Unclaimed veterans' remains put to rest with dignity and honor
KAVL News
by Julia Espinoza
April 18th 2019
PASCO, Wash. -- Remains of 21 veterans left unclaimed by loved ones are being honored with a proper burial at the Washington State Veterans cemetery in Medical Lake.
On Thursday, a service took place before the ride, honoring fallen heroes with a poem, folding of flag and the pledge of allegiance.
“It’s part of the veteran brotherhood no brother or sister left behind they deserve full military honors and they should not be forgotten,” said John Fish, Ride Coordinator.
The Missing in America Project is a program that helps locate, identify and provide a proper burial for fallen heroes.
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