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Memorial Vigil, Funeral Planned for Marine Killed in Afghanistan

Chris Boardman

Story Created: Nov 3, 2009 at 8:41 AM EST

Story Updated: Nov 3, 2009 at 12:59 PM EST

NORTH ATTLEBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) - 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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