US Border Patrol Agent David ‘Chris’ Maland laid to rest with military honors at Fort Snelling [Video]

A U.S. Border Patrol Agent from Minnesota killed in the line of duty was laid to rest with full military honors on Saturday at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis.

Agent David “Chris” Maland was shot and killed last month near the Canadian border in Vermont during a traffic stop.

Agent Maland, known as “Chris” by loved ones, was a decorated veteran from Blue Earth, Minnesota.

He worked security for the Pentagon during the Sept. 11 attacks and received a Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, among other honors, according to his obituary.

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His burial on Saturday marked one of the biggest showings of support ever at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, a spokesperson said.

CHOPPER 5 followed the procession from the Richfield funeral chapel to Fort Snelling in Minneapolis.

A hush fell over the national cemetery as hundreds arrived mid-day in a seamless stream of flashing …