In Louisiana, a group of high school students is being celebrated for providing a respectful farewell to Ralph Lambert, a former U.S. Air Force veteran who passed away on February 8 at the age of 94.

Lambert, who served the nation from 1950 to 1971, had no family or friends to attend his funeral. Despite his two decades of service, it seemed Lambert would be cremated without a proper tribute.

Coach Steps In

Jordan Marks, a local high school baseball coach, learned about Lambert’s situation and decided to take action. “I picked the six seniors we have. I try to teach them the game of baseball but also the game of life, and anytime we can serve a community member or especially somebody that served for our country, we are more than happy to do it,” said Marks, as reported by KPLC-TV.