My Commandant. I had just learned how to properly salute and was walking across the parade deck when a lot of brass headed toward my direction. I kept going and gave my first actual salute. "That's a sharp salute, Marine." One of them said. As I walked further an officer strode back to me, and said "Recruit, you just received a compliment from General PX Kelly, Commandant of the United States Marine Corps." I responded with "Sir, that's my first actual salute." The Officer grinned and said the Commandant would be very pleased to hear that." I still love the Marine Corps.

@user-ic9wo5pj2v

Жыл бұрын

When did you wipe?

@Mrgop

Жыл бұрын

What an honor. Thank you for sharing your experience.

@ernestodejosue607

Жыл бұрын

Saludos desde España. Thanks for sharing.

@garymathena2125

9 ай бұрын

I still remember when I saluted my post commander, and she returned it. I told my drill sgt., he was happy I didn't embarrass him.

@josephhaddakin7095

6 ай бұрын

We must be about the same age. I was stationed at 8th & I St when P X Kelley took over from Barrow. I remember when Kelley had his photo in Charlies with the V neck t shirt.

At the 26:00 minute timeframe, you see the Marine Body Bearers. What they do is awesome. The Marines use 6 men instead of 8. They also carry the casket at shoulder height the entire time. Lastly, they are the only service that raises the the entire casket above their heads. So no man stands higher than you, before they lay you to rest. These men are dedicated professionals.

@ronaldbrown8792

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely, dedicated professionals. I salute all branches of the military and their families. PI in '68 and Nam in 69-70. Semper Fi

@mconnolly8435

2 ай бұрын

Thank you for the background information

I joined the Marine Corps 3 years after he did. He is the best of the best. God bless you sir.

Gen. Kelly was my first Commandant. Semper Fi, Sir.

@tylermcintyre1454

3 ай бұрын

Tyler Mac Attation kid boys present shoulder arms

PX Kelley was my commandant at the time I joined the Corps in '85. RIP, Sir. Until we muster again.

He was our last Distinguished Speaker at the Army Command and General Staff College in 1985. My classmates came to me after the visit and said "Let's get rid of all the generals in the Army and give us a few Marines like General Kelley." I was proud a Marine. He was incredible as a Marine and our Commandant.

@suukumardas3961

Жыл бұрын

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Жыл бұрын

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I'll never forget driving onto MacDill AFB and seeing General P. X. Kelly's home right there next to the bay.

General PX Kelly was the Commandant when I was in the Service....in 1993 after I had gotten out, he was the speaker at the Marine Corps Ball in Tampa Florida. I went up to meet him at 9 months pregnant and he touched my stomach and he said,"Oh Another Future Marine I See"...lol....He was a great Man..RIP

@wyattglen1

3 жыл бұрын

Awarded me my first Purple Heart in Beirut.

@aurelnpounengnong3720

Жыл бұрын

@@wyattglen1 first? You had more? Wow thank you for your service

I am a submariner. My brother in law was a captain in the Corps. He told me that P X Kelly was the standard to measure all Marines and all warriors. RIP general may God find use for your abilities on the other side of the veil.

Farewell, General. It was an honor served under you.

My Commandant in the 1980s. Had great respect for him. RIP, sir.

My grandfather, formally known as General JK Davis and ACMC worked along side General PX Kelly as his Assistant Commandant. He passed about 6 months before General Kelly. Attending this type of funeral on May 5th 2021. Shall they meet again! Rest In Peace General Kelly. General Davis hopes to see you soon!

Gen. Kelly was the first Marine Corps Commandant I served under....rest in peace sir.

Shared this with my daughter a retired Air Force Colonel, she felt sadness,

Thank you sir for your service from a Military veteran from the UK 🇬🇧 🇺🇸 as expected an exceptional funeral for another true patriot

I met him and his family at the hospital about a year or two ago. he and his family were nice folks. we had a short conversation as we were both military, but different branches. my condolences.

I was Army, not Marine Corps but everyone knew who P.X. Kelley was. His men gave him a fitting send off. He would be proud.

General Kelly was my company commander at 2nd Force Recon when he was a captain and I was a corporal. This was 1958. RIP Sir, Semperfi.

