I've read this before, but that was a while ago. Reading it again still gave me chills.
I can recall seeing a flag-draped coffin being unloaded some time ago at a large airport, with a full escort and seeing the entire ramp stop. Truly humbling.
Found this from some time ago when an AA crew helped to bring one of our soldiers home:
Fallen Soldier returned home Nov. 12, 2008 - YouTube