Casey's next-of-kin (his mother, Cindy Sheehan) received $500,000 for his death. She got a $12,420 Military Death Gratuity at the time of his death and $87,580 paid retroactively in 2205 and $250,000 SGLI at the time of his death, plus $150,000 also paid retroactively for anyone KIA since 10/7/2001. All such payments were tax-free.
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That's $500,000! -- a half a million dollars tax-free. There's no reason for her not to pay any bill associated with Spc. Sheehan's funeral, unless she's a callous, shallow, self-centered crook.