By MARK O'BRIEN

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. -- Dozens of mourners gathered at Reach Out Fellowship Church on Osborne Road Tuesday morning to say a last good-bye to 29-year-old Staff Sgt. Amy Seyboth Tirador.

Inside the church, a standing room only crowd listened as family and friends shared stories about their time with Tirador.

The South Colonie Central High School graduate died in Iraq nearly two weeks ago on Nov. 4.

Her parents say she was shot once in the back of the head. The Army is conducting a full investigation into her death.

Tirador joined the Army reserves in 1999 and enlisted in active duty two years later. She worked as an Army medic and an Arabic translator, and in 2004 she was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for her actions in Operation Iraqi Freedom.

It's that service that compelled many people to show their support along the funeral procession route, even if they'd never met Tirador.

Bill Schaaf was the ride captain for the Patriot Guard Riders. The group of 40 military veterans held American Flags around the the entrance of the church as the casket and family entered and exited the funeral service. They also led the funeral procession to the Saratoga National Cemetery.

"These are people, in Amy's case, she gave last full measure," Schaaf said. "So, it's fitting and proper that we be here."

People living near the church even felt compelled to witness the funeral procession. Donna Barry waved a miniature American Flag as the hearse arrived and left.

"It just makes you stop and think of the sacrifice that they've made for us," she said. "I think we all need to do whatever we can to support them in any way that we can."

Tirador's final resting place is in the Saratoga National Cemetery, a dignified burial and lasting memorial for a soldier who touched so many.