To honor the memory of Lt. Thomas Crotty, United States Coast Guard, and his service to his country, a U.S. flag drapes over his casket at Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station, N.Y., November 1, 2019. A ceremonial transfer was conducted at Niagara bringing home his remains. Lt. Crotty died as a WWII POW in the Philippines. He earned the Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart, Navy Commendation Medal and many other awards and citations during his time of service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Kelsey Martinez)