Sgt. First Class Noah Tietjens set to return to Nebraska on Saturday, Omaha Police say
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — The body of U.S. Army Sergeant Noah Tietjens is returning to Nebraska on Saturday.
According to the Omaha Police Department, his body will arrive at Eppley Airfield around 1 p.m., with a procession to follow.
The Bellevue native was killed earlier this month in the first days of Operation Epic Fury.
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The route will start at Lindberg Drive and Storz Expressway and travel north.
The remainder of the route is as follows: Storz Expressway to Sorenson Parkway, Sorenson Parkway to N. 56th Street, and N. 56th Street to the north until the entrance of Forrest Lawn Cemetery.
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OPD said the public is encouraged to show their support along the route of the motorcade, but is reminded to allow room for vehicles and be mindful of the following:
- Park in compliance with parking regulations
- Ask permission before parking in private businesses and parking lots
- Do not block private driveways
- Be patient in traffic, and expect delays along the route
- Do not illegally park along the route, block intersections, or impede the motorcade
OPD encourages bystanders to use interstate overpasses to view, rather than stopping alongside the interstate.
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