Pearl Harbor veteran to receive proper burial in Lubbock

The USS Arizona Memorial is shown during a ceremony to mark the 78th anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019 at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Survivors and members of the public gathered in Pearl Harbor to remember those killed when Japanese planes bombed the Hawaii naval base 78 years ago and launched the U.S. into World War II. About a dozen survivors of the attack attended the annual ceremony, the youngest of whom are now in their late 90s. (AP Photo/Caleb Jones)

by: Mikayla Holmes

Posted: Mar 21, 2023 / 03:59 PM CDT

Updated: Mar 21, 2023 / 04:00 PM CDT

LUBBOCK, Texas– The remains of Pearl Harbor veteran, Petty Officer 1st Class Harvey Herber, were expected to fly in to Lubbock International Airport on Wednesday afternoon to receive a proper burial on Friday at Peaceful Gardens Memorial Park, according to a press release.

The release said Herber’s remains were identified by the Veterans of Foreign War, and his next of kin was an active Veterans of Foreign War member.

Herber’s remains were expected to receive a police escort to Lakeridge Funeral Home from the airport. The release said the burial was open to the public.