Shaler Township police escort soldier killed in Vietnam War to Arlington National Cemetery

ARLINGTON, Va. — The Shaler Township Police Department traveled to Virginia this week to escort a soldier killed in the Vietnam War to Arlington National Cemetery.

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Shaler Township police escorted the body of Army Specialist Joel Daniel Coleman from Pittsburgh on behalf of a Shaler Township Gold Star family on Wednesday.

Special Coleman was killed in action as a result of enemy gun fire on May 5, 1966, police said. He was awarded the Bronze Star with Valor and the Purple Heart.

He was also buried with full military honors, police said.

“The tremendous sacrifice of all the brave men and women who have fought and died for this country can never be forgotten. Please remember them and their families who carry the burden of this immense loss,” Shaler Township police said.

Shaler Township police also thanked Maryland State Police and Arlington County police who assisted in the effort.

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