Unclaimed Navy veteran to be laid to rest in presence of community
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The general public is encouraged to attend the funeral services and burial of an unclaimed Navy veteran who was honorably discharged in 1977.
As Morrison had no living relatives, the Dignity Memorial’s Homeless Veterans Burial Program stepped in to help cover his funeral services in partnership with the Department of Veterans Affairs and Resthaven Cemetery. Jasmine is a writer at Fox News Digital and a military spouse based in New Orleans. Stories can be sent to jasmine.baehr@fox.com
"Well, I think to most [people]anyway, it means a lot. And for these guys and gals, we've had some of each come back and, a lot of times [they] come on hard times. Whether it's, you know, substance abuse, or financial hard times, and then they don't have quite the resources to rely on to get back on their feet," said Resthaven Cemetery Manager Mark Hansen in an interview with Fox News Digital.
"They fought for us and put their lives on the line. And, and in my opinion, I'm not a veteran, but it's the least I can do to help them out and give them the honor they deserve," Hansen added.The Department of Veterans Affairs and Dignity Memorial Services did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.Stephen J. Morrison was 65 at the time of his passing on July 7 of this year.
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