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“Here is a man among many, who gave it all, to allow me to grow up free. I think it’s symbolic that it’s Good Friday because
Tech Sgt. Frank Cross Ferrel
WWII Veteran Tech Sgt. Frank Cross Ferrel’s 80-year journey home
Carried by Friday's Honor Guard, the casket containing the identified remains of Tech Sgt. Frank Ferrel was laid to rest in a family plot next to his mother. (PHOTO BY JEFF HURT)
Sgt. First Class Baldwin looks over the Honor Guard ranks during Good Friday's interment, like he has many times, each one different than the last. (PHOTO BY TRICIA HURT)
The extended family of Tech Sgt. Frank Ferrel gathered from across the land to pay respect and hear stories, some for the first time, during Friday's ceremony. (PHOTO BY ROENNA THOMAS)
Strangers that knew nothing more than that he was an American Soldier that was lost, has been found, and was home, joined family members in laying Tech. Sgt. Ferrel to rest. (PHOTO BY TRICIA HURT)
Korean War Veteran Gilbert Martinez looks on with sorrow and pride, with gratitude and grace. (PHOTO BY TRICIA HURT)
The 'Silent Soldier' stands as a solemn reminder that not every warrior lost has family to remember, only those who choose not to forget. (PHOTO BY TRICIA HURT)
Jesus gave it all, and so did Frank.”
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JIM ROYKO, Retired US Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer 2
Having signed strategic treaties with Italy and Japan, and a non-aggression pact with the Soviet Union, Adolf Hitler’s German forces invaded Poland in 1939, and after the attack on Pearl Harbor 1941, America was ...
