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6th October
2009
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Sgt. Schuyler Patch, who was killed in Afghanistan on Feb. 24, has been honored in his hometown with a street named after him.

His sister, Amber Patch-Troxell of Kewanee, unveiled the street sign that was named in honor of her brother. Patch was killed in action Feb. 24 by an improvised explosive device in Kandahar, Afghanistan.

He was assigned to the Illinois National Guard’s Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 2nd Battalion, 106th Cavalry, based in Kewanee. The unveiling occurred in Kewanee on Saturday.

Fallen soldier honored with street sign – Peoria, IL – pjstar.com.