This unique mission began with a single big flag bike leading the family to the shelter.  The family could see the riders and the flags waving as they came over the hill. 

As the service began, the full honor guard folded the flag and presented it to PFC Deets niece, wearing her uncle's Purple Heart, followed by the rifle squad and taps.  The shell casings and the PGR plaque were also presented.

After the formal ceremony, the niece, Nell, read a litany of family members who have served their country going back to the Civil War.  She told us Mr. Deets enlisted in 1937 and was assigned to Corregidor.  He was captured when Japanese took control and was subsequently being sent to Japan when the ship was torpedoed and sunk.

