Here in the United States, we have an organization that is dedicated to ensuring Veterans with no Next of Kin, receive a proper burial and are not left alone when they are buried.
Of all the projects and programs I am associated with.....this one really gives me a real sense of satisfaction.
Seeing people and groups of all kinds coming together to honor a Veteran of our Military in this manner is something that is worth every bit of time and effort that goes into it.
A few weeks back I rode in a Motorcycle escort for 16 Veterans, along with about 400 other Bikers along a route of about Two Hundred Miles. When we arrived at the National Cemetery for the Funerals that were done with full Military Honors performed by National Guard and Active Duty Military personnel.....those being buried were not alone. Their Brothers and Sisters from their Military Family were there to render a Hand Salute, Hear the Rifle Salute fired, and Stand at Attention and render a hand Salute while Taps was sounded.
That is as it should be.
Locate, Identify and Inter - Missing in America Project