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Lay James Blakely to Rest in Arlington Cemetery

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James Blakely is the last Black Survivor of Pearl Harbor. He should be laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetary. In addition to waiting on her husband's request for burial, Bonita has been quoted $5000 for funeral costs and to lay him to rest. Bonita does not have that money. Let's help Bonita.

From Daily News:

The widow of a Pearl Harbor veteran, Bonita Blakely, won’t rest in peace until her hero husband can rest for eternity inside Arlington National Cemetery.

James Blakely, who died last week at age 101, had long shared his desire for burial in the sprawling space reserved to honor America’s war dead. But Bonita Allen Blakely told the Daily News her efforts to fulfill the U.S. Navy veteran’s final wish [have been ignored].

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  • Anonymous
    • $10
    • 3 yrs
  • Anonymous
    • $25
    • 3 yrs
  • Anonymous
    • $20
    • 3 yrs
  • Eric Haywood
    • $5,000
    • 3 yrs
  • Anonymous
    • $20
    • 3 yrs

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Maya Contreras
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New York, NY

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