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Tuesday, March 03, 2015

Homeless Marine gets wish to be buried in uniform he couldn't afford

A homeless Marine who died of terminal cancer received his dying wish to be buried in a uniform he could never afford to own.

Donnie Loneman, 59, had been living on the streets of Oklahoma City for the last decade when doctors gave him three weeks to live.

Loneman, who had loved being a Marine, asked for three things: to be buried in dress blues, with a 'high and tight' Marine haircut and a corps flag for his casket.

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5 comments:

Anonymous said...

Nothing but respect! I am glad he got his wish

Anonymous said...

Semper Fi Devil Dog !!!!!!!!!!!! God rest your soul. Joe this one brought a tear son

Anonymous said...

Why does it take a death for people to sit up and take notice?

Anonymous said...

We give millions to low life's and illegals everyday yet we can't help are VETS!!

GOD BLESS YOU MARINE - OOH RAHH

Anonymous said...

Rest in peace, Brother.