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Watch As Military Honor Guard Carries Colin Powell’s Casket Into Funeral
The sun finally set on General Powell one last time!
Rest in eternal Peace, General
Yes it has and now he shall wear crown. Condolence to wife, children and family and friends. God has spoken let the Church say Amen.
@Donttakethepillsorvaccine COLDVID19isthebiglie God runs this Country and every President that is appointed by him is put there for a reason. I think he appointed Trump because he was just in a joking mood on November 3, 2016. He must have said ” They keep playing with me, I’ll show them, I am about give them the biggest Fool they ever saw in the White House and for 4 years ,they are going wake up wishing they were either drinking vodka by the bottle or smoking weed everyday ,and they shall pinch themselves every morning and repeat over and over again, this is just a dream, this is just a dream, this is not really happening , he is not real,he’s just a bad orange figure of my imagination. Then he Laughed so hard the earth shook
GOD we know we have sinned please forgive us and please take him away just make it stop Lord please please. Let him go and spend the rest of his misery pathetic life at Margo Largo and leave us alone Amen.
Don’t like him or dislike him. Don’t like the fact he lied about WMDs and helped lead us into a long term war! Was he a great general? No. Was he a good general? Maybe. Does he deserve a state funeral? What Secretary of State or General does?
War Criminal
@matthew martel crickets all I hear is crickets!
Amen
Where is Trump?
When George Bush saw President and Mrs Biden come into view he was the first one to immediately stand up to respect the President and the congregation followed his lead.
The Bidens greeted each former President and First Lady in the first row with warmth and friendship.
Contrast this to Trump at GHWBush’s funeral. Nobody stood to greet Trump and Trump did not try to greet each former President and First Lady.
Trump not being at Powell’s funeral set a tone for the future related to functions where former Presidents gather.
He will not be a part of that first row of honor.
And the former Presidents are not mad about it.
So petty to ignore his duties as a former President.
SIP,,,,,MY BROTHER
The Silence of Dawn…Weeps with Honor… Blessings 🌌🇺🇸
RIP
God bless you
As a black Epicopalian, all this moves me. Rest Up My Brother.
@carl representative of the Republican party. Bless his soul.
@Lavaughn FLA What does his party affiliation has to do with me?
@Carl Cunningham sorry
The Flag is wrinkled. And it should be an American Flag
Thats not a flag. Its called a Pall 🙄
No such thing as an American flag. Do you possibly mean a United States flag?
GENERAL
CARRIES. COLIN. POWELL’S
You Inspired me. and others .
I will never forget you .I am someone
Who always listen to all your speeches
You’ re may Favorite GENERAL
R I P
Last of the 5 star generals right there. Much honor
Nah prolly not
@John D im sure youll find someone to share in your smear against a dead guy. Happy hunting.
NOT‼️
@Jeremy Burch he’s not in that casket… or if he is…he made a pit stop for the firing squad at the spa
a great man will be missed my all who knew him and his soldiers and Family His service to this country and military servicemen Restin reace General God Bless You your family and our USA THANK You General Restin Peace THANK You For Your service To This country we are all Honored to have served under Your command
@Hi There do you know this for a fact ?if not shut up
@Hi There not thousands, hundreds of thousands.
@John D yes, you are right.
@Hi There he didn’t lie he was given that information
He’s been dead 3 weeks and they are still parading the body around?? Gross.
IKR 🤮
@YoYo777 yep…
A life of Service.S.I.P.
Good riddance Devil 👹
@yoyo. He was blinded by the light. No republicans there to say farewell. Did bush even show up,? Shame
@Lavaughn FLA Pres Bush in the front next to Obamas. Not my favorite President but Bush does know how to behave. BTW this is the funeral of a great man, can we all just remember that?
Did Biden check his Watch?
How u get the shot and still die😡😡😡😡😡man no one is talking about that 😐😐😐
He had not yet received booster. Also if community spread of Delta variant was reduced, people with comorbidity would have been a bit safer, but of course everyone arguing about masks and vaccines is more important than public health, so a great man paid the price. Shame.
