NJ Soldier, Firefighter Killed in Afghanistan

A 23-year-old firefighter from Bordentown, N.J. has died while serving his country in Afghanistan.

A roadside bomb killed U.S. Army Private 1st Class Benjamin Moore Wednesday.

Moore was not only a soldier but also a firefighter with the Hope House Humane Company of Bordentown. He started as a volunteer with the company when he was just 16, Fire Chief Pete Sedor said.

Moore leaves a huge void.

"He loved what he was doing... I was so proud of him because it was natural for him to serve his community and his country and no make big of it," said Moore's father Patrick. 


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