Paris unites to pay tribute to fallen Marine

Posted: 5:32 PM Aug 12, 2009

PARIS, TX -- A North Texas Marine killed in Afghanistan last week will arrive home Thursday in Paris. The body of Sgt. Jay Hoskins will be flown into Paris via private jet tomorrow at noon. From there, his body will be transported from the airport to the Fry-Gibbs Funeral Home.

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Hundreds of citizens in Paris have come together to celebrate the life of Sgt. Hoskins, who was a North Lamar High School graduate. Leaders say they hope to line the streets holding American flags alongside the casket's entire route from Cox Field Airport to the Fry-Gibbs Funeral Home Thursday.

We'll have more on this story Thursday on First News.

-Photo courtesy of The Paris News

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