CAIRO, Ga. (WTXL) - The body of a soldier from Cairo who died during training at Fort Bragg, North Carolina was flown into Atlanta Wednesday.
29-year-old Robert Thornton died last Tuesday after he collapsed during physical training. Thornton was a sergeant, assigned to the 528th sustainment brigade at Fort Bragg.
His family members describe him as positive, motivating, and full of life. They say he died doing what he loved, serving his country.
Sergeant Thornton's funeral arrangements are planned for this Saturday in Cairo at the family worship center off highway 84.
