‘Man of morals’ mourned

Fallen Marine laid to rest in North Attleboro

By Marie Szaniszlo
Saturday, November 7, 2009 - Updated 14d 8h ago

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A courageous 29-year-old Marine helicopter pilot - killed in Afghanistan days before his third and final tour of duty was to end - was honored yesterday as a “young man of morals” before more than 1,000 mourners attending his North Attleboro funeral.

People carrying flags stood quietly alongside trees tied with yellow ribbons en route to St. Mary’s Church, where bagpipes greeted the body of Capt. Kyle Van De Giesen.

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johnson

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Semper Fi. Rest in Peace my Brother.

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glas_arracht

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Semper Fidelis Capt. Van De Giesen. You will be missed.

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jimrita replying to johnson

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Beautifully said! Rest assured that the Lord has welcomed him into paradise! To his family we wish you peace and love! God bless the American soldier!

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streetglide07

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Godspeed my brother. Your a true patriot and hereo.

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noranora214

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God Bless this hero, God Bless his family. May you find some comfort in knowing how grateful we are for his service to our country.

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R.I.P. Your seat in Valhalla, Hall of Heroes, awaits you. SEMPER FI!!!

FTG1(SS) U.S.N.

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Julie_the_Jarhea

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d Semper fi, Capt. Van De Giesen. You've completed your mission honorably.

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WhyohWhy

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**THIS SHOULD HAVE BEEN YOUR FRONT PAGE STORY**
Deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences to
the family of this hero. His sacrifice is appreciated by so many of us. God Bless!

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M10

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Semper Fi. Rest in Peace my brother. Your battles are done Thank you.

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Donations to assist the family may be made to the Capt. Kyle R. Van De Giesen Memorial Fund, c/o Bristol County Savings Bank, Attention: Sandy Vandette, 96 Commonwealth Ave., North Attleboro, MA 02760.

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SOLEMN: Megan Van De Giesen follows the casket of her husband, Marine Capt. Kyle Van De Giesen, as it is carried out of St. Mary’s Church in North Attleboro yesterday.