A fallen soldier from Stow will be laid to rest this weekend.

David Rylander, 23, was killed last Wednesday in Logar Province in Afghanistan during fighting there.

The West Point graduate earned a Bachelor's of Science degree in Engineering Management in 2011.

Rylander was home schooled and an accomplished pianist. He was also a member of the Cuyahoga Falls Tigersharks swim team and an Eagle Scout.

Funeral arrangements will be handled by Redmon Funeral Home. Calling hours for David are scheduled for Friday, May 11, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

His funeral will take place at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 12, at the Chapel in Akron.