Hundreds attend funeral for US marine who died alone at nursing home

Funeral home gets overwhelming response to request for pallbearers and attendees for Gary Brooks's service

Former US marine Gerry Brooks died alone at a nursing home in Maine, all but forgotten. Then the funeral home posted a notice asking if anyone would serve as a pallbearer or simply attend his burial.

Within minutes, it was turning away volunteers to carry his casket. A bagpiper came forward to play at the service. A pilot offered to perform a flyover. Military groups across the state pledged a proper sendoff.