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Lance Cpl. Merola and 12 U.S. service members who died in a suicide bombing in Afghanistan were honored at a vigil that included the dedication of a 210 Freeway overpass in Merola's honor.

Lance Cpl. Merola and 12 U.S. service members who died in a suicide bombing in Afghanistan were honored at a vigil that included the dedication of a 210 Freeway overpass in Merola's honor.

Lance Cpl. Merola and 12 U.S. service members who died in a suicide bombing in Afghanistan were honored at a vigil that included the dedication of a 210 Freeway overpass in Merola's honor.

Lance Cpl. Merola and 12 U.S. service members who died in a suicide bombing in Afghanistan were honored at a vigil that included the dedication of a 210 Freeway overpass in Merola's honor.

Paths left unsecured by U.S. military sped the evacuation of American citizens and Afghan allies. The attack killed 13 U.S. service members and scores of civilians.