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Homeless Veteran Jesse Carpenter Laid to Rest at Arlington
Washington across from the White House saw Jesse Carpenter, a 61 year old homeless veteran, receive a military funeral at Arlington National Cemetery after dying of cold in Lafayette Square. Once a decorated World War I hero who served in France, Carpenter spent decades on the streets with friend John Lamm, sharing meals and drink, while shelters and authorities struggled to help.
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