Dozens attend funeral to honor World War II veteran with no family

[@BallFacts]

Glad they honored him.

[@jrojas1807]

Exactly 💯

[@jimJim-]

Hi ball facts

[@BallFacts]

Hey Jim👋

[@JasmineThanai]

Exactly RIGHT !! THANK YOU SIR Eugene FOR YOUR SERVICE in Military !!! BUT GIVE THEM FRIENDS AND SUPPORT BEFORE THEY PASS !!! It’s so lonely, I seen the way my dad lived, it’s sad ! He did 20 years and was PROUD, but Army seem they done once retired … I hate it !!!!!

[@JohnDoe-bh2lp]

Could go and fight for a country that didn't love him on another continent only to come back having to fight another war just go get a bite to eat. What an evil nation USA is.

[@dianadowie3985]

Thank you for everyone going to this hero's funeral.

[@malakahbanathyasharahla2302]

Yes indeed.

[@KonversationsWithKona]

That’s almost the best part of this story! God bless them all😍😍😍 They my sensitive self cry 😢 😂😂

[@killi1674]

@@noirnoble1181 ok commie

[@noirnoble1181]

@ᴄᴏᴜʀᴛɴᴇʏ ᴡʜɪᴛᴍᴏʀᴇ That's easy, let's see you grow a brain.

[@noirnoble1181]

@ᴄᴏᴜʀᴛɴᴇʏ ᴡʜɪᴛᴍᴏʀᴇ 👈 jelly fish 😂😅

[@Missbehave69]

"a generation thats almost gone" that hit hard

[@xerilaun]

😔

[@りょう-Maltese]

That’s sad

[@auc2.0]

Make way for us young people.

[@DakotaofRaptors]

@@auc2.0 let's hope we can hold a candle to these legends

[@poseranddazstudiofunhouse6153]

Why? It's nothing more than saying "We all get old and die."

[@OnlyLilynn44]

I’m happy that, despite dying alone, he wasn’t sent off alone and had people around him. R.I.P to this man ❤️

[@animemegabucket7594]

Sad to say this dead man knows nothing who was there from who was not.the dead knows nothing.

[@daisykaren6584]

I would rather die along than be a embalm body or, burn body, both are Scarry some people say there is no death it just disworking being. But I think God would creat death just for Mercy. But there is graphing many thing from million years ago.

[@animemegabucket7594]

@@daisykaren6584 God did not create death because of sin we have death. The Bible says for the wages of sin is death but the gift of God is eternal life. Sin the the transgression of the law of God (Ten Commandments). Death and hell will be cast into the lake of fire there will be no more.

[@daisykaren6584]

@@animemegabucket7594 I been foolish and trick I for one have never sin in my life. The bible you talking about teachers of Jesus Christ was his clearly false teaching. I a believe in God and I can get to heaven without someone special to help. Christ is false teaching.

[@babysquirrelxxoo8136]

@@daisykaren6584 wait what??

[@SICW1970]

R.I.P. to this veteran. Very long and deserved 100 years of life. God bless his soul. 🙏

[@danddd5376]

No R.I.P. unless he was born again.

[@rain0069]

🌹

[@abitoutside1973]

@@danddd5376 go away weirdo

[@miajackie8041]

Rest in peace that was very beautiful what you just said got me😪

[@miajackie8041]

@@danddd5376 are u serious

[@irishpizza2823]

A lot of loner guys like him tend to die without anyone ever really noticing. Instantly forgotten or never even remembered. It's nice to see one finally given some respect when they pass on.

[@Bluemoogaming]

@@caseyschryber1255 wow just wow race? Brvvmmmm

[@boomboombaby9140]

We die twice the first time when we die and the second time when someone remembers you for the last time . I flatlined from a car accident when I was 5 and had the same mindset asleep or awake every since. My cousin died ,, when I was exploring and analyzing a random place I was in I went up to a random house and saw a girl with tattoo laying on a sofa and I heard my cousin’s voice from another room . I went in the room and my cousin was playing cards and saw me and ran to me said long time no see then she asked was I dead also . She really acted and thought she was my cousin I didn’t notice any difference from my cousin I knew on earth. She told me things about her life and and when I checked with my aunt it was true . I wonder if I die and no one could go to that place that my cousin lives in will she vanish?

[@raulsanches3619]

We are men because we can bear suffering in silence

[@User-vm1sm]

@Supporter тормозить that’s right. I do that sort of stuff.

[@greglr19751]

It's a shame some of us will never feel that love when we're alive.

