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February 13, 2012
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Mother Of Soldier Killed In Afghanistan Attends Homecoming
Austin Jenkins (2010-07-23)
Victoria Walz Holds A Picture Her Son Ian Made When He Was A Little Boy Photo by Austin Jenkins
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, WA (N3) - Thirty-seven soldiers from Washington's 5th Stryker Brigade died in Afghanistan over the past year. Those soldiers were honored Thursday at a homecoming ceremony at Joint Base Lewis-McChord near Tacoma. Even though it was painful, several grieving families attended the homecoming - including Victoria Walz. Her son Ian was killed last October. We introduced you to her Thursday. KPLU's Austin Jenkins followed Walz as she met with some of her son's fellow soldiers.

Victoria Walz: "I'm glad I'm here to help with some of the closure . "Ya, I feel good. I do. Very glad I came."

That was Victoria Walz whose son Ian was killed in Afghanistan last year. She attended Thursday's homecoming ceremony for the 5th Stryker Brigade.

View Thursday's full interview with Victoria Walz © Copyright 2012, N3
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