@margavandieken6928

3 жыл бұрын

Hoe old was he rip sir

Very respectful thank u for your service and protecting our wonderful country and it's ppl Rest in Paradise Sir I salute you 🙏🙏💯🇺🇲

I was a "Plank Owner" at the Rapid Deployment Joint Task Force Headquarters, Special Operations Capable, MacDill AFB., Tampa, FL, (RDJTF HDQTRS, SPEOPS), precursor to SOCOM. I was a Lance Corporal, heard two Officers at Marine Corps HDQTRS talking about how they needed to find some Enlisted Marines to fill these Billets followed them into their office and volunteered. LTGEN P.X. Kelley was the CINC, USAF, MGEN Taylor, and USA, BGEN Steiner were the rest of the command staff. General Kelley was by any amount of measure, the best Officer I ever served for. He saved my butt literally from some things that should never have been handed me, and he promoted me twice. His autographed picture still hangs on our living room wall. I still have all the photos of him holding our oldest Son at my awards ceremony for Joint Service Member of the Quarter and Year awards. An Army Captain told my Wife and I; we should not have brought him to the awards ceremony, General Kelly said, " nonsense, I'm a grandfather and this is the next Generation of Marine" and carried him around and played with him for most of the ceremony. When he left to become Commandant, he told me, "SGT Seaton, if you ever need to speak with me, drop me a line", truly a compassionate Man and a stellar Marine Officer. Semper Fidelis, General.

@ms.annthrope415

5 күн бұрын

Wished I had experienced that kind of leadership in the army in my first snd only shothole post. I did my tour and said, no thanks, I can do better outside. At least I can quit and leave from a toxic company.

Glad to have served while he was Commandant. 1985-2005. RIP Sir

@twright3802

2 жыл бұрын

Man I was there with you...1986-2006

@lehmanjmaa1

2 жыл бұрын

yup, same here too. 1984-1990.

@manueldelarosa7430

2 жыл бұрын

15th MEU!!!!

A great man and a gallant warrior. I am honored to have known the general.

Although I never got to meet this man, I wish to say Thank You, sir. `From a grateful citizen of these United States that you so proudly served and protected.

I had met the General a number of times when I worked for Admiral James D. Watkins, CNO at the time, but it was a number of years later I saw him for the last time at Washington National Airport (Reagan). The General was waiting in line to check in for his flight, and it was the first time I saw him as a civilian citizen. We talked for a few minutes and he assured me he remembered me, but he met thousands of folks during his career. When I think of a Marine or meet a Marine, he's the yardstick I measure them against.

@jackcheng7437

3 жыл бұрын

A nice nots!🎉

@tonynolan6452

Жыл бұрын

With a name like Kelly he surely had Irish blood in his ancesrry

RIP GENERAL PX KELLY... SEMPER FI. General kelly was my commandant when I went to Boot Camp Paris Island in October 87.

@ivanordonez5958

3 жыл бұрын

Same with me in October ‘87.

@oltyret

3 жыл бұрын

Same with me but at San Diego, January 1986.

@joels9472

3 жыл бұрын

@@oltyret me too platoon 3106 Oct 86.San Diego.

@angelricardoovandohernande6868

3 жыл бұрын

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I thank all our amazing veterans for their service to protect our freedom that we r so blessed to have thank u sir may u rest in peace all our veterans r true heros for wat they could possibly go through or not return home u guys r wat we should inspire to be God bless 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

I am Uruguayan, 82, and I think of all the young Marines who lost their lives in the Pacific during WW2. Wars should never happen. Thanks for this moving video.

@user-wg6fw4ou1b

5 ай бұрын

But they do, that's why we need strong men.

Those Taps were just beautiful. One of the best I've heard.

I'm so proud to be a marine..look at my brothers shine

Rest in eternal peace General! Thank you for your service to our country. God give comfort to your family and good health all the days of their lives.

I love the fact the Marine Band is playing “Onward, Christian Soldiers” as they march in. Semper Fi, General Kelley!

A credit to The United States and helped make his country and this World a safer place. 🇺🇸🇬🇧

Thank you for your service to The United States of America and our Constitution.

Proud to be an American. God bless your soul Marine and thank you for serving my beloved country.