[@vz4779]

Thank you for honoring him, especially the funeral home for their generosity.

[@paulsawczyc5019]

You honor a person while he is alive - all this commotion over a dead corpse is lunacy.

[@dotcassilles1488]

We honour people who are alive and we honour those who have passed away. Our kind deeds reflect our humanity, the love we have received and the love we give. If you don't agree with others acts of kindness, that's OK, its on you. Don't try to stop someone else from being kind and generous. It only makes you look petty. I'd like to know what happened to you for you to feel like honour someone after they have passed away is such a bad thing. Sometimes it's only after they die that you learn what an amazing life they led (especially if you haven't known them all their lives). This man honoured his country by serving as a soldier in war, the least we can do is to remember his service and his community buried him as a hero. It didn't cost you a single cent for his community to bury him with honour. Blessings, Dot

[@sofhar7162]

@@dotcassilles1488 …I couldn’t have said it better ! 💯 👍🏻 God bless you for your Empathy for this Man’s Last Right to have a proper Funeral!

[@teetee19768]

@@paulsawczyc5019 Your comment is lunacy.

[@teetee19768]

@@dotcassilles1488 Agree with you 💯. Some people are so full of hate, it's really very sad. I was so glad to read this story of kindness and respect.

[@ladyvanderson1632]

That’s so wonderful they did that for him. He looked like a child in his uniform when he went into the service.

[@theveeshowhere]

Right!!!

[@walker7155]

A lot of ww2 veterans lied about their ages. There's numerous movies about dif people who fought in the war at 12/13 years old. There was actually one boy that at 13 years old was awarded the medal of honor for saving his platoon, and also a purple heart and they unfortunately took them away after finding out that he was underage when he fought in the war. Many were locked up in juvie, while many more got away with it. There really was no telltale way to full proof whether they were an adult or not back then, the only way to truly weed the liars out was to pressure them so they got scared and confessed themselves, or if somebody snitched on them. Yeah, a lot of teens didn't take kindly sitting back and watching as thousands of American men were slaughtered so they joined arms. Different times for sure, no matter if he was an adult or not it makes no difference, if he served in ww2 he is a vet and has my utmost respect! 🇺🇲

[@bluebird3042]

I thought the same thing. He only looked about 15/16

[@ezioassassain]

@@walker7155 id say there was probably more underage soldiers in ww1 than 2

[@TheOnlyLadyBella]

@@walker7155 those kids back then were A LOT different than the ones we have today.

[@trippydonna2400]

“A generation that’s almost gone”.. Rest In Peace to Eugene

[@Helpadoggoreachsubs]

rip bozo 🙏🖕😥

[@donnyosrs8282]

So true, my grandad fought in ww2 and passed away a few years back, such a nice man, I really miss him

[@cmaurice9133]

This is what America should be about. All races coming together as Americans to Honor one another . Rip Sir.

[@channeliman521]

Thankkkkkkkk youuuu 👍

[@mariarobles7230]

Yes Sir, I'm an immigrant, but i love this great beautiful country!

[@jamesmitch9792]

we are divided by classes and those classes are divided due to one race claiming to be attacked from getting all the power.

[@nachc6459]

Americans honoring another fellow American. God bless this man

[@dunbarf2413]

@C Maurice Yes! Facts!

[@genaeyoung180]

Selflessness begets selflessness, in tears over the kindness of the soldier’s community getting him a proper military funeral. His service was respected.

[@Soletssee]

Sad they get so disparaged.

[@alexanderk7422]

​@D.C. Washington Women most definitely serve and support military efforts at home and abroad.

[@meizhen2265]

​@D.C. Washington no you're the only fool, chill out on the misogyny...sounding like an incel when you say shit like "supreme gentlemen" 😂

[@manicpepsicola3431]

@D.C. Washington this is disrespectful to all of the women that are serving now and the ones that have served in the past. Do you not understand who was nursing the soldiers back to health or helping run supplies or creating important and influential coding software that has helped the United States come out on top in several wars and also the cold war. You are out of your mind and prejudice towards women. Coming from a veteran you should be ashamed of yourself.

[@smokeebluntz838]

@D.C. Washington incel

[@Revelian1982]

People like him deserve such dignity. RIP, sir.

[@noela7650]

He has a family we are all his family

[@sunnydelight5255]

Beautiful 🙂🥲

[@latoyariley2286]

Amen!

