Marine Capt. Kyle Van De Giesen, seen here with his wife Megan, was killed in the line of duty in Afghanistan. (Family Photo)

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Vigil held for fallen Marine

Captain Kyle Van De Giesen to be laid to rest Fri.

Updated: Friday, 06 Nov 2009, 1:19 AM EST
Published : Friday, 06 Nov 2009, 1:19 AM EST

NORTH ATTLEBORO, Mass. (WPRI) - Hundreds of people came together in North Attleboro Thursday night to remember fallen Marine Captain Kyle Van De Giesen .

The candle light vigil took place at Community Field, where Van De Giesen played football for North Attleboro High School.

"Kyle was a man of conviction, who valued family and country above all else," said Katie Fisher, a friend of the family.

The 29-year-old Marine captain was killed in Afghanistan last month, when the helicopter he was flying was involved in a mid-air collision . The collision remains under investigation.

Van De Giesen is survived by his pregnant wife and a daughter. His funeral is set to take place Friday.

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