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Fallen warriors honored

by | Nov 12, 2026 | Latest, News

A portrait of Pvt. Aiden G. Craig, right, a 2026 Wylie High School graduate who died in August during Marine Corps recruit training, was among five honored in the latest Hall of Heroes Collection on display at the Collin County Courthouse Monday, Nov. 9. Gynovel Henry/The Princeton Herald

A Wylie High School graduate who died during Marine Corps recruit training earlier this year was among five servicemen honored Monday, Nov. 9, as Collin County added new portraits to its Hall of Heroes collection.

Aiden G. Craig, 18, a 2026 Wylie High School graduate and standout All-District football player, died Aug. 5 after suffering a medical emergency during a physical fitness test at Camp Pendleton, California.

Craig was on his 47th day of recruit training when the emergency occurred. He was hospitalized but died four days later.

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