Iowa Soldier Laid to Rest

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By Aaron Hepker

Story Created: May 3, 2009 at 9:38 AM CST

Story Updated: May 3, 2009 at 9:38 AM CST

HARTLEY, Iowa (AP) - U.S. Army Staff Sgt. LeRoy Webster, who was killed during combat in Iraq, was laid to rest Saturday in northwest Iowa. More than 700 people gathered for Webster's funeral.

Webster died on April 25 after being shot near Kirkuk while on patrol with a unit from the Army's 1st Cavalry Division.

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