Two young patriots in Batesville, Indiana didn’t need someone with a bullhorn to order them around. The moment the bike riding boys encountered a military funeral, they knew exactly what to do, and they did it. All on their own. An onlooking neighbor was so impressed she documented it for everyone to share. “Their parents should be so proud.”
Patriots of all ages
Every once in a while, an inspiring story comes along. It’s nice to know that not all of America’s youth has been indoctrinated with left-wing nonsense.
Jacqi Hornbach of Batesville, Indiana, “was sitting outside last week when she saw a moment she could not resist sharing.” She wanted to show Patriots are everywhere, especially when you least expect it.
“I debated whether or not to post this,” she noted “but with all the negative things going on, I thought this was needed.” Patriots across America agree. Especially now.
“I was dog sitting for a friend last week and was enjoying the nice weather outside when a funeral procession came into the cemetery across the street. These two young men were riding their bikes and saw the flag of the deceased military man.” That’s all it took.
🇺🇸 PATRIOTISM: These photos were taken of two young boys who were riding bikes last week when they came across a military funeral in Batesville. They stopped to pay their respects to the veteran as TAPS played. pic.twitter.com/lYNIQ2X4UF
— The 812 (@812now) September 6, 2021
“They immediately stopped riding, got off their bikes, and stood with respect as TAPS was being played. I had to snap a pic as I was so proud of these two young men,” she shared. The patriots deserved recognition.
“Their parents should be so proud, and I’m sure the serviceman was in heaven smiling down on them.” His grandchild agreed and replied.
Thank you so much
The young patriots drew so much local attention that it didn’t take long for the family of the fallen service member to take notice. “That was my grandpas funeral. Thank you so much to those two young boys.”
Ms. Hornbach tapped back “I’m very sorry for your loss. I hope this brought you and your family a little bit of comfort!! Does this give you hope for our nation?” The user named Pierson replied, “It absolutely did!!! Thank you for sharing.”
Being a model citizen starts early in life. These two boys are definitely leading by example.https://t.co/EkQGkadNmY
— Eduardo Rosas (@US_Navy_Ret_MD) September 7, 2021
Kristina Hicks also “noted the passing of her grandfather,” adding, “grandpa was def smiling down on these 2 young men! This makes my heart so happy to see! I wish we would have seen them there and thanked them.”
What they did should be an inspiration and an example to all patriots. Being “a model citizen starts early in life. These two boys are definitely leading by example,” notes Eduardo Rosas, a retired Navy doctor.
The obituary of Charles Everett Yorn notes that the serviceman “died on August 29 at the age of 89.” Graveside “military honors [were] conducted by the Batesville VFW Post #3183 and Prell-Bland American Legion Post #271.” And observed by two young patriots who parked their bikes and stood at attention.
Mr. Yorn “proudly served in the United States Army.” He left behind “16 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great-grandchildren.” He “loved working in the sawmill, tinkering with tractors, wood working, and making odds and ends for his kids and grandchildren.” One of those granddaughters confirms “he would have deeply enjoyed the honor given him by the boys on the bikes.”