On February 1, 2018, the body of Michael Clement Weigand, a 64-year-old male, was discovered in Tacoma, Washington. He had passed away from natural causes while receiving care at Allenmore Medical Center. Despite the efforts to notify his family about his death, they chose not to claim him. As a result, Michael was sent to a rotation funeral home, where his body was cremated. The cremated remains were subsequently returned to the Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office (PCMEO).
Further investigations revealed that Michael Clement Weigand was a veteran, making him eligible for an honorable burial at Tahoma National Cemetery. This information paved the way for the Missing in America Project to step in. This organization specializes in ensuring that unclaimed veterans are given a dignified resting place. They have committed to claiming Michael's cremains to arrange for his rightful burial at the national cemetery.
The case of Michael Weigand was overseen by the Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office, located at 3619 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, Washington. Anyone seeking further information or having inquiries can reach out to the agency at their contact number, 253-798-6494, referencing Agency Case Number 18-0233. Through collaborative efforts, the PCMEO and the Missing in America Project work to ensure that veterans like Michael are honored appropriately, even when familial connections vanish.
Date Found: 02/01/2018
