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Fallen hero laid to rest
Posted: 01.14.2012 at 4:12 PM
Brody O'Connell

Brody O'Connell is the Anchor for 7&4 News Today. You can catch his work from 6-7 am.

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TRAVERSE CITY, MI -- Family and friends said their final goodbyes Saturday afternoon to a fallen hero.

U.S. Air Force Technical Sergeant Matthew S. Schwartz was laid to rest at Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens.

Hundreds were in attendance and offered support to his family.

The Patriot Guard and Honor Guard assisted in his military burial.

Click on the video above to see how Sergeant Schwartz’s life was honored.

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