@larrymcinnis3403

Жыл бұрын

I just was transferred from a guard company to 3rd recon bn. I was called into the C.O.s office to be interviewed by a Marine officer from my hometown he was a major at that time .he was from west Roxbury I was from Roxbury .he asked me what we would do for fun on weekends I told him me and my guys would go over too west Roxbury and beat on the kids from west Roxbury we both had a good talk we both loved the U.S. MARINE CORPS . I SALUTED him we shook hands and wished each other good luck SEMPER FI SIR AND GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY L.E. McINNIS 3rd Recon Bn.

Rest in eternal peace General! Thank you for your service to our country.

What a beautiful send off for General Kelly. First time witnessing a grateful army (USA Marine Corps) farewell for a General, the formalities of respect, care, traditions and admiration is shown to all of us. The old Irish lore of a rainfall on a persons funeral means General Kelly is in Heaven. RIP General Kelly. Amen

General Kelly this retired marine served holding the rank of corporal general kelly your service to our country is greatly appreciated say hello to general puller rest in peace sir and I say with great respect sir semper fi carry on

i had a cousin who was buried there .He worked military intelligence for years The ceremony at Arlington was inspiring Taps and 21 gun salute .AWESOME

Thank you for your service.

I remember when my father was promoted to colonel and General Kelly was at the wetting down party that was given. He wrote a thank you note to my mother and my dad told her that she should frame the letter because the General was going to be the Commandant of the Marine Corps one day and that happened in 1974.

RIP General and Thank you for your service.

RESPECT, HONOR, MARINES.

I was stationed at Marine Barrack 8th & I. Had chance to meet him. Great man and a great Marine. RIP General. Sgt EL, A'Co SDP 83-86.

General when you get to heaven you will meet a Marine guarding the gates he is my brother my Marine as I was also 67 to 72, Semperfi sir you have a special place in our hearts all Marines and former Marines salute you.

RIP General ! Your country will miss you.

He signed my orders to report to OCS in 1984. Don't know anything else about him. Recognized the name. R.I.P. General Kelley.

General Kelly was my commandant when I was went to Boot Camp Paris Island in August of 1983.Semper fi. SGT Herbert Hopkins III

He was my commandant when I was in the Marinecorps Semperfi Sir 🙏🏻🔥

This Air Force NCO salutes you, sir. RIP.

Thank You for your service RIP 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

A great send off for a great warrior gone but not forgotten.

The best CMC. A legend. Had the honor of hearing him speak at a Commandant’s Birthday Ball in DC the year before he passed.

I served under General Kelley. GREAT LEADER! Semper Fi General!

Демократическая страна, сильная армия, достойные похороны и вечная память!

Bless him for his service to the people of the United States

I remember PX Kelley came to San Onofre, 52 area at Camp Pendleton. He pinned a medal on the last active duty Marine from World War II. Charles B. Russell. This was in 1986. 🇺🇸🦅🌎⚓️

May he rest in the peace of the Lord, thank you for your service from a grateful nation, Semper fi!

The best Branch from day one to the end.

Very beautiful video, all the way, very beautiful bread of horses, for a very special occasion. Thank You all.

I joined the Marine Corps in 1985 and he was the Commandant. I was one of the guidon bearers when he visited ITS in Camp Pendleton.

I pray for our military men and women every day, for their safety and protection.

A great tribute... couldn't get the AF to even send a representative to my Dads internment right by a major airbase and he served 36 years WWII through Post Viet Nam.

Thank you for your Service Sir, Godspeed

God bless the US military force. You are the best in the world

Farewell, my dear General. I pray to serve with you again in the forces that guard our Heavenly Father's gates. Semper Fi. Respectfully, D. Swingler, Major, U.S.M.C. (Retired) 5/12/23

God bless US and our people!

Armed Forces personnel of any country deserve full respect during their service, after retirement and when they leave this world for eternal peace as they safeguard their homeland from internal and external threats. May General’s soul rest in peace.

@jamescowan3651

3 жыл бұрын

I seved from 83-87. Honorably discharged what will i get? Notta god damn thing. JS

@jamescowan3651

3 жыл бұрын

If u didnt serve STFU Bitch

Such a moving ceremony.. RIP😢

For his family, the thanks of a grateful nation.

He came up to Brunswick Naval Air Station when I was a Marine there in the mid 80's. The Sgt. Major of the Marine Corps was cool AF back then.

