Fallen Soldier Spc. Keith Benson Laid to Rest- National Cemetery- Bourne, MA (01-27-12)

NORWOOD, Mass. (AP) — Family and friends are paying final respects to an Army medic from Norwood who died in Afghanistan.

A graveside service for Spc. Keith Benson was held Friday at the Massachusetts National Veterans Cemetery in Bourne.

Military officials say the 27-year-old Benson died Jan. 18 in Paktika province in southeastern Afghanistan close to the Pakistan border.




The Pentagon did not announce a cause, but said the death is under investigation.

He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 28th Infantry Regiment, 172nd Infantry Brigade, based in Germany.

He is survived by his parents and a brother.

wbztv.com

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[mageknight711]

RIP battle...Seems like only yesterday that we were training side by side at BCT...

[ComradeTlingit]

you were a beautiful individual, Keith. Truly one of a kind and you will certainly be missed. Thanks for all the wonderful memories. I'll think of you every time I listen to Flogging Molly or drink an energy drink that gives me heart palpitations :) Rest in peace, comrade.