thedrifter
03-19-06, 07:37 AM
Corporal Kielion Drive
Street named for slain soldier
WOWT-TV Omaha
A street was named Saturday in honor of a local marine killed in Iraq. Close to 200 people gathered to pay tribute to Corporal Shane Kielion.
Family, friends, veterans and fellow marines gathered in an even which made sure Kielion's sacrifice would not be forgotten.
"I don't think they name streets for ordinary people," said Kielion's high school coach, Jay Ball. "They name them for extraordinary people."
Kielion was killed in an ambush in Iraq on November 15, 2004 -- the same day his wife, April, gave birth to Shane Kielion Junior.
"Corporal Kielion gallantly gave his life to his country, reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest tradition of the Marine Corps of the United States Navy Service," said U.S. Marine Corps Captain David Millen.
"He was just an average kid, who was doing the right thing," said Shane's father, Roger Kielion.
April Kielion managed a smile when the street name was ceremoniously revealed -- knowing her son will some day see what a hero his father was.
"Hopefully, it will be an honor for him as well," she said. "When you see a turn-out like this, with the community and close friends and those that are not as close friends, it touches your heart. Because it shows they haven't forgotten."
What was once known as 33rd Street in south Omaha will now be known as CPL. Shane Kielion Drive. It's the street he grew up on and his parents still live there.
Ellie
Street named for slain soldier
WOWT-TV Omaha
A street was named Saturday in honor of a local marine killed in Iraq. Close to 200 people gathered to pay tribute to Corporal Shane Kielion.
Family, friends, veterans and fellow marines gathered in an even which made sure Kielion's sacrifice would not be forgotten.
"I don't think they name streets for ordinary people," said Kielion's high school coach, Jay Ball. "They name them for extraordinary people."
Kielion was killed in an ambush in Iraq on November 15, 2004 -- the same day his wife, April, gave birth to Shane Kielion Junior.
"Corporal Kielion gallantly gave his life to his country, reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest tradition of the Marine Corps of the United States Navy Service," said U.S. Marine Corps Captain David Millen.
"He was just an average kid, who was doing the right thing," said Shane's father, Roger Kielion.
April Kielion managed a smile when the street name was ceremoniously revealed -- knowing her son will some day see what a hero his father was.
"Hopefully, it will be an honor for him as well," she said. "When you see a turn-out like this, with the community and close friends and those that are not as close friends, it touches your heart. Because it shows they haven't forgotten."
What was once known as 33rd Street in south Omaha will now be known as CPL. Shane Kielion Drive. It's the street he grew up on and his parents still live there.
Ellie