By Luisa Ardila (NCC News) November 18, 2010
Remains received
A crowd of hundreds of people holding American flags assembled on the sidewalks of downtown Chittenango this Thursday to receive a fallen soldier’s remains.
Army Sgt. Edward H. Bolen, 25, died on November 10 in Afghanistan at a roadside bomb attack, leaving his newly married wife and a village-full of mourners.
Bolen was remembered fondly by those that knew him in Chittenango, including his chemistry teacher, Harold Muller.
“He was a good student, respectful, worked hard. In indoor track… [he did] whatever the team needed,” said Muller. “The kids had a fun time just being around him.”
Sgt. Edward H. Bolen
Bolen was born in Chittenango and graduated from the village’s high school. He was known for his athletic abilities and has been described as “a popular kid.”
After graduating from CHS, Bolen went to State University College at Cortland, where he met Andrea Perez, the woman he would later marry. He joined the military in November 2006, separating him from Perez as he moved from Iraq to Louisiana.
They married in September of this year.Chittenango honors him
Although his parents currently live in California, his family has come to the area to celebrate his life and honor his service.
- He was received in Hancock Air Base by family, friends and a military honor guard
- Calling hours will be held from 2 to 8 p.m. on Friday at Chittenango High School gymnasium
- The funeral service will be held at the same place at 10 a.m. Saturday
- His remains will be buried, with full military honors, at Oakwood Cemetery in Chittenango
Photos by Stephen D. Cannerelli / The Post-Standard
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