Soldier fights for right to bury her father

GySgt Wayne A. Ekblad — Sat, 28 Feb 2015 16:08:05 -0500

http://www.marinecorpstimes.com/story/life/2015/02/28/soldier-fights-for-right-to-bury-her-father/24050113/

During a visit with her Marine veteran father in St. Louis a few years ago, SFC Yvette James asked about his wishes for burial. "I said, 'I'm your

Response by CW5 Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 28 at 2015 8:11 PM

CW5 Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 28 Feb 2015 20:11:42 -0500

Wow, what a story. Thank goodness reason prevailed in the end. It's good to see the military and military advocacy groups so involved in this case. I'm glad it ended the way it should have, with SFC James getting the final say.

Response by MSgt Stephanie McCalister made Feb 28 at 2015 9:13 PM

MSgt Stephanie McCalister — Sat, 28 Feb 2015 21:13:17 -0500

That's disgraceful! What a relief it was finally resolved in her favor, but it should never have arisen in the first place! Glad to see the VA, Military, & advocacy groups worked with SFC James to have this abysmal situation favorably resolved. It brings an important note to the forefront for all of us, get our affairs in order, & keep them updated, because we never know what tomorrow may bring!