[@fayeandersonl9067]

Exactly x

[@kathyyy5512]

💯

[@DeadPiixxel]

where were you before his death? not knowing he existed

[@feleciagmiller872]

As a veteran this was a good feeling to know people of all races can do good together.

[@KukLuv]

It's wonderful the people who did this for this war veteran. There is hope for humanity. Much respect 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@vamnpyre]

❤️

[@annamorgan6765]

💚

[@juliamcw338]

Absolutely! ❤‍🩹

[@joshuad7953]

Is there tho. From what I can tell, he was deserted and ignored in life. No one cares for his well being when he was breathing. If he wasn’t a WW2 veteran, no one would care about this man in death. Maybe it’s different where you are but I live in 🇺🇸 and all this shows me is how sick and selfish our society really is

[@darthsidious6167]

@@joshuad7953 This country is messed up, loyalty, honor, and respect doesn't really exist anymore. But now its more clear we are all just a number in a complex mercyless system.

[@angiealexis3717]

God bless him, he looked like he was 17 when he enlisted.

[@rain0069]

very handsome young man

[@stephaniehowe0973]

I though the same, hard to believe he is 21 there isnt it

[@AOitsAO]

???????!!!!…… it’s just 4 years apart….. That’s nothing! That or you folks aged like milk.

[@rain0069]

@@AOitsAO who is your folks???? 🤔

[@SmokyOle]

@@rain0069 Slang for your family. Not a huge difference between 17 and 21. The guy was basically a college student who survived 3 different campaigns in a job where people didn't live long. Quit fighting and respect this man.

[@tarae5380]

This touches my heart to the Core. And to all the strangers that cared enough to do this for a fellow veteran, thank you! I'm proud to be an American! 🇺🇸

[@helenbridges2302]

This is so touching make me believe America has hope

[@EzzyStreet]

@@helenbridges2302 America been had hope you just don’t see the right doing it 💀

[@tarae5380]

@JWIM96 not true. And speak for urself. That's not most ppl...that's our government..place the blame in the correct context. Most ppl don't know this but ANY vet, within 6 months of returning to America, if you can't find a job, can go to the Post Office. By law, even if there's a hiring freeze, they must give them a test and once they pass, will be hired. They don't make this public knowledge for some sad reason. That's where the statement "going Postal" originated bc a great deal of employees are vets....not all..sadly the ones with mental disabilities are the ones that end up in the news; thus, going postal.

[@JohnDoe-bh2lp]

Could go and fight for a country that didn't love him on another continent only to come back having to fight another war just go get a bite to eat. What an evil nation USA is.

[@se7ense7ens37]

@@EzzyStreet We are going through tough times currently, and it feels our nation is divided more now than ever. We all need to come together in order to have hope. Regardless of race, religion, political views, exc. THAT is what America is about.

[@iyanubanks100]

It’s sad that he didn’t have any family but glad that he was honored by dozens of people. May he Rest In Peace. Thank you for your service!!❤️✨

[@msyemisi7930]

When you're old like that you may don't have any family who is still alive he was the only child and never married. There are many old people who don't have kids that are living in their homes alone. My neighbor is 87 her husband died she is alone. I'll go check on her from time to time. Get her groceries and do whatever she ask me to do. she is pretty independent at her age. I love old people

[@enb00025]

@@msyemisi7930 Bless you!

[@wiskipeek1428]

Ye hate how ppl only cares when someone dies when he was alive nobody was there for him he was lonely now that hes gone ppl started coming lmao

[@geeesp9466]

Lots of people don't have family until they die. And everyone comes out to claim what's supposedly theirs. Glad this great man was honored the way he deserved. RIP!!

[@rain0069]

beautifully said

[@rain0069]

@@discoonelove get in touch if only to let them know you are well!

[@CryMeARiver13]

There is an African saying goes like this “if you want people to say bad things about you get MARRIED, if you want people to say good things about you DIE”

[@StrongnBeautiful]

@@rain0069 Agree. Just said this Saturday to my sister about my other sister who is estranged right now. We need to go check on her.

[@rain0069]

@@StrongnBeautiful blessings to you & loved ones alike🙏

[@samanthayoung2720]

This bought tears to my eyes...it wasn't that he didn't have family maybe he chose not to deal with them...to live to see 100 is a blessing so you know he lived an honest lifestyle

[@whitemailprivilege2830]

How much did the tears cost?

[@tracytrunn5625]

Sometimes we have to leave family to survive Blessings ✨🙏💞🙏✨

[@Pbbbb]

How do you know this information

[@AB1B1]

@@Pbbbb Right. What is she even talking about?

