Joy King was among several reserving spots along Main Street in Winchester to pay their respects.

"I hope that a lot of people come and show their love and support for the family and to honor Taylor for the sacrifice he made," said King.

"Well, he was a companion. I didn't know the boy, but we were both Navy, so that's enough," said supporter Herman Cubbins.

The people of Winchester were encouraged to fly American flags along the processional route...and they did not disappoint.
Some found themselves reflecting on their own loved ones while waiting.

"We do have a son-in-law in the Navy on a destroyer, working over where the pirates are. So kind of our back way of supporting him too," said Bill Kilby.

And when the string of cars were spotted coming into the last leg of the journey around town, Trish Stephens shared her own thoughts.

"This is the worst thing a mother could ever experience. This is a very heart-wrenching thing to watch. I want to tell his mother how much we appreciate him as a town. People are proud to be able to say that young man was from my town."

Young and old, familiar or not, all said goodbye as Petty Officer Second Class Taylor Gallant was laid to rest.