re: Signs of respect at funerals that you'll always remember

My great uncle was a decorated WWII vet. He died when I was about 10-11. His casket was covered in medals - 2 silver stars, a bronze star, 2 purple hearts. When the ceremony was over several of his fellow vets who had traveled from as far as Oregon to attend the funeral walked up and stood at attention for 2-3 minutes. I'll never forget it.