Hamden man dies in Afghanistan attack


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Hamden man dies in Afghanistan attack

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(WTNH) -- Funeral services will be held Tuesday for a Hamden army captain who was killed by a suicide attacker in Afghanistan. Gov. Jodi Rell has ordered flags at half staff in honor of Capt. Benjamin Sklaver.

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