No immediate family for Veteran

[DonavonP]

Sarasota FL

Edward K Pearson

Naples - Edward K. Pearson, 80 of Naples passed on August 31, 2019, interment will be on Tuesday October 1, at 12:30 pm at Sarasota National Cemetery 9810 State Road 72

Sarasota, FL. This Veteran has no immediate family all are welcome to attend

[Old-Biscuit]

Have you contacted the Local VFW?
(941) 365-1918


They can gather a group of Vets to attend

[RI Expat]

Please contact the local Patriot Guard. They are the motorcycle guys 'n gals that provide escorts and/or stand in silent honor with flags.

[DonavonP]

Originally Posted by Old-Biscuit

Have you contacted the Local VFW?
(941) 365-1918


They can gather a group of Vets to attend

Thank you Old-Biscuit. I'll try to call later this am. Since my stroke, I tend to start blubbering in the middle of a conversation so if someone else could also try calling, I'd appreciate it.

[DonavonP]

Originally Posted by RI Expat

Please contact the local Patriot Guard. They are the motorcycle guys 'n gals that provide escorts and/or stand in silent honor with flags.

Thanks RI Expat. I looked them up and see they are already on it.

https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/edward-pearson-2/

Great idea.

[DonavonP]

The VFW Safasota Fl has the information posted on their facebook page.

https://www.facebook.com/VfwPost3233/

[Old-Biscuit]

Veteran Edward K. Pearson was laid to rest with over 2000 in attendance


That is how it should be!

[RI Expat]

Awesome. As it should be. Thanks for letting us know.

I ride with the Patriot Guard in Virginia frequently and monitor the local calendars whenever I'm traveling with the motorcycle. We have escorted too many last rides for vets with no family or friends present. Arlington even has a dedicated crew of volunteer women who attend every funeral and will accept the flag if no family is present or give comfort when there are loved ones attending.

[DonavonP]

Originally Posted by Old-Biscuit

Veteran Edward K. Pearson was laid to rest with over 2000 in attendance


That is how it should be!

Thanks for posting.