This is how real heroes are laid to rest.
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Charlie Butkus was a hero, awarded a Purple Heart after being shot by the enemy while putting his life on the line to save another soldier in Korea.
He returned from the war, married his sweetheart and raised a family on a street in Freehold that now bears his name.
"He wanted to get home and marry our mom," Linda said.
"I'm so proud of him. He was still active in the Marine Corps, proud of his country. He wrote to my mom. One of his friends was killed, and he visited his mom every year until she died," Donna said.
The honor he earned as a military veteran brought him numerous citations. But to his three daughters and grandchildren, he was simply their treasured father and "Pop Pop."
"He was a great dad," Donna said.
Charlie's three daughters inherited their father's pension when he died in January. Ever since, they had been trying to access what he worked for to leave to his family.
He worked for British Petroleum in Linden. He worked long hours and supported his family of five.
But all they received were condolence letters, one after another.
"We are sorry to hear and wish to extend our deepest sympathies," it read.
"Every time I would hang up with them after getting nowhere, I would get this letter," she said.
Linda, who is in charge of executing her father's estate, said her father had everything in order before he died, including his will, life insurance and a 401(k) containing $89,000.
"Everything else went smoothly except for this," Linda said.
Dozens of calls to the company and Fidelity went nowhere.
"How many times are you going to ask for his death certificate? I sent it electronically five times," she said.
Even though he was in a wheelchair, Sgt. Butkus, or Charlie, as he was known, would still visit the street named after him. After all he sacrificed, his daughters knew he would want them to keep fighting, so they contacted 7 On Your Side. Within 48 hours, they were told their father's inheritance was finally on the way.
"I have a letter. We will be receiving our money in three days to 10 days," Linda said.
The daughters say they also received an apology from Fidelity, which told 7 On Your Side that customer service is a priority. Each daughter received her portion of Sgt. Charlie's pension, totaling more than $88,000.
"Awesome, unbelievable. We couldn't have done it without you," the sisters said.
But more important than the money is the peace of mind, knowing their father's legacy, like his life, was honored.
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