(08/31/12) - Family and friends gathered together Friday in memory of Private First Class Shane Cantu.
The 20 year old was a stand-out football player at Corunna High School and 2010 graduate.
He died this week while serving in Afghanistan. Shane had been deployed for just a short time and was on his first tour of duty when he died.
Friends say the sacrifice he made for his country will never be forgotten.
Hundreds of people from Mid-Michigan gathered around the football field at Corunna High during a candlelight vigil.
It's the same field where 20-year-old Shane Cantu spent time as a dedicated player to his teammates.
"This kid loved this field. Loved football and to do this for him is pretty amazing. I wish it wasn't this way," said Brennin Adkins, who was Shane's best friend.
Family members embraced each other and everyone lit a candle in his memory.
"I would thank him and tell him that I'm really happy that he did fight for our country," said Danielle Lavacs, a former classmate.
There were tears, hugs and well wishes.
Even those who didn't know Shane are calling him their hero.
Shane was the captain of his football team. His best friend and former classmates say he was truly deserving of that title.
The cause of his death is not officially known, but his friends say he was killed when his base was attacked.
It could be several days before Shane's body returns home.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 5:05 PM EDT2013-06-19 21:05:13 GMT
(06/19/13) - Thousands of teachers, administrators, and parents are rallying for public education at the state capitol in Lansing. The Save Michigan's Public School Rally is expected to last a couple
Some say a plan to dissolve struggling school districts, including one in Mid-Michigan, is an attack on public schools.
Thursday, June 20 2013 12:04 AM EDT2013-06-20 04:04:51 GMT
(6/19/13) - Recovering cancer patients in Flint are going to have a brand new place to call home. McLaren held a housewarming party for their newly-built Hospitality House. Cancer patients will be able
(6/19/13) - Recovering cancer patients in Flint are going to have a brand new place to call home. McLaren held a housewarming party for their newly-built Hospitality House. Cancer patients will be able
Thursday, June 20 2013 12:03 AM EDT2013-06-20 04:03:04 GMT
(06/19/2012) The Republican-led Michigan Senate has given the green light to bills that will allow the state to selectively dissolve troubled school districts and send the students to neighboring schools. The
(06/19/2012) The Republican-led Michigan Senate has given the green light to bills that will allow the state to selectively dissolve troubled school districts and send the students to neighboring schools. The
Wednesday, June 19 2013 11:49 PM EDT2013-06-20 03:49:51 GMT
(6/19/13) - We are getting our very first look inside of the new and improved 501 Bar and Grill in downtown Flint. The restaurant took over the space next door, previously occupied by Wizeguys Pizza and
(6/19/13) - We are getting our very first look inside of the new and improved 501 Bar and Grill in downtown Flint. The restaurant took over the space next door, previously occupied by Wizeguys Pizza and
Wednesday, June 19 2013 11:44 PM EDT2013-06-20 03:44:03 GMT
(6/19/13) - The Saginaw School board votes YES tonight on the next part of their 5-year deficit elimination plan which includes school closures and 31 teacher layoffs. As we've reported, the district
(6/19/13) - The Saginaw School board votes YES tonight on the next part of their 5-year deficit elimination plan which includes school closures and 31 teacher layoffs. As we've reported, the district
Wednesday, June 19 2013 11:41 PM EDT2013-06-20 03:41:14 GMT
(06/19/2013) The fate of a gene see county school building is in limbo tonight leaving parents and teaching wondering where their kids will attend classes next year. The Genesee Area Skill Center is
The fate of a Genesee county school building is in limbo tonight leaving parents and teaching wondering where their kids will attend classes next year.
