Word went out a Vietnam War-era Navy veteran was set to be buried alone. Now, hundreds of motorcyclists will escort him to the great hereafter.

A U.S. Navy veteran set to be buried alone will now be escorted off to the great hereafter by a cavalcade of veterans and others on motorcycles.

Anthony Meizis served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. Meizis was all set to be buried at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne, having paid the McDonald Keohane Funeral Home in Weymouth for the relevant services, but when it came time, funeral director Cara Johnson was hard pressed to find any family or friends to attend, reported WBZ-TV.

Apparently, his family in the area was limited to a cousin who was unable to be present on account of a disability.

As of Tuesday night, the prospect of a proper send-off wasn't looking good.

In a last-ditch effort, Johnson reportedly reached out to a group called No Veteran Buried Alone, which assembles and conducts motorcycle processions for veterans needing help.

Word of Meizis' lonely burial spread like wildfire on Facebook, with the Massachusetts chapter of the American Legion Riders sharing Johnson's request, quoting her as saying, "I had heard of your organization, making sure that no veteran was buried alone, and I would be forever grateful if you would assist me in escorting him to Bourne for his burial and military honors. Especially since he loved motorcycles."

The American Legion Riders indicated that this information had been sent along to the Patriot Guard Riders, Vietnam Veterans of America, and the VFW Riders.

WBZ reported that not long after putting out the call for backup, Johnson's phone began ringing nonstop with calls from takers.

"Lots of veterans in every town have called, and they are going to have American Legion Riders. Over 100, maybe a lot more than that," she said. "I had no idea it would go crazy like this."

Johnson indicated in her post that the procession will be "leaving the funeral home in Weymouth, 809 Main St. South Weymouth, directly across from SSH. on Friday 8/11 at 8:00 AM and process directly to the cemetery. There will be military honors and a Priest performing a committal service at 9:45 AM."

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