Carol Klein forwarded this obituary fo Marine Sgt. Brian J. Laloup that originally ran in the Daily Local of Chester County on Aug. 28.
Marine Sergeant Brian J. Laloup, 21, an Afghanistan “Operation Enduring Freedom” veteran passed away on August 12, 2012 in Athens, Greece.
Born in Malvern, Pa., he lived in Honey Brook, Pa., where he graduated early from Twin Valley High School before leaving for boot camp in February 2009. Brian was a Christmas Eve baby born in 1990.
He is the son of extremely proud parents, Craig and Beverly of Downingtown. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his brothers, Craig, Jr. of Spring City, Pa. and John of Downingtown, Pa.
He was serving our great country as a Marine Corps Embassy Guard at the time of his death. Brian lived his life his way and on his terms. He enjoyed horseback riding, skydiving and scuba diving. He excelled as a Marine earning the rank of Sergeant in just three and a half years on August 1, 2012.
Sgt. Laloup received a full military burial at Washington Crossing National Veterans Cemetery in Newtown, Bucks County.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, 1120 G Street NW, Suite 700, Washington, DC 20005. Online condolences at www.donohuefuneralhome.com.