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Navy Vet Buried with Honor by Community
11 Mar
Summary
- Community members attended veteran Lonnie D. Wayman's burial.
- Wayman, a U.S. Navy veteran, had no known family.
- He was laid to rest with full military honors.
A U.S. Navy veteran, Lonnie D. Wayman, who had no known family, was honored with a full military burial on Tuesday. Community members and fellow veterans filled a church and gathered at the Middle Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery to ensure he was not laid to rest alone.
Wayman was initially listed as an 'unclaimed' veteran, but organizers and attendees made it clear that 'unclaimed' does not mean 'forgotten.' A Veterans Affairs representative acknowledged the misnomer, highlighting how community support and military personnel provided the veteran with the dignity he earned.
The service featured prayers and military honors, with attendees filling the sanctuary and standing in tribute. The ceremony concluded with the release of doves and the final interment, a moving testament to the commitment to honor those who have served the nation.
