ROSEBURG, Ore. -- Friends, family and dignitaries from around the state and from the military, came to pay their respects to Sergeant Josh Lengstorf at the Douglas County Fairgrounds on Saturday.

It was a solemn and patriotic memorial to a young man and young solider, who paid the ultimate price.

Sgt. Josh Lengstorf was killed January 3 in Afghanistan, along with his three comrades when they were attacked by insurgents.

Over 500 people were in attendance at the fairgrounds to remember the life of their husband, son, friend and fellow soldier.

Sgt. Michael Harper, who served with Lengstorf, said, "He was the type of solider that one could always rely on. There was no going back behind him after you gave him a task to make sure it was done right, because you already knew it was done right, and you almost certainly knew it was done above standards. He always gave me and the brothers of the third platoon 100% and then some."

His memory was celebrated by a long list of accomplishments and the lives he had touched in a life cut short.

Oregon Governor Ted Kulongoski told the audience, "What he lost in years he made up for in character, integrity, compassion and commitment. Everything I've heard and read about Joshua tells me that he made the most of every single day of his life."

The men who he served with spoke of his dedication for service. Sgt. Harper said, "If the Army had the ability to clone 600 Josh Lengstorfs, I would want 600 Josh Lengstorfs in my battalion. He was that good."

He also had a passion for the Oregon Ducks. Oregon head football coach Chip Kelly made a special trip to Roseburg to present the family with a small token of their appreciation.

Sergeant Lengstorf leaves behind wife and a young daughter.