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Dunedin Honors Fallen Soldier Spc. Zack Shannon

Everything you should know about honoring Dunedin Army Spc. Zack Shannon.

As our coverage of fallen hero Army Spc. Zack Shannon continues, Dunedin Patch is keeping this article up to date with all the latest.

We hope it can serve as a hub for all the information you need and as a place to stay connected during this time of reflection.

Feel free to share photos of services, ask and answer questions or express condolences as family, friends and residents mourn Shannon's loss and honor his service and sacrifice.

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The 21-year-old Dunedin High grad, who loved his hometown and always wanted to be a U.S. soldier, died when his helicopter went down in Afghanistan on March 11.

Celebration of Life: March 24 

Find out what's happening in Dunedinwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

  • 'Celebration of Life' Set for Dunedin Soldier Zack Shannon

Fallen Hero Escort (Memorial Parade): March 25 

  • Details: Memorial Parade to Honor Fallen Dunedin Soldier Zack Shannon
  • Official Route and Times: Full Escort Route for Fallen Dunedin Soldier Zack Shannon 
  • Proper Escort Etiquette: Fallen Soldier Zack Shannon: Proper Escort Etiquette

Who is Spc. Zack Shannon?

  • In His Brother's Words: 
  • In His Parents' Words: Soldier's Family Speaks: Shannon Willing to Go in Another's Place
  • Dunedin Soldier Dies in Afghanistan

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