Who is the second lieutenant in the United States Army who had The White Rose played at his 2001 funeral?
The White Rose (song) The White Rose is a traditional Cornish folk song, the chorus of which appeared in the film "Ladies in Lavender" (2005). The song remains popular and has been recorded by many of the Cornish male voice choirs and is often performed at funerals. In 2001 it was read at the funeral of Rick Rescorla, Cornish hero of 9/11.
Military rites Military rites are honors presented at a funeral for a member of a military or police force. These rites, which are performed (usually) at the burial, include the firing of rifles, presenting of a flag and or bugle calls. In Australia and New Zealand a Poppy Service is often held for members of the Armed Forces. This includes a short reading by a member of the Returned Services League of Australia or, in New Zealand, the Returned Services Association, the laying of red poppies on the coffin by all present, the playing of the Last Post (or Taps in the United States and Reveille and recitation of the Ode of Remembrance.