1,500 strangers attend WWII veteran's funeral
Summary
John Bernard Arnold III was a World War II Navy veteran who grew up in foster care and had no close family when he died. After a call for help, 1,500 people attended his funeral to honor his service and life.Key Facts
- John Bernard Arnold III served in the Navy during World War II.
- He lost his mother early and grew up in foster care.
- Arnold loved making people laugh and was a magician.
- He had no wife or children and had planned a simple funeral with no eulogy.
- Terrance O'Keefe of Veteran Services asked the community to help give Arnold a proper funeral.
- About 1,500 people showed up to honor him at his funeral.
- The service included a Catholic Mass, Navy salutes, bagpipes, and a gun salute.
- Arnold’s great-nephew later learned of the funeral and came to receive Arnold's flag and visit his grave.
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