Spc. Dennis Weichel Dead: U.S. Soldier Dad Of 3 Kids Dies Saving Afghan Girl

Will the Afghans show appreciation?

The Huffington Post reports flags were lowered at half staff in Providence, R.I. for a soldier who died saving an Afghan girl.


While riding in a convoy in Laghman Province in eastern Afghanistan Thursday, Spc. Dennis P. Weichel Jr., 29, and his unit, noticed children collecting shell casings on the road ahead, ABC reports.



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