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New Jersey town buries fallen soldier

On a steamy Saturday morning, funeral services are held for Army Spec. Richard C. Emmons III at the St. Joseph’s Parish Center in Woodstown, N.J. The 22-year-old soldier was killed in Afghanistan.

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An Army carry team moves a transfer case containing the remains of Spec. Richard C. Emmons III on June 2, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. According to the Department of Defense, Emmons, 22, died May 31 in Logar province, Afghanistan, of wounds sustained when enemy forces attacked his unit with a rocket-propelled grenade.

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Jeffrey Bowling, left, and J.T. Massey salute the flag-draped coffin at the funeral of Spec. Richard C. Emmons III at the Catholic Community of the Holy Spirit Parish Center on June 11, in Woodstown, N.J.

Jeffrey Bowling, left, and J.T. Massey salute the flag-draped coffin at the funeral of Spec. Richard C. Emmons III at the Catholic Community of the Holy Spirit Parish Center on June 11, in Woodstown, N.J.

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Janice Hogan, left with back to camera, gets a hug as her husband, Bill Hogan, right, stands by at the funeral of Janice's son, Spec. Richard Emmons, at the Catholic Community of the Holy Spirit Parish Center.

Janice Hogan, left with back to camera, gets a hug as her husband, Bill Hogan, right, stands by at the funeral of Janice's son, Spec. Richard Emmons, at the Catholic Community of the Holy Spirit Parish Center.

Jahi Chikwendiu / The Washington Post

Friends and family gather for a soldier's funeral at the Catholic Community of the Holy Spirit Parish Center. Richard C. 'Richie' Emmons III, 22, died May 31, in Afghanistan from injuries sustained in an attack.

Friends and family gather for a soldier's funeral at the Catholic Community of the Holy Spirit Parish Center. Richard C. "Richie" Emmons III, 22, died May 31, in Afghanistan from injuries sustained in an attack.

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The family, including mother Janice Hogan, front; stepfather Bill Hogan, second from right; sister Morgan, right, and brother Conor, fourth from right, watches as the coffin is draped with the U.S. flag following services.

The family, including mother Janice Hogan, front; stepfather Bill Hogan, second from right; sister Morgan, right, and brother Conor, fourth from right, watches as the coffin is draped with the U.S. flag following services.

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The body of Emmons is taken to the hearse for transport to the cemetery following the funeral. Woodstown is a place where the war has largely been forgotten, a town that briefly is compelled to see a war that it and most of the U.S. has largely ignored.

The body of Emmons is taken to the hearse for transport to the cemetery following the funeral. Woodstown is a place where the war has largely been forgotten, a town that briefly is compelled to see a war that it and most of the U.S. has largely ignored.

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Townspeople, friends and family salute as the body of Emmons is taken to the hearse. The hearse will pass the borough hall and a small stone memorial to two Woodstown boys killed in the Vietnam War.

Townspeople, friends and family salute as the body of Emmons is taken to the hearse. The hearse will pass the borough hall and a small stone memorial to two Woodstown boys killed in the Vietnam War.

Jahi Chikwendiu / The Washington Post

Eric Sithens stands at attention outside the funeral of Spec. Richie Emmons Catholic Community of the Holy Spirit Parish Center in Woodstown, N.J. About 50 people stood silently in the parking lot of the abandoned Acme Supermarket across the street from the cemetery.

Eric Sithens stands at attention outside the funeral of Spec. Richie Emmons Catholic Community of the Holy Spirit Parish Center in Woodstown, N.J. About 50 people stood silently in the parking lot of the abandoned Acme Supermarket across the street from the cemetery.

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Step-cousin Robyn Kelly, center, and family friend Anne Schmidt, right, talk at the funeral.

Step-cousin Robyn Kelly, center, and family friend Anne Schmidt, right, talk at the funeral.

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Townspeople gather along the procession route in downtown Woodstown.

Townspeople gather along the procession route in downtown Woodstown.

Jahi Chikwendiu / The Washington Post

Townspeople gather along the procession route in downtown Woodstown.

Townspeople gather along the procession route in downtown Woodstown.

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Townspeople gather along the procession route in downtown Woodstown as the body of Emmons passes en route to the cemetery.

Townspeople gather along the procession route in downtown Woodstown as the body of Emmons passes en route to the cemetery.

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Beth Cobb and her granddaughter, Mellania Myers, 3, wave flags to townspeople along the procession route.

Beth Cobb and her granddaughter, Mellania Myers, 3, wave flags to townspeople along the procession route.

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Townspeople gather along the procession route in downtown Woodstown.

Townspeople gather along the procession route in downtown Woodstown.

Jahi Chikwendiu / The Washington Post

Emily Mills wipes a tear as the body of Emmons passes en route to the cemetery. Mills went to school with Emmons's parents and Mills's daughter went to school with Emmons.

Emily Mills wipes a tear as the body of Emmons passes en route to the cemetery. Mills went to school with Emmons's parents and Mills's daughter went to school with Emmons.

Jahi Chikwendiu / The Washington Post

At the funeral.

At the funeral.

Jahi Chikwendiu / The Washington Post

Isaac Zane, with the Columbia County Riders, holds a flag and a funeral program bearing the childhood picture of Emmons.

Isaac Zane, with the Columbia County Riders, holds a flag and a funeral program bearing the childhood picture of Emmons.

Jahi Chikwendiu / The Washington Post

This September 2010 photo released by the U.S. Army shows Spec. Richard C. Emmons III, 22, who died May 31 after a rocket-propelled grenade hit his vehicle in Logar province, Afghanistan.

This September 2010 photo released by the U.S. Army shows Spec. Richard C. Emmons III, 22, who died May 31 after a rocket-propelled grenade hit his vehicle in Logar province, Afghanistan.

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Janice Hogan, mother of Richie Emmons, family and friends gather at her son's graveside at the Lawnside Cemetery in Woodstown, N.J.

Janice Hogan, mother of Richie Emmons, family and friends gather at her son's graveside at the Lawnside Cemetery in Woodstown, N.J.

Jahi Chikwendiu / The Washington Post

Family and friends gather at the graveside of Emmons at the Lawnside Cemetery.

Family and friends gather at the graveside of Emmons at the Lawnside Cemetery.

Jahi Chikwendiu / The Washington Post

Friends and family lay hands on the casket -- where cigarettes, chewing tobacco, and a small bottle of whiskey have also been placed.

Friends and family lay hands on the casket -- where cigarettes, chewing tobacco, and a small bottle of whiskey have also been placed.

Jahi Chikwendiu / The Washington Post

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