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https://www.tampabay.com/news/florida/2019/09/30/this-veteran-died-without-a-family-youre-invited-to-his-funeral/

 

The story of a Naples veteran who died with no close family went viral Sunday.

You’re invited to celebrate his life on Tuesday.

According to WFLA, Edward Pearson died last month at 80. He left no immediate survivors, so his funeral has been opened to the public. The political community rallied around the man’s story in a series of tweets. Former Democratic Congresswoman Gwen Graham urged the residents of Sarasota, where the funeral is being held, to show up for Pearson.

“We can be his family,” Graham tweeted.

Mr. Edward K. Pearson served our country. He has no family to attend his funeral.
We can be his family. 
You are invited to his funeral at the SARASOTA NATIONAL CEMETERY, 9810 State Road 72, this Tuesday, October 1 at 12:30 p.m.
Please go, if you can.https://t.co/QMnWC1P5ks

— Gwen Graham (@GwenGraham) September 29, 2019

CNN political anchor Jake Tapper echoed Graham’s call Sunday, and his tweet quickly went viral. As of Sunday evening, it had been retweeted some 3,100 times ― including by Florida Republican Congressman Matt Gaetz.

SARASOTA, FLORIDA!!!
Veteran Edward K. Pearson just passed away at age 80.
He has NO immediate family to come to his funeral, so the public is invited to attend.

Tuesday, Oct. 1 at 12:30 p.m. at the Sarasota National Cemetery, 9810 State Road 72 
https://t.co/naEaWQEjgN

— Jake Tapper (@jaketapper) September 29, 2019

The service for Pearson will take place Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. at the Sarasota National Cemetery, WFLA reported.

That cemetery’s address is 9810 State Rd 72, Sarasota, FL 34241.

 

I hope he gets a wonderful turn out. 

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