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Funeral for Tampa soldier killed in Iraq

A sniper killed Army Sergeant Bryan Luckey in Iraq last month. His American Flag drapped coffin arrived in Tampa Saturday.

Update:Tampa, Florida - The funeral istoday - Tuesday July 11, 2006 -for a Tampa soldier killed in Iraq.A sniper killed Army Sargeant Bryan Christian Luckey in Iraq June 29<>strong>Update:Monday nighttherewas a viewing for Army Sergeant Bryan Luckey at West Gate Baptist Church at 5121 West Kelly Road, that's off Hillsborough Avenue in Tampa.There's another oneagainTuesday morning from 9:30 to 10:30am. His funeral will follow. His family tells the St. Pete Timesall military supporters are welcome to the viewing. July 10, 2006.hr />strong>Previous story from July 4, 2006:div class="author-pic" id="author">By: Sara Dorsey

Patrick Luckey, Bryan's Father, Minister Westgate Baptist Church:

ldquo;His brother and he played for the Baby Buccaneers and unfortunately they were just as bad as the regular Bucs at that time. But they had a good time.rdquo;

Dr. Bruce Turner,

ldquo;He believed that God had called him to be a Baptist preacher and after 9/11 he was deeply burdened about the conditions worldwide.rdquo;

Patrick Luckey,

ldquo;I just said, 'Oh no, don't tell me it's Bryan.' And they said, 'Yes sir, we're sorry, but the Department of Defense sends their condolences.' rdquo;

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Patrick Luckey, Bryan's father

ldquo;He was just a courageous young man, totally selfless. He thought of everyone else first. rdquo;

Patrick Luckey, Bryan's father

ldquo;I love my son dearly and I just take solace in the fact I know he's in heaven with Jesus. rdquo;