A chaplain leads the procession as pall bearers carry the casket of Master Sgt. Mark Allen into the First Baptist Church of Snellville on Friday, Oct. 18, 2019. Allen died 10 years after he was shot while searching for deserted soldier.
A large number of Patriot Guard Riders attended the service for Master Sgt. Mark Allen at the First Baptist Church of Snellville on Friday, Oct. 18, 2019.. Bob Andres / robert.andres@ajc.com
Patriot Guard Riders formed an honor guard in front of the First Baptist Church of Snellville. (Bob Andres / robert.andres@ajc.com)
Family members stand behind the hearse after it arrived at the First Baptist Church of Snellville for the funeral of Master Sgt. Mark Allen. (Bob Andres / robert.andres@ajc.com)
Patriot Guard Riders salute as the hearse arrives at the First Baptist Church of Snellville for the funeral of Master Sgt. Mark Allen. ( Bob Andres / robert.andres@ajc.com)
Pall bearers carry the casket into the First Baptist Church of Snellville. (Bob Andres / robert.andres@ajc.com)
Pall bearers carry the casket into the First Baptist Church of Snellville. (Bob Andres / robert.andres@ajc.com)
Mourners follow the casket of Master Sgt. Mark Allen into the First Baptist Church of Snellville. (Bob Andres / robert.andres@ajc.com)
Pall bearers carry the casket of Master Sgt. Mark Allen into the First Baptist Church of Snellville. (Bob Andres / robert.andres@ajc.com)
Patriot Guard Riders formed an honor guard in front of the First Baptist Church of Snellville during the funeral for Master Sgt. Mark Allen (Bob Andres / robert.andres@ajc.com)
Family members enter the church after the hearse arrived at the First Baptist Church of Snellville for the funeral of Master Sgt. Mark AllenHe was 46. (Bob Andres / robert.andres@ajc.com)