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Sunday, January 08, 2012  A mass to honor the fallen soldier, friends, family and fellow soldiers said they would remember U.S. Army Spc. Kurt Kern for his smile.

Sunday, January 08, 2012  Action 4 News is streaming video of the funeral for fallen McAllen soldier Kurt Kern.

Friday, January 06, 2012  McAllen Memorial Head Football Coach Bill Littleton said he remembers Spc. Kurt Kern as a hard-working, “pleasant young man.”

Friday, January 06, 2012  The family received the remains of Army Spc. Kurt Kern on Friday morning at McCreery Aviation in McAllen.

Friday, January 06, 2012  Action 4 News has posted video of the arrival of the body of fallen McAllen soldier Kurt Kern.

Thursday, January 05, 2012  Family members of fallen U.S. Army Spc. Kurt Kern held a press conference on Thursday to release information about finalized funeral arrangements.

Friday, December 30, 2011  24 year old Army Specialist Kurt Kern’s remains should arrive in the Valley sometime next week.

Thursday, December 29, 2011  On Wednesday, Army Spc. Kurt Kern’s family released a statement describing him as a positive man loved by everyone, and while the family mourns behind closed doors, America’s Last Patrol is working to ensure the family’s journey after losing their soldier is as smooth as it can be.

Wednesday, December 28, 2011  The McAllen soldier killed in action in Afghanistan died from his injuries after his unit struck an improvised explosive device while on patrol. The family of Army Spc. Kurt Kern said they were notified about his death on Tuesday night.

Wednesday, December 28, 2011  A McAllen soldier has died in the line of duty while serving overseas in Afghanistan.