PHOTO GALLERY: Family, community pay respects to Sgt. Gerald Raeymacker

October 19, 2019 1 min read

SFC William Shephard stands next to the remains of Sgt. Gerald Raeymacker.

Articles from the OBSERVER are featured at today's services.

Brian Briggs, nephew, and Stephen Cooley play "Amazing Grace."

The Rev. Daniel Walsh leads the Mass on Saturday.

A crowd gathers for the 10 a.m. services at Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church.

Family members of Sgt. Gerald Raeymacker were presented with his honors and medals during services.

Sons of Liberty members hold flags at Willowbrook Cemetery.

The Rev. Daniel Walsh offers a prayer with in front of the burial site of Sgt. Gerald Raeymacker.

Veterans from across Western New York attended Saturday's services.

Karen Briggs Simmons, right, sister, game the eulogy.

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Veterans, community members and family were in attendance this morning for Mass of Christian burial for Sgt. Gerald B. Raeymacker, who returned home from the Korean War after 70 years.

Services were at Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church followed by a procession from the church to Willowbrook Park Cemetery on Central Avenue. There, Raeymacker received full military honors for his service.

PHOTO GALLERY: Family, community pay respects to Sgt. Gerald Raeymacker

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