May 04, 2003

This soldier died defending American Freedom, including that of religion

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Caption:Buddhist monks look on as a Marine honor guard carry the casket of Marine Cpl. Kemaphoom Chanawongse, of Waterford, Conn., during funeral services at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va., Monday, April 28, 2003. Chanawongse was killed on March 23 during operations on the outskirts of Nasiriyah, Iraq. For the first time in memory, a Buddhist monk presided over an Arlington National Cemetery burial ceremony.