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The body of Army Pfc. Aaron Toppen will land at Midway Airport Saturday afternoon and be taken by an escort to his home town in the south suburbs.
Toppen, 19, died in Afghanistan this month from an air strike in what is believed to be one of the deadliest incidents of friendly fire in the war's history. Mokena village officials are collaborating with community groups to plan a tribute for the soldier.
"We want to manage this in a way that provides his trip home in a dignified manner that's appropriate for our fallen hero," said John Downs, Mokena's Village Administrator.
