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19 unclaimed veterans receive dignified burial

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  • By Airman 1st Class Violette Hosack
  • 375th Air Mobility Wing
Scott Air Force Base, Ill. --  

A memorial was held at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetary in Will County, Wednesday Aug. 30, to commemorate 19 veterans who passed away, and their remains left unclaimed -- among them were two Air Force veterans. Both veterans, Pfc. Lenore H. Andel and Sgt. Asher Feren, served in WWII.

 

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19 unclaimed veterans receive dignified burial

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Alyssa DesFnfants-Kramer, 375th Medical Support Squadronmedical records technician, holds an American flag in tabletop position during a memorial atAbraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, Illinois, Aug. 30, 2023. Scott Air Force Basehonor guard members assisted in providing funeral honors for 19 unclaimed veterans. (U.S. AirForce photo by Airman 1st Class Violette Hosack)
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19 unclaimed veterans receive dignified burial

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Alyssa DesFnfants-Kramer, 375th Medical Support Squadronmedical records technician, holds an American flag in tabletop position during a memorial atAbraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, Illinois, Aug. 30, 2023. Scott Air Force Basehonor guard members assisted in providing funeral honors for 19 unclaimed veterans. (U.S. AirForce photo by Airman 1st Class Violette Hosack)

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19 unclaimed veterans receive dignified burial

Unclaimed veteran remains are placed on an altar during a memorial at Abraham LincolnNational Cemetery in Elwood, Illinois, Aug. 30, 2023. Each branch performed military funeralhonors for unclaimed remains to demonstrate that no veteran is forgotten, even in death. (U.S.Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Violette Hosack)

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19 unclaimed veterans receive dignified burial

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Alyssa DesFnfants-Kramer, 375th Medical Support Squadronrecords technician, stands with service members during a memorial at Abraham LincolnNational Cemetery in Elwood, Illinois, Aug. 30, 2023. Service members stood by waiting tobegin their portion of a memorial for 19 veterans whose remains were unclaimed. (U.S. AirForce photo by Airman 1st Class Violette Hosack)

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19 unclaimed veterans receive dignified burial

U.S service members salute the deceased during a memorial at Abraham Lincoln NationalCemetery in Elwood, Illinois, Aug. 30, 2023. The salute while remains are in motion signifiesrespect for the fallen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Violette Hosack)

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19 unclaimed veterans receive dignified burial

U.S. Air Force honor guardsman ceremonial uniform during a memorial at Abraham LincolnNational Cemetery in Elwood, Illinois, Aug. 30, 2023. Honor guardsmen wear this uniform whileperforming funeral honors to show their deep respect and offer tribute to those who havepassed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Violette Hosack)

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19 unclaimed veterans receive dignified burial

A veteran holds remains during a memorial at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood,Illinois, Aug. 30, 2023. Each branch performed military funeral honors for unclaimed remains,demonstrating that no veteran is forgotten. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class VioletteHosack)

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19 unclaimed veterans receive dignified burial

Gravestones at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, Illinois, Aug. 30, 2023. Amemorial was held to honor 19 unclaimed veterans. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st ClassViolette Hosack)

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19 unclaimed veterans receive dignified burial

A veteran salutes during a memorial at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, Illinois,Aug. 30, 2023. Before the honors began, guests were asked to stand up out of respect for thefallen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Violette Hosack)

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19 unclaimed veterans receive dignified burial

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Alisa Wyley, 375th Healthcare Operations Squadron women’shealth technician, begins folding an American flag at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery inElwood, Illinois, Aug. 30, 2023. Scott Air Force Base honor guard members assisted inproviding funeral honors for 19 unclaimed veterans. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st ClassViolette Hosack)

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19 unclaimed veterans receive dignified burial

U.S. Airmen stand during a memorial at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, Illinois,Aug. 30, 2023. Honor guard members stood motionless as other branches performed honors forunclaimed veterans. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Violette Hosack)

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Scott Air Force Base Honor Guard, along with honor guard teams from each military branch, provided funeral honors after 19 volunteers placed the remains behind folded American flags. The ceremony highlighted the significance of honoring the sacrifices made by these veterans and serves as a reminder that there is no such thing as a forgotten veteran.