Bellevue prepares to honor fallen soldier Sgt. First Class Noah Tietjens

The community is awaiting a fallen soldier's return home, as the Bellevue Community Foundation dedicates a mural in his honor, and the Patriot Riders prepare for services.

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Bellevue is preparing to honor Sgt. First Class Noah Tietjens, a local soldier who was killed in Kuwait, with memorials and tributes as the community awaits his return home. RELATED COVERAGE: Noah Tietjens’ former coworkers remember his legacyThe U.S. welcomed Tietjens home stateside this weekend, and while the date of his return to Nebraska is still unknown, memorial plans have already begun. In downtown Bellevue, the annual painting of the giant shamrock takes on new meaning this year with a dedicated memorial to Tietjens, a Bellevue native. “We’re hurting right now. One of our own has, you know, has made extreme sacrifice,” Bellevue Community Foundation President Phil Davidson said. “We know what a difference he’s made for our country. And we’re proud to have him as a Bellevue resident.”MORE COVERAGE: State senator honors fallen Nebraska soldier Noah Tietjens on legislative floorThe Patriot Guard Riders of Nebraska said they have been asked to attend Tietjens’ services when he returns to the Heartland. State Captain Scott Knudsen said he is expecting large numbers of riders to honor the fallen hero.”He was involved with the people in Bellevue. He was he was loved by many, many people. And that’s evidenced by what has taken place so far. And so, I believe we’re going to have a very large turnout,” Knudsen said.RELATED COVERAGE: Nebraska, Iowa leaders offer prayers and condolences after Pentagon identifies soldiers killed in KuwaitKnudsen said they are currently working with Omaha Police to plan the routes for services. While the Patriot Guard Riders have not been given an official date for when Tietjens will be brought to Nebraska, they say the community in the metro will be ready when he comes home.”We will stand at attention during the dignified transfer from the funeral to the funeral coach,” Knudsen said. “We’re doing everything possible to honor our fallen hero.”For the Bellevue Community Foundation, they said it’s imperative to keep Tietjens’ memory alive.”We don’t all know Noah, but we know the sacrifice he made for our country. And we believe it’s important to honor one of our own down here,” Davidson said. Make sure you can always see