The last uniform: How fallen soldiers are put to rest honorably

Team 12's Antonia Mejia traveled to Dover Air Force Base in Delaware for a rare look at how the military handles a soldier's final goodbye.

[downhilltwofour]

I'm glad there are people emotionally strong enough for this work. I admit, I couldn't do it. Heroism comes in many different colors.

[davidroman]

Thats how fallen hero's should be treated. God bless them. Big salute

[Brooklynyc]

Salute to the service members taking on this difficult task.

[marinemom]

I am a mom who had to bury her Marine son. He was 18 when he was killed while serving. My family and I are so grateful for the amazing way our son/brother was brought back to us. I learned a lot about the honor and dignity that goes in to returning a warrior to their family. We are forever grateful.

[pengkha]

This is how fallen heros are honored. Not calling them suckers and losers. Thank you to our military men and women.

[puma]

such a sad duty, I admire your fortitude and compassion

[brianjschumer]

When she said, "sometimes I have to do the whole thing over, as I want it perfect", it hit me, not only is this a sign of respect, it's a labor of love..Thank you - to all involved..

[t.j.h]

A requirement of every elected congress person should be they have to spend 1 day working there as a reminder of who gave all and why.

[mistermistah]

Being in the military, I always considered the people who work there to be working in the Holiest of Holies in the military.

[catgirldo]

An excellent piece of journalism about a service that most of us did not know existed. Senior Airman, John Juarez, is from my hometown of Flint, Michigan and his family and friends are not surprised by his dedication and heart for this particular military duty and we're all very proud of his accomplishments. He is part of an amazing team of service men and women who have a sincere and tremendous compassion for the fallen and their families.

[jgraef]

Such an honorable job. Our fallen and their families deserve the utmost respect and dignity. God bless the fallen and our last uniform teams.

[GMPHX]

While I served in the Air Force I never knew of these fellow members that honor each service member of all of the six branches of our military. This is an honorable job to have! This proves it takes every branch to complete the mission!! Thank You!

[fatooshtkd]

This is a most honorable job... A heartbreaking one... I could feel it in your words...Bless you all, in Heaven... be safe... at peace.... to see your loved one again... one day.... God bless and help us all....

[fishyc]

I've worked on casualty repatriation... it wont be pretty behind those doors. It's a tough job.
If only living and ex service members were treated with such respect however.

[davidsewellclarke]

Brought tears to my eyes, being an English ex Soldiers Brat, he died in the Hospital waiting to come home to his Wife of 62 years. My Mother and I paid our last Goodbyes to him at the Funeral Parlour, being ex Milliatary also retd Major Royal Engineers, he was carried in his coffin Draped with the Union Jack. He passed away 3 years ago on December the 7th after Celebrating his 62 Wedding Anniversary, he missed my 60th Birthday 2019 but he was with us in our Hearts and minds . Miss you Immensely and Love you still . We'll be together again one day. X

[MichelleLopez-gzfz]

Grateful to these people who honor our service men and women. Speaking as a sister of a sailor, Thank You for treating our loved ones with such dignity and respect.

[joeJoe-pbsu]

May God bless all this families who lost their loveones in the military.

[johns]

God bless you I have the most Respect for you doing such a hard job making things special for the families of the Fallen

[melindabendle]

God Bless United State's Marine's, All Military..Thank You Very much for all Your Service..1🇺🇸🌏🌎🌍🇺🇸💝

[ObamAmerican]

This brings tears to my eyes. Much respect & appreciation for our armed forces.