The remains of a local marine who lost his life last month arrived in his hometown of Purcellville, Va., Monday night.

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Captain Michael Quin, 28, was one of seven Marines killed when two helicopters collided in Yuma, Ariz., during a training mission on Feb. 23.

Quin's remains were driven in a procession from Reagan National Airport to Purcellville Monday night.

"It hurts. We got the word he came from Purcellville, and that stings more ... when it's a small town and someone passes away that seemingly the whole town knew," said Brian McDonald, one of Quin's fellow Marines.

Quin was a 2002 graduate of Loudoun Valley High School. His former classmates were among the thousands lining the streets of Purcellville in tribute.

There will be a public visitation for Capt. Quin next Tuesday. He will be laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery on Wednesday.