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Home Front: Culture Wars
The Heavily Decorated Army Major Escorting Trump At Billy Graham's Funeral Is Graham's War Hero Grandson
2018-03-03
Nice pics at the link. A family of giving. I was off work (sick) today, so caught the many memorial speeches. I was most touched by the daughter who had a couple of very failed relationships and had to come home, expecting disapproval and condemnation. She instead found...unconditional love and acceptance. As God gives it.
[DailyCaller] Donald Trump arrived at Billy Graham's funeral in North Carolina Friday, where he was escorted by a very special member of the Graham family.

As POTUS walked to the tent where Graham's family and dignitaries were gathered, he was met halfway by a uniformed Army Major. The two saluted each other and the Major escorted the first and second families to their seats.

What many watching may not know is the identity of that man. He is Billy Graham's grandson, Edward. Edward graduated from West Point and served seven tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, where he was once injured by shrapnel from an IED.

Graham was also in Washington, DC, for his grandfather's service at the United States Capitol. Graham stood for hours, shaking the hands of all of those who were there to pay honor to Billy Graham. Edward's father, Franklin Graham, told The Daily Caller, "These people stood outside for us and for my father." He continued, "I will stand here for them. We love them and so does God."
Posted by:Frank G

#9  It was 2014-2015. Drone zap ROE was pretty tight but the Ranger's work was a tad bit more personal.
Posted by: Bangkok Billy   2018-03-03 20:59  

#8  Post Obama ROE. Glad to hear it Billy.
Posted by: Besoeker   2018-03-03 18:20  

#7  Based on what I saw, the 90 day rotations were ..how you say.. action packed. The gloves were off and the old days of Rangers pulling perimeter security for a hit are over. They are doing the hits.
Posted by: Bangkok Billy   2018-03-03 18:18  

#6  Seven deployments, not tours.
Only 1 lasting a year. 2-3 months isn't even a TDY it's a special mission.


USAF tours then ?
Posted by: Besoeker   2018-03-03 17:14  

#5  Seven deployments, not tours.
Only 1 lasting a year.
2-3 months isn't even a TDY it's a special mission.
Posted by: Skidmark   2018-03-03 14:59  

#4  Looks like a Batt Boy. Maybe Benning or the Red Roof Inn at Bragg. A Major w/Ranger command time would be considered favorably.
Posted by: Bangkok Billy   2018-03-03 04:45  

#3  Seven combat tours? Perfect number, time to stop, start teaching at bldg 4, Fort Benning or out at Harmony Church.
Posted by: Besoeker   2018-03-03 04:04  

#2  I think I know why obama didn’t attend... Honor and faithfulness to him are like garlic and a cross to a vampire...

He (Graham) was a great man. Looks like his whole family is like that.
Posted by: CrazyFool   2018-03-03 00:27  

#1  He is Billy Graham's grandson, Edward. Edward graduated from West Point and served seven tours in Iraq and Afghanistan...

Proverbs 15:6 KJV: In the house of the righteous is much treasure...
Posted by: Ulaigum Ebbineng7056   2018-03-03 00:13  

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