Honoring Unclaimed Veterans at Last | Columbia News

Twelve forgotten heroes—veterans from WWII to the Vietnam War, serving in every branch of the military—finally received full honors at Fort Jackson National Cemetery, with a solemn procession and memorial service ensuring their sacrifice was never overlooked. Organized by the Chapin American Legion Post 193 and community partners, including a high school JROTC student who stepped in as next of kin, this poignant ceremony reflects a mission to give every fallen soldier dignity, even without family to claim them. The Legion has already held over fifty such services—and two more veterans are already on the list for future ceremonies. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/888d8fe08d972d3f