After 6 decades, soldier Richard Cushman is brought home from Korea and laid to rest

Kathy Cushman, sister-in-law to Army Sgt. First Class Richard G. Cushman, receives a U.S. flag from Staff Sgt. Jason Yamamoto during Richard Cushman’s funeral service at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Cypress on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018.

Army Sgt. First Class Richard G. Cushman’s niece Tera Barrera receives an Ambassador for Peace medal from Republic of Korea Consul General Kim Wan-joong during the funeral service for Cushman at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Cypress on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018.

Army Sgt. First Class Richard G. Cushman’s remains, a U.S. flag, portrait, medals and awards are displayed on a table during his funeral service at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Cypress on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018. Cushman died during the Korean War and his remains were recovered from Ung Bong Village, North Korea, in 2002. These remains were matched to his family through mitochondrial DNA analysis.

A young relative places a carnation on the box holding the remains of Army Sgt. First Class Richard G. Cushman, who died during the Korean War, during funeral services at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Cypress on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018.

California National Guard San Diego team member Zaira Joseph plays taps for Army Sgt. First Class Richard G. Cushman during the funeral service at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Cypress on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018.

The uniform of Army Sgt. First Class Richard G. Cushman, who died during the Korean War, was displayed during his funeral service at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Cypress on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018.

A portrait of Army Sgt. First Class Richard G. Cushman.

California National Guard Cpl. Serapio Alvarez, right, carries a U.S. flag and National Guard Sgt. Leonardo Becerra carries the remains of U.S. Army Sgt. First Class Richard G. Cushman, who died during the Korean War, during Cushman’s funeral service at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Cypress on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018. His remains were recovered from Ung Bong Village, North Korea, and matched to his family through mitochondrial DNA analysis.

A remembrance card for Army Sgt. First Class Richard G. Cushman was displayed during the funeral service for him at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Cypress on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018.

Sgt. First Class Richard G. Cushman’s commendations and medals, including the Purple Heart, were displayed during his funeral service at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Cypress on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018.