Overview

• Gerry Brooks, 86, passed away in a nursing home with no family willing to claim his body.
• A funeral home’s call for pallbearers led to an overwhelming community response.
• Hundreds attended the service, including military groups, to ensure Brooks received full military honors.
• Tributes included a 21-gun salute, bagpipe music, and a motorcycle escort.
• Brooks was remembered fondly by the local soup kitchen staff for his daily visits and humor.