| Georgia Airman's Remains Found in Vietnam; Being Returned to Family | |
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| Last Edited: Friday, 03 Oct 2008, 6:30 PM EDT | |
| Created: Friday, 03 Oct 2008, 10:29 AM EDT | |
CARTERSVILLE, Ga. (AP) -- A Georgia airman missing since the Vietnam War is being returned to his family. Air Force Captain Lorenza Conner of Cartersville was piloting an F4-D Phantom fighter jet when he was shot down on Oct. 27, 1967 during a mission over North Vietnam. The Department of Defense said Conner's remains were recovered in a jungle in 2007. Connor, a graduate of Tuskegee University, was 24 at the time of his death. Officials with the Department of Defense said the captain's remains will be returned to the family for burial with full military honors. The funeral has been set for Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008 at Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Cartersville. |
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For the video news report, including interviews with Captain Conner's cousin and his high school English teacher, go here.
Captain Conner's family has requested the Patriot Guard act as his final escort and to form up the flag lines at his funeral.
Thank you for your service, Captain Conner.
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