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MANKATO, Minn. (FOX 9) - The streets of Mankato and Eagle Lake were lined in red, white and blue on Thursday as the community honored a fallen hero.
Twenty-four-year-old Sergeant Cade Wolfe was a part of an elite U.S. Army unit as a Special Ops soldier.
He was killed during a routine training mission over the Mediterranean Sea in early November, along with four other servicemembers.
The son of an army veteran, serving his country was a lifelong dream for the Mankato native.
Wolfe's remains returned to Minnesota on Thursday and a miles-long procession followed.
"It's a brother, it's a sister. You always stand behind them...always there...never forgotten," said Debbie Deboodt, a U.S. Army veteran who participated in the processional.
A celebration of life for Wolfe is set for Friday afternoon.
Governor Tim Walz has ordered flags be flown at half-staff to honor Sergeant Wolfe.