RSS 2.0 FeedJuly 29, 2010, Death Notices
Lance Corporal Justin J. Wilson
On Saturday, July 24, family and friends of Lance Corporal Justin J. Wilson United States Marine Corporal gathered in the Hamptons for the Wounded Warrior Project’s Soldier Ride.
Lance Corporal Wilson was a 2004 graduate of Commack High School. His mother, Fran Wilson, grew up in North Bellmore. His father, Lance Wilson, grew up in East Meadow. In 2004, the family moved to Palm City, Florida.
Lance Corporal Wilson joined the Marines in 2009. He was killed after stepping on an improvised explosive device (IED) on March 22, in the Helmand Province of Afghanistan. He was cremated in Florida. His remains were laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery, Section 60, on Monday, July 12.
Family and friends raised over $7,000 for the Wounded Warriors’ Soldier Ride. Their team, “Wilson’s Warriors,” rode in honor of Lance Corporal Justin J. Wilson, born March 17, 1986, died March 22, 2010.
