The funeral for Lance Cpl. Christopher Fowlkes was held Friday afternoon in downtown Gaffney.
Residents lined the streets around First Baptist Church in celebration of the Marine's life.
One told us, "We need to support him and his family--he served for our country and died for our country."
Fowlkes was critically wounded in Afghanistan earlier this month after an IED struck an armored vehicle that he and his company were riding in. A week later, Fowlkes died as a a result of his injuries.
As Fowlkes' funeral procession left First Baptist, motorcycle riders led the way as the young man was led to his final resting place.
Friday afternoon, bells tolled and there was a moment of silence for Fowlkes. The Cherokee County Council also declared September 18, 2009 as Lance Cpl. Christopher S. Fowlkes Day in Cherokee County.
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