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New England News
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Marine to be laid to rest
NORTH ATTLEBOROUGH, Mass. -- A memorial vigil and a funeral service for a Marine helicopter pilot from North Attleborough who died in Afghanistan last month have been scheduled.
A candlelight vigil in memory of Capt. Kyle Van De Giesen will be held on Thursday evening at Community Field in North Attleborough. The public is invited.
A funeral has been scheduled for Friday morning at Saint Mary's Church in town. A private burial service will follow at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne.
The 29-year-old Van De Giesen died Oct. 26 in a helicopter crash. He leaves behind his pregnant wife and an 18-month-old daughter; his parents, two brothers and a sister.
(Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
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