[@nha3920]

What a load of bullshit? Western life style is anti-family and promotes Loneliness. Change your priority in life. Family comes first.

[@princejay8785]

God bless the people who attended that noble man's funeral. There is still humanity left on this earth

[@DeMonsterSpawner]

I know 😢

[@thetruth3359]

Wow!!! This is a great story. This is an American story. It's beautiful to see people who see beyond our races and differences and respect the service he gave. It is a shame he had to die alone. We all need to recognize all people for their goods and services. May Eugene Dednam Rest In Power!!!..... and may he never be forgotten.

[@debrawalker2414]

A-men 👏 A-men 👏🌄🌄🌄🌄🌄🌄🌄🌄🌄ToGodBeTheGlory🌄 AND just when you think all love is gone from this 💔 evil wicked mean world 🌎 God is still on the Throne showing 🙏 🙌 his favor and Love..All praises 🙏 to Almighty God the most HIGH

[@malakahbanathyasharahla2302]

@@debrawalker2414 I was in tears . Why do relatives not keep in touch with each other? The Heavenly Father was with him.

[@bonniewatson178]

Amen 🙏

[@CB-hn6ei]

I love to see a story where we come together rather partisan crap. We are all American.

[@JazzyBlessed1]

Amen

[@Ben_Loves_Fishing]

So sad .. but so beautiful how all these people came together. Rest in peace.

[@dianemoonstone4715]

👍💙❤️💚🧡💛💜👏👏👏💕

[@brodannyhere1924]

Will you go to heaven when you die? Have you lied, stolen, used God’s name in vain, or lusted (which Jesus said was adultery, Mt. 5:28)? If so, God sees you a liar, Thief, blasphemer, and adulterer at heart. If you die in your sins, you will end up in a terrible placed called hell. But there’s good news Though we broke God’s law, Jesus paid the fine by dying on the cross: God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have everlasting life.(Jn 3:16) then Jesus rose from the dead and was seen by others (it’s not a fairytale). He fulfilled all the prophecy of the promised savior. Please repent, today and Trust Jesus, and God will forgive you and grant you gift of eternal life. (Eph 2:8,9). Then to show your gratitude, read the Bible daily and obey it 🤙

[@courtneykirk478]

Yes, that made me tear up.

[@Schubes5]

We don’t have many of these people left. They are the brave that we learned about as kids. He’s a hero. May he Rest In Peace, he might not have had a literal family but he definitely has an American family.

[@mdte5421]

I don’t care how he is hurried . Give these veterans their flowers while they are alive. There are so many stories about veterans with mental illness, homelessness that we as a society needs to address !

[@bubblelex5051]

Exactly!!!!! He doesn't know about this funeral because he's dead. Rip to a hero.

[@mdte5421]

What’s saddens me is no one even knew that he passed away..

[@buebitohonguito4061]

Wow, so pessimistic.

[@Willams78]

Yet the money that could help them goes to Ukraine.

[@kays2435]

At least he was buried in the perfect way. This is exactly the type of burial he wanted. His wishes were answered.

[@LynRuiz]

He should have been honored when alive. He lived over 100 years.

[@PhyuckYew]

He does get honored. It's called Veterans Day & Memorial Day.

[@user-ep7fu1rv7r]

@@PhyuckYew That’s a fake holiday that means nothing.

[@PhyuckYew]

@@user-ep7fu1rv7r A replied: "Anton Chigurh That’s a fake holiday that means nothing." You serious?

[@user-ep7fu1rv7r]

@@PhyuckYew Yeah it’s all for show they barely help veterans

[@celestiafanforever]

this was heart breaking to watch. To hear that this man died alone in his home is sad enough but to see strangers stepping up to be there for him so he would be buried alone is what almost brought me to tears.

[@msyemisi7930]

There are dozens of old people living alone in their home. Many people outlive their family and friends. He was 100 years old the only child never married. most people don't live to 100 I'm sure he outlived his friends. My neighbor is 87 alone in her home her son and husband died before her. I go clean up for her do her shopping. I love elders and their stories.

[@celestiafanforever]

@@msyemisi7930 sound like an awesome neighbor and friend to that lady,

[@msyemisi7930]

@@celestiafanforever I love that lady (Mrs Dores) 💜

[@DK-tu4tc]

you ever seen Japanese old people

[@celestiafanforever]

@@DK-tu4tc no

[@valchung296]

This is what America should be about, truly amazing.

