Please Come Honor a Fallen Member of Our Community

The memorial service for a local soldier killed in Afghanistan has been scheduled for Saturday

March 13. 2010

Sgt. Ian Gelig, 25, of Stevenson Ranch, was killed in Kandahar, Afghanistan on March 1 when his patrol unit was hit by a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device.

Gelig’s family has chosen to have a private service at Blessed Kateri Catholic Church. The family wishes to keep the church service private, however the community is invited to take part in the funeral procession from the church to Ian’s final resting place.

The procession starts at 1:15pm at Blessed Kateri Church and moves down Copperhill to McBean Parkway. It will then drive the length of McBean Parkway past I-5 and through Gelig’s home community of Stevenson Ranch to Pico Canyon Road. After making a left on Pico Canyon Road, the procession will enter the I-5 freeway at Lyons Avenue where it will continue to the San Fernando Mission Cemetery in Mission Hills.

“We are hoping the entire Santa Clarita Valley community will line the road to pay tribute to this fallen soldier who has given his life for his country,” said Councilman Bob Kellar.

The public is invited to attend the procession and the burial.

Gelig who was promoted to the rank of Sergeant posthumously, will receive full military funeral honors including a 21 gun salute, the playing of taps, and a flag folding presentation.

The Patriot Guard Riders, a motorcycle group that watches over funerals of fallen American service members, will also attend the procession and service.

Please take 20 minutes out of your Saturday to help us honor this hero of our community, Ian, who has given his life to protect our country. It is appropriate to bring an American flag along the procession route. Information provided by AM 1220 KHTS

( This post was taken from KHTS and was not writen by alilbiridie.com )

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