I don't know If I could have done it if it was my best friend or not. Our Friend from church (he was 79) died May23 and I was a pall bearer for him. When they started folding the flag and the Rifle salute (he was a Marine as well), I did have tears did run down my face, and he was just a good friend from church.
Tell Jessica in all probability that will be one of if not the hardest things she will ever do and I Highly commend her for her courage, thoughtfulness and desire to honor her friend.
Randy