NIdaho Soldier’s Body Returns Home
KXLY provides this photo on its Facebook wall of the mourners along the road who greeted the return of fallen soldier Ethan Martin's body on its way back to Bonners Ferry this morning.
A North Idaho soldier killed in action in Afghanistan last week returned home Friday for the final time. Spc. Ethan Martin will be laid to rest Saturday at Paradise Valley Cemetery in Bonners Ferry. Spc. Martin's remains arrived in Sandpoint Friday on a charter plane from Dover Air Force Base. The Honorable Transfer ceremony marks the return of the soldier to his family. After the ceremony, Spc. Martin's body was brought to Bonners Ferry in a motorcade, with citizens lining the streets with flags to pay tribute. Spc. Martin's life will be celebrated with a public memorial service Saturday at 1:00 at Bonners Ferry High School. He'll then be laid to rest in a ceremony that is open to the public. 22-year old Martin joined the Army in 2009/KXLY. More here.
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