Thousands pay their respects to 2 of the guardsmen killed in Afghanistan
By MINDY LUCAS and NOELLE PHILLIPS
Sgt. John David "J.D." Meador II 's mother, Sharon Meador and brothers, James Meador, center, and Michael Meador, comfort each other during the graveside service. Meador was buried at Fort Jackson National Cemetery on June 30, 2012, with full military honors. - Rob Thompson /RTHOMPSON@THESTATE.COM
First Lt. Ryan Rawl and Sgt. John David Meador II shared a lot in life and in death. Both graduated from Lexington High School. Both wrestled. Both worked in law enforcement. Both were married with children. Both volunteered for the S.C. National Guard. Both deployed to Afghanistan in November with the 133rd Military Police Company.
Both died June 20 when a suicide bomber attacked their unit while they were conducting a security checkpoint in Khost, Afghanistan.
Rawl’s and Meador’s funerals were held eight miles apart, both at 10 a.m. Saturday. The services drew thousands of mourners, who endured scorching heat to pay respects to the soldiers and their families.
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