Alabama police officer stands in rain to pay respect for WWII veteran

An Alabama police officer who stood at attention during a rainstorm to honor a deceased World War II soldier says he simply wanted to recognize a fellow veteran from a small town. Mount Vernon police officer Newman Brazier got out of his police car and stood at attention as the funeral procession of Robert Lee Serling entered the Alabama State Veterans Memorial Cemetery at Spanish Fort on Monday. Serling fought in the Pacific during the war and was 100 when he died last month.

[scallywag]

That is what honor looks like. Two great Americans in a single moment. One with us and one no longer.

[SoCal]

As an Army veteran, I greatly appreciate this man’s honorable gesture. Thank you sir.

[Nevernowaynope]

I don't care if this was posted 2 years ago, this man is a stellar example of honor and respect

[heathermetz]

"That's just what Vets do." R.I.P. to Mr. Robert Lee.

[mr.k]

This is what a man looks like. Respect.

[YS-frnu]

What a great police officer you can tell he was raised with great parents. He has so much respect. Thank you for doing this.

[CS-xvmx]

Respect to this man for honoring his brother in arms.

[Marioslayer]

Not gonna lie look like something out of a movie but what a man to honor a WW2 veteran unphased

[timothymurphy]

My Dad was a WWII vet. This had me in tears. Thank you Officer.

[damienmullan]

As a British Army combat veteran I would just like to say, thank you to this honourable man for showing respect to another hero . You sir are a good man.

[tonyinman]

This is what is called RESPECT ladies and gentlemen, God bless this officer.

[ash]

Lived to 100 years old, fought in a war for a country that still classed him a 2nd class citizen, that takes a big man to serve selflessly R.I.P

[jayjay-]

Big respect to this officer from an ex British serviceman...were separated by a big pond... but were still brothers in arms

[INLANDEMPIRE]

This is an honorable person. God bless him

[Locomaid]

There are still a lot of fine men in America. Glad you showed us these two.

[errol-zsaci]

Honor and respect has no color. Officer Newman Brazier, I respect you and for what you did. ❤

[gordonrain]

As a former Vietnam era U.S. Marine myself, seeing this kind of modern day respect for old veterans that simply did what their country asked of them from more modern day 'veterans' who still serve our country...makes my heart swell. Thank you Officer Newman Brazier for listening to the honour that was within your heart...you give me faith.

[jasonspencer]

I don’t know why, but I want to be that guys friend. He seems like a real gem of a human being. Way to go Officer!

[rickpayne]

A true testament to a man that honors our veterans,
Thank you sir for doing this respectful honor!

[billfeist]

From one old vet to another thank you.