The military says, “no man left behind,” and that remains true as an unclaimed Vietnam Veteran is being laid to rest at the Beaufort National Cemetery and the invitation for attendance is open to literally anyone and everyone.
The Beaufort National Cemetery has put out a call for volunteers to attend the service of a Vietnam War Veteran who is being interred at our National Cemetery, and stand as his family, because, in this case, his family is unable to claim him.
SP4 Horrell White, United States Army.
“The public is invited to join us at Beaufort National Cemetery for the unclaimed committal service for SP4 Horrell White, United States Army. Horrell is a Vietnam War veteran who passed away late last year at the age of 76,” the Beaufort National Cemetery said in a social media posting.
The service is scheduled to begin at 10am on Tuesday, June 24th.
The National Cemetery recommends that people wishing to attend arrive at least 15 minutes early.
“Staff will be positioned throughout the cemetery to provide instructions on where to park and then walk back to the committal shelter for the service,” it said.
“Accommodations will be made to allow the drop off and pickup of guests with mobility issues at the shelter.”
If you have any additional questions about the service, please contact the staff at Beaufort National Cemetery at 843-524-3925.
Please share and help get the word out so this Veteran is NOT forgotten.
As is the case with all unclaimed veterans; in Beaufort, we are all their family.
If you can spare an hour out of your day to attend and to help give this hero the love and respect they deserve, please do.
