On the lawn, a group of men and women stood on the lawn. The only thing they had in common was that they were all wearing black clothes. A band played mournful music next to them. Four men walked slowly carrying the coffin, and finally stopped in front of a grave.
The pastor was holding a Bible and talking about something. Owen, who was wearing a black suit and wearing sunglasses like everyone else, listened quietly.
He didn't know Sandman's real name until today.
Today is Sandman's funeral. He is the only one of the three members of the Alloy Team to hold a funeral. Both Frost and Grinch are left alone. Even if they die, no one will care about them. Only Sandman has a wife, children, and family.
The priest was still talking, praying to God to give this kind man preferential treatment. Owen looked at the coffin in front of him, which was decorated with yellow and white flowers.
The funeral was very simple. Sandman's family did not choose to hold the ceremony in the church, but instead informed everyone to go directly to the cemetery, because there was no Sandman's body in the coffin, only some of his belongings.
Yes, the Sandman's body is still with the Chechens. The United States does not have the ability to take it back, and even if it had the ability, they would not be prepared to do so.
The funeral was very simple, not many people came to attend. Apart from Owen, Price, Xiaoqiang, and Soap, there were some people who had obvious military temperament and should be Sandman's comrades.
The priest's prayers spread around, and there were faint sounds of crying all around. This action was not recognized, and Sandman did not get the honor he deserved. His funeral should have been grand, with military shots and medals.
That's right, but there is nothing now.
The originally sunny sky suddenly became gloomy, and I don't know if I felt everyone's emotions.
After the ceremony, the four coffin bearers pulled the rope and lowered the coffin. Sandman's family cried even harder. His daughter seemed to realize that her father would never come back, and she threw herself into her mother's arms and buried her face deeply.
buried in it.
The limited number of guests spontaneously lined up around the curtain pit to say their final farewells.
"Brother, let's go!"
Irving let go, and the white chrysanthemum in his hand fell into the grave pit and landed on the coffin. Behind him, Price whispered a curse. He had always been resentful of the US's actions.
Several people followed the procession forward, and after a circle around the tomb, the ceremony was completed, and the guests who came to attend left one after another. Those who were in a good mood went to comfort the Sandman's widow.
Workers are filling the grave pit with soil and will erect tombstones later. The Sandman will turn into a cold tomb and disappear from people's lives.
"Madam, please forgive me."
Price and the others had already left first, but Owen waited for a while, and then walked up when most of the guests had left.
The Sandman's wife wore a black veil, but her eyes were still swollen from crying.
She looked up at Owen, nodded and said, "Thank you, sir~"
"You should not be my husband's comrade-in-arms. I know all his comrades-in-arms..."
Sandman's wife's voice was very calm, and it was obvious that Sandman's departure had a great impact on her.
"Yes, madam, I am not from the army. We met when we were on a mission together..."
Hearing the word "performing a mission", Sandman's wife's eyes suddenly lit up.
"So you were with him when he died?"
Sandman's wife suddenly grabbed Owen's arm. After seeing Owen's expression, she suddenly realized something and let go: "I'm sorry, I lost my temper. I really want to know. They only told me that Sandman is dead."
, but they won’t tell how he died, where he died, or who killed him..."
Tears flowed down the Sandman's wife's face, and he looked at Owen with pleading eyes.
"Yes, yes, ma'am, I was right next to you at that time. Sandman once saved my life, but I'm sorry, I couldn't do anything at that time..."
Owen's tone was full of helplessness.
"Woo~"
The Sandman's wife covered her mouth and suddenly became excited. She probably didn't expect to hit someone who knew the details of the Sandman's sacrifice.
"Sir, can you tell me what happened? I want to know more. My husband died, but I don't even know how he died..."
Sandman's wife whimpered, her words already laced with tears.
Owen pursed his lips. He wanted to tell her what she wanted to know, but he couldn't.
The Alloy Team is affiliated with Delta, and all missions it performs are state secrets. Even if Sandman is still alive, he cannot reveal the specific content to his family. If Owen really tells her, it will harm her and himself.
Moreover, this time the situation was special. Owen glanced at the fully enclosed van with black curtains parked next to the cemetery. He was very sure that there must be a complete set of surveillance equipment inside.
But seeing the Sandman's wife's pleading eyes and helpless tears, Owen couldn't bear it.
"Uncle, is my dad a hero?"
Suddenly, a childish childish voice sounded, it was the Sandman's daughter.
She had been lying in her mother's arms, but then she suddenly raised her head and asked Owen.
Looking at those innocent eyes, Owen felt a burst of heartache. The Sandman's wife was also emotionally moved by her daughter's words. She kissed her daughter's cheek and burst into tears. However, her daughter obviously didn't understand all this and looked at her mother with a confused look.
and Owen.
"Yes, your father is a hero. He fought for this country until the last moment..."
Owen touched the girl's golden hair, and then said sternly to Sandman's wife: "Madam, I can't tell you too specific details, otherwise it will only hurt you. But what I can tell you is that Sandman is worthy of being a hero.
title, he is doing righteous things, he is an excellent soldier..."
After hearing Owen's words, Sandman's wife showed a disappointed look on her face.
"Madam, this is our little thought. Please keep it. I hope you can come out as soon as possible. Here is my phone number. If you need anything, you can call me..."
Owen handed an envelope to the other party. Inside was Owen's contact information and a check for one million dollars, which was a little tribute from Owen. In fact, he and Sandman had just developed a friendship during this mission, and Sandman saved him.
The two sides were destined to go through life and death together again, but they didn't expect that this friendship would come to an end so quickly.
Owen turned around and left quickly. Since he couldn't give the other party what he wanted, he might as well leave as soon as possible.
Behind him, Sandman's wife opened the envelope. When she saw the check, she opened her mouth in surprise, but by the time she came to her senses and looked for Owen again, Owen had already gone away.
Owen opened the door and got into the car. He felt a little irritable and glanced at the rearview mirror. In the rearview mirror, a man wearing a Marine Corps uniform was standing on the grass at the edge of the cemetery, looking at the Sandman's grave.
Salute from a distance.
It was Frank Hammer, and Owen was deeply impressed by him. He was the only military general who stood up to speak out for the Alloy team that day.