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Iraq War - Eyes Wide Open
An exhibit on the National Mall with boots representing soldiers killed in Iraq (2,500 at the time of this photo - currently the number stands at over 4000) Iraqi civilians killed during the war - over 100,000.
About Kevin S. Smith:
SPRINGFIELD, Ohio — A Marine from this western Ohio city who was killed in Iraq was remembered Thursday as a man of integrity who served his country quietly.
About 400 people attended funeral services for Lance Cpl. Kevin S. Smith, 20. He died March 21 when an improvised explosive device hit his Humvee near the Syrian border with Iraq.
“Kevin quietly served his country and paid the ultimate price,” Fellowship Christian Church pastor John Essig said.
The Rev. Bill Yowler recounted memories from friends and family members who said that Smith loved to work on his car, play guitar and had a hug for everyone.
The pastor also said Smith’s fiance, Kristi Leider, told him that she still waits by the phone for the 2 a.m. calls Smith made when he couldn’t sleep. They became engaged on Christmas Day.
After the funeral, a bagpipe player led six Marine pallbearers out of the church. People passing by stopped their cars, some saluting and others holding their hands over their hearts as the two mile procession wound its way to Vale Cemetery in nearby Springfield Township.
He had been assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, based at Camp Lejeune, N.C.
— Associated Press
Iraq War - Eyes Wide Open
An exhibit on the National Mall with boots representing soldiers killed in Iraq (2,500 at the time of this photo - currently the number stands at over 4000) Iraqi civilians killed during the war - over 100,000.
About Kevin S. Smith:
SPRINGFIELD, Ohio — A Marine from this western Ohio city who was killed in Iraq was remembered Thursday as a man of integrity who served his country quietly.
About 400 people attended funeral services for Lance Cpl. Kevin S. Smith, 20. He died March 21 when an improvised explosive device hit his Humvee near the Syrian border with Iraq.
“Kevin quietly served his country and paid the ultimate price,” Fellowship Christian Church pastor John Essig said.
The Rev. Bill Yowler recounted memories from friends and family members who said that Smith loved to work on his car, play guitar and had a hug for everyone.
The pastor also said Smith’s fiance, Kristi Leider, told him that she still waits by the phone for the 2 a.m. calls Smith made when he couldn’t sleep. They became engaged on Christmas Day.
After the funeral, a bagpipe player led six Marine pallbearers out of the church. People passing by stopped their cars, some saluting and others holding their hands over their hearts as the two mile procession wound its way to Vale Cemetery in nearby Springfield Township.
He had been assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, based at Camp Lejeune, N.C.
— Associated Press