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August 6, 2008
Charleston Marine killed in Afghanistan, DOD says
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A Marine from Charleston was killed in Afghanistan earlier this week, according to the U.S. Department of Defense.

In a news release, the DOD said Capt. Garrett T. Lawton, 31, of Charleston, died Monday "while supporting combat operations in Herat province, Afghanistan."

Lawton was assigned to U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command, Camp Lejeune, N.C., according to the release.

 

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Posted By: M.Vet (1:07pm 08-08-2008)
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Condolences can be sent to ewithwi...@yahoo.com for a special project being worked on for the family.

Posted By: herdfan1958 (11:22pm 08-06-2008)
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My family prayers are with this family. May God be with them during this time.

Posted By: Pam (10:49pm 08-06-2008)
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I am very sorry to hear this news. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. 1

Posted By: WVU Law Class of '83 (7:58pm 08-06-2008)
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Condolences to the the soldier's family and friends. You are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless.

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