It is with sadness today that we learned that our son, brother and husband, Marine Captain Kyle R. Van De Giesen, was killed today in the line of duty in Afghanistan. He was a 1998 graduate of North Attleboro High School, a 2002 graduate of St. Anselm College, and was currently stationed at Camp Pendleton in San Diego, CA. He fulfilled his life long dream of becoming a Marine helicopter pilot, protecting his family and serving his country. He is survived by his wife Megan, his daughter Avery, and his soon to be born son. He also leaves behind his mother Ruth Ann VanDeGiesen, his father Calvin VanDeGiesen, his brothers Ryan and Christian, and his sister Caitlin.

At this time, this is all the information we have. Final arrangements are on going and will not be known until sometime later this week.