The case of Michael R. Blair, identified as Namus ID: UCP5405, revolves around the discovery and subsequent handling of his remains after he passed away from natural causes on December 20, 2015. Blair, a 58-year-old male, died at the Puyallup Nursing and Rehab in Puyallup, Washington. Despite an extensive search conducted by the Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office (PCMEO) to locate his family, no relatives were found to claim his remains.
Following the standard protocol, Blair's body was sent to a rotation funeral home where he was cremated, and his cremated remains were returned to the custody of the PCMEO. The challenge of ensuring a dignified disposition for unclaimed individuals was partly alleviated by the subsequent identification of Blair as a veteran eligible for burial at the Tahoma National Cemetery.
To facilitate a proper burial for this unclaimed veteran, the Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office collaborated with the Missing in America Project, an organization dedicated to providing honor and respect to unclaimed veterans. On May 11, 2016, Blair's cremains were entrusted to this organization for burial, ensuring that he would receive the recognition and respect befitting his service. For anyone seeking further information about this case, the Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office can be contacted at 253-798-6494, located at 3619 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, Washington.
Date Found: 12/20/2015