@girl from the bronx by way of el barrio thanks
Trump bad man 🐷🐷🐷🐗🐗🐗🐏🐏
Trump bad prendent 🐗🐗🐗🐷🐷🐷
@ Sylvester. Trump hated the guy what do you mean? Trump call him a uncle Thom dead bet you forgot
They should have opened the casket to see if there were any WMDs in there.
R.I.P Our Beloved Brother. 😔🤝🙏
JOE BIDEN SHOULD BE BARRED FROM EVERY HOUSE OF GOD. HE IS A BLASPHEMER AND A HERETIC.
He lied and caused the lives of good soldiers and the lives of thousands of Iraqi and Afghans. His lies got us stuck in Afghanistan (now the Islamic Emirates) and Iraq for 20 years. Colin Powell was not a good man, he was a war criminal.
God Bless his family!
To be absent from the body means to be present with the lord
So your lord accept liars ?
@Peter Gr. We don’t know who’s name is written in the book of life
He was a war criminal. Many in here need to learn history.
Let me guess… You’re a saint.
@LonerBlack66 Let me guess, you are a denier. lol
Very saddened condolences to the family.
The war monger is dead. Oh no
God have mercy on your soul.
Wrote book report on him while attending college. My professor. Dr. Farley stated it was one of the best reports that she’s come across her whole tenure of teaching. To know Collin Powell out of true respect you’d have to read his autobiography. Talks about experiences when he was young, spending summers in the south while in the army. It was a profound experience for him. Powell never experienced racism. It brought extreme pain to him. Originated parents from Trinidad. Just a great book. Got it signed by him and gave it to my mom as a keep sake present. She loved reading, and so do I. Rest well General Powell. Thank you for your service. God bless the family during their time of sorrow. Weeping may endure for a night, but JOY….come in the morning. Hallelujah ☝️🙏
Colin Powell’s parents were from Jamaica West Indies
@Linda Raynor thank you…there’s a time to talk and there’s a time to be quiet..learn to judge without discernment.
Condolences to the family and friends.
May general colin Powell rest in peace 🙏 and let his memories be a blessing 🙌
General Colin Powell will look over us in America’s defense rest in peace Sir
Rest In Peace. No more sorrows
From one Vet to another, I salute U Sir,. May you rest in Peace.🙏
Do you suffer from PTSD ?
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RIP
God has a Plan for you 💯💯✌️🙏🙏🙏✌️💕💕 yesssssss
God accept liars ? Wow !!!
@Peter Gr. God accepts people as they are 🙏🙏
@Shelly Vinita YOU MUST GOOGLE…GEORGE CARLIN AND THEN RELIGION.
That was a sad occasion, but very respectful and showed just how much he was respected and loved by many.
The least successful major American military leader in history. Iraq 1 (failure), Iraq 2 (failure), Afghanistan (failure), Iran-Contra (failure), Op. Gothic Serpent-Somalia (failure/massacre), Grenada (success?).
I would have refused to carry it
Yeah!! Lots of blood on this guys hands!!
My Hero always and forever. Rest now General, the troops are home.
A hero would have an American flag on his casket.
@Brady P He does have an American flag. See earlier video of casket when honor guards first lift him out of the hearse. Hope I said that right, dont know if there is specific military terminology for that ceremony? Rest in peace, Colin Powell, proud son of immigrants, proud son of the Bronx, proud product of public education, even prouder of City College to the very very end. How can we ever stop missing you?
@Donttakethepillsorvaccine COLDVID19isthebiglie He became a 4 star general. Chair of the joint chief of staff. You, your children or grandchildren will never accomplish that. And he didn’t dodge the Vietnam war like Trump did.
