Family Mourns Death of Merced Soldier

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By Jobin Panicker

Story Published: Nov 2, 2009 at 8:31 PM EST

Story Updated: Nov 2, 2009 at 9:43 PM EST

A soldier from Merced has been killed in Iraq.
Private First Class Lukas Hopper was killed in a vehicle accident while on duty in Iraq.
The 20 year old had been in Iraq for more than a year, and was only nine days from coming home.
Tonight, his family is remembering him as a loving son, and brother, who did things on his own terms.
Governor Schwarzenegger made a statement, saying, “He will be remembered for his courage and dedication as he put his life on the line to protect the freedoms of our country."

Tuesday, Nov 3 at 12:15 AM Tabitha Q. wrote ...

Great story. I feel bad for the family. My prayers go out to all the troops overseas.

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