University Cancels 21-Gun Salute To Veterans Over "Gun Violence"

A good example of the misconception of what goes on at a typical military funeral. I have done military funeral honors 77 times and never been involved in a 21 gun salute. Having said that, there was a time we did military funeral honors for a veteran at a church that didn't allow us to fire on their property. We went across the street and fired our volleys. That is the closest we have gotten to having one canceled

I have taken part in a number of graveside services. The hardest part and most memorable for the families are taps and the volley fire. The families are very grateful and thankful after the salute.

Sad day in America.