Rhode Island National Guardsman, killed while saving an Afghan boy, is laid to rest in Providence

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Rhode Island National Guard commander Maj. Gen. Kevin McBride, right, presents a flag to Dennis Weichel , left, father of guardsman National Guard Sgt. Dennis Weichel Jr., during funeral services at the state Veterans Cemetery in Exeter, R.I. on April 2, 2012.

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An honor guard carries the remains of Sgt. Dennis Weichel Jr. to his burial plot.

Turnto10.com reported on Monday:

Rhode Island National Guard commander Kevin McBride said Monday that Sgt. Dennis Weichel Jr. had "the courage of a warrior" and "the heart of a father."

The Providence resident was struck and killed by an armored vehicle March 22 after moving an Afghan boy to safety who was trying to retrieve something under the vehicle.

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Nicholas Weichel, son of Sgt. Dennis Weichel Jr., stands next to his father's casket during funeral services.

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Comment author avatarJan_38802

God bless this soldier. He did what he would have done for his own son. It is so sad that he had to die by his own troopers actions that they did not see or were unable to stop? It is so sad. I thought it was a young girl, not a boy, but it does not matter. God above has him in heaven and I believe the angels are lifting him high.

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Reply#1 - Thu Apr 5, 2012 12:10 AM EDT
Comment author avatarPyretQueen

My condolences to this guardsman's friends and family. I'm so sorry for your loss.

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Reply#2 - Thu Apr 5, 2012 1:26 PM EDT
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