Public encouraged to attend burial for unclaimed veteran

[Roguelet]

If anyone's looking for something to do on Tuesday morning, check this out. Evidently, this U.S. Marine Corps veteran just passed away at the age of 80; and since he and had no family, the nursing home where he died is trying to get the public to attend his funeral. Wouldn't it be great if the service ended up being 'standing room only'?

Public encouraged to attend burial for unclaimed veteran - 13 WTHR Indianapolis

 

[jerrob]

I had Tuesday off for a State Park Reduction Hunt, think I'll go pay my respects to this Marine instead.
Any other INGOers gonna attend?

I'd throw the first $20 in the hat if the INGO community wished to send flowers.

 

[kramer5702]

My first day back to work from my vacation...I wish I could go there. If someone does (hopefully everyone available), a thread with photos and details on people attending should be made for those of us unable to attend. God bless him for his service.

 

[halfmileharry]

I will go. Semper Fi.
We owe him that much.
Any of my US Marine Corps brothers and sisters care to join me to pay our respect and honor our brother?

 

[Bill B]

I had Tuesday off for a State Park Reduction Hunt, think I'll go pay my respects to this Marine instead.
Any other INGOers gonna attend?

I'd throw the first $20 in the hat if the INGO community wished to send flowers.

How about a donation to the Indiana Veterans' Home instead? I'm flat broke, but I think I can scratch up $5

 

[451_Detonics]

An unclaimed Veteran passes

The unclaimed body of a Veteran will be laid to rest Tuesday in Indianapolis. I plan to attend the service and hope others in the area will attend as well.

Public encouraged to attend burial for unclaimed veteran - 13 WTHR Indianapolis

 

[1911ly]

That is so sad. I with it weren't such a far trip for me at this time, I'd love go. I'd dearly love to see a serious INGO presence there for this man. If anyone can make it please do!

Thanks 451 for bringing this to our attention.

 

[lonehoosier]

Here's a thread already about it.

https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...couraged-attend-burial-unclaimed-veteran.html

 

[451_Detonics]

I plan on attending

 

[possum_128]

My best friend and I are both going to attend, both of us are Army vets.

 

[halfmileharry]

Just found out my best friend died a couple of days ago. I have a service Monday afternoon as well.
Another Veteran has passed.

 

[451_Detonics]

bumping this thread back to the top...hoping more INGO members will see it and try to attend..

 

[Roguelet]

There were a few comments earlier in this thread about pooling some money together to honor this man, either by sending flowers or by making a donation. I was just checking in to see if anyone had done this or was going to do this and, if so, how contributions could be made.

 

[451_Detonics]

I feel flowers are for family which this man didn't have as far as blood relatives goes...a charitable gift to the Indiana Veterans Home might be a better use of that kind of resource.

 

[perry]

FYI The funeral home posted an update on their Facebook page earlier today.

UPDATED INFORMATION: The service will now be at the Lawrence United Methodist Church, 5200 N. Shadeland Avenue

 

[possum_128]

Waiting for my Daughter to arrive and then off to Indy to pick up best friend and then to attend the service.

 

[halfmileharry]

Headed up now. Semper Fi.

 

[Roguelet]

Waiting for my Daughter to arrive and then off to Indy to pick up best friend and then to attend the service.

Headed up now. Semper Fi.

I wish I could go, but I'm just not able to make it today. I think it's awesome that you're going... please let us know how the service was when you get a chance.

 

[perry]

Saw a post from the Legion saying over 1000 people showed up!

 

[451_Detonics]

Home from the service, it was very inspiring to see the turnout for Corporal Billy Aldridge. The Patriot Guard was in attendance as well as hundreds of Vets and active duty soldiers. The church was contacted yesterday after the funeral home became concerned their facility would not be adequate for the number of people they thought would attend, I am happy to say the church was not large enough either. Every seat was filled and by the time the service started so were the aisles, and hallways and we were told about 1000 people were waiting to get in to pay their respects. Billy may have died without blood relatives in attendance but I think he would have been proud to see so many of his brothers in arms there to give him the honor all Vets deserve...Semper Fi Corporal Aldridge...