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Take Action: Give All Veterans a Dignified Burial
Support legislation that would ensure a dignified burial for all of America's fallen veterans.
On Jan 10, 2013, President Obama signed the Dignified Burial and Other Veterans' Benefits Improvement Act of 2012 (S.3202). The new law guarantees not only a proper burial for all of America's veterans but also a number of additional benefits to care for returning soldiers. Thanks to Sen. Murray for her work in Congress and to everyone who showed their support by signing!
Final signature count: 4,925
Sponsored by: The Veterans Site
Lucky are the American soldiers who get to come home to their families following tours of duty. For those that don't make it home, the best we can do is make sure their lives, service, and commitment are honored and respected as they should be.
That wasn't the case for Lawrence Davis Jr., a World War II veteran who was buried at a Florida cemetery inside a cardboard box. Investigations into the newly-discovered remains revealed he wasn't even given funeral arrangements or a ceremony. He was simply buried in cardboard in a shallow grave.
Even in death, we must give thanks for and honor the selfless service our veterans have given to our country. According to Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs, "that responsibility does not end when they pass away."
Support Patty Murray in passing legislation that would require a proper burial for all America's veterans.
Dear Senator Murray:
I would like to personally thank you for your continued efforts to fight for our veterans. Your dedication to America's heroes is honorable.
I was shocked and saddened to hear about the World War II veteran who was just discovered to have been buried in a cardboard box without proper arrangements or even a ceremony. As you have said, our responsibility to honor the commitment America's soldiers make does not end with death. We must continue to respect and acknowledge what they gave up to keep us safe.
I encourage you to continue to fight for veterans — living and deceased — to make sure they are receiving the respect they deserve. Please fight to make sure The Dignified Burial of Veterans Act of 2012 passes so that all veterans receive a dignified burial.
Thank you.
Petition Signatures
Jan 21, 2013
Aleksandra Biedron
Jan 21, 2013
Tony Botha
Jan 21, 2013
shelly coye
Jan 21, 2013
Nadine Lennox
Jan 20, 2013
Nanciann Rogers
Jan 20, 2013
Valerie Edwards
Jan 20, 2013
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Jan 20, 2013
marilyn karwoski
Jan 20, 2013
Dianne Lee
All service personnel deserve to receive a respectful burial. Pass the Act, PLEASE!!
Jan 20, 2013
stanley pendze
Jan 20, 2013
diane kleb
its theleast the govenment shoulddofor thepeoplethat fought,served and died forthis country....pull yourhead out your butt and do the right thing.
Jan 19, 2013
Debbie Fry
Jan 19, 2013
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Jan 19, 2013
Dean Rasmussen
Jan 19, 2013
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Jan 19, 2013
Lisa D'Ambrosio
Jan 19, 2013
James McCarthy
Jan 19, 2013
M French
God Bless all our service men and women and Thank you for all you do or have done.
Jan 19, 2013
Tracy Blogna
Jan 19, 2013
Holly Wilkie Baumgardner
Jan 19, 2013
Frances Anne Billker
As a veteran, I heartily support your efforts to ensure that *every* veteran receives a decent, dignified burial.
A disproportionate percentage of veterans fall into poverty and many will not be afforded a decent burial based on their resources alone.
Jan 19, 2013
Adele Johnston
Jan 19, 2013
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Jan 18, 2013
kevin olson
Jan 18, 2013
heather clausner
Jan 18, 2013
Catherine Snyder
Jan 18, 2013
Marilyn Koff
Jan 18, 2013
Luis Soto-Diaz
COME ON..No one should go so low on any veteran.
Jan 18, 2013
chris mowl
I was in the Navy for 9 years and my dad retired from the Air Force. I think we should support our service members before and after their deaths.
Jan 18, 2013
Marjorie Schwartz
Jan 18, 2013
Shirley Tharp
Thanks Senator Murray for sponsering this bill. It is my belief that every Veteran who served our Nation should be entitled to a proper & dignified burial with all Military Rites paid for by our Veterans Dept. Thanks for caring for them.
Jan 18, 2013
Cynthia Morrison
Jan 18, 2013
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Jan 18, 2013
michelle raz
Jan 18, 2013
Carol Lee
Jan 18, 2013
Bill Hale
Jan 18, 2013
Richard Sink
As a retired Navy man, I do believe that ALL Military should have a dignified bural. GOD BLESS ALL THE MILITARY!!!!!
Jan 18, 2013
Lisa Stoneham
Jan 17, 2013
Richard Bosboom
Jan 17, 2013
Rodolfo Conde
Jan 17, 2013
Jens Hansen
Jan 17, 2013
Beatrice Petrella
Jan 17, 2013
Jessica Schmidt
Jan 17, 2013
Julie Robinson
Jan 17, 2013
linda dunn
Jan 17, 2013
Jennifer Reed
Jan 17, 2013
joanne leonard
Jan 17, 2013
Kateri Widener
Jan 17, 2013
Deborah White
Jan 17, 2013
Toby Cardoso
