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PHOTO GALLERY: U.S. Army Spc. 4 Patrick Lay Memorial


  • By Jen Blanco
  • | 4:00 a.m. September 16, 2011
  • East County
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PHOTO GALLERY: U.S. Army Spc. 4 Patrick Lay Memorial
U.S. Army Spc. 4 Patrick Lay II’s family received an autographed football from Ohio State head coach Luke Fickell with the words “We thank you for your ultimate sacrifice. May God bless your family.”
U.S. Army Spc. 4 Patrick Lay II’s family received an autographed football from Ohio State head coach Luke Fickell with the words “We thank you for your ultimate sacrifice. May God bless your family.”
U.S. Army Spc. 4 Patrick Lay II’s mother, Stefenie Hernandez, reminisces with her husband, Art, and best friend, Amy Storey before her son's memorial Sept. 16.
U.S. Army Spc. 4 Patrick Lay II’s mother, Stefenie Hernandez, reminisces with her husband, Art, and best friend, Amy Storey before her son's memorial Sept. 16.
Seven-year-old Anthony Eason proudly wears a T-shirt in honor of his cousin U.S. Army Spc. 4 Patrick Lay II.
Seven-year-old Anthony Eason proudly wears a T-shirt in honor of his cousin U.S. Army Spc. 4 Patrick Lay II.
U.S Army Spc. 4 Patrick Lay II’s grandparents, Ben and Carolyn Eason, were two of Lay’s family members who came out for the memorial.
U.S Army Spc. 4 Patrick Lay II’s grandparents, Ben and Carolyn Eason, were two of Lay’s family members who came out for the memorial.
Braden River High seniors Laura Otiza and Billy Heller presented U.S. Army Spc. 4 Patrick Lay II’s family with an honorary Pirate flag.
Braden River High seniors Laura Otiza and Billy Heller presented U.S. Army Spc. 4 Patrick Lay II’s family with an honorary Pirate flag.
VFW 12055 Post Commander Dave Daily had the privilege of presenting Stefenie Eason with her son’s memorial commendation.
VFW 12055 Post Commander Dave Daily had the privilege of presenting Stefenie Eason with her son’s memorial commendation.
Shealeigh Gray, 11, and Adrianna Eason, 12, hold American flags in honor of their cousin, U.S. Army Spc. 4 Patrick Lay II.
Shealeigh Gray, 11, and Adrianna Eason, 12, hold American flags in honor of their cousin, U.S. Army Spc. 4 Patrick Lay II.
Braden River High athletic director Bob Bowling presented U.S. Army Spc. 4 Patrick Lay II’s family with a Pirate football helmet during a memorial Sept. 16.
Braden River High athletic director Bob Bowling presented U.S. Army Spc. 4 Patrick Lay II’s family with a Pirate football helmet during a memorial Sept. 16.

 

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