Memorial Service To Be Held Wednesday For Delaware Marine Killed In Afghanistan

NEWARK, Del. (CBS) - A memorial service will be held Wednesday for a Delaware Marine killed in Afghanistan earlier this month. Staff Sgt. Christopher Slutman, who is also a decorated New York City firefighter, was killed by a roadside bomb in Afghanistan on April 8.

Marine Sgt. Chris Slutman, Of Wilmington, Killed In Afghanistan Roadside Bombing

A public memorial service, with full fire department honors, will be held at the University of Delaware's Bob Carpenter Center.

The service is set to begin at 1 p.m., but attendees are asked to arrive and be in their seats by 12:30 p.m.

Firefighters Honoring Marine Sgt. Chris Slutman Killed In Afghanistan 

Slutman's funeral service was held in New York City last Friday. He will be buried Wednesday at Arlington National Cemetery.

Slutman, 43, leaves behind three daughters, ages 10, 8 and 4, and his wife of 13 years, Shannon.