Vol. 32, No. 14

July 18, 2016

Goodness of America

Extended Family and Friends

When World War II veteran Serina Vine died last month, she had no known relatives. With just three people expected to attend her funeral, 200 strangers decided to pay their respects to a woman who was invaluable to the U.S. Navy.

During World War II, Vine served in radio intelligence in the Navy and spoke three languages. After leaving the military, she reportedly became homeless and has been in a Veterans Affairs hospital for the last 20 years.

Retired Army Major Jaspen Boothe read of Vine’s death in the obituary section and decided to rally other veterans to attend Vine’s memorial service.

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