At the end of Season 5, Booth was recalled to Active Duty in the Army, and promoted to Sergeant Major. At the funeral, he is wearing his Army Dress Uniform which displays his rank as that of a Master Sergeant (his previous rank) but should display his current rank, Sergeant Major.
The LA City Council recognizes the show in general and specifically for the episode "The Patriot in Purgatory" with a proclamation ceremony at LA City Council chambers at Los Angeles City Hall on Friday, Nov. 9.
Brennan (Bones) reveals to Booth that she was part of the forensic team analyzing the 9/11 remains, and while she initially prided herself on her objectivity, she now feels ashamed that she didn't make more effort to emotionally connect with the victims after experiencing so much emotional development through her relationship with Booth.