Posted on 06/27/2014 9:14:57 PM PDT by llevrok
NINETY-year-old Sidney Marshall made an extraordinary sacrifice for his country. (snip) But Marshall, who died at his home in St Annes, England, on June 16, has few living relatives. And those who are still alive live considerable distances away. Undertakers fear no one will attend his funeral service. So a local funeral director has made an extraordinary plea to fellow Armed Forces personnel: Come to Mr Marshall’s funeral. Don’t let this brave man be sent off alone.
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I wish that I could go to honor this Gentleman.
he’s not alone
Me too. God bless him and may he rest in peace.
RIP, Sir.
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