โI felt like a part of me left with itโ -- Ashes of Navy Veteran stolen along with Jeep in Macomb County
FRASER, Mich. โ A Macomb County man is grieving not only his fatherโs untimely death, but the theft of his fatherโs remains and the rest of his belongings. Heโs said he doesnโt care about the Jeep, he just want his fatherโs belongings back. Thereโs paintings in there of my father,โ Justin said. Justinโs now offering a $15,000 reward for his fatherโs belongings, but he fears it may be too late for the vehicle. Plans were being made to make sure his father remains were honorably laid to rest.
14 fallen veterans with no family members honored at ceremony on 9/11 in Holly
HOLLY, Mich. - Fourteen fallen veterans with no known family members were honored during a ceremony Wednesday at the Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly. The Daughters of the American Revolution hosted the event that gave the fallen heroes full military honors, which includes a 21-gun salute, taps and the folding of an American flag, which the president of the United States gives to family or friends of the service member. "The 14 that we honor today, this is giving them the recognition they deserve, and we as Daughters and community are filling in for the family of these men," Gina Lacroix said. Attendees took roses with the names of the veterans and put them on their headstones. Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.