[@LRichelieu]

My Grandad was a WW2 Vet in a segregated unit, when he died the funeral home was packed with us, his family. I just can’t fathom someone dying alone with no one there and to have you’re body sit in that house and then the morgue with no one there to say hey, that’s my dad, brother, father etc,These strangers who came together is the most heartwarming thing I have seen in a really longtime. Love it even more because people of all races came together. Beautiful just beautiful.

[@Lovely-si6sw]

This country isn't perfect. But THIS time, we got it right. God Bless Mr. Dednam and God Bless your grandfather.

[@shariffbrown04]

@@Lovely-si6sw this comment 😢 😢 😢 ❤️

[@robynb7083]

I really like your profile picture

[@jacobfromallstate4963]

People need to stop pretending America is this hyper racist, intolerant, irredeemable, brutal wasteland. When push comes to shove most of us know what time it is and will help, regardless of race.

[@momofschnauzers]

As old as I am, I will NEVER understand "segregation", especially when these men and women stepped forward to serve THEIR country. But in the end, race didn't matter to those to paid respects to this gentleman at his funeral. We can only hope for a better future.

[@International-BlackMan]

Salute to Him and all the honorable Men and Women that have served this Country.

[@Icdezines]

This man probably has way more people at his funeral then most people with “family” will ever have. This is cool to see, thats a long life man ,he earned his. Thatl be something if i ever could live that long

[@Notanks228]

People need to realize having kids is not everything. But being a good person is. Most of the best people have no kids.

[@Icdezines]

@@Notanks228 i have no kids, Lol forget that. Kids are nice but in todays time just taking care of my self can be hard enough haha. They also said that he’s was the type of man that would do every thing himself. thats exactly how i am. He kept his mind busy, and i think thats what allows him to live a long life

[@chrisjohnson6138]

@@Notanks228 for a woman it is everything, for a man it's not

[@princessatheexotical]

@@chrisjohnson6138 Um that's misogynistic cause ur basically implying all woman want kids which isn't true having kids isn't everything for a woman their are many woman especially in today's age who don't ever in their life want kids so please don't say that

[@iHasaComputer]

@Miyoung Kim All women want children. They just don’t want the stress of dealing with it or are too selfish to give up things to care for them. Deep down they want kids. Just not the responsibility.

[@ChiefKillaCue]

I’m glad his neighbor was able to help him get the funeral he wanted/deserved and all the vets came together for his honors..much respect to Mr. Dednam! Thank you for your service fellow soldier! RIP

[@db-hj9cu]

6 tours in WW2. That is remarkable. An amazing man. I thank him for his service. Thank you as well.

[@JohnDoe-bh2lp]

Could go and fight for a country that didn't love him on another continent only to come back having to fight another war just go get a bite to eat. What an evil nation USA is.

[@coldplayfan7357]

You should first thank the funeral director. It was him who came to know about how this vet's body was still unclaimed weeks after his death and it was him who decided to inform others and gather them for this great vet's funeral. Neighbours didn't even care about him for weeks until the funeral director informed them

[@ScottyDonknow]

Sad how people only honor / know about him only when he's dead.

[@evilearthego5256]

Yeah and if he wasn't a veteran, they wouldn't have done any of this for him.

[@swagga1able]

@@evilearthego5256 facts.

[@finessinhearts]

@@evilearthego5256 damn

[@evilearthego5256]

@@finessinhearts Am I lying? That's basically what the funeral director said. They only did that shit because he was a vet but if he wasn't, they would have let him sit there and rot.

[@williamrothschildakatheman8980]

@@evilearthego5256 yup. Just because he's a war hero and don't make him no difference on anybody else that deserves a decent burial the funeral director definitely got some money off this don't let them fool you

[@kakishisfriend1126]

R.I.P Eugene 🕊 What a nice neighbor

[@Jim-wd8ll]

As a blk marine corp veteran of 86,this makes me sad n proud that this veteran was honored..Thank you all that participated N sent this veteran on joyful farewell...I can just imagine what they all went through back then..Again, thank you all,that sent him off to the heaven veteran area...🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲🧡🧡🧡🧡

[@JohnDoe-bh2lp]

Could go and fight for a country that didn't love him on another continent only to come back having to fight another war just go get a bite to eat. What an evil nation USA is.

