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Freeport sailor dies in Kuwait

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FREEPORT (WREX) - A Freeport sailor is dead while serving our country in Kuwait.

Petty Officer 2nd Class, Brian M. Patten, is 37.  The Department of Defense says he died November 19th in a non-combat-related incident.

According to the Freeport Journal Standard, Patten was in a car crash. 

The paper says his son, Brian Patten, Jr., graduated from Stockton High School.

We'll let you know when we have more information about funeral arrangements.

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