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Crash claims life of Estherville Soldier in Afghanistan

November 22, 2014

(Estherville) – A helicopter crash in Afghanistan has claimed the life of an Estherville soldier. 

Sergeant  Steve Blass was one of five soldiers killed when the helicopter they were aboard crashed in Southern Afghanistan on Monday March 11, 2013. The crash was blamed on poor weather conditions.

The Henry Olsen Funeral Home of Estherville is in charge of arrangements for Sgt. Blass, with services pending.