Major Klinner Laid to Rest in Trussville

0:00Today in Trustfield, Alabama, Major John Alex Cleaner gets laid to rest, one of six service members lost in a plane crash on a refueling mission in, Iraq back on March 12th. Cleaner had just settled there with his wife and three kids, all under three years old. He flew with the Birmingham-based 99th refueling squadron, the whole community stepping up to honor him. Governor Kay Ivy ordered flags at half-staff across the state today. His sister-in-law called at a shattering moment that his home freedom costs the heavy price we can't fully repay. Saturday brought his remains home in a solemn ceremony at Sumter-Smith Air National Guard Base, put on by the 117th air refueling, wing. The memorial starts at 11am at first Baptist Church, doors open to everyone. Folks can chip in through the family's go-fun me for his wife and little ones, keeping his legacy strong. Stay informed with Birmingham news today, AI-powered updates. I'm Corey with The Story.