Wabash Valley says goodbye to soldier
For the past two weeks, the family and friends of Sgt. Dale Griffin had prepared themselves to say goodbye and on Wednesday a fallen hero, son and friend was
Hundreds attend Sgt. Griffin's funeral
Nearly a thousand people, including family, friends and well-wishers attended the funeral of 29-year-old Sgt. Dale Griffin Wednesday, after he made the
Special significance felt at parade
Acknowledging the tone, the parade became officially a procession. It was a true showing of solidarity Wednesday morning, as larger than usual crowds came out
Sgt. Dale Griffin laid to rest
The honor guard carried Sgt. Griffin's flag draped casket to the site for the traditional military funeral. It began with the highest honor, the 21-gun salute.
Sgt. Griffin's funeral begins
The funeral for Sgt. Dale Griffin began Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Terre Haute South Vigo High School.
Parade pays tribute to fallen soldier
The procession stepped off a little before 10 a.m. Wednesday with an honor guard, followed by the hearse which carrying the flag-draped casket of Sgt. Griffin.
Veterans honor one of their own
It was a beautiful tribute to Sgt. Dale Griffin, with more than 100 Patriot Guard riders holding American flags, as well as hundreds of decorated veterans.
Motorcyclists clear way for procession
More than 100 Patriot Guard Riders and VFW motorcyclists cleared the way. Five Terre Haute Police motorcyclists surrounded the hearse, carrying the flag-draped
Hundreds gather for Sgt. Griffin
Visitation for Sgt. Dale Griffin took place Tuesday evening at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Terre Haute, as friends and family prepare to
Family of fallen soldier offers support
There is one family in Vigo County, that perhaps knows better than any other, what Sgt. Dale Griffin's family is going through.
Veterans Day parade will be more somber
This year, VFW officials have decided to change the name from Veterans Day parade to Veterans Day procession.
Terre Haute South prepares for funeral
Preparations were well underway at Terre Haute South Vigo High School for Sgt. Dale Griffin's funeral on Tuesday.
Honey Creek students honor Sgt. Griffin
The ceremony at Honey Creek Middle School Tuesday morning has extra special meaning, as they honored former student and fallen soldier Sgt. Dale Griffin.
Biden speaking at ceremony for 7
All were members of the 5th Stryker brigade that has lost more than two dozen soldiers since deploying in July.