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The family of fallen Marine Matthew Rodriguez is responding to the outpouring of support their 19 year old son received during his procession yesterday. If you weren't able to experience the moving moments yourself...listen to family spokesperson Michael Knabbe describe the experience from the family's point of view...

It was an emotional day in Fairhaven and New Bedford today as a hero was honored. A huge showing lined the streets as the procession for Lance CPL Matthew Rodriguez of Fairhaven moved down the route. If you didn't have a chance to make it out there today, watch this amazing tribute video put together by Michael Silvia that truly captures the heartfelt mood...

A Procession for Lance  CPL. Matthew R. Rodriguez (USMC) 19, of Fairhaven who was killed in action on December11th  in Helmand Province, Afganistan will be held tommorrow, December 19th in Fairhaven as they bring our hometown hero to the funeral home...