Volunteers Answer The Call After 98-Year-Old World War II Vet Dies With No Known Family To Attend Funeral
A 98-year-old World War II veteran, John Bernard Arnold III, passed away with no known family to attend his funeral. Volunteers in Massachusetts have rallied to ensure he receives a proper send-off, responding to a call for pallbearers and attendees. The community's support has been overwhelming, with plans for the funeral service and burial already in place.
- ▪John Bernard Arnold III died on May 6 at the age of 98.
- ▪The town announced he had no relatives left to attend his services.
- ▪Volunteers quickly filled slots for pallbearers and attendees, prompting organizers to focus on crowd safety.
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US Volunteers Answer The Call After 98-Year-Old World War II Vet Dies With No Known Family To Attend Funeral Image not from story(Photo by David Calvert/Getty Images) Mark Tanos Contributor May 17, 2026 4:39 PM ET May 17, 2026 4:39 PM ET Mark Tanos Contributor Font Size: const observer = new MutationObserver((mutations) => { const adDivToHide = document.querySelector("#dailycaller_incontent_1"); if (adDivToHide && dc_noads_page) { adDivToHide.classList.add("hide-premium", "hide-free"); observer.disconnect(); console.log("Ad div found and hidden"); } }); observer.observe(document.body, { childList: true, subtree: true }); Strangers across Massachusetts are stepping in to bury a World War II Navy veteran who outlived everyone close to him.
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