Members of veteran organizations gathered at the Warrenton City Cemetery on April 16 to memorialize a headstone for veteran and Warrenton native Lavoy “Corkie” Finch.
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Members of veteran organizations like the Warrenton VFW Post 2180 and the Warrenton Marine Corps League Richard Scott Haymes Detachment along with Warrenton city staff gathered at the Warrenton City Cemetery on April 16 to memorialize a headstone for veteran and Warrenton native Lavoy “Corkie” Finch. Finch served in the U.S. Army from 1957-59 and passed away in 2022. He was buried in an unmarked grave.
Gary Ruebling, of the Tribute to Veterans Memorial Board, said he heard that Finch was buried in that fashion and knew he had to do something about it.
“Not too many people around Warrenton who have been here for any length of time don’t know who Corkie was,” said Ruebling.
He communicated with the VA to obtain Finch’s DD-214 form verifying his military service and worked with the city of Warrenton along with Martin Funeral home to arrange for a headstone to be placed at his grave and a ceremony to be held recognizing him.
Reverend Mark Meyers of the Grace Bible Church also delivered a prayer at the ceremony recognizing Finch’s service and his final resting place.
“He was willing to answer the call of our country, and in that willingness, at any time, to be ready to defend us,” said Meyers.
The ceremony was concluded with a 21 gun salute and the playing of taps from the Marine Corps League.
