thedrifter
04-09-08, 07:30 PM
Funeral set for former Marine, contractor
The Associated Press
Posted : Wednesday Apr 9, 2008 15:50:29 EDT
ANDERSON, Calif. — The body of a 25-year-old private security contractor killed while being held hostage in Iraq has been returned home to Northern California.
Joshua Munns’ funeral is scheduled for Saturday in his hometown of Anderson. A burial with military honors is planned at the Northern California Veterans Cemetery in Igo.
The former Marine was among six contractors kidnapped more than a year ago in two separate incidents in Iraq. His body was recovered last month.
Munns’ body was flown to Sacramento International Airport on Tuesday. It was given a motorcycle escort to a funeral home in Palo Cedro, east of Redding.
Munns’ father, Mark, says he has been told his son was beaten to death while his hands were tied behind his back.
Ellie
The Associated Press
Posted : Wednesday Apr 9, 2008 15:50:29 EDT
ANDERSON, Calif. — The body of a 25-year-old private security contractor killed while being held hostage in Iraq has been returned home to Northern California.
Joshua Munns’ funeral is scheduled for Saturday in his hometown of Anderson. A burial with military honors is planned at the Northern California Veterans Cemetery in Igo.
The former Marine was among six contractors kidnapped more than a year ago in two separate incidents in Iraq. His body was recovered last month.
Munns’ body was flown to Sacramento International Airport on Tuesday. It was given a motorcycle escort to a funeral home in Palo Cedro, east of Redding.
Munns’ father, Mark, says he has been told his son was beaten to death while his hands were tied behind his back.
Ellie