STOCKTON, Illinois - Private First Class Devin Michel of Stockton was killed Saturday in a bomb attack in Afghanistan.

19-year-old Michel was a 2008 graduate of Stockton High School. He played football, softball and basketball. Stockton High Principal Terry Sertle described him as a quiet, nice kid who was also in band and was well liked by his peers. He said everyone is shocked by the news of Michel's death. "Devastated. Absolutely devastated. It couldn't possibly be (him) but as more info started coming in, it really started to sink in," said Sertle.

Life-long friend and co-football player Michael Werkheiser said Michel was the baby of their graduating class. Michel knew he wanted to go into the service during high school. "He loved talking about how big his gun was and stuff he was blowing up. He wasn't afraid of anything," said Werkheiser.

Michel was stationed in Colorado and is survived by his wife of one year, Anika, two sisters and parents. Visitation will be at the Stockton High School on Friday, November 6 at 4 p.m. Funeral Services will also be at the high school on Saturday, November 7 at 11 a.m.