Clinton County welcomes home remains of WWII vet

Frankfort, Indiana – A hometown hero who served over eight decades ago returned to the Hoosier state.

A WWII veteran was welcomed home by hundreds of people in Frankfort after his remains were just recently discovered.

According to Clendenning, “He was a hero.”

She and other family members claimed it was a day they had only ever dreamed about.

Clendenning declared, “My grandpa is going to be at peace.” “And his mother will too.”

The military hero made a lasting impression on his family, inspiring his great-grandson Carl Clendenning to enlist in the army in honor of Brown.

Carl Clendenning remarked, “I knew this was what I was destined for as young as I could remember, five years old.” “I served as a Marine Infantry for twenty years, whereas my great-grandfather Clossie was an Army infantryman. Tracing his footsteps is the best method I could have found to honor him.

After two decades and numerous service medals, Brown’s great-grandson is still recalling enlisting in the military to carry on his great-grandfather’s legacy. He also recalls the effect it had on Brown’s daughter, his grandma.

Clendennning recalled, “I remember seeing my grandmother, Clossie being her father, coming home from boot camp wearing this exact same uniform.” “When she was fifteen, he died.” And I will always remember the hug my grandmother gave me on that particular day. She was giving her dad a hug, and I can still feel her embracing me right now.

Brown’s family finally got the chance to bring him back to Clinton County after all these years. To welcome him return, hundreds of people gathered in Frankfort’s streets.

As he lined up in downtown Frankfort, veteran Michael Murphy remarked, “What we do here is welcome home a hometown hero.” It’s just a simple way to express gratitude for your assistance. I appreciate everything you gave up.

In the heart of downtown Frankfort, pride swelled behind each waving flag.

“As a veteran, I simply wanted to come out and show my respect for someone who had given their life for our country so that we could enjoy these freedoms and carry out these activities,” Nathan Hale stated.

It was a humble experience, according to many in attendance.

Veteran Sam Hensley remarked, “We can still get together in a small town to honor someone who gave the ultimate sacrifice.”

Additionally, Brown’s family stated that it was an experience they will never forget.

Carl Clendenning exclaimed, “My heart is swollen; it’s swollen with pride.” It’s humble. I’m still in awe of the entire day. It conveys the message that Indiana honors its veterans. Indiana places a great value on its veterans.

Roslyn Clendenning declared, “I’m proud of everything that had anything to do with making our family happy.”

The Goodwin Funeral Home will be open for visitation on Tuesday, September 24 from 12 to 2 p.m. Whiteman Cemetery in Michigantown, Indiana will be the site of the military honors burial. Following Brown’s funeral ceremony on Tuesday, the Kirklin American Legion is open for food and conversation, according to Goodwin Funeral Home.

Hundreds of names of servicemen who made the ultimate sacrifice, like Private First-Class Clossie Brown, are listed on the Clinton County war memorial.

Roslyn Clendenning, Brown’s granddaughter, remarked, “He gave everything.” And I’m more proud than ever.

After 79 years of preparation, it was an emotional experience. Brown’s bones were repatriated to Indiana, decades after he was slain in action and miles away. On Friday, Brown’s family convened at the Indianapolis International Airport, the location of his funeral.

Following the arrival of Brown’s remains in Indianapolis, a procession proceeded to Clinton County.