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November 11, 2013 11:47 pm GMT

Internet Steps Up to Honor Veteran Without Family at Funeral

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British World War II veteran Harold Jellicoe “Coe” Percival died last month at the age of 99. According to his obituary, he had no close friends or family to attend his funeral services

That's when the Internet got involved

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A photo of Percival's obit went viral on social media, followed by a Facebook plea from former veteran Sgt. Rick Clement, who implored other servicemen to honor Percival's memory by attending the funeral. Local newspaper The Blackpool Gazette accelerated the coverage with a touching story on Percival Read more...

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