Palm City Marine KIA

[Huggs]

I found this article on MSNBC just a short while ago.  It came to them compliments of WPBF Channel 25 in West Palm Beach.

If Lance Corporal Justin Wilson wanted "flags" upon his return, that should be honored, not only within his neighborhood, but throughout STUART.   As soon as I find out what time his remains are being returned to Stuart, I'll post it here.  If you have a flag, no matter what size it is, I'd like for you to attend.

~Huggs

Palm City Marine Killed In Afghanistan 'Wanted Flags'
Family, Friends Honor Wishes Of 24-Year-Old Recently Married
   
WPBF-TV
updated 18 minutes ago
PALM CITY, Fla. - WPBF.com

Friends and family of a 24-year-old Palm City Marine killed in Afghanistan have honored his wish for a hero's return.

Lance Cpl. Justin J. Wilson died in the line of duty on Monday.

"He said if he ever came home in a box that he would want thousands of people to know that he had died for his country," friend Cindy Capwell said on Thursday.

So, Capwell and Wilson's family members gave him just that, lining the street where he once lived with American flags.

"He wanted flags and flags," Capwell said. "He just always said, 'If I come home dead, I want flags.'"

Wilson's father said his son was killed on one of his last patrols and had just 57 days left in his tour of duty. He was deployed in November and had married his wife, Hannah McVeigh, one month earlier.

Annette McVeigh, Wilson's mother-in-law, said the couple was "so happy."

"I look at them and I think how happy, how happy they were together and how happy they made each other, and it's so sad, heart-wrenching to think of the short time they had together," McVeigh said.

In lieu of flowers, Wilson's family has asked that donations be made to the Wounded Warrior Program.

[Lil B]

Funeral Services Set for Palm City Marine Killed in Afghanistan

March 26th, 2010
by Daphne Duret

PALM CITY — A two-day wake and a memorial service have been planned for Lance Cpl. Justin Wilson, a 24-year-old Palm City marine who died Monday in Afghanistan.

Family members this morning said Wilson’s remains will arrive at Witham FIeld in Stuart around 2 p.m. Sunday.
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Browse more photos of Justin Wilson & family, including the arrival of his remains at Dover Air Force Base, Del.


A wake will be held from 6-8 p.m. Monday and from 1-3 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the Forest Hills Funeral Homes, Memorial Park and Crematory, 2001 Southwest Murphy Road in Palm City.

A memorial service is scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, 1454 Southwest Mapp Road in Palm City.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made to Wounded Warriors Project, 7020 AC Skinner Parkway, Suite 100, Jacksonville, FL 32256.

http://www.tcoasttalk.com/2010/03/26/funeral-services-set-for-palm-city-marine-killed-in-afghanistan/

[Lil B]

Services Planned for Fallen Palm City Marine

By Will Greenlee
March 26, 2010

PALM CITY — The body of Marine Lance Cpl. Justin Wilson, who was killed by a roadside bomb in Afghanistan, is expected to be flown into Witham Field on Sunday before services next week, a family member said Friday.

Wilson, 24, joined the Marine Corps in January 2009 and deployed to Afghanistan 10 months later. He died Monday, killed by an IED or improvised explosive device, his father has said.

Wilson’s body is expected to be flown into Witham Field in Stuart about 2 p.m. or 3 p.m. Sunday, Ed Forte, Wilson’s uncle, said Friday. Wilson’s cousin, Marine Lance Cpl. Carl Ruggiero, 19, and Wilson’s 20-year-old brother also will be on the plane, Forte said.

Several motorcycle groups are expected to escort Wilson’s body to Forest Hills funeral home in Palm City where viewings are scheduled for Monday 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Tuesday 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Forte said.

A mass at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, and a service with military honors will follow at the cemetery off Southwest Murphy Road.

Wilson, a native of Huntington, NY, was a five year Palm City resident who was married to Hannah McVeigh in October in North Carolina.

The last time Lance Wilson spoke to his son was March 17 — Justin’s 24th birthday. The phone connection was crackling as Justin spoke from somewhere in the Helmand province, Lance Wilson has said.

“He was a little afraid. I could hear it in his voice,” Lance Wilson said. “He didn’t want to talk about what was going on there. He wanted to talk about his wife, the family. He wanted to know what was going on at home.”

Marine Cpl. Ian T. Zook , an 18-year Port St. Lucie resident, is buried at Forest Hills Memorial Park. Zook died in Oct. 2004 in Iraq’s Al Anbar province.

http://www.tcpalm.com/news/2010/mar/26/services-planned-for-fallen-palm-city-marine/

[Huggs]

My comment over at the TCPalm site:

We should be lining the streets for this man on Sunday from the airport to the funeral home.

It was reported on MSNBC that "if I die, promise you will line the streets with flags."

I didn't promise him as his family did, but I will promise that I will be there on Sunday and Wednesday.

Lance Corporal Wilson deserves a heroes welcome and a heroes farewell.

[Kerry]

But do we know the route yet?

[Huggs]

The route should be firmed up tomorrow by the Leathernecks. 

I know that I will be standing at the Witham Airfield on Sunday, beginning at 12:45pm.

Rick and I went to the CG Exchange today and purchased hand flags.  I have a limited supply.  Anyone needing one that will be in attendance, let me know.