Flags line the streets of Berne, Ind. in honor of Specialist Nick Taylor

Flags line the streets of Berne, Ind. in honor of Specialist Nick Taylor

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Hundreds honor soldier's sacrifice

Spc. Taylor's funeral set for Tuesday, 11 a.m.

Updated: Monday, 30 Jul 2012, 6:26 PM EDT
Published : Monday, 30 Jul 2012, 4:38 PM EDT

BERNE, Ind. (WANE) - The family of a solider from Berne killed in Afghanistan called the day of his viewing services one of celebration.

Specialist Nick Taylor was one of two Indiana soldiers killed on July 16 when their military armored vehicle came under fire.

Taylor’s body returned to his hometown Sunday afternoon.

A steady stream of strangers, old friends and family members walked in and out of South Adams High School for the viewing Monday.

Photo Gallery: Specialist Nicholas Taylor

Kim Sutton said the outpouring of support for her nephew has been overwhelming.

“I just never knew that so many people had cared because you don’t usually see that… It’s just amazing,” Sutton said.  “It’s hard to look at him to know that this was the way he came home but he knows that he’s loved and he’s going to be missed a lot.”

The viewing was scheduled until 8:00 p.m. Monday.  Spc. Taylor’s funeral is Tuesday at 11 a.m. Both will take place at South Adams High School.

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