After spending a year overseas, two young Starke County men were escorted home by police and members of the fire department, American Legion, and VFW. Ryan Risner and Jonathan Lynch returned to a hero’s welcome as family, friends, and veterans lined up and down U.S. 35 and Main Street in Knox to show their support.
A reception was held at the Knox VFW for the returning soldiers, and friends and family packed into the building to shake hands, hug, and congratulate the pair.
Two Starke County soldiers will be returning home today after a tour of duty in Afghanistan.
Ryan Risner and Johnathan Lynch will be escorted to town by police and members of the American Legion and VFW from Indianapolis. They will arrive in Knox around 3:30–4 p.m. today. You are encouraged to stand along U.S. 35 or Main Street in Knox and welcome them home!
A reception for Ryan Risner and Johnathan Lynch will be held at the Knox VFW following the caravan through Knox.
They both served a one-year tour in Afghanistan.
