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N. Attleboro Marine Killed in Afghanistan Laid to Rest

Chris Boardman

Story Created: Nov 6, 2009 at 8:37 AM EST

Story Updated: Nov 6, 2009 at 12:16 PM EST

NORTH ATTLEBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) - A Marine helicopter pilot from Massachusetts who made the ultimate sacrifice is being laid to rest.

A funeral service for Capt. Kyle Van De Giesen is
scheduled for St. Mary's Church in North Attleborough on Friday
morning. It will be followed by a procession through town and
burial at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne.

A candlelight vigil for Van De Giesen was held Thursday night at the football field where the former quarterback led the local high school football team to many victories.

Van De Giesen died Oct. 26 in a helicopter crash in Afghanistan. He leaves behind his pregnant wife and an 18-month-old daughter.

(Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

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