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I held off putting anything up about this but it is now time. I talked to members of law enforcement today, I know all the family has been notified, I know it is ok to put this up, and it is time to make a terrible annoucement. Jack Sweet, a 19 year old from Alexandria Bay, NY has lost his life over in IRAQ. I do know it was a roadside bomb or some sort of explosive. I am told he was a bit of a wild kid back in the day, but that he pulled a total 180 with his life and was doing great. Then this happens. I will have more information as it is available.  A Moment of Silence (Video) Some of us got a chance to take a moment for Jack.. I put the video on YouTube as well in case the version above won't play for you. Click the link below. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HgR90j0CKhY&eurl=http://www.abaynews.com/abaynews/news_item.asp?NewsID=661 Update: WWNY has has a video report on their site http://wwnytv.net/72k/new-full-story.asp?uid=16189&area=home%20page Update: Fort Drum news release http://www.drum.army.mil/sites/installation/pao/releases/newsItem.asp?id=2008/0802-15  "Photo Courtesy of Fort Drum Public Affairs" DOD Finally Confirms http://www.defenselink.mil/releases/release.aspx?releaseid=11686 Article on Syracuse.com http://www.syracuse.com/articles/news/index.ssf?/base/news-13/120289673978430.xml&coll=1 Article and video at News10Now http://news10now.com/content/all_news/watertownnorth_country/110400/alex-bay-native-killed-in-iraq/Default.aspx Newsday Article http://www.newsday.com/news/local/wire/newyork/ny-bc-ny--soldierkilled0212feb12,0,4841783.story Obituary and Funeral Service Information http://www.newzjunky.com/obits/0213sweetobit.htm "Private Sweet’s casket is expected to arrive at 1 p.m. Thursday at Wheeler-Sack Airbase, Fort Drum. The procession is expected to arrive in Alexandria Bay around 2:00 pm via NYS Rte. 12 North. The public is encouraged to show their support by gathering along Route 12 near the village limits. Calling hours will be held 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Costello Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at the United Methodist Church in Alexandria Bay with the Reverend Helen Beck officiating. Burial will follow at Barnes Settlement Cemetery, town of Alexandria, with full military honors. | "
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