this Naval traditional burial ceremony in the water. It's nice.
Wow, I did 4yrs onboard a Virginia class nuclear cruiser, never thought once about losing a shipmate, let alone a burial ceremony. Did Know you could be lost at sea, but this is a new perspective, salute to all the fallen warriors!
I like the man-made coral reef starters: they help give life to the ocean rather than pollute it.
So life shall be taketh, and life shall be giveth.
I agree. I like the idea
So, there's caskets at the bottom of the ocean?? I never knew that. Much respect. 🙏
Hello Angiedillman, how are you doing
NO RESPECT to the ocean and environment actually!
People used to get sunk without caskets before 1950s. At most with linen wrapped around body.
21st Trash Millenium is egoistical human scum overkill! Everyone thinks they are the sole King.
My thoughts and prayers are with all those families who have lost loved ones at sea. Can’t even imagine what you go through. May My Heavenly Father give each of you his peace and comfort and be your provider going forward. Amen.
Thak you . I have been meaning to look for burials at sea. It's sad when you have to be afraid if what we look uo fir the safety of our country . ❤ I cried. Blessing to all of our service men and women . Freedom has never been free. I think the navy all around d us toughest. Your on the water ...water that is mostly vastly unknown . I love you guys from the bottom of my huge heart .
In WW2 there were many burials at sea, especially pilots who were killed. Communication in those days when the war was raging was not available to families. There was great secrecy and censorship about ship movements. Sometimes families would not know for a couple of months about a family members ship location at sea. Remember no cell phones, etc. in those days. Censorship was extremely strict. I know of one case where a pilots body was placed in a refer during the Battle of Midway because there was not time for burial at sea. His remains are still entombed on the Carrier Yorktown at the bottom of the sea. Yorktown was sunk at Midway.
What if you are expected to be buried on land with other family members? Do you have that option?
You don't have to do this type of burial. However, if you wish something like this, you'd have to put in your will, inform your family member, and the appropriate military department that deals with it.
My sons friends grandfather was in the Korean War aboard a Gearing Class Destroyer (USS Norris DDE-859) and he is still alive. He and his wife are 90/94 respectively. His daughter has though of having him buried at our naval base here in Pensacola and his wife as well, but the wife is older than him, so it’s undecided right now.
Was on KITTY HAWK 71-72 VIETNAM. GREAT SHIP AND CREW. Catapult one P O. Dont remember burial at sea, but much respect for crew men we lost. GOD BLESS ALL WHO SERVED,AND SERVING NOW
Fairly nice and respectful for those who serve is the right thing to do
As a veteran of the USCG, I admired and respected the ocean and wish to be buried in a place that deserves so much respect when my time comes.