Fallen hero returns home

The Patriot Guard Riders lead a funeral procession for Army Sgt. Michael Patrick Bartley, Jan. 25, 2011 as they exit Scott Air Force Base, Ill. Sergeant Bartley, a Barnhill, Ill. native, died on Jan. 15, 2011 in Iraq. The Patriot Guard is a diverse group of riders who attend the funeral services of fallen American heroes as invited guests of the family to show their respect for those who risk their lives for America's freedom and security. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Brian J. Valencia)

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