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Homeless veteran given proper military funeral

Homeless veteran given proper military funeral

By Jacqui Janetzko
Correspondent


Published: Friday, February 5, 2010 at 4:41 p.m.


OCALA - George Lieninger, a homeless Vietnam veteran, was given a proper military funeral at Forest Lawn Funeral Home on Thursday.

The Homeless Veterans Burial Program is handled by volunteers with the Marion County Veterans Council and Dignity Memorial.

"Every veteran is entitled to recognition. They have all put their lives on the line, and we give them dignity and honor. We're not letting him fall in the cracks today," said Bill Ward, Forest Lawn location manager.

The service featured an escort led by the U.S. Military Veterans Motorcycle Club, a rifle salute by the American Legion Post 284 Honor Guard, and a flag folding presentation by the Marine Corps League, Ocala.
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