Saturday, every pew in the West Congregational Church was filled with neighbors, first responders, and military veterans who wanted to remember the life of 99-year-old U.S. Army veteran Arthur Schroeder, according to Military.com.
“I may not have known Arthur, but the outpouring of support for him here today speaks volumes to his character,” Acting Mayor Donald Cleary said during the service.
Thanks to Micaila Britto and Jeff Riccitelli of the Raynham and Taunton Veteran’s Departments, groups across the city and state were alerted to his passing and wanted to make sure he received the honor he deserved at his funeral.
“So many veterans organizations reached out and I’m so grateful that we’re here to represent him as he goes on,” Britto commented.
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4 comments:
There are so many wonderful people out there. We don't hear enough about them.
Mr. Schroeder thank you for your service and I pray that you are at home in Heaven.
In death, he'll never know.
In life, the visit would mean something.
My kids have disowned me so I guess you can say I don't have any family.
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