Pfc. Christian Neff was killed while serving in Iraq back in September. He lived in the Shawnee area here in Lima and was 19. According to the Department of Defense, he died in Bahgdad from wounds inflicted by an improvised explosive device. These photos from the funeral this fall are old, but I'm just getting around to poking through my take from the event. His family was kind enough to allow the media to attend.
Needless to say, I felt like a vulture despite this invitation. Since he is one of the few local soldiers that have given their lives for the war, the turnout, from the media and community alike, was insane. Since the funeral, Christian's parents have recieved honors from local veterans' groups and service groups on numerous occasions. This was one of the bigger stories of the year. 
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These are great, interesting compositions in all.
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