but on this day, lorraine melgosa carries a warrior to a more peaceful place with poignant words from>> my task is no burden for the honor is great, with courage and pride he died for his country. >> reporter: for five years the plain-spoken farmer from colorado has traveled thousands of miles over four states. this is her duty, she says, to soldiers she did not know. >> these brave men and women that voluntarily raise their hands and said i'm going to go protect this nation, then i need to raise my hand and help honor those that did that. >> reporter: this is the 39th flag-draped casket the carriage driver and her horse have taken to their final resting place. she expects nothing in return. charlene westbrook said it made burying her soldier husband kenneth a bit easier. >> for her to sacrifice her time, her money and for her to do this for our family, there were no words. >> through dignity and grace i'll carry him home. with each strike of my massive hooves his soul will soar in the heavens above. >> reporter: the poem ends, down the lane, slowly i'll go. as one said, with a horse,