“Your father was an American hero” were the closing remarks to my daughters by the Military Chaplin that officiated the interment service for David, my beloved husband, an amazing father and son.

The word “hero” was something David did not use lightly, he was normally baffled when the media paraded someone as a hero for doing what he considered their job, civic duty, or social responsibility. He will never have considered himself a hero. David loved his country and as an Air Force Veteran, he proudly served his nation at all expense.

In death, he was honored as a true servant to the nation, he now rests with other comrades, many that fell in service to the nation. The military gave him a very befitting funeral – one that he earned as a result of his service to the nation. No doubt it was a day filled with emotions, it was also a day that reinforced my pride in David and certainly one that I hope his children will forever remember and be proud to know how selfless their Dad was.

I had the event photographed and videographed. I have no idea if or when I will ever be brave enough to watch the video but at least it is available if the girls ever want to watch it and perhaps it will help them find comfort and a sense of pride seeing that their Daddy was laid to rest with prestigious honors.

Days following the funeral as my daughter remembered the closing remarks from the Military Chaplin, she said to her younger Sister that since Daddy was an American hero, that makes us American princesses.

Below are some very dear and intimate pictures from David’s burial.