Rest Easy Soldier 🙏

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Why it worked

The video taps into deep emotions surrounding military service and sacrifice, using powerful imagery of honor and remembrance that resonates with a wide audience.

Summary

This video shows a solemn procession and funeral service for a fallen soldier. It depicts military personnel and first responders honoring the soldier, culminating in the presentation of the American flag to the soldier's family.

Structure

1Hospital hallway procession
2Firefighters and first responders line up
3Casket transfer to ambulance
4Motorcycle escort on highway
5Large American flag display
6Flag presentation at funeral

On-screen text

Rest Easy Soldier 🙏 Soldiers' bodies return home Welcome back home soldier Our family wants to express our thanks to Rear Admiral John Robinson III of the Pentagon for attending the service today and for presenting my Grandmother with the Flag. ON BEHALF OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AIR GRATEFUL NATION PLEASE ACCEPT THIS SYMBOL OF OUR APPRECIATION FOR YOUR HONORABLE AND FAITHFUL SERVICE

Original caption

A hero returns home, leaving endless grief for his loved ones 🕊️#MilitaryFamily #HeartbreakingMoments

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Transcript

Before you go Before you go Was there something I could have said to make your heart be better If only I had known you were a storm so weathered Soldiers' bodies return home Welcome back home soldier Was there something I could have said to make your heart be better Our family wants to express our thanks to Rear Admiral John Robinson III of the Pentagon for attending the service today and for presenting my Grandmother with the Flag. ON BEHALF OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AIR GRATEFUL NATION PLEASE ACCEPT THIS SYMBOL OF OUR APPRECIATION FOR YOUR HONORABLE AND FAITHFUL SERVICE