He was the Marine Corps commandant 1983 to 1987.

Respect and honor to his wife and family.

Beautiful ceremony.

BEAUTIFUL VIDEO THANK YOU

Amazing. This is a true hero.

God bless America 🇺🇸

It's so sad when you think about it that so many people in the military have died in war like the soldiers who died on D-Day in 1944 in Omaha beach in France as they came ashore they got gunned down by Nazi machinegun fire while others made it back to the United States alive and had a family and lived out the rest of their lives while the dead are buried in foreign soil not knowing that those who went to war that they would never see their love ones again

@ruthbrower8152

3 жыл бұрын

Punctuation?

@bertvdlast

2 жыл бұрын

@@ruthbrower8152 It’s one sentence so he just forgot the dot at the end.

Beautiful!

Thank you for your service, General Kelley and may your memory be a blessing.

Congratulations to the USA for having this greate General. God bless him and his Family.

If you want to meet some real war heroes you only need to go to Arlington, they are always there

Rest Well, General. GOD Bless You.🇺🇸🙏🙏🙏

Rest In Peace Marine!

The rain & the riderless horse reminded of J.F.K's funeral, also a rainy day.

I served at Marine Barracks 8th and I from 2000 to 2002. This duty is a part of me like it was yesterday. Semper Fidelis

Even though i havent served yet, rest in peace Semper Fi. Gen. PX Kelly from a citizen of this great country and a great great nephew of a WWII World War 2 soldier and his name was John Thomas Spencer Jr Rip to him and Semper FI sir

Rip sir , a grandson of a marine give them a run

General Kelly was the Commandant when I went to Bootcamp on December 1, 1986.

@Dieguito507

3 жыл бұрын

James Piatt Sr I was in in 87-91 and I remember him and gen grey as commandants .

Why do the soldiers touch their shoulders when folding the flag (see starting at 39: 30) ? The folding of the flag is sad - and magnificent: it moves me to tears whenever I see it. The soldiers fold the flag with precision, dedication and patriotism. These are standards we should all look up to. General Kelley, rest in peace.

@bonniehackett2148

3 жыл бұрын

I d be interested in knowing that also.

@adammorales8474

3 жыл бұрын

To absolutely to make sure that it is folded correctly and tight. The Marines use the shoulder point method to alert the rest of honor guards on team that the flag is the process of being folded and that everyone on team needs be to holding tightly on flag to smooth out the creases and sure theirs no bulges, and is tightly flat on all 3 points to presented to their Love ones.

@angelabender8132

3 жыл бұрын

I do not recall touching my shoulder while folding the very large flag with my companions in basic training fort mc lelland

@jamesfoley5407

Жыл бұрын

It’s not about soldiers. Only U.S. Marines! Semper Fi! 🇺🇸🙏🪖

RIP The Honorable General P.X. Kelly. I served from 1982-1996 with 1st Mar Div. A Good Man. Semper Fidelis Commandant

Very inspiring.

emotionaland stiring. I'm glad I was able to come across this. Gen. Kelly was my CO in 1957 at Camp Geiger (Amphib Recon CO). I saw him one mor time in the 70's at Howard whan he was en rout to Dom Rep - . hE REMEMBERED MY NAME!

Always very moving to see the horse with the reversed boot in the stirrup! RIP General ! ⚓⛵⚓🌊🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

I remember saluting him (his car) at Naval Base Norfolk. Couldn't miss the red flag with ⭐⭐⭐⭐.

To all Marines, Semper Fi

GENERAL Paul X Kelly was the best commanding officer I have ever served under.He was a MARINES MARINE

May he Rest In Peace as a great general and leader

Thank you for sharing your video. God bless 🙏

I knew him when he was attached to 40 Commando Royal Marines he was a major then we had something in common because I was the only one who had ever been to the USA

@yomperone

3 жыл бұрын

His full Name was Paul Xavier Kelly and if I remember correctly he was attached to Support troop while at 40 Commando RM St.Andrews Barracks, Malta

The echo of the 21 Gun Salute going through the rows of headstones is hauntingly beautiful (36:54). Rest in peace to Gen. Paul X. Kelley and the other servicemen/women. "If the Army and the Navy ever look on Heaven's scenes; They will find the streets are guarded By United States Marines."