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The funeral for USMC Lance Cpl. Skip Wells is today in Woodstock; will stream live

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.

Credit: Jennifer Brett

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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.
By Jennifer Brett
July 26, 2015

UPDATE: Grief and gratitude at Skip Wells' funeral

Marines salute Lance Cpl. Skip Wells' flag-draped coffin. Photo: Jennifer Brett

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PREVIOUS COVERAGE

The funeral for U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Skip Wells , killed during a terrorist's rampage at military sites in Chattanooga, is today at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Woodstock.

ExploreIt will be streamed live at this link.

The Holly  Springs Police Department is coordinating public tributes along the procession route and provided traffic alerts to travelers who may be impacted. Details below.

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The funeral for U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Skip Wells is today following visitation at Winkenhofer Funeral Home. Photos: Jennifer Brett

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The Holly Springs Police Department will coordinate a public tribute before the funeral on the Sixes Road overpass over I-575.

Afterward, Wells will be interred with military honors at Georgia National Cemetery. The Holly Springs Police Department again will coordinate a public tribute and issued this traffic advisory:

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