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    Returning to U.S. soil: Deceased World War II veteran comes home [Image 3 of 17]

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    A United States Marine Corps honor guard is conducting a military funeral ceremony at what appears to be a cemetery or memorial grounds. Several Marines in dress blues are positioned around a hearse containing a flag-draped casket, preparing to carry out the casket transfer. The solemn ceremony reflects formal military burial honors rendered to a fallen service member.

    BOULDER, COLORADO, UNITED STATES

    06.26.2021

    Photo by Cpl. Chase Drayer 

    2nd Marine Division

    U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 453, 4th Marine Logistics Group, prepare to transport the remains of U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Donald D. Stoddard to the burial site at Mountain View Memorial Park in Boulder, Colo., June 26, 2021. Stoddard died during the siege of Betio Island in November 1943 during World War II while assigned to 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division. His remains were recovered in March 2019 by the non-profit organization, History Flight. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Chase W. Drayer)

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    Date Taken: 06.26.2021
    Date Posted: 06.26.2021 22:22
    Photo ID: 6710591
    VIRIN: 210626-M-YQ123-1287
    Resolution: 4673x3115
    Size: 11.15 MB
    Location: BOULDER, COLORADO, US
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    A United States Marine Corps honor guard is conducting a military funeral ceremony at a cemetery. Several Marines in dress blues are standing at attention in a rifle party formation, while an officer holds a ceremonial sword. The setting is a well-maintained green cemetery with trees and overcast skies in the background.
    A funeral procession moves along a tree-lined cemetery road with a black Cadillac hearse leading, an American flag-draped casket visible through the rear window. The procession includes police motorcycle escorts and SUVs, suggesting a dignitary or honored individual. A gathering of mourners is visible in the background near a green tent, set against a backdrop of the Rocky Mountain Flatirons near Boulder, Colorado.
    A United States Marine Corps honor guard is conducting a military funeral ceremony at what appears to be a cemetery or memorial grounds. Several Marines in dress blues are positioned around a hearse containing a flag-draped casket, preparing to carry out the casket transfer. The solemn ceremony reflects formal military burial honors rendered to a fallen service member.
    Four United States Marines in dress blues are conducting a military funeral honors ceremony, removing a flag-draped casket from a hearse. The casket is covered with an American flag, indicating a formal military burial detail. The setting appears to be a cemetery or funeral location with green trees visible in the background.
    A military funeral ceremony is taking place at what appears to be a cemetery, with U.S. Marine Corps pallbearers carrying a flag-draped casket. Civilians and uniformed personnel stand at attention or render salutes as the casket is carried across a manicured lawn. Mountains and trees are visible in the background, suggesting a location in the American West.
    A U.S. Marine in dress blues uniform stands beside a civilian man in a blue polo shirt at what appears to be a military funeral or memorial service. A folded American flag is visible in the background, along with a green canopy tent and other attendees. The setting is an outdoor ceremony, likely at a cemetery or memorial grounds.
    A military or veterans' memorial ceremony is taking place outdoors at what appears to be a cemetery or memorial park. Four aircraft are performing a flyover formation, leaving contrails in the sky above the gathered crowd. Attendees are gathered under green canopy tents with American flags prominently displayed.
    A military funeral or memorial service is taking place at what appears to be Mountain View Cemetery, indicated by the green tent signage. Two United States Marines in dress blue uniforms with white covers (caps) stand at attention before a seated crowd of mourners. An American flag is visible being held by an attendee in the foreground.
    A military funeral or memorial ceremony is taking place at an outdoor cemetery, likely Mountain View Cemetery based on the visible tent signage. A gathering of attendees surrounds a green canopy tent displaying a U.S. Marine Corps flag, with additional American and military flags visible. The Rocky Mountains are visible in the background, suggesting a Colorado location.
    Two United States Marine Corps service members in dress blues are performing a flag-folding ceremony over a casket at a military funeral. A large crowd of mourners stands in the background observing the solemn ceremony beneath a green canopy. The scene depicts a formal military burial honors service.
    A military officer in dress uniform is presenting a folded American flag to an older civilian man, consistent with a military funeral or memorial ceremony. Several civilians stand in the background observing the solemn exchange. The setting appears to be an outdoor ceremony under a partly cloudy sky.
    A U.S. Marine in dress blues uniform is performing a military funeral ceremony, handling a rope or cord over a polished silver casket under a funeral canopy. Several attendees, including other military personnel and civilians, stand in the background on a grassy cemetery grounds. The scene depicts a formal military burial with full honors.
    A U.S. Marine in dress blues uniform performs a ceremonial duty at a military funeral, placing or arranging items on a casket. A second Marine in dress uniform stands at attention in the background while mourners and attendees observe the solemn proceedings. The setting appears to be an outdoor cemetery with mountains and trees visible in the background.
    A United States Marine Corps officer in dress blues renders a formal salute over a casket during a military funeral ceremony. A folded American flag is being held by a civilian attendee, indicating this is a graveside service honoring a deceased veteran or service member. Multiple mourners are gathered under a funeral canopy in what appears to be a cemetery setting.
    A group of approximately 20 U.S. Marines in dress blue uniforms, along with one U.S. Navy sailor in dress whites, pose for a formal group photograph at what appears to be a military cemetery or memorial service. The setting includes grave markers visible in the foreground and a green event tent in the background, suggesting a ceremonial occasion such as a funeral honors detail or Memorial Day observance. Mountains and overcast skies form the backdrop.
    A dark casket bearing a United States Marine Corps emblem is being lowered into a grave during a military burial ceremony. The casket is inscribed with the name 'Donald Deloy Stoddard' and the years '1921 - 1943', indicating the deceased was 21-22 years old at time of death. Green funeral draping surrounds the grave opening, and a lowering device mechanism is visible.
    The image shows three grave markers in a cemetery with green grass. The central marker is a raised bronze military plaque for Donald D. Stoddard (1922–1943), a U.S. Marine who died at Tarawa during World War II. Adjacent flat bronze markers belong to family members, including Bess Stoddard Hass (1898–1978), identified as 'Mother.'

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