[@7277kbino]

Thank you for everything

[@Katiee0592]

I hope you realize how great your impact has been on this country and on future generations of young Americans of all races. You were apart of a truly empowering era. I deeply respect and appreciate the sacrifices you've made for this country XO

[@zorahorne5312]

Thank you for your service and Rest in Peace🙏

[@GovernorRiffRaff]

Why sad? It’s beautiful to see so many people trying to comfort him across the Styx. May he Rest In Peace.

[@fem530]

"a generation that's almost gone" .. it hits you, almost everyone that fought in WW2 is almost gone, the people who suffered through it too.. Sad to know that they will be forgotten one day

[@matthewschwartz5447]

Gone but not forgotten. There are still many who honor our heroes and will continue. It's up to us.

[@delahoiya1196]

When you raise your kids, when we all grow old, never forget to pass on the stories and names of these men. Let them never be forgotten. For even though our brains may rot, let the blood we leave behind tell those stories forever.

[@christiandauz3742]

Maybe not. Gene-Editing will make us live forever!

[@dc9345]

It's so sad to die alone

[@Afrimusican]

Valar Morghules

[@shirleyjackson5550]

You know he and his parents on the other side are so overwhelmed seeing this

[@kaitheinamori3112]

that’s really heartwarming, even though he had no family he had people around him on whom he had clearly left a lasting impact.

[@sandybeaches3950]

This is the nicest thing that the people there could have done for this man. I had an uncle who had moved far away, he too was a WWII veteran and when he died the nursing home didn't contact his family they buried him in an unmarked grave. He had five kids three living at the time of his death and none of them were notified.

[@angelawierda760]

When there are no phone calls from family members to see how a resident is doing. A nursing home assumes they have no family.

[@sandybeaches3950]

@@angelawierda760 Yessss please stay in touch with elderly people. Don't let them die alone.

[@veeko616]

@@angelawierda760 Great point, thank you for saying that! Sad but true.

[@demetracorley5659]

Amen 🙏 my grandfather is 90 and he said he has outlived everyone that knew him. He has survived my grandmother, my Mother, his siblings, most of his friends but one that is 88. So I truly feel empathy for this situation and think it was beautiful of everyone that attended this Veterans service. God bless you.

[@josephinejonesbrown5784]

Whatawaytobelove

[@armycombatveteran4529]

No one should die alone, specially a WWII veteran. I am an Irak and Afghanistan veteran. I hold the most respect and admiration for those WWII veterans. We all know how evil and awful WWII was. Rest In Peace brother.

[@metallicamatrix396]

Thank you for your service! Much love and respect!!!!👍🏻♥️🙏🏻✌🏻

[@can_you_guess_my_new_username]

I actually want to die alone. I do not want a funeral. I just want to die, leave this planet and have my ashes scattered in the ocean.

[@metallicamatrix396]

@@can_you_guess_my_new_username I feel ya♥️👍🏻✌🏻🙏🏻

[@finessinhearts]

thank you for your service :)

[@timmytimtime1284]

Showing up there shows we are human

[@trinaisspeakin4539]

This is beautiful. Everyone did this out of the kindness of their heart.

[@wanyekest6969]

Can you image all those years, without family around you? Happy that they all came out to honor this hero.

[@MrCaddy775]

Probably why he lived so long.

[@mikesantos011]

@@MrCaddy775 lol

[@ripperduck]

All my family is gone, and I have no children. I can imagine, but it isn't as bad as many think...

[@TheManWhoSawTomorrow]

This is what society should be.

[@Cuppamilky]

This is what America is about and what makes me proud to be an American. Rest in peace and thank you for your service. To all our veterans and fallen ones thank you . 🙏🏼 🇺🇸

[@I_AM_Epsilon]

Active Sailor here and I'm glad to see some shred of humanity

[@zoinksscoob6523]

Now can we help all the veterans who are stranded homeless and suffering cuz the government dont do shit for them in return?

[@zenodee]

saying thanks aint enough buddy they aint feeling that

[@hmmmmm2634]

America should hang it’s head in shame. They have used and abused black people for centuries. Why this poor man sacrificed his life for this disgraceful country is beyond me

[@hmmmmm2634]

@@I_AM_Epsilon Nope . America has never had any

[@finessinhearts]

he lived a whole century, that’s amazing in itself, this man’s service and honor will not go unnoticed, may he rest in peace.

[@chrystallee5528]

This is very nice for complete strangers to honor and respect this man for his service to our country.

[@yolandabrewer4855]

God Bless his Soul 100 years young... he will be missed. God wanted him more 🙏

[@lettiegrant9447]

God had nothing to do with him dying.

