Bucks County WWII Veteran To Be Laid To Rest During Unattended Service

UPPER MAKEFIELD, PA — A Doylestown Borough World War II veteran will be laid to rest this week during an Unattended Service at the Washington Crossing National Cemetery at 830 Highland Road.

The service will be held on Thursday, March 30 beginning at 2:15 p.m. for World War II veteran, U.S. Army PFC Richard Brooks of Doylestown, and John R. Davison, U.S. Army SP4, from Georgia.

The public and members of the clergy are encouraged to attend in a show of respect and thanks for their service to the nation.

An Unattended Service means that the veterans being laid to rest will have no relatives to claim them or to say their final goodbyes.

"This dignified service is called The Unattended Service and ensures that these veterans are laid to rest with the honor and respect they deserve," said in a Facebook posting by the cemetery.

During the ceremony, veterans' names are read and the Pennsylvania Military Funeral Honors team presents the flag on their behalf. A rifle salute and live Taps are offered.

After the ceremony, each veteran is placed in their own niche in the columbarium, which will be engraved with the words, "Proudly Served."