Roseau Times-Region - Serving Roseau County for over 100 Years - The Official Roseau County Newspaper

She could see the crowd through the tiny window on the plane and a cluster of eager faces, holding posters, clutching balloons and waving American flags on a hot summer afternoon underneath a vibrant, blue sky. She craned her neck, hoping to get a sneak peak. "They're out there somewhere," she remembers thinking. She stands, smooths her uniform, and starts walking. Her heart races while her khaki boots grip each step. Then, she spots them, all the chaos around her--the hugs, tears, cheers, and kisses--blurs and she drops to her knees, reaches out and throws her arms ar...