[@31kittykatty]

This brought me to tears. To all the wonderful, kind-hearted people who respectfully attended the funeral, thank you. Love and greetings from the UK. Rest in Peace Mr Eugene Dednam. 🙏🏾💞

[@NoobPatel]

We are the last generation to meet WW2 veterans. I haven’t met one yet, but I feel like I need to before it’s too late. RIP.

[@TheLIRRFrenchie...]

More stories like these please?? I'm literally fighting back tears because it's so amazing to see how supportive everyone is and how much love was shown to a man nearly everyone in attendance didn't know. There STILL is humility in the world ♥️🙏🏿!!

[@StarLight-sl9ok]

Yes, this was just beautiful 💗

[@vmyers8040]

Yes it is a beautiful story

[@RabidDisposition]

No one cared when he was spending every single day utterly alone lmaoooo

[@mac609]

Blessings to everyone who came together to celebrate Mr Dedman's life of service. 🙏🙏🙏

[@malakahbanathyasharahla2302]

Love to all of them who came out to participate in his celebration.💜💜💜💜

[@katpage9378]

I wish he had all this support and love while he was alive. This is depressing

[@tonyaspencer6077]

This just goes to show us that there are still people out here that still appreciate and are thankful for those who put their lives on the line for others. Thank you to everyone involved who made sure that amazing man was put to rest in such a beautiful way. Thank Jehovah God for all of you.

[@dannyrivera7963]

Thank you for taking care of this soldier who was part of the greatest generation. If it wasn't for him and everyone else who fought in world war 2 we would be speaking German and Japanese. At least we know that is a small number of people who care and still honor us. Thank you to all those who participated in this honored event. God bless

[@bjvu9460]

europe would be speaking german and not japanese. not sure how you think germany and japan would have staged an attack on the US when they have to be able to build a base somewhere close to orchestrate supplies and attack.. in any case,

[@dannyrivera7963]

@@bjvu9460 The island of Guam is US territory so yes If my grandfather didn't take back the island we would be speaking Japanese. Yes the Japanese and Germans were not real partners but they had one goal taking territory. Just like when the Russian army took German prisoners they didn't release them right away some of these prisoners were in the gulag for years and picked up the Russian language. Thank you to that veteran and my grandfather.

[@LSheWolf84]

This is the most beautiful funeral service that I've ever seen. May God bless his soul.

[@doctorwilliams787]

Eugene Dedman is an example of humility and service. It's a blessing to know about his commitment to help others in need. 🙏🙏🙏

[@ssrubygirl126]

Human kindness. 😭 God bless him.

[@MsNiesh1984]

More of this please, this is what life’s all about. Humility, Kindness, Respect & serving one another 🥹♥️🙏🏾🔥💪🏾

[@slvrblkpnstrp9959]

That’s a beautiful story, my dad was a Vietnam Veteran and just passed away. I’m so grateful for him and men like Mr.Dedmon. Thank for your service and please rest easy knowing that you are missed and respected.

[@madnbad1408]

God Bless you and your family.

[@aricoleman5985]

Big Respect to ur dad.. Peace & love to u & ur family 🤞

[@slvrblkpnstrp9959]

@@madnbad1408 Thank you 🙏

[@slvrblkpnstrp9959]

@@madnbad1408 thank you

[@mikeclemets863]

He gets to chat and reconnect with his old comrades and the people he save in the after life

[@thatsthat2612]

I'm glad they remembered him, it's how it should be. rest easy soldier

[@kwantoon]

Thank you Eugene, and thank you to all of the people that gave this fine American the send-off that he truly deserved. This should inspire us all to save the country that we so truly love, this is America folks.

[@JohnDoe-bh2lp]

Could go and fight for a country that didn't love him on another continent only to come back having to fight another war just go get a bite to eat. What an evil nation USA is.

[@JohnDoe-vo6rf]

Dam I would’ve went Much respect soldier

[@alvinparalejas1936]

a simple salute is a huge respect to a hero....

[@tphvictims5101]

He fought so we could have RIGHTS 🇺🇸👍🏻 ALL OF US

[@japan883]

Respect for him and for those people who has a free time to spare for someone they dont know

[@bee3467]

Served a country that treated him less than human, helped a continent that wouldn't dare help his. God bless him.

[@raduradu334]

Shut up

[@WSFM_Rex]

Really incredible

[@pennylea3956]

This was so beautiful.

[@martinzelaya2927]

Awesome. I'm in tears.

