SHAWANO (NBC 26) — A Shawano soldier killed at Pearl Harbor has finally returned home more than 80 years later. Private Herbert McLaughlin was laid to rest with full military honors at Woodlawn Cemetery, bringing closure to his family and the community.

"Honoring our veterans is just a basic calling," said lifetime VFW Member Richard Kucksdorf.

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For McLaughlin's family, the day was especially meaningful as it brought together relatives who had never met before.

"So not only did we find Herbert, but I actually have been introduced to cousins I never knew I had," said Dean Seher, McLaughlin's great nephew.

McLaughlin's remains were identified through DNA testing provided by a distant cous

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