The Final Salute

11/15/2025

Take a listen!! Thank you to Kim Chase for having us!

Studies show that there are over 12 million pounds of unclaimed cremated remains. Find out on this weeks show how Iowa based Final Salute is helping lay these men, women and children to rest with honor and dignity.

11/12/2025

Photos that help tell the story of presenting the flag of civil war veteran Joseph Chedester to his great great granddaughters 🇺🇸

11/12/2025

We love this story! This is why we do what we do!

"He was lost and you adopted him. You gave him respect and you gave him honor. And here he is. Here he is."

11/11/2025

Today, we honor every Veteran — those remembered, and those forgotten.
At The Final Salute, we ensure that even the unclaimed are never left behind.
We’re also deeply grateful to the Veterans who stand beside us and support our mission.
Because every hero deserves a final salute.

11/09/2025

Pete was a huge supporter of The Final Salute. Please send a card to the family to help support them through their loss.

Lentz Funeral Home - Algona
403 E McGregor St.
Algona, IA 50511

View Donald "Pete" Merle Peterson's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

11/08/2025

IMPORTANT!!!

HELP!!! URGENT NEED!!!
Just over an hour ago we were notified of 286 Iowa military in a location that will not be coming home for the holidays. We had no idea!
SO WE NEED TO MAKE THESE 286 IOWANS A BOX!!!
WE NEED ASAP THE FOLLOWING:
• 100 Peanut Butter jars (regular size)
• 200 3-way Phone Charging Cords
• 150 individual applesauce cups
• 150 granola bars
• 150 hot chocolate packets
• 200 travel Kleenex packets
• 500 individual instant coffee packets
• 200 microfiber cloths
• 300 brain puzzle books
• 200 stress balls
• small frizbees
• 300 Christmas cards

DROP OFF AT BUILDING S-38 ON CAMP DODGE UNTIL 10pm TONIGHT OR 8a-10am TOMORROW.
Or Venmo and we will shop for you!
Let’s make sure ALL IOWANS IN UNIFORM GET A BOX OF LOVE FROM HOME!!!

11/05/2025

Make sure you tune in! We have a amazing story to share!!!

11/05/2025

While we just laid to rest 13 unclaimed veterans and one spouse - our work continues, starting NOW!

Mark your calendars- and join us in 2026 🇺🇸

11/01/2025

We asked, and in true Iowa fashion, you delivered! Over 40 motorcycles on a cold and rainy day to show love to a veteran who truly needed to see that Iowa love! We can't thank each of you enough for the support shown to Paul today!
No veteran left alone in Iowa!

11/01/2025

Its a chilly morning - but we are all in! Join us on your bike if you are brave or your car if you want! See you all soon!