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Staff Photo by Robin Rudd/ U.S. Army Pallbearers make preparations before the service. The funeral service for Richard "Lance" Deal was held at the Chattanooga National Cemetery on October 2, 2019. Several organizations came together to honor Deal who had no family. — Staff Photo by Robin Rudd/ U.S. Army Pallbearers make preparations before the service. The funeral service for Richard "Lance" Deal was held at the Chattanooga National Cemetery on October 2, 2019. Several organizations came together to honor Deal who had no family. Staff Photo by Robin Rudd/ U.S. Army Pallbearers make preparations before the service. The funeral service for Richard "Lance" Deal was held at the Chattanooga National Cemetery on October 2, 2019. Several organizations came together to honor Deal who had no family.

By Robin Rudd October 2, 2019 1 min read

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Staff Photo by Robin Rudd/ A Chattanooga Funeral Home hearse arrives carrying the remains of Richard "Lance" Deal. The funeral service for Richard "Lance" Deal was held at the Chattanooga National Cemetery on October 2, 2019. Several organizations came together to honor Deal who had no family.

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd/ U.S. Army Pallbearers carry the casket bearing Richard "Lance" Deal into position for the service. The funeral service for Richard "Lance" Deal was held at the Chattanooga National Cemetery on October 2, 2019. Several organizations came together to honor Deal who had no family.

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd/ U.S. Army Pallbearers carry the casket bearing Richard "Lance" Deal into position for the service. The funeral service for Richard "Lance" Deal was held at the Chattanooga National Cemetery on October 2, 2019. Several organizations came together to honor Deal who had no family.

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd/ American Legion Post 95 Chaplain Phil Sumrall opens the service. He also offered the opening and closing prayers. The funeral service for Richard "Lance" Deal was held at the Chattanooga National Cemetery on October 2, 2019. Several organizations came together to honor Deal who had no family.

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd/ Bill Henry pastor of Calvary Bible Church speaks during the service. The funeral service for Richard "Lance" Deal was held at the Chattanooga National Cemetery on October 2, 2019. Several organizations came together to honor Deal who had no family.

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd/ Despite the heat the service was well attended. The funeral service for Richard "Lance" Deal was held at the Chattanooga National Cemetery on October 2, 2019. Several organizations came together to honor Deal who had no family.

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd/ Troy Bland pastor of Orchard Park Seventh Day Adventist Church spoke at the service. The funeral service for Richard "Lance" Deal was held at the Chattanooga National Cemetery on October 2, 2019. Several organizations came together to honor Deal who had no family.

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd/ Health care professionals from Amedisys Home Health and Hospice Care attended the service. The funeral service for Richard "Lance" Deal was held at the Chattanooga National Cemetery on October 2, 2019. Several organizations came together to honor Deal who had no family.

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd/ Captain Mickey McCamish, who helped coordinated the event looks on. The funeral service for Richard "Lance" Deal was held at the Chattanooga National Cemetery on October 2, 2019. Several organizations came together to honor Deal who had no family.

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd/ Rodney Thompson of Hearth Hospice made remarks at the service. The funeral service for Richard "Lance" Deal was held at the Chattanooga National Cemetery on October 2, 2019. Several organizations came together to honor Deal who had no family.

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd/ Kimberly Crider sings "Amazing Grace" while is accompanied by Matthew Shallenberger on the guitar. The funeral service for Richard "Lance" Deal was held at the Chattanooga National Cemetery on October 2, 2019. Several organizations came together to honor Deal who had no family.

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd/ Specialist Hunter Swoyer, left, and Sargent Timothy Thomas fold the flag over the coffin. The funeral service for Richard "Lance" Deal was held at the Chattanooga National Cemetery on October 2, 2019. Several organizations came together to honor Deal who had no family.

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd/ The remains of Richard "Lance" Deal are carried from the service. The funeral service for Richard "Lance" Deal was held at the Chattanooga National Cemetery on October 2, 2019. Several organizations came together to honor Deal who had no family.

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd/ Richard Deal's caregiver, Katie Schober, holds the American Flag she was given as she leans on the shoulder of friend, Don Paulin. The funeral service for Richard

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd/ U.S. Army Pallbearers carry the casket bearing Richard "Lance" Deal into position for the service. The funeral service for Richard "Lance" Deal was held at the Chattanooga National Cemetery on October 2, 2019. Several organizations came together to honor Deal who had no family.

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd/ Despite the heat the service was well attended. The funeral service for Richard "Lance" Deal was held at the Chattanooga National Cemetery on October 2, 2019. Several organizations came together to honor Deal who had no family.

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd/ The American Legion Post 95 honor guard renders a 21 gun salute. The funeral service for Richard "Lance" Deal was held at the Chattanooga National Cemetery on October 2, 2019. Several organizations came together to honor Deal who had no family.

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd/ Katie Schober, second from left, who was Deal's caregiver is presented the United States Flag by Sargent Timothy Thomas. The funeral service for Richard

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd/ White doves were released at the end of the service. The funeral service for Richard "Lance" Deal was held at the Chattanooga National Cemetery on October 2, 2019. Several organizations came together to honor Deal who had no family.

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd/ U.S. Army Pallbearers make preparations before the service. The funeral service for Richard "Lance" Deal was held at the Chattanooga National Cemetery on October 2, 2019. Several organizations came together to honor Deal who had no family.

The funeral service for Richard “Lance” Deal was held at the Chattanooga National Cemetery on October 2, 2019.

Several organizations came together to honor Deal who had no family.

You can read a full column about Deal’s story here.