The funeral for USMC Lance Cpl. Skip Wells is today in Woodstock; will stream live
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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.
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 Holly Springs Police Department will coordinate a public tribute before the funeral on the Sixes Road overpass over I-575.
"Sunday July 26th the Funeral will be held for Cpl Skip Wells United States Marine at the Woodstock Baptist Church....The City of Holly Springs Police Department will be proudly and humbly involved in the Funeral Procession in Honor of him....HSPD will also provide the closure of traffic lanes on the Sixes Road Bridge over I-575 for those who wish to Stand in Honor of Cpl Wells as the procession comes up the interstate....As the Funeral starts at 2pm and we have no immediate knowledge of what time the procession will pass please plan accordingly if you wish to be involved....Our Thoughts and Prayers continue for the Family of Cpl Wells and our utmost appreciation for his service and giving his life for the United States of America."
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.
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:
"The funeral service for Lance Corporal Skip Wells will be held on Sunday, July 26th, beginning in Woodstock, GA, and the funeral procession will travel I-575 Northbound to the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, GA.
Please note that during the hours of 2:30 PM until approximately 3:30 PM, there will be fire trucks on the bridges of Sixes Road, Rabbit Hill Road, and Holly Street. Sixes Road will have 1 lane closed (Eastbound Lane) for pedestrian traffic for those who wish to pay their respects. Parking will be available at both the Northside Cherokee Holly Springs location, and the Aquatic Center. Please refrain from parking on the roadway, and please use extreme caution during these hours as there will be a high volume of both vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
Alternate routes that you may wish to utilize during this time are Marble Quarry Road and Highway 5/Holly Springs Parkway."
Supporters gathered on Tuesday for a memorial service at Sprayberry High School, Wells' alma mater. Photo: Jennifer Brett
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