BLITZER: Flags are flying at half-staff in Rhode Island for a U.S. soldier who died saving the life of an Afghan child. The heroic story comes just weeks after another U.S. soldier was charged in a horrific massacre that took the lives of more than a dozen Afghan civilians. CNN's Pentagon correspondent Barbara Starr is joining us now with details of what happened. What are we learning, Barbara?</s>BARBARA STARR, CNN PENTAGON CORRESPONDENT: Wolf we want to tell you about Specialist Dennis Weichel (ph). He was traveling in a convoy in Afghanistan, eastern Afghanistan just a few days ago. There were some young children in the road. Specialist Weichel (ph) got out of his military vehicle to move the little ones out of the way. Very dangerous for them to be around these big, heavy Army vehicles and as he moved the children out of the way one little girl ran back into the road to pick up some brass shell casings. Little kids in Afghanistan often pick up even garbage in the streets and they sell it for pennies. Their families badly need the money. The 16-ton vehicle couldn't stop in time. The little girl was safely out of the way due to Dennis Weichel's (ph) actions, but he was run over by the vehicle. It couldn't stop. He was killed saving this little girl. The father of three will be laid to rest on Monday in Rhode Island after a tough couple of weeks in the war, important to remember the courage and sacrifice of all of those who serve -- Wolf.</s>BLITZER: What a heartbreaking story that is and our deepest, deepest condolences to his family and his loved ones. Barbara thanks very much. How will the U.S. Supreme Court decision on health care affect President Obama's chances for re-election? That's coming up. Also, Trayvon Martin's parents are here in Washington, but it's what they're doing with their slain son's name that's making some headlines right now. Stand by for that.
Rhode Island Soldier Dies Saving Child