Copperopolis, CA — There will be a procession from Copperopolis to Angels Camp today for Lcpl. Gavin R. Brummund.
The military procession carrying Brummund up Highway 4 is expected to reach Copperopolis by around 3:30pm and arrive at the Angels Camp Mortuary at around 4pm.
Friends and family are encouraging everyone who wants to show support to arrive in the Copperopolis area by around 3:15pm. There are no public services today.
A service to honor and remember Lcpl. Brummund will be held Saturday at 6pm at the Calaveras County Fairgrounds.
Brummund was fatally injured on June 10 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.
Also, there is a fund set up for wife Michaela Brummund. Donations can be made through the Umpqua Bank in Copperopolis.
Written by bjhansen@mlode.com.
This post was last modified on 06/18/2010 6:49 am