(09/06/12) - A Mid-Michigan soldier returned home after being killed while serving in Afghanistan.
The body of Private First Class Shane Cantu was flown from Dover Air Force Base to Flint's Bishop airport. Cantu's body was returned home just after noon Thursday.
Dozens of Patriot Guard Riders drove in from all over the state to pay their respects to Shane and his family. The emotional moment came for family and close friends when the military honor guard carried the casket from the airplane to the hearse.
Shane Cantu graduated from Corunna High School in 2010 where he was a star football player. Shane was one of five children, including a twin sister. He was the only boy.
His mother said family meant a great deal to Shane. He took great pride in being an uncle to his two nephews and was looking forward to the birth of a niece.
Shane was escorted by his uncle who rode first in the procession, along with other family members. Following them, were the Patriot Guard Riders who came from all over Michigan to take him home.
Visitation for Pfc. Cantu is Saturday and Sunday at the Nelson - House Funeral Home in Owosso. His memorial service is Monday, Sept. 10 at 5p.m. at the Corunna high school field.
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(05/21/13) - Weather in Mid-Michigan, Tuesday, will most likely be similar to Monday, with but maybe not quite so much heavy rain, thunder and lightning. Beaverton in Gladwin County seems to have taken
Mother Nature left her mark on Gladwin County. Strong winds knocked down power lines, toppled trees and blew bricks off the top of a building.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:21 PM EDT2013-05-22 03:21:35 GMT
(05/21/13)-Dozens of American Red Cross volunteers in mid-Michigan are on standby to help with the aftermath of Oklahoma's tornado. The images show just how much devastation Oklahoma has suffered. In
Local American Red Cross volunteers could head to Oklahoma
Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:48 PM EDT2013-05-21 22:48:10 GMT
(05/21/13) -The Saginaw County Sheriffs Department is on the lookout for two people who stole from an animal control shelter. The thieves got away with donation money that would have helped care for helpless
The Saginaw County Sheriffs Department is on the lookout for two people who stole from an animal control shelter.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:36 PM EDT2013-05-21 22:36:37 GMT
(05/21/13) - First responders in Michigan are being recognized this week for their service to the community, but their hearts are with fellow paramedics and EMT's in Oklahoma. Like everyone in their line
First responders in Michigan are being recognized this week for their service to the community, but their hearts are with fellow paramedics and EMT's in Oklahoma.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:31 PM EDT2013-05-21 22:31:10 GMT
(5/21/13) A mid-Michigan man is approaching a goal that seems nearly impossible. Over more than three decades he will have run more than 58-thousand miles for a very special purpose.Michael Bowen often
A Mid-Michigan man is approaching a goal that seems nearly impossible. Over more than three decades he will have run more than 58,000 miles for a very special purpose.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:29 PM EDT2013-05-21 22:29:04 GMT
(05/21/13) - The American Cancer Society is celebrating its 100th birthday this week. On Thursday from 11 a.m. - 7 p.m., there's going to be a birthday party at the American Cancer Society offices on
The American Cancer Society is celebrating its 100th birthday this week.
