Marine Corporal killed in Iraq remembered (Jordan Pierson)

(Milford-WTNH, Sept. 3, 2006 10:20 PM) It was a somber Sunday for the friends and family of one of Connecticut's war heroes killed in Iraq. They remembered the life of Marine Corporal Jordan Pierson, calling him a young man with big heart and a love for life.

A horse draped with the empty boots of a fallen Marine marched in Milford. It is a symbol of the sacrifice and courage of Corporal Jordan Pierson.

"He lived out his dream and that's all we can ask for on this short time on earth."

In his short life, the 21-year-old who grew up in Milford left behind a legacy of love and friendship.

"It's rough, man. It's a terrible loss, I loved the kid with all my heart."

Aching hearts for the man who had been wounded once before in Iraq, had earned the Purple Heart and returned to fight alongside his fellow Marines.

"He was a natural born leader and just an all around good kid, unselfish and very caring."

"This had to be an exceptional young man, he took shrapnel and went right back into service, that speaks alot of Corporal Pierson."

Pierson put off attending UConn to serve his country. Friend say his commitment to his mission never wavered.

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