MADISON, Ind. (WDRB) -- A Vietnam veteran who fought for his country recently died without family to remember him. On Tuesday, an Indiana community came together to make sure his life gets the recognition it deserves.

In Madison, veterans and other members of the community gathered for a funeral to ensure Larry Wayne Miller was honored as a hero and that he didn't make his final journey alone.

Charlie Gysem is a part of the Patriot Guard that helps pay respect to fallen veterans, he's also a Vietnam vet.

"We didn't get any of this when we came home," he said. "It's my way of telling him, 'I appreciate it.'"

Miller was buried at the Indiana Veterans Memorial Cemetery on July 16, thanks to the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre.

Miller, an Indianapolis native, served in the Vietnam War and rose to the rank of Specialist 4.

He served in the U.S. Army from 1972 to 1975 before he was honorably discharged. He then served three more years in the U.S. Army Reserve.

Miller's parents and several siblings all passed away before him. He had virtually no family left and was cared for by friends until he passed away on May 30 at a nursing home in Greencastle, Ind.

Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre donated a casket and picked up Miller's remains so that he could be properly laid to rest Tuesday.

"I don't have a clue who he is," Vietnam War veteran Ken Kraus said. "I mean, I know his name, but it's just the right thing to do."

Rodney Nay of Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre

Rodney Nay of Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre

"I've had calls from all over the United States," said Rodney Nay of Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre. "I've had emails, text messages, people offering flowers, to come sing, to come speak, veterans groups that are going to be there to show all of this honor and dignity. It's overwhelming, heartwarming."

Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre

Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre

Visitation was held Tuesday afternoon, followed by a funeral service and burial at 1 p.m.

The funeral director says more than 300 people showed up to honor Miller.

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