The remains of Marine Lance Cpl. Skip Wells, slain by a terrorist's bullet on his first day of duty last week in Chattanooga, received a hero's welcome upon arrival to Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport on Thursday.
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The Delta Honor Guard was at attention when the plane bearing Wells' coffin arrived . More than 100 employees pilots, flight attendants, customer service representatives, cargo agents and aviation maintenance technicians joined the somber gathering.
MARIETTA GATHERS FOR HERO'S HOMECOMING
HUNDREDS ATTEND VIGIL AT SPRAYBERRY
Credit: Jennifer Brett
Credit: Jennifer Brett
Credit: Jennifer Brett
Credit: Jennifer Brett
Credit: Jennifer Brett
Credit: Jennifer Brett
Note: Information from Delta News Hub was used in this report, with permission.
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