Max Eckert Hey slipped into eternity on September 22, 2021. With a final Taps being played, his flag-draped earthly vessel was honorably escorted from the Floresville Texas State Veterans Home, followed by his sons, Matt and Pete Hey. Members of the staff placed hands on their hearts and military residents from beds and wheelchairs, rising to stand, if able, saluted to pay final respects during the procession.