NEW : Soldier laid to rest Monday at St. Christopher . Spc . Back in Mace 's small , tight-knit community in Purcellville , Virginia , many found it hard to believe the solemn military procession through the center of town earlier this month was the last they would ever see of their friend . ` Vanessa Adelson was one of one who died in October 3 battle in Fort Carson . Vanessa Adelson : ` ` It was my responsibility as a mother to bring him home '' Mace gave his Arlington National Cemetery medal to fellow soldiers before he died .
NEW : Soldier laid to rest Monday at St. Christopher . Spc . Vanessa Adelson was one of one who died in October 3 battle in Fort Carson . Vanessa Adelson : `` It was my responsibility as a mother to bring him home '' Mace gave his Arlington National Cemetery medal to fellow soldiers before he died .