Mooresville Declares Capt. Seth Koval Day After Airman Was Killed in Iraq

Published May 31, 2026, 11:37 AM EDT

Air Force Capt. Seth Koval died in Iraq. Now his hometown is honoring the fallen airman with a memorial day and street name.

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Published May 31, 2026, 11:37 AM EDT

Hundreds of people turned out in the community of Mooresville, Indiana, for a memorial service in honor of fallen Air Force Capt. Seth Koval. The 38-year-old was among six airmen killed in a plane crash in March in Iraq, and his death has left his hometown in suburban Indianapolis in mourning over the local military hero. "He was such a magnet to anybody and everybody that came around him. A very gentle soul that was just definitely a gift from God," said Kim Porlier in remarks posted online. Porlier is a former neighbor of Koval, who now lives in Wisconsin, and drove back to Mooresville with her husband to pay respects. "I'm grateful that someone was willing to do what they did so we can have a life we have and share with our family that we brought here today, and our prayers will be with their family always," said Kim's husband, Mark.