KY SOLDIER BURIED

In tonight's top story at 11..

A kentucky solider was finally laid to rest today...this after his body .... missing for nearly 70 years.

Abc 36's bobbi mcswine spoke to a family member who says they never gave up hope.

##### "i feel like i know him."

Peggy bishop is the great niece of corporal billy hash...a solider from corbin kentucky...who went missing in 1950...while fighting in the korean war.

Peggy bishop: "he was one of 10 kids, and so anytime i went to see my granny, she would make sure she told you about your uncle billy."

It wasn't always about past memories...but the future her granny was confident corporal hash would have.

Peggy bishop: "on her death bed, she kepy saying 'billy will be home," and so, we brought him home."

Rolling thunder...a national non-profit that shines a light on solidiers missing in action and prisoners of war...helped spearhead hash's funeral services friday and saturday.

The president of the lexington chapter...todd matonich....says it's a priviledge to bring fallen soldiers home.

Todd matonich:"you can't put into words the chills or the goosebumps, but it's very rewarding when you get to the funeral home and family comes up and is so appreciative."

Matonich is a veteran...and enlisted at the same age hash did...only 17.

Todd matonich:"i think back on how i felt when i was that age and that really outs a lot of things in perspective and makes me very thankful and appreciative for what i have."

Bishop says she...hash's two living siblings...and the rest of her extended family is grateful and hopes for anyone watching this...it's a reminder to never lose hope.

Peggy bishop:"never give up.

They are doing everything the can to bring these soldiers home.

We never though we would see this day."