The Honor Guard shows his flag before folding and presenting to the family.

 

John J. Morris Post 62 celebrates life of Jeffrey Richie

Peoria, AZ

On March 8, John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) celebrated the life of Navy veteran Jeffrey Richie. He passed away two days after his support dog, Cheyenne. A roomful was there to celebrate him. He was always working to support veterans. He started the My 22 Veterans group to address military suicides. He was getting ready to expand it across several western states when he passed. Everyone talked about his ability to tell stories and work with veterans. We should all learn to give back the way he did. We salute him and wish him calm seas ahead ...


21-gun salute outside the building.

Post Chaplain Brett Hauf administered the service.

Navy veteran Nancie Scalercio gave a stirring speech about knowing him for years and then they end up together in Arizona years later.
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