WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The second of two services for Master Sgt. Scott E. Pruitt was held today at Arlington National Cemetery.

Pruitt Honored During Afghan Service

The Mississippi Press/Monday, May 08, 2012

Pruitt, a 1992 graduate of Gautier High School, was killed April 28 during combat operations in Nimruz Province in Afghanistan. Pruitt, 38, served with the First Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group at Camp Pendleton, Calif.

Today's early afternoon memorial service at Arlington followed the Monday evening service held in Afghanistan. Military officials released a video of the service.