Veteran

Update 8/18/2021: A missing Newaygo County veteran has been located and is safe, according to the Newaygo County Sheriff's Office.

Players, coaches, and everyone attending Thursday night's West Michigan Whitecaps game witnessed a very special performance.

A Michigan Vietnam veteran who dedicated his later life to honoring those who served has passed away. He had no known family so the funeral home handing his arrangements is asking any one who can make it to support his burial.

Ten Michigan state parks are participating.

He's asking from all over the state, but I think we can make this happen here in West Michigan.

With all the videos circulating the internet, so many can get lost in the the clutter. Here is one with an incredibly inspiring story that stands out: Arthur Boorman, 47,  was a disabled veteran of the Gulf War. Injured in his service as a paratrooper, he was told by doctors that he would never be able to walk on his own again. Depressed, Arthur gained weight, and almost gave up. Almost. Watch