[Severa]

Maybe I'm stepping out on a limb here, but I can't think of a more deserving person for a full honors burial at Arlington as Bob Hope, even if he never served in the military he was hands down one of the best friends the US military ever had.

[SuziQ]

Maybe I'm stepping out on a limb here, but I can't think of a more deserving person for a full honors burial at Arlington as Bob Hope

I'm not in the military, but I can't imagine anyone who's served who would not agree, especially if they were one of the lucky ones to have benefited from a live show.

[Petronski]

I would certainly agree that Hope ought to be honored with burial at Arlington, but having never served in the military myself, I don't think it's my place to say.

[wimpycat]

He was made an honorary U.S. Veteran, by Pres. Clinton, no less.

I believe he's the only civilian deemed an honorary Veteran.

[armymarinemom]

Maybe I'm stepping out on a limb here, but I can't think of a more deserving person for a full honors burial at Arlington as Bob Hope, even if he never served in the military he was hands down one of the best friends the US military ever had.
I have to agree with you on that statement. I have heard that he tried to enlist during the WWII and was asked to keep doing what he was doing.

[ntnychik]

His daughter, Linda, said when they asked Bob where he would like to be buried, he said "Surprise me!" Your suggestion of Arlington would be perfect!