Rodney Cress, Veteran Advocate/Missing in America Project
♦ Yesterday in Salisbury, N.C. formerly unclaimed cremains of 15 United States Military Veterans from WWII, Korea and Vietnam wars received proper funerals with full military honors. Services were conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 14, 2014 at Salisbury National Cemetery, Salisbury, N.C. The MISSING IN AMERICA PROJECT conducted this 1st ceremony in North Carolina. Previously the unclaimed cremated remains were in the care of a Greenville Mortuary.
The purpose of the MISSING IN AMERICA PROJECT is to locate, identify and inter the unclaimed cremated remains of veterans through the joint efforts of private, state and federal organizations; to provide honor and respect to those who have served this country, by securing a final resting place for these forgotten Heroes. For more information, visit http://www.miap.us.
The cremated remains were escorted by members of the MISSING IN AMERICA PROJECT, Veteran’s Recovery Program, with American flags flying on motorcycles and vehicles to Salisbury National Cemetery. Yesterday’s ceremony and escort was both fitting and beautiful.
“There was a large crowd Saturday to lay to rest 15 unclaimed veterans of WWII, Korea and Vietnam at the Salisbury National Cemetery. Thanks in large to the efforts of the Missing In America Project, who mission it is to locate, identify and inter the unclaimed cremated remains of American veterans through the joint efforts of private, state and federal organizations and to provide a final resting place for these forgotten heroes. Honorable Under Secretary Steve Muro for Memorial Affairs with the VA was the keynote speaker. Thanks to all who provided assistance for this emotional and rewarding ceremony honoring those that served.” Rodney Cress
Top Photo by Rodney Cress
Bottom Photo by Kate Robertson
