The idea to honor a WWII veteran with a state funeral originated with a girl from Dallas.
"With Woody's passing, we have lost a selfless American and a vital link to America's greatest generation," said House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
"At just 5’6", he was never the tallest, 130 pounds, never the biggest, but he was a force of nature on the battlefield. At Iwo Jima, Woody marched through a hailstorm of gunfire, single-handedly destroying seven enemy positions," Pelosi said. "Even after the stunning act of bravery, he committed to helping Gold Star Families, driven by his motto: the cause is greater than I am.
WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 14: Members of the public pay their respects as the casket of World War II veteran and Medal of Honor recipient Hershel"Woody" Williams lies in honor in the Rotunda of the US Capitol on July 14, 2022 in Washington, D.C. The las"He would say he wore the medal to represent everyone who did not come home," Rabel said of Williams.
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