Iowa
Fallen Iowa soldiers to be honored with escort route
DES MOINES, Iowa (KCCI) – A tentative escort route has been set to honor Maj. Jeffrey O’Brien and Sgt. Declan Coady, two Iowa natives killed in an attack in Kuwait on March 1.
KCCI reports, the Final Salute shared the route for this Thursday, starting at the Des Moines International Airport between 1:30 and 2 p.m.
The procession will head northwest along McKinley Avenue to Park Avenue, then west to 63rd Street, and continue north.
The route will split as the remains make their way to their respective destinations.
Iowans are encouraged to line the route to pay their respects.
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