An interesting yet troubling story hit the wires today, regarding the late U.S. Senator and iconic astronaut John Glenn. The story alleges that some folks were offered a 'peek' at his body before services and burial could be made at Arlington... I'm sure an investigation will now take place... and we'll see where it goes.... here is the story from USA today;
CINCINNATI — The Air Force is investigating allegations that an airman offered to show the remains of Sen. John Glenn to Pentagon inspectors at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware, officials said Friday.
Col. Pat Ryder, an Air Force spokesman, said in a statement the inspectors declined to view Glenn's remains, but the offer alone was enough to launch an investigation into misconduct.
“The Air Force takes extremely seriously its responsibility to fulfill the nation's sacred commitment of ensuring dignity, honor and respect to the fallen and care, service and support to their families,” said Ryder.
Glenn, who served as a Marine pilot in World War II and the Korean War before becoming the first American astronaut to orbit the Earth, died Dec. 8, 2016, at the age of 95.
Before his internment at Arlington National Cemetery last month, Glenn's remains traveled to Ohio, his home state, which he represented for 24 years as a Democratic U.S. senator.
Glenn’s family has been notified about the investigation, Dale Butland, a longtime spokesman, told the USA TODAY Network on Friday.
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