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Archive Home > 2008 > January > 20 > Slain Bend soldier honored as exemplary

Slain Bend soldier honored as exemplary

Seriousness, levity, deep faith put marks on the memorial

By Yoko Minoura / The Bulletin
January 20, 2008

At his memorial service Saturday, Army officials said Army Sgt. Zachary McBride, 20, was an exemplary soldier who chose to be “at the tip of the spear” in a war zone.

But longtime friend Joel Moore said McBride’s quiet exterior hid a wicked sense of humor, recalling....

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