The Erie County American Legion partnered with the New York State Patriot Guard to bury the cremated remains of 10 unclaimed veterans in the national veterans cemetery in Corfu on May 22, 2026. Three of the veterans were unclaimed for more than 50 years.
Erie County officers pictured are: (l to r) PCC Ted Balbierz, CC Jerry Kowalski, PDVC Jim Bojanowski and CVC Rev. Howard Patton III, along with members of the U.S. Armed Forces.
Ten unclaimed veteran cremains buried at Western New York National Veterans Cemetery
Erie County - Buffalo, NY
June 2, 2026
Submitted by:
James Bojanowski
