October 7th, 2010
03:05 PM ET
12-tour soldier's final homecoming
CNN's Martin Savidge talks with parents of a U.S. soldier who was killed after four tours of duty in Iraq and eight in Afghanistan. Sgt. 1st Class Lance H. Vogeler, 29, of Frederick, Maryland, died October 1 in Bastion, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered in Helmand, Afghanistan.
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Vogeler's widow Melissa is expecting a child, and a trust account has been set up for the unborn son. Those wishing to donate to a trust fund for Baby Boy Vogeler can contact the Coastal Bank Johnson Square office and mention Baby Boy Vogeler or the parents' names.
My condolence to his family, but I was wondering the young man was only 29yrs., how could he have served 12 tours? How long is a tour?
Lance was a great person. I had the luck of knowing him at one point in his life. May he rest in peace and be remembered for his unwaivering duty to God and this great country.