HOUSTON - In this photo by the U.S. Coast Guard, Chief Petty Officer Jose Hermann from Coast Guard Air Station Houston renders respect as the body of Army Spc. Jarrett P. Griemel arrives at Ellington Field, June 11, 2009.
Griemel, a La Porte native was killed in Afghanistan on June 3, 2009. Military and civilian personnel from Ellington Field, including those from Coast Guard Air Station Houston gave Griemel his final salute as the caravan left the gate of the base.
(U.S. Coast Guard photo/Petty Officer Renee C. Aiello)