The thing about leaky eyes is pretty much a moot point.
Every one of the "somber" events I have participated in, the leaks were the norm, not the exception.
The thing that will really get to you is when mom or dad come up to YOU and thank YOU for doing what we do ...........................
70-80 of us at one PGR ride were invited back to the house by a very insistent mom & dad, how can you say no?
My most memorable was an 80 something mother who asked to be driven over to our staging area, got out of her car (with help) walked over to the line with her walker and thanked each one of us.
Tears are welling just remembering this very special moment, in which we were there honoring her son, KIA in Iraq.
I don't remember the specifics and I realize the age seems odd, but he was a Col Major and on like his 5th tour.
I was just looking for a picture of the event, and all I had is general ride shots. I'm sure most of those snapping pictures were just a bit emotional and failed to snap............