Master Sgt. Anthony Kennedy sings the national anthem during a memorial service at the Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, chapel, Oct 8. Diaz, a native of El Paso, Texas, and an expert military working dog handler with II Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group (Forward), Task Force Belleau Wood, died Sept. 28, 2011, while supporting combat operations in Helmand province. Diaz was deployed out of Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., where he served as a handler with III MHG. Elite dog handler honored at Camp Leatherneck 111008-N-TH989-119

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