Fallen Rochester Hills soldier laid to rest Thursday

Spc. Kyle McClain died Aug. 1 in Afghanistan

DETROIT – A 25-year-old Michigan Army National Guard soldier from Rochester Hills was laid to rest Thursday.

Spc. Kyle McClain died Aug. 1 when an improvised explosive device detonated near Salim Aka, Afghanistan.

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McClain is the 21st Michigan National Guardsman killed in action since 2003.

Four other members of the Augusta, Mich.-based 1433rd Engineer Company were "seriously injured" while on the same foot patrol.

Memorials:

USO, Friends of the Fallen

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