This Vietnam veteran died miles from home in the Philippines. His daughter made bringing him home her mission

Deannese Clark of Gainesville had to work for almost a year to get her father’s remains back from the Philippines. Her father, Willie Clark, was a Vietnam veteran and had gone to the Philippines for cancer treatments. He is laid to rest at Georgia National Cemetery in Canton. - photo by Scott Rogers

08112019 CLARK 4.jpg — Deannese Clark of Gainesville had to work for almost a year to get her father’s remains back from the Philippines. Her father, Willie Clark, was a Vietnam veteran and had gone to the Philippines for cancer treatments. He is laid to rest at Georgia National Cemetery in Canton. - photo by Scott Rogers

It took 10 months, but Willie Clark is finally home.He died in the Philippines on Oct. 19, 2018, after traveling there for medical treatment. His daughter, Deannese Clark of Gainesville, has been working since then to bring him home.“One of the last things he said when he was able to somewhat speak was, ‘Take me home, don’t leave me alone.’ That was my mission,” Deannese Clark said. “… I’m the same way my dad is. Once I set something in my mind, I’m going to do it.”Willie Clark served in the U.S.

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