Kuna soldier killed in Afghanistan

Pfc. Shane G. Wilson, 20, of Kuna, died Oct. 18, in Khost, Afghanistan, the Department of Defense announced today.

Wilson, a 2011 graduate of Kuna High School, was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom, and was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.

His family released a photo of Pfc. Wilson, along with this family statement:

“Shane died in the service of his country, and this is a very sad day for our family. He wanted to be a military man from a very young age and was proud to be a soldier.    Shane was a very humble young man and was indeed one of the best men we’ve ever known. We loved him for so many reasons, including his loyalty, and he knew how to keep a confidence.  He was caring and compassionate, and he always placed others before himself.  He will be missed by his entire family, including his mother, father, two sisters, grandparents and great-grandparents.  We are very proud of him and we do not want him to be forgotten.”­

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