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A soldier journeys home

Abstract:
The plane carrying 1st Lt. Jared Southworth's body arrived at 9:50 a.m. Thursday at the Coles County Memorial Airport for a military service with his family.

Southworth, 26, was killed Feb. 8 in Afghanistan while serving in the Illinois National Guard.

Awaiting the arrival of Southworth's body were personnel from the Mattoon, Charleston, Ashmore, Kansas and Lincoln Fire Departments as well as members of the local Veterans of Foreign War and the Mid East Illinois Patriot Guard Riders....

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posted 2/21/09 @ 12:39 AM CST

This is one the saddest part for the whole community when a funnel of hero takes place. Its reminds the glory a supreme sacrifice made by our young man a women to let flag flying high all the time.
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Pamela E. Halder

posted 2/21/09 @ 2:04 PM CST

My deepest sympathy to the family of Lt. Soutworth. We were there the night he was comissioned at the Military Ball. I know in the back of everyones mind that night was the fact that this may be the last time we may see them. That fear became reality too soon for this young man. Our prayers are with you and all those that continue to serve in the military. GOD BLESS AMERICA!
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Grad Student

posted 2/21/09 @ 9:13 PM CST

My thoughts and prayers go out to this brave young man and his family!
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posted 2/23/09 @ 11:29 PM CST

I had the pleasure of knowing South; he deployed to Afghanistan with my boyfriend. You couldn't have asked for a better man, a more honorable soldier or a more loving husband & father. South was always cutting up, but always getting things done. My heart goes out to his family. I'm so sorry for your loss. Know that South will be missed by all that knew him. I'll keep you in my prayers always.
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Sarah Bellot

posted 4/30/09 @ 6:25 AM CST

I graduated from EIU back in 08'. I knew Jared well from his days in ROTC. We became friends when I lived in U-Court where we had ROTC guys upstairs and Jared would always come over. He is going to be greatly missed. I was unaware of the tragedy until now. I received a booklet from EIU with a remembrance in there for Jared and I broke. He was an amazing guy with a need to help others. I'm sure that is what he is still doing. My condolences to Chrissy and his kids! He spoke about his family often and it something I will NEVER forget!
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