Final salute given to veteran buried in Santa Fe

 
STACI MATLOCK
Published: November 21, 2009

SANTA FE , N.M. (AP) — The people who buried John Quincy Lott in Santa Fe National Cemetery didn't know him, only that he was a fellow military veteran.

They made sure the World War II veteran and 25-year military serviceman received at least the minimum ceremony befitting a comrade — an honor guard, a white-laced draped table, a folded American flag, prayers and a rifle salute.

Born in San Anto...


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