So much respect. And sadness. He’s trying so hard to stay strong.
No, no, this is horrible. You see, the flag will go to the husband or wife of the deceased soldier as next of kin. This flag is going to the son.
Both of his parents are gone.
Fun fact: When this was filmed, the explosion didn’t go off at the right time but was delayed by a second or two, so Heath Ledger’s reaction is completely real.
(Source: uniiiiiicorn)