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thedrifter
12-25-08, 06:01 AM
Souther KY Marine killed in Iraq

Posted: 5:32 PM Dec 24, 2008
Last Updated: 5:51 PM Dec 24, 2008

LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (WVLT) -- Just a year after joining the Marines a southern Kentucky teen has died in Iraq.

Lance Corporal Thomas "TJ" Reilly, 19, went to high school in Laurel County.


He joined the Marines right after graduating.

His mother says he wanted to help people and make them feel safe.

Reilly had only been in Iraq since July, moving quickly from a private to a lance corporal.

Reilly's unit came under fire Sunday in a surprise attack that killed him instantly.

His mother hopes to schedule a funeral for this weekend or early next week.

Ellie