O n August 5 , Major general Harold Green was killed in a military conflict . Major Green was the first in a long time that a high ranking officer was killed in combat since the Vietnam War, and during his military funeral the was no Commander in Chief there and not even the Vice -President. This pissed of many veterans , active duty personnel and many family members who had their loved ones give the ultimate sacrifice for this country. Being a disabled veteran , this really torn into my gut. So did  President Obama break tradition or precedence on the matter of  not attending a high ranking officers funeral . The enlisted men/ women and officers are  entitled to certain military burial rights which the no doubt earn with their sacrifice. Its not tradition that gives a fallen hero of are military the funeral they deserve but their right for the ultimate sacrifice they gave for God and country, let alone your constitutional rights that we all have .
 But some of our past U.S. presidents did set the bar and precedence for attending military personnel funerals, such as Lyndon  B Johnson, Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan, George Bush and Bill Clinton. http://historynewsnetwork.org/article/1784. I understand that President Obama can't attend every military funeral for every active duty service member who gives their lives , that why the wreath is laid at the Tomb Of the unknown solider.  I also know that funerals are a private matter and if the president does and it sort of becomes a circus because of security and the media. Yes a loved ones military member passed and will be greatly missed , but for the Commander In Chief Obama to not even show a sign of respect for his military duties is unforgettable. So if past presidents show there respect for fallen soldiers why not our current one as well. Attitude reflects leadership So in ending my strong opinion says yes that the president or vice- president should attend.