Navy vet who chose to be homeless, raised awareness dies at 58
Rafael Guerrero, The Courier-News, Elgin, Ill.
Doug Henke served in the Navy from March 3, 1982, to Aug. 19, 1983. Years later, he chose to be 'houseless' and blogged about his experience, raising awareness for homelessness in America.
Doug Henke would have underestimated what he meant to Elgin or the local veteran community if he saw his burial service Friday, friend Greg Schiller said.
“I don’t think he had any idea how many people cared for him,†he said.
Schiller was among more than 50 friends, strangers, and veterans who paid their respects to the U.S. Navy veteran who chose to be homeless in Elgin.
“Doug Henke, we’re going to miss you, brother,†Schiller told those in attendance.
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