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Fallen Soldier Returns Home

A soldier from La Junta killed in Afghanistan has made his way back home. Staff Sgt. Robert ?Brian? Cowdrey returned to his hometown amid a huge display or patriotism and pride.

The small town came together to show their pride and loyalty to a hometown hero.

Tuesday, in a bittersweet display, hundreds waved their flags along Third Street to welcome their fallen hero home. The lined up along Third Street waving flags.

He was a flight medic with the 82nd airborne division out or Fort Bragg and leaves behind a wife and three sons.

He died earlier this month when he was hit by enemy fire.

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