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World > Americas & EMEA
A US veteran died at a nursing home, abandoned. Hundreds of strangers came to say goodbye
By Associated Press
Jun 21, 2024 10:01 am

AUGUSTA, Maine — Former US Marine Gerry Brooks died alone at a nursing home in Maine, abandoned and all but forgotten. Then the funeral home posted a notice asking if anyone would serve as a pallbearer or simply attend his burial.

Within minutes, it was turning away volunteers to carry his casket.

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