The military says, ‘no man left behind.’ That’s why two unclaimed U.S. Veterans from Berkeley County, SC are 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 two Veterans who are being interred at our National Cemetery, and stand as their family, because they have none.
Lewis Melvin Coy III, 74, US Navy
Benjamin Harrison Hyder III, 62, US Air Force
Both are Veterans who recently passed away in Berkeley County, SC without any family.
The service is scheduled to begin at 11am on Friday, May 10th.
The National Cemetery recommends that people wishing to attend arrive at least 15 minutes early.
Staff at the Beaufort National Cemetery is usually positioned throughout the cemetery to provide instructions on where to park and then walk back to the committal shelter for the service.
If you have any questions about the service, please contact the staff at Beaufort National Cemetery at 843-524-3925
Please share and help get the word out that these Veterans are NOT forgotten. They’re 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 these heroes the love and respect they deserve, please do.
