Tom Armstrong Passed Away Today - Page 3

John Sabato · 10-12-2010, 11:52 AM

I just wanted to let everyone know, that our dear friend and longtime forum member, and moderator, LTC James "Tom" Armstrong, was finally laid to rest with full military honors, at Arlington National Cemetery on Friday, October 8th, with his family and many friends in attendance.

It was a solemn and awesome ceremony. A Military procession complete with horse drawn caisson, Army Band, an Honor Guard escort from the 3rd Infantry Division (Old Guard), and 21-gun salute. A Hero laid to rest.

Rest in Peace Tom, You will be missed, but not forgotten...

I was honored to be there...I took no photographs, as I felt that would have been inappropriate. (The included file photo of the funeral caisson is identical to that used for Tom's service.)

My thanks to George Anderson for keeping me in the loop on the funeral arrangements.

crc · 10-12-2010, 06:08 PM

Thank You John. Randy

George Anderson · 10-24-2010, 04:14 PM

On behalf of Tom's family I would like to thank those forum members who were able to be at Arlington. It meant a great deal to Catherine and the kids. Here are a few photos that Catherine wanted to share with the collector community that were taken by one of the members who attended.

Edward Tinker · 10-25-2010, 12:18 AM

wow, that was a nice honor guard and procession.

I wish I could have been there.

Ed

John Sabato · 10-25-2010, 11:53 AM

It was AWESOME Ed. I know you would have been here if you were stateside...

Thanks so much for posting the photos George...

-John

alanint · 10-25-2010, 06:11 PM

It is great to live in a country that will still take the time and expense to honor its fallen warriors.

10-25-2010, 12:18 AM	#4
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,974 Thanks: 2,072 Thanked 4,608 Times in 2,123 Posts	wow, that was a nice honor guard and procession. I wish I could have been there. Ed __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

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10-12-2010, 06:08 PM	#2
crc User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: colorado Posts: 66 Thanks: 6 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Thank You John. Randy

10-25-2010, 11:53 AM	#5
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,156 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,309 Times in 1,098 Posts	It was AWESOME Ed. I know you would have been here if you were stateside... Thanks so much for posting the photos George... -John

10-25-2010, 06:11 PM	#6
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,917 Times in 1,193 Posts	It is great to live in a country that will still take the time and expense to honor its fallen warriors.