Public encouraged to attend burial for unclaimed veteran

[BigBoxaJunk]

Cool to get a piece of really good news. Thank you all for your service, and I'm touched at the way you stand by your own.

 

[Birds Away]

That is truly fantastic.

 

[BiscuitNaBasket]

I saw the procession driving south on shadeland infront of the building I work in. I stood outside and watched while it passed by. There were a lot of cars and it was heartwarming to see.

 

[actaeon277]

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...

 

[451_Detonics]

I was glad I checked the forum early this morning to find out about the changes in the service...would have hated missing it...

 

[possum_128]

Just returned from the service. Over 1000 people in attendance, standing room only. I was very honored to be there. A great sent off to a fellow vet.

 

[actaeon277]

Just returned from the service. Over 1000 people in attendance, standing room only. I was very honored to be there. A great sent off to a fellow vet.

It says I can't rep you.

 

[451_Detonics]

It says I can't rep you.

I got him...

 

[possum_128]

Thanks, no rep needed, it was my honor to be at this vet's service.

 

[451_Detonics]

Thanks, no rep needed, it was my honor to be at this vet's service.

mine as well...

 

[halfmileharry]

There was a lot of respect shown to this Veteran.
Good hearted and honorable Americans showed their appreciation.

 

[Roguelet]

It's amazing that the number in attendance was so high... thank you to those of you who contributed to that number.

Here's an article about the service, with some pictures:
Over 1,000 turn out for unclaimed veteran's funeral - 13 WTHR Indianapolis

 

[possum_128]

It's amazing that the number in attendance was so high... thank you to those of you who contributed to that number.

Here's an article about the service, with some pictures:
Over 1,000 turn out for unclaimed veteran's funeral - 13 WTHR Indianapolis

Ha! The second picture caught the back of my head, green jacket low center.

 

[perry]

CNN video Thousands attend funeral for unclaimed veteran - CNN Video

 

[actaeon277]

Ha! The second picture caught the back of my head, green jacket low center.

 

[jblomenberg16]

This warms my heart, and brings a tear to my eye. Kudos to all of you that showed up to pay honor to this man.

I felt this statement from the new article summed it up very well:

Then looking around her at all the others who came to pay tribute, she added, "I'm proud of our state. I'm proud of our people. This is unity. This is America."

 

[actaeon277]

This warms my heart, and brings a tear to my eye. Kudos to all of you that showed up to pay honor to this man.

I felt this statement from the new article summed it up very well:

Something heartwarming is a nice change.

 

[halfmileharry]

I'm not sure who all to thank but "Thank You" to those that got the word out about this service.