Soldier home just in time for teen brother's funeral

Bittersweet return: Soldier home just in time for teen brother's funeral
By Jed Boal

OREM -- The community lined Main Street with American flags Monday afternoon to show support for a family that has faced gut-wrenching challenges in the last week.

As the family prepares to bury one son, they welcomed another one home from the war in Afghanistan.

"This last week, it's been a surreal situation," said Troy Peterson, their father.

As friends and neighbors gathered and waited the brilliant sun battled a biting wind. Dozens of American flags fluttered in the stiff breeze. Yellow ribbons dangled in many trees.

It was a homecoming that drew out many different mixed emotions: joy and gratitude, but also sorrow and disbelief. But everyone wanted to be there, waiting in front of the Peterson's home.

The crowd gathered in anticipation of the soldier's arrival: A chance to welcome Army Private First Class Anthony Peterson home from a year in Afghanistan, and show their love for the family.
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