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See the final salute for World War II veteran Nelson Henry Jr.

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Henry, a Black veteran of World War II who fought for decades to overturn a discriminatory "blue discharge" and finally succeeded in 2019, died of COVID-19 in 2020. His burial was delayed because of restrictions on gathering.

(Left to Right) Lydia Henry, Nelson Kent Henry Sr. MD, and Dean Henry, receive the folded flag that was presented to them by a member of the military, in honor of their father's service, at Washington Crossing National Cemetery, in Newtown, PA, May 20, 2021. Nelson Henry Jr. fought for nearly 75 years for the right to be buried in a military cemetery, he was kicked out of the Army in 1945 because he was Black and given a "blue discharge," the discharge was unjust, and barred Nelson from receiving veterans benefits that he deserved. In 2019, the Army upgraded his discharge to honorable. .
(Left to Right) Lydia Henry, Nelson Kent Henry Sr. MD, and Dean Henry, receive the folded flag that was presented to them by a member of the military, in honor of their father's service, at Washington Crossing National Cemetery, in Newtown, PA, May 20, 2021. Nelson Henry Jr. fought for nearly 75 years for the right to be buried in a military cemetery, he was kicked out of the Army in 1945 because he was Black and given a "blue discharge," the discharge was unjust, and barred Nelson from receiving veterans benefits that he deserved. In 2019, the Army upgraded his discharge to honorable. .Read moreJESSICA GRIFFIN / Staff Photographer
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