Southfield (WWJ) -- An Army specialist from northern Michigan who was killed in Afghanistan last week will be honored Wednesday.
23-year old Brandon Steffey of Sault Ste. Marie died October 25th after a roadside bomb hit his vehicle while on duty in Laghman province. Steffey had served one tour in Iraq and was on his second tour of duty as part of the 178th Military Police Detachment, 89th Military Police Brigade, III Corps, Fort Hood, Texas.
He became a dog handler during his tour in Afghanistan. His dog Maci was trained to find militants who build, place and detonate bombs.
A funeral service is set for 4 p.m. Wednesday at Sault Area High School.
Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm has ordered United States flags throughout the state of Michigan and on Michigan waters lowered to half-staff on Wednesday in honor of Steffey.
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