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Jerry Billings was a U.S. Navy aviation machinist airman who served his country in the 1960s.
On Christmas Eve last year, the 69-year-old man passed away with no family to claim his remains. Christine Hoffman, who works for the city, took it upon herself to find out more about the veteran.
“I’ve done other funerals, and I’m like the only one that was there,” Hoffman said.
This time, Christine was not alone. Thanks to social media and the brotherhood of veterans, Jerry received a full military funeral attended by almost 1,000 people.
Read more: BROTHERS IN ARMS Nearly 1 000 Vets Attend Homeless Veteran s Funeral HD VIDEO
On Christmas Eve last year, the 69-year-old man passed away with no family to claim his remains. Christine Hoffman, who works for the city, took it upon herself to find out more about the veteran.
“I’ve done other funerals, and I’m like the only one that was there,” Hoffman said.
This time, Christine was not alone. Thanks to social media and the brotherhood of veterans, Jerry received a full military funeral attended by almost 1,000 people.
Read more: BROTHERS IN ARMS Nearly 1 000 Vets Attend Homeless Veteran s Funeral HD VIDEO