funeral goes viral

Array – Photo credit: via Legacy Options

Heroes, Popular

A veteran died alone, so hundreds of strangers showed up to honor him at his military funeral

Tod Perry

10/1/2019
Pictured here: Anita Omary; her son, Osman; and Omary’s close friends – Photo credit: Array

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Family, Modern Families, Motherhood

Once a refugee seeking safety in the U.S., Anita Omary is using what she learned to help others thrive.

Sarah Watts

2/11/2026