Lakewood Welcomes the 112th Battalion Home From Iraq!

[Jim O'Bryan]

At 11:45 the buses and motorcade pulled up to the from of Lakewood High.


Families and friends line up for the party!


Here comes the motorcade.


The buses pull up and the love, respect and tears start to flow.




The Utrata family is reunited.


The troops line up for the show of support.


Standing room only in support of the men and women of the 112th!

More photos later today. Over 100 headed to the galleries.

Thank you to all that serve.

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[Jim O'Bryan]

First batch of images posted.

Prints available for those that served.




The Lakewood Fire Department had a special treat for those returning from Iraq.

More photos at: http://lakewoodobserver.com/photoblogs/jim-obryan/lakewood-welcomes-home-the-112th-from-iraq

More coming...

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[Danielle Masters]

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Thanks to all thr brave men and women that serve this nation.

And thanks for posting pics Jim. Looks like it was a wonderful homecoming. This picture is especially heartwarming, it truly brought tears to my eyes. So glad these folks made it home to their families safely.

[Melissa Page]

I was hoping you would have some info as to what was going on at the High School today. I had to detour away from the school to get back at my house because there was such a crowd and Franklin was closed. I was wondering what was going on.

Your photoblog is awesome Jim. Thanks for sharing. What a welcome home for these men and women and what a great day for their families. Many blessings to the 112th Battalion and their friends and families.

-Mel