In 1950, 24-year-old Army Corporal Lindsey C. Lockett was captured by Chinese troops in Korea. Word came that he died in captivity. Now, 65 years later, the Department of Defense informed his family that his remains have been identified and on April 11th, he’ll finally come home to them;
Leonardo says his grandmother is still in disbelief.
“She knows now that it’s confirmed. But she feels like when he’s finally put in the ground he’ll have his final rest, that he’s home,” said Leonardo Lockett {CPL Lockett’s grandson].
On April 11th, there will be a ceremony and burial for Lockett with full military honors.
Leonardo says it’s especially meaningful for him and his father, who have also served in the military.
“Through all this time, 65 years, the army never gave up on my grandfather. That just bestows upon what the military is all about,” he said.
It will be an emotional ceremony, but Leonardo says it will be a happy one as the family can finally say goodbye, and bring their soldier back home.
Welcome home Brother, rest well.
“Welcome home Brother, rest well.”
Amen.
Home at last, rest in peace, Corporal Lockett.
Welcome back, elder brother-in-arms. We’re sorry it took this long.
Rest peacefully now. You’re home.
Welcome home and rest easy.
Welcome home, CPL.
Rest Well.
I can only imagine the misery, pain, and suffering this young man endured at the hands of the Chinese before he died.
Bless him, and bless his family who have waited so very many years to finally see him laid to rest.
Leave no GOOD man behind. Welcome home sir!
Welcome Home. Brother RIP…..
Finally, RIP.
Welcome Home Warrior, R.I.P.
(damn! it’s dusty in here) (wipes eyes)
Welcome home Corporal Lockett. I pray that you finally can rest in piece and that your family also finds peace.
Welcome Home Cpl. Lockett. May your family find comfort in your return, and may you rest in peace here at home.
Never Forgotten.
Welcome Home Cpl. Lockett. Many thanks sir, I pray we may be worthy.
My Uncle Joe, was a prisoner during the war. He never, talked about his time. All we know is that he was tortured. I asked my mom once, when I was doing a report on Black servicemen before and after desegregation in the military, if I could talk to Uncle Joe. She got really defensive and said, “No, he never ever talks about the war. He was a POW and bad things happened.”. At least he made it home.
RIP in peace, Corporal Lockett and may your family find a small measure of peace