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US Navy goodbye at sea: Traditions and remembrance

* What is Burial at Sea? * The Ceremony: Step-by-Step * Historical Context * Practical Considerations * Personal Stories * Farewell Traditions: More Than Just “Goodbye” * “Fair Winds and Following ...
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Coast Guard gives WWII vet a Viking funeral at sea

The Coast Guard carries out dozens of burials at sea in a given year, but one World War II veteran got a unique farewell. On Sept. 29, Station Atlantic City fulfilled the final wishes of service ...