Via WISTV:
Numerous veterans groups and Midlands businesses are coming together to ensure the homeless veteran who died in a Lexington park is given a proper burial.
69-year-old Dennis Reidy was found in a makeshift shelter within walking distance of a shelter that helps homeless veterans. So far, no one has claimed him, according to the coroner. However, the American Legion and several local businesses are working together to provide a burial service for Reidy.
“We have members of the legion along with businesses in the community who come together to ensure these veterans are given the full honors they deserve,” Richard Strobel, who previously served as commander of American Legion Post 193, said.
American Legion Post 193 has started a Veterans Burial Fund, allowing members of the public to make monetary donations to help with services like Reidy’s.[…]
A bill in 2013 passed by the state legislature allows any veteran group to claim a deceased veteran if no family steps forward. Strobel said the American Legion will claim Reidy if no one steps forward.
No date has been set yet for Reidy’s service, which will take place at Fort Jackson National Cemetery.
Any monetary donations meant for the Veterans Burial Fund can be mailed to the following address:
American Legion Post 193
P.O. Box 897
Chapin, SC 29036