SHIOCTON, Wis. (AP) -- More than 900 people crowded into the gym at Shiocton High School Saturday to pay their final respects to Army soldier Nicholas Riehl, who was buried with full military honors.

The 21-year-old Riehl and two other soldiers died on April 27th in Fallujah, Iraq when a roadside bomb exploded near them.

On Saturday, family members offered tear-filled tributes to the fallen soldier.

His sister, Roselynn Riehl, says she'll miss Nic's playful punches to her arm and his lifelong support and guidance.

Months earlier, Nic Riehl had written and recorded a song called, "Standing at the Black Gate."

The song was played at the funeral. It included Riehl singing, "They stole my life now. I've lost what's real."

Evan Riehl says the prophetic song seems to tell the story of his brother's death. He says he figured people would want to hear Nic's words.

Riehl was a scout with the Third Infantry Division.

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