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Leota Cole, center, will receive the honors. Her sister, Roselie Dowling, and brother Bill Cole sit beside her

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American Legion members in white shirts welcome the Riders accompanying the hearse.

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They salute the hearse carrying PFC Pitsor

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American Flags will honor the deceased veteran and his family

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The U.S. Army flag and American flag stand as the honor guard walks in

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The U.S. Army Honor Guard brings out the flag-covered casket

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The Honor Guard pallbearers carry in the casket

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Three Honor Guard members fire the rifle volley.

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Two honor guard members begin to fold the flag.

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Finishing the folding of the flag.

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A soldier holds it to present to the commander

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The commander present the folded flag to Leota Cole

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Family members accept a gift from a Patriot Guard Rider

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Marine Corps League Detachment 1328 presents a gift to Cole.

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Fort Bayard National Cemetery Manager Phillip Torres thanks the family members and attendees.

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The Honor Guard bugler, photo courtesy of Al Gamboa.