On Saturday June 26th, 2004 the 101st Airborne Pathfinders visited Tinley Park in honor of their safe return from Iraq. Captain Waters, a Tinley Park resident and graduate of Andrew High School, successfully brought all his personnel back from combat in Iraq. The Village had a homecoming barbecue for them at the new Tinley train station. There was entertainment at Zabrocki Plaza following the BBQ. On Sunday afternoon they returned to their base at Fort Campbell KY. A great time was had by all.

Shift crews and Firefighters pose with the Black Hawk Flight crews by their respective vehicles.
Shift crews and Firefighters pose with the Black Hawk Flight crews by their respective vehicles.

Fire Chief Ken Dunn greets Captain Waters, Andrew High School, Tinley Park, graduate.
Fire Chief Ken Dunn greets Captain Waters, Andrew High School, Tinley Park, graduate.

Lt. Don DeBias talks shop with the Pathfinders.
Lt. Don DeBias talks shop with the Pathfinders.

Tinley Parkers welcome their Pathfinder Heroes. Note the streeeetch Humvee not the normal mode of transport for these guys.
Tinley Parkers welcome their Pathfinder Heroes. Note the streeeech Humvee not the normal mode of transport for these guys.

Mayor Ed Zabrocki personally thanks soldiers upon their arrival.
Mayor Ed Zabrocki personally thanks soldiers upon their arrival.

The first Black Hawk lands at the Tinley Park Helipad at the fire department training center.
The first Black Hawk lands at the Tinley Park Helipad at the fire department training center.

I think they are talking about taking a fire truck for a ride. Guns vs Hoselines ....who will always win.
I think they are talking about taking a fire truck for a ride. Guns vs Hoselines ....who will always win.

Area residents get an up close look at the helicopters.
Area residents get an up close look at the helicopters.

Dep. Asst. Chief Paul Cummins thinks of the photo captions he will later write.

Blackhawks in flight.

Blackhawks in flight.

Blackhawks in flight.