[@NGNSS]

Much love. Being alone with no parents would hurt my soul. I can't imagine myself being in his shoes. It must have been tough for him. He will always be remembered as the man who never gave up and honored our country. Rest in peace Lone ranger you will be missed very much.

[@leeolmeda3595]

Thank you for your service.

[@bobcharlie2337]

It's great how everyone got together for this. Amazing.

[@ImTheCrew]

Thank you for your service! 🫡

[@ericam3333]

Thank you for your service in the US Military Eugene. RIP ✝️

[@JohnJones-fq7gf]

Dam 100 years old god bless

[@aawrnnc]

That is a really kind gesture those people did for w well-deserving veteran. It touches my heart.

[@alciao3441]

I'm 65 years old and this story teared me up

[@dwightgreene162]

Thank you for your service, sir!

[@rodneymil3979]

The fact that he gave him the funeral for free made me think. Im extremely happy he did but if he didn't have family who could he charge

[@timothyroatenberry1274]

Thank you sir ! Your battle here is over,go be with your family and rest in peace ! Thank you !

[@king-xerxus7040]

In heaven he’ll have family so numerous words can’t describe.

[@BrandonHanson]

Words cannot express the amount of appreciation this hero deserves. He provided much needed service to lead us to victory. Thank you to everyone who paid their respect to this Veteran. As well as to all other veterans during this war to help end one of the world's darkest times. 👏

[@BKLisaP]

When strangers do things like this it gives me hope for humanity.

[@3lullabies]

May God bless them all. Beautiful thing, very moving.

[@OYXOT]

Made his terms clear he wasnt going out easy, back when being a hero really ment something RIP a real one 🙏

[@rachellebrown2411]

WOW! They took the time out to find out who he was gave him a proper burial and free of charge. Beautiful how they acknowledge him, I salute him I salute them all. God Bless

[@diannemarshall4078]

Let us never forget the Greatest Generation. May his soul rest in peace. Bless those who helped bury him with military honors so deserved. We now live in a lost generation.

[@Kometheus]

Crazy. This was a REAL man.

[@chrispraz5198]

Thank you Eugene 🇺🇲

[@irafair3015]

I am moved deeply. Thank you to all those who planned, executed, and attended this event. As a veteran myself, I am proud of what you did for this man.

[@deepikathapa6866]

Thank u to all the people who joined his funeral nd paid respect.May his soul rest in peace.Humanity still exists.

[@namjoonswhite-stripedcrab]

Rest In Peace Sir, thank you for your sacrifices and I hope you lived a life with joy.

[@bryanvasquezescobar6200]

He lived 100 years old ! He out lived every young man, an he has done more than any of us, i feel bad for all and and including me that we ain't shit !

[@luthorlex8047]

There is a vet that is buried in Same cemetery as my grandpa that gets forgotten almost every memorial day. Even the employees forget to put a flag on that grave since it's only one in that row. Usually bring a flag and little decoration every memorial day for him too.

[@rasheed12th38]

🎯🔥👍

[@lindywinthrop8260]

Good man@Luthor Lex

[@sabrina.natalie]

🥺 Wow… this is just amazing. I pray that he is resting in peace. I’m sure he was such a sweet, compassionate gentleman. Fly high Eugene. We thank you for your service, we will miss you, and we love you!

[@GlobalOutcast]

The best example of lost, but never forgotten

[@djdutchy]

This is America.... thanks for your service and thanks to all who made this homegoing official. RIP king.🙏🏾🌹

[@OTXBreezy]

No family? Sir, you have millions of past and present service members that consider you family! Anybody that served our country is a brother and sister. From Marine to Soldier, TIL VALHALLA!

[@lilreeseakathechiraqgrimre1995]

He’s black we don’t believe that n valhalk or whatever u call that

[@jacobfromallstate4963]

@@lilreeseakathechiraqgrimre1995 heaven isn't real either, so who cares. Black or white, we all end up in the ground eventually. Though, in your communities, it happens a lot sooner because y'all can't go 20 minutes without killing or robbing eachother smfh. Treat eachother better and maybe things will improve. Talking about BLM while having zero value for black lives.

[@jacobfromallstate4963]

@@lilreeseakathechiraqgrimre1995 even your name implies "I live in Chicago and kill a lot of other young black men" That's what's "cool" in your culture. Ending the lives of your "brothers". Destroying your own communities, taking sons from mothers, getting kids hooked on drugs. You represent everything wrong with black culture. So concerned about racism and the police while not giving a single f*ck about all the dead bodies piling up in your own community.