Los Alamitos Joint Forces Training Base on Thursday will receive the body of a Marine killed in action. Lance Cpl. Justin J. Swanson of Anaheim died Nov. 10 while supporting combat operations in the Helmand Province of Afghanistan. He was 21.
Swanson was assigned to 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force out of Camp Pendleton.
The Swanson family is allowing the public to attend the "Fallen Hero" ceremony. The time has not been confirmed but it will occur between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
God Bless this Marine and his family. Words cannot describe my sorrow and appriciation for your sacrifice. God Bless American and Let Freedom Ring.