Aaron Seal killed during combat operations

LaGrange, IN - Just two days after a Michiana Marine was killed in Iraq, his former co-workers at home are remembering him.

Before he was deployed to Iraq, Corporal Aaron Seal worked at LaGrange’s Dutch Housing Plant.

On top of all his family and friends, Corporal Seal's co-workers are also remembering the Marine, the man they worked with before he left for Iraq.

It is said Aaron’s work ethic and energy set everyone at ease.

As they go about their work routine, they say his presence is truly missed.

Corporal Aaron Seal spent his days working in the flooring department at Dutch Housing, before getting activated for a mission in Iraq.

Word of the Marine's death in Iraq is making its way around the plant. Steve Snyder said, “He was a great kid. He had a good work ethic, always a prankster, but always motivating people and keeping them going.”

A photo of their former co-worker now hangs on a company bulletin board, where a donation box is also set up for Seal's family.

Tyler said, “The very last day, I shook his hand and told him thank you and good luck.”

Mark Rheinheimer said, “I think about him every minute. When I left I was thinking about him then, I mean, I've probably thought about him every day he's been gone.”

Several of Aaron's co-workers say he came to work with a smile on his face and motivated others to do the same.

“You could just tell he enjoyed life, [he was just that] type of person. When he walked into the room he'd make everybody smile, just a good man,” Tyler said.

Several of Aaron's co-workers say he came to work with a smile on his face and motivated others to do the sameCo-workers say Aaron’s character spoke for itself; they say he put a lot into his job and was looking forward to serving his country as a Marine.

“Even the last day he was here, when he was getting ready to leave, he was fired up and ready to go report,” Rheinheimer said.

Michael Terry said, “I knew he would have made an outstanding person later in life, a father and husband and all that. [It’s] bad he got cut short.”

Family and friends are in the process of making funeral arrangements.

There is no definite word yet on when Corporal Seal's remains will be returned to Indiana.

From WNDU 16