FERNLEY - The Missing In America Project (MIA) brought 15 veterans to the Northern Nevada Veterans Cemetery for burial with full honors on Tuesday, Oct. 1. They are veterans whose remains had, until recently, been unidentified and unclaimed.
The purpose of the MIA Project is to locate, identify and inter the unclaimed cremated remains of American veterans through the joint efforts of private, state and federal organizations.
The organization seeks to provide honor and respect to those who have served this country by securing a final resting place for these forgotten heroes.
These veterans were found at a local funeral home in Elko and, once identified, the MIA organization worked with the nearest Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Fernley for burial arrangements.
"It's sad these veterans who served have been waiting so long for the final act of recognition they deserve," said Director Kat Miller. "We are very appreciative of all the individuals and groups who helped organize and took part in today's ceremony. These volunteers gave of their time, not for personal acclaim, but because it wsa the right and honorable thing to do. On behalf of Gov. Brian Sandoval, we give thanks for their efforts and pay homage to those laid to rest today for service to their country."
MIA is a nonprofit organization made up of veterans, family members and organizations. The ceremony was is the first of six scheduled for the month of October. A full list of ceremonies and information about the group can be found at http://www.miap.us.
For more information, please visit www.veterans.nv.gov.
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