OCALA, FL (352today.com) – A memorial service with full miliary honors was held Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, for two homeless veterans, performed by the Marion County Memorial Honor Guard at Veterans Helping Veterans.
A number of people were in attendance for the going-home celebration for the veterans, who were being honored and recognized for their service to the nation. The services were conducted individually and consecutively.
“Typically, when they go to Florida National (Cemetery) they may get a small service there,” said Ret. U.S. Navy Senior Chief Petty Officer Don Kennedy, Chaplain of the Guard. “This gives them full honors, a chaplain, folding, presenting the flag, shell casings all of the decoration that goes with it, the U.S. flag, their branch of service flag, POW/MIA flag, a rifle salute. They get anything any other veteran deserves. It’s just for them because there is nobody to stand with them.”…