Mourners fill church for Marine's funeral
More than 1,000 mourners packed the funeral service for Marine Lance Cpl. Greg Buckley Jr., killed last week in Afghanistan by an Afghan police officer. The procession continued to Long Island National Cemetery, Pinelawn, on Saturday. Videojournalists: Jim Staubitser and Chris Ware (Aug. 18, 2012) (August 18, 2012 9:34 PM)
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Family, friends, fellow Marines and strangers moved by his sacrifice bade farewell Saturday to Lance Cpl. Greg Buckley Jr. -- a Long Island son who lost his life half a world away.
More than a thousand people filled St. Agnes Cathedral while still more packed the sidewalks outside, standing silently as Marines in dress uniform carried the coffin. Some wiped away tears. Others held hands over...
