Pineapple Express community bands together to farewell retired NSW veteran estranged from his family
When retired soldier Glenn Sutton died, staff in his care home in central-western New South Wales did not want his death to go unnoticed.
Key points:
- A funeral is held for a lone ex-serviceman, estranged from his family
- Glenn Sutton died alone at a care home in Orange, NSW
- Dozens gather to remember his life and career
A phone call to the Orange RSL Sub Branch quickly saw the region's military community swing into action to organise a funeral for the veteran who was estranged from his family.
"He's a veteran. We should never forget any of our veterans," Orange Sub Branch president Chris Colvin said.
"We should not forget them and leave them behind."