When we saw this touching video, we couldn't help but put a post up about it. In the world of "viral videos," this one really stood out to us, because it honors those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.
However, there is some controversy as to who exactly are in the two caskets. Some sites have claimed it's a soldier and his dog, however, the description on the Youtube video disputes that claim from a reported Delta Airlines employee.
Youtube video description:
My name is Brian McConnell, I work for Delta Air Lines and coordinate the Honor Guard program for the military fallen, however the information put out by most people sharing this video is incorrect. I know it has been shared with the heading “Watch what Delta does for Fallen Soldier and his K9” but that info is incorrect.
The truth is, the first fallen coming off the aircraft, covered in the U.S. Flag is a soldier missing over 63 years from the Korean War who was identified and was being returned to his family, the second and smaller box was actually additional bone fragments of a soldier who was already sent home and buried, they were to go and be interned with that soldier.