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Photos: USMC Lance Cpl. Skip Wells' flag-draped coffin receives a hero's welcome
Photos: Courtesy of Delta, used with permission
By Jennifer Brett
July 24, 2015The remains of Marine Lance Cpl. Skip Wells, slain by a terrorist's bullet on his first day of duty last week in Chattanooga, received a hero's welcome upon arrival to Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport on Thursday.
The Delta Honor Guard was at attention when the plane bearing Wells' coffin arrived . More than 100 employees pilots, flight attendants, customer service representatives, cargo agents and aviation maintenance technicians joined the somber gathering.
MARIETTA GATHERS FOR HERO'S HOMECOMING
HUNDREDS ATTEND VIGIL AT SPRAYBERRY
Photos: Courtesy of Delta, used with permission
Wells' coffin was welcomed by Delta's Honor Guard and escorted from the plane by a US Marine guard after landing in Atlanta. Photo: Delta News Hub. Used with permission.
“We’re honored to provide a dedicated service for all fallen warriors but it’s especially moving when a tragedy like this occurs so close to home,” said Delta Airport Customer Service agent Brian McConnell, who has led the
Honor Guard in Atlanta since 2006
.
Wells, a 21-year-old graduate of Sprayberry High School was one of four Marines killed in a terrorist’s rampage on two military sites last week in Chattanooga. A sailor injured in the attacks died Saturday.
The Cobb County Schools District released details on the visitation and funeral services:
“Wells will be remembered at visitation services on Friday, July 24, and Saturday, July 25, 2015 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, and again from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Visitation will take place at the Winkenhofer Funeral Home, located at 2950 Cobb Parkway, Kennesaw. Lance Cpl. Wells’ funeral will be held Sunday, July 26, 2015 at First Baptist Church of Woodstock, located at 11905 Highway 92, Woodstock, 30188. It begins at 2:00 PM. Lance Cpl. Wells will be interred with military honors at Georgia National Cemetery, 1080 Scott Hudgins Drive, in Canton, 30114.”
Note: Information from Delta News Hub was used in this report, with permission.
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