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Tue, Jul 10 2012 11:48:54

Funeral for Army lieutenant Chase Prasnicki, Rockbridge County, VA

Today in Lexington, family and friends remember the sacrifice of Army 1st Lt. Chase Prasnicki, 24, who was killed in a roadside bombing with another soldier June 27 in Afghanistan. http://www.roanoke.com/news/breaking/wb/311387

  1. Emily Nichols, wife of Chase Prasnicki, receives a American flag at his service in Buena Vista. @roanoketimes http://pic.twitter.com/JnhcuqpQ
    Sam Dean@sdeanphotos
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    Tue, Jul 10 2012 11:39:27
  2. ms4cy
    Martha Smith@ms4cy
    RT @DelBenCline: Prayers for the family and friends of Lieutenant Chase Prasnicki as the community says farewell to a true American hero.
    Tue, Jul 10 2012 10:44:15
  3. KelseyOBrien14
    Kelsey O'Brien @KelseyOBrien14
    RT @Insignia_Tech: Fallen, but never forgotten. Insignia Technology honors 1st Lieutenant Chase Prasnicki of the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team
    Tue, Jul 10 2012 09:27:56
  4. Chase Prasnicki's coffin is carried to a hearse bound for Green Hill Cemetery in Buena Vista. @roanoketimes http://pic.twitter.com/N18yx1NO
    Matt Chittum@mattchittum
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    Tue, Jul 10 2012 09:32:43
  5. An overflow crowd listens to the funeral service for Chase Prasnicki. @roanoketimes http://pic.twitter.com/7oWDPOjB
    Sam Dean@sdeanphotos
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    Tue, Jul 10 2012 08:41:41
  6. MMarino_1
    Matthew Marino@MMarino_1
    Praying for Lauren and her family today.Chase Prasnicki is a hero and shows the pain and suffering that gives us our freedom.#Thankourtroops
    Tue, Jul 10 2012 08:26:52
  7. Mourners listen to services for Chase Prasnicki. @roanoketimes http://pic.twitter.com/RDN40fPa
    Sam Dean@sdeanphotos
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    Tue, Jul 10 2012 08:33:19
  8. Karl Thompson
    Karl Thompson
    Thoughts and Prayers with my classmate, teammate, and brother today as he is laid to rest far too soon. God Bless You, Chase Prasnicki. Be thou at peace. Thank You for being such an Amazing Person in such a troubled world.
    Tue, Jul 10 2012 06:14:37
  9. Brittany Camden
    Brittany Camden
    :Praying for the Prasnicki family. Rest in Peace Chase. Thank you for your service to our country. A true American hero!
    Tue, Jul 10 2012 06:17:33
  10. Crowd of roughly 300 lines a street outside the Lexington funeral of fallen soldier Chase Prasnicki @roanoketimes http://pic.twitter.com/Owvq6OMK
    Matt Chittum@mattchittum
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    Tue, Jul 10 2012 07:35:34
  11. brooklynjarvis
    Brooklyn Jarvis@brooklynjarvis
    My thoughts and prayers go out to the Prasnicki family today. Rest in peace, Chase.
    Tue, Jul 10 2012 07:26:48
  12. Members of the patriot guard in front of st. Patrick's Catholic church. @roanoketimes http://pic.twitter.com/FUveS5pg
    Sam Dean@sdeanphotos
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    Tue, Jul 10 2012 07:10:46
  13. oldschoolMike61
    Mike Stevens@oldschoolMike61
    @roanoketimes In the 25 years I worked with high school athletes, Chase stood out as much as any. A mature, respectful, "yes sir" kid...RIP
    Tue, Jul 10 2012 06:27:03
  14. Community members assemble outside st. Patrick's church. @roanoketimes http://pic.twitter.com/2njfmBJd
    Sam Dean@sdeanphotos
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    Tue, Jul 10 2012 06:56:25
  15. mattchittum
    Matt Chittum@mattchittum
    Patriot Guard Riders arrive at the Lexington funeral of fallen soldier Chase Prasnicki. @roanoketimes
    Tue, Jul 10 2012 06:49:10
  16. barcjes
    Jessie Barnett@barcjes
    Sending love out to the Prasnicki family #smalltownhero
    Tue, Jul 10 2012 06:40:56
  17. Rodney Mattis holds a sign supporting the family of 1st. Lt. Chase Prasnicki prior to services. @roanoketimes http://pic.twitter.com/hQ6rl2Fv
    Sam Dean@sdeanphotos
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    Tue, Jul 10 2012 06:27:21
  18. roanoketimes
    The Roanoke Times@roanoketimes
    Funeral this morning for Chase Prasnicki, 24, Army lieutenant from Lexington killed in Afghanistan >> bit.ly/NddbIm
    Tue, Jul 10 2012 05:51:30

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