Fallen Kansas Soldier Honored This Week
Associated Press - Mon 09:05 AM 06/04/2012
Gov. Sam Brownback has ordered that flags across Kansas fly at half-staff on Wednesday.
A soldier from Overland Park will be honored before his funeral on Wednesday.
Twenty-three-year-old Pfc. Cale Miller died May 24 when he was trapped inside a vehicle when it was hit by a roadside bomb.
Miller's body is scheduled to arrive Monday morning at the Olathe airport. City officials have encouraged residents to line the street along the route of the processional for Miller. He was a 2007 Olathe Northwest graduate.
His funeral is scheduled for Wednesday. Gov. Sam Brownback has ordered that flags across Kansas fly at half-staff on that day.
Miller deployed with the 4th Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash.
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RONNIEMUR
Monday 4 June 2012 09:08 Report this comment
I just hope there is nothing but respect at his funeral.
roselizzy
Monday 4 June 2012 14:31 Report this comment
Their will be respect.The Patriot Guard i'm sure will make sure of that as best they can.