Honoring Veterans: The Final Salute

09/10/24 • 22 min

How would you feel if your loved one's ashes were left forgotten on a dusty shelf or found on the side of the road? In this episode of Hittin’ the Bricks with Kathleen, we unravel the journey of Lanae Strovers, a dedicated funeral director and trainer, who has found over 300 unclaimed urns. With great compassion and determination, Lanae is committed to giving these forgotten souls dignified burials. Joined by Dennis Allen a retired firefighter, and Cris Nagla, this trio has organized mass burials with overwhelming community support. Dennis and Cris run Avon Cementery of Des Moines, IA.
Lanae has also partnered with the Iowa Veterans Cemetery in Adel, IA. In this episode she shines a light on the powerful ceremonies held to honor unclaimed veterans in Iowa. Host Kathleen Brandt, will be participating in the upcoming Final Salute 27 ceremony Sep 2024. Learn more about this public event at The Final Salute (FB page).
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Hittin' the Bricks with Kathleen - Honoring Veterans: The Final Salute

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Ladies and gentlemen from the depths of flyover country in the heartland of America , the Kansas City on the other side of the mighty Moe , welcome to Hittin' the Bricks with Kathleen , the do-it-yourself genealogy podcast that features your questions and her answers . I am John , your humble hubby host , and we'll be talking to Dennis Allen and Lene Strovers about the final salute projec