Pfc. Thomas Allers remembered for his bravery, service to his country (with video)

In one final conversation between a young soldier and an old soldier, Pfc. Thomas Allers told his grandfather before he left for the military base in Hawaii that he was afraid.

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"And he went off, and he was brave."

Pilot fought back tears as he spoke at his grandson's memorial service Thursday in front of nearly 250 people at the Plainwell High School auditorium.

Allers, 23, was killed by an improvised explosive device on May 23, a few weeks into his first deployment in Afghanistan.

Allers, an only child, lived in Plainwell since he was in third grade and graduated from Plainwell High School in 2006.

Allers belonged to a family where several people, including his two grandfathers, served in the military, Pilot said.

"All of Tommy's family and friends mourn his passing. Some family members feel the pain in a somewhat different way," Pilot said. "For the pain is tempered with a sense of pride and honor. He volunteered and went where he was asked to go in spite of the danger."

The service included a mix of formal military pagentry and more casual elements that reflected Allers' personality, such as the playing of one of his favorite hard rock songs.

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Also during the service, the song "Diamond Eyes" by the band Shinedown was played.

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