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Wal-Mart employees gather at the corner near
Illini Bank, holding a "Welcome Home" sign for the soldiers. |
A crowd gathers in front of the old Wal-Mart. Everyone has American
flags to wave, and many are dressed in our
nation's colors as well. |
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Supporters came in all ages. Here, at Postville
Park, a crowd of young people gather to cheer for their heroes.
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At the VFW, friends and family anxiously waited
for the sound of sirens and the smiling faces that for 11 months
they have seen only in pictures. |
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The banner over the front walkway at the VFW
says it all.
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As the city emergency vehicles pass by,
transporting the four soldiers, the crowd applauds, children wave and
flags fly high in a real VIP welcome home.
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Several city officials were present for the
homecoming. Pictured here, city council members Joni Tibbs, Ward 3, and David Wilmert, Ward 2, applaud as the motorcade passes by.
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Inside the VFW, a cake is just one of many
food items waiting for the soldiers. Decorated with red, white and
blue next to camouflage and tanks, the cake says what everyone
feels: "Welcome Home Soldiers." |
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