Soldier Killed In Afghanistan Laid To Rest In Ashe County

ASHE COUNTY, NC — Hundreds packed Ashe County High School Friday to pay respects to 22-year-old Dillon Baldridge.

Baldridge was one of three soldiers fatally shot earlier this month while serving in Afghanistan. After his death, the army awarded Baldridge both the bronze star and the purple heart.

His brother says Baldridge always dreamed of serving his country. He was laid to rest with military honors at Ashelawn Memorial Gardens in Jefferson.