A farewell to a Green Beret and a hometown hero

AGAWAM, Mass. – Just over the border from Suffield a sad scene took over the streets in Agawam.

Army Green Beret and Master Sergeant Luis Deleon-Figueroa was laid to rest flanked by family, friends and some who were total strangers eager to show their respect.

Master Sergeant Deleon-Figueroa was a father of two daughters and step daughter, a fiancé, and favorite son from Chicopee, he was killed in a firefight in an Afghan province on August 21st. Gerry Pinard, from Agawam, came out to Main Street to honor Deleon-Figueroa even though they had never met.

[mohamadalakhras]

That bald eagle didn't just happen to stumble upon that funeral, no way . God sent him

[restinparadisepops]

My father was in 1st battalion 10th special forces Airborne he recently passed away after dealing with stage 3 colon cancer. Rest in Paradise pops and too this gentleman as well.

[WellnessSocietyUSA]

A moving tribute to this fallen hero. My brother was killed as a green beret in 1983 when he was 25. I understand.

[stepheng]

i stayed chocked up with tears watching this video, i served, thats what breaks my heart. i would have been proud to be in this guys unit. i didn't know him, but this video made me proud of him.

[robertwillis]

Rest easy soldier, you've earned your peace. We can sleep a bit easier, thanks to you.. Thank you for you service and duty. From Scotland

[ciarankelly]

Thoughts are with his family and May he RIP ! Our grandson likes the song “ Green Beret” and says it’s a sad song! Much respect for fallen heroes and their families. From Ireland!

[dannyrobles]

🦁I salute this Green Beret for his sacrifice! He is a true hero ❤!

[petermorley]

One last duty, sir.i thank you for your service and dedication to your core to your country 👍 🙏 RIP Sir from the UK England 🇬🇧

[lorettaposey]

Thank you, MS for your services our prayers to the family and friends of this brave man who died in the line of duty.

[leemead]

Thank you very much for your service ! Prayers for you and your family members and friends !

[LadyOaksNZ]

Love and Respect Sir. From New Zealand 🇳🇿.

[flexmasterson]

Thank you for your service, Sir. We understand and very much appreciate your service and the sacrifice you and your family and friends made for all of us and our beloved country. God speed.

[lindasimes]

God Bless you and all our heros RIP Sir I'm proud of all our heros and am proud to he an ARMY BRAT

[famf]

RIP Hero….Thank you for your dedicated service for our country…🙏🙏🙏🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸😢💔

[TheCombatartist]

Men like this never die, they will go down in history as heroes

[jessdenny]

Ty to all who serve or who have served, godbless you all.

[DavidGarcia-fktm]

Thank for your service rest in peace brother

[tombrennan]

God Bless him for his service. T. Brennan

[janicesimmons-dr]

RIP all who rest here and served for our United States of America..

[JamesManley-ir]

Rest in peace and thank you for your service.