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Hungry Horse Soldier Dies in Afghanistan

By Beacon Staff

HELENA – Defense officials say the body of a Montana soldier who died in Afghanistan has arrived in the United States.

The body of Army Pvt. Nicholas S. Cook of Hungry Horse arrived at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware early Tuesday. The Department of Defense says it will not release any more information until Cook’s extended family has been notified.

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