@Clubberlang you don’t know a thing about Pre physicals to enter the military, there are a whole list of items that can cause disqualification. And back when Trump took the physical bone spurs was one of them, atleast Trump made an attempt to enter. What about your boy Joey, Obama, Clinton?? How come they did not serve? ??
great recognition for 0, lets not forget “weapons of mass destruction” great job
Yes he was a liar….32,2 billion dollars they make profit on this war based on lies…Bush, Blair, Powell crimes on humanety.
No he was not get your facts together! He was provided false information by OUR own
@A’ngela Farrish Bush ? Give Bush the false information ? Or the CIA ? All maffia.
Does anyone know the significance of the additional casket cover that was added as he entered the cathedral?
I believe it is a custom of covering the casket so that both rich and poor are equal before God…showy casket or pine box are indistinguishable.. source: Episcopalian clergyman I knew years ago, who felt strongly that many bereavedwere pressured into spending via guilt…
NO FLAG????? What is that about?!?!?!
Did he ever commit treason???
This is strange!
@cheryl larue cause he wasn’t deserving…he was not a good man…research…. you’ll learn why
Everyone on this post who think they are being cute be careful about putting your mouth on this man .. You don’t want to walk out the house in the next couple of days and fall dead or sitting at the computer and never get or something happens to someone you love more than anything. I seen it happen i can’t say it was a curse but please be careful. Just remember you reap what you sow. I don’t believe in black magic but I do believe that there are dark forces in the spiritual world that hand out justice quickly. Please watch how you speak on others love one and remember someone you love and watch over them and ask God to cover you and them in the blood and leave this family alone
May he rest in he!ll, a piece of lowlife , before you go, did you find any WMD ?
He served his country well ! RIP
Where’s the American Flag on his coffin ? He was General…..seems odd.
Some say treason Some say the flag wasn’t on the whole time, walking into the building has plenty of videos with the flag on. You can make your decision while you still have the freedom of an opinion. Lets go Brandon!
It’s called a “pall” it’s used in catholic and episcopal churches to cover the coffin. In the church, God and the churches rituals and traditions are honored above the U.S. traditions. The coffin was draped with the flag upon entering the cathedral and they switched it out in the hallway. It was covered with the pall during the service. And re-draped with the U.S. flag upon leaving the cathedral.
The pall was used in the old days to cover coffins because some people were rich and could afford big fancy coffins and poor people had pine boxes. The purpose of the pall is to show that in the eyes of God, we are all equal.
@Gino Jackson at other military funerals when you are burying such a high ranking General , the coffin is always draped in the US flag. Odd.
RIP General Powell
It was very dignified of Trump to say those kind remarks at Powell’s funeral.
Just kidding. That stinking racist hates all Black folks.
I feel bad for the cleaning crew that had to clean up after all those treasonous rats.
He (Colin Powell) could have easily been the 1st Black President of the United States long before Obama. I would still vote for him now. My white parents would have voted for him back in the 90’s. And I quote my mom back in 1997 before Bush Jr., “God I wish Colin Powell would run for President! I’d vote for him in a heartbeat.” And again she would say multiple times, “If he’s saying it (Colin Powell addressing the public that is/was regarding the Gulf War in the early 90’s) then it must be true.”. And not one ☝️ single time did I ever hear him mention the color of his skin. Not once. Maybe that’s what made the difference in his multitude of successes throughout his life/lifetime/career …? His mindset. What he focused his time & attention on. His accountability for himself and his life. His choices & the words he expressed. Etc. I never heard him complain about this or that. Never heard him blame the color of his skin or how he was mistreated because of it. His moral character was what shined. He was trustworthy, honest & loyal and a true American in the best sense of the meanings therein. He was a patriot, a great American, a fantastic leader (& by his example), a Diplomat, a strategic thinker and a solid guy all around. He will be missed greatly. This/our country is in debt to Mr./General Powell for all he has done and set in motion.
Are you on meth ?
At one point in time or another, eventually, God calls each of his children back home.
