A family is trying to reach a compromise with village officials regarding a fence that is designed to protect two of their children with special needs — but that might
and few make news anymore but such is not the case with stephon mays. he is viewed as a local hero. he gave up his life fighting for his band of brothers. reporter: the flag-draped casket followed closely by family and friends, a bronze star, purple heart and good conduct medal awarded at the funeral by the army. all of this in memories of army specialist. his community honoring him and his family s sacrifice. just grieve stricken. he was a wonderful kid. places that he travelled in afghanistan are similar to the places they traveled. we went to many of the same places. i have to say that stephon did a lot more heavy lifting over there of the real work work than di. reporter: was one of eight u.s. soldiers killed on october 3rd in afghanistan. during a firefight against more than 200 taliban. today outsuftd church the patriot guard riders stood at the baptist church while inside at the funeral services friends and family remembered stephon mace as a football and basebal