The ceremony happened at St. Joseph’s cemetery and honored the lives of 36 men and women and an infant. Community members gathered to honor and respect the unclaimed. The remains were able to be claimed until the day before the ceremony.

It was Mary Sanchez’s first time attending. She said she did not expect herself to be as emotional as she was. She also expressed why she felt the need to attend.

“If I was to die and didn't have anybody, I would hope somebody would show up for me,” Sanchez said.

Retired U.S. Army Chaplain, Michael Strohm officiated the ceremony. This is the second one he has volunteered for.

“I was available and I wanted to be a helper. And it was a way of honoring people I didn't even know,”Strohm said.

According to the county's news release, “All individuals includ

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