Powell was a Great soldier, and an even better General, but he was a Lousy politican. RIP General Powell
And a liar also…mass distruction weapons do you forget ? 32,2 billion dollars profit the make on this war based on lies…Bush , and Blair belongs both in a prison for warcrimes.
This is not a house of God but of the Devil and full of lies and politicians. Words from the Bible mean nothing to these people.
We want our sons back.
Yes God’s children do RIP!! Being a child of God a blessing to get that honor in heaven
So god accept also liars ? 32,2 billion profit brings this war…based on lies…..and 1,5 million deads. Victims of warcriminal Bush…
Can’t wait til Drumpf gets the same send-off 🤣
Goodnight, General. Thanks for the class act.👏👏
You forget the lies ?
General Colin Powell Rest in Paradise.
Colin Powell was at a father/son Cub Scout weekend in the 1950s i was at Camp Wauwepec LI NY.. He was there as a Boy Scout leader helping many campers. As ALWAYS he was very gracious.
Thanks, 4 * Gen, Joint Chiefs, Sec State, Nam vet, bro, American!
Look at how precise and gentle the military men handled General Powell’s casket. Beautiful. I’m proud to be American. God bless his soul into your holy land. And give his family the strength they need for their loss. Amen. And God bless those hard working servicemen who carried his casket.
just wondering how this is possible….aren’t covid related deaths taken straight to the crematorium?
Because its not an infectious disease. He passed away from cancer, not Covid. He tested positive with Covid, a much different thing. You cannot spread a cold after you die, so how would you spread Covid? Kinda proves something huh?
Do you think Trump would be honored like that. Fuckn’ Draft Dodger he is.
Rip comrade we have the watch carry on!
Rip Amen
RIP, Sir Colin Powell 🙏🙏🙏🤲🤲🤲
OMG, they killed Powell to further the vaccine agenda.
CovidImages need to be invested more than half19
He was a great man and will be missed prayers go up for the family
What was the second flag and the one draped over casket very wrinkled
He home now among hero’s. He severed him country and he was ordered for service in Viet Nam. He didn’t run to a doctor to avoid serving there. Once again cheap shot from a draft dogger trying to be feel the need to be noticed. Soldiers go to where they are ordered they don’t cry about it. General Powell served his country with honour and pride to the best of his ability. He will be remembered while the draft dogger will be forgotten in the length of one second.
Thank you well said
RIP…..
He will be remembered as one of the biggest liar in the history of America !!!
No he won’t but trump will
God promise relationship to his Real🐦 prophets and Prince🕊. On the earth 🌎
And
Mica’iah⚔🐦🕊🌍the ruler is one of them. Psalms 105:5
Rest In Peace soldier. Thank you for your service. Peace. Love. Condolences to the family. 🇺🇸 🇯🇲
balls
murió en su ley, asesino.
I did not know. Career soldier and diplomat, served at the pleasure several president’s
The honorable
General Powell
May he rest in peace.
An exemplary American.
MR. COLIN WMD POWELL
lol
Rest in peace General Powell. Thanks sir.
HE WOULD BE MISS.
War criminal.
Rip handsome, gentleman Gen.
May God judge you accordingly
This good man, was a real patriot. RIP, General.
im am a monke
look at the wrinkled sheet thrown over that casket! Not even an american flag. And the dancing queen song which mentions underage girl (pedophilia reference?) only….17 (Q).
I see comments like how he was so loved and respected. He’s a freaking war criminal!
He should have ran for president. He would have made a good one.
RIP
🐑Our Heavenly Father blessed mankind in many ways and even wars to stand your ground and if we can honor a good soldier , why cant they except i was born with stars upon my head and violated my civil liberties and many other Christians of prophecy. Our Heavenly Father tell Christians to share their testimonies and i am his prophet born in the United States with all due respect.
No American flag. Earlier images of coffin had a wrinkled American flag – everything has meaning. Traitor.
Black Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, Secretary of State..trail blazer in many important ways..
Disgraceful
God Bless his family 🙏 lovely tribute to a gentleman 💙 🏴
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