Romeoville Soldier Killed in Afghanistan
Army Spc. Kyle J. Wright was a 2006 graduate of Romeoville High School
Thursday, Jan 14, 2010 | Updated 4:15 PM CDT
Army Spc. Kyle J. Wright, 22, was killed Jan. 13, 2010 when his vehicle drove over an improvised explosive device in Afghanistan.
advertisement
A Romeoville soldier serving in Afghanistan was killed Wednesday when his vehicle drove over an improvised explosive device.
Army Spc. Kyle J. Wright, 22, was a 2006 graduate of Romeoville High School and joined the Army after graduating. He was based at Fort Lewis, Wash.
Wright's father, Richard Wright, said his son died instantly when he drove over the IED.
Plans will be made for a full military funeral at Arlington National Cemetery, as were Kyle's wishes.
Top Stories
What's New
Take in some highlights from the newest member of the NBCChicago family. Or find our digital channel on Comcast Channel 341; WOW Channel 130 or RCN Channel 50.
Check Out
© 2012 NBCUniversal, Inc. All rights reserved.
Portions by Broadcast Interactive Media.
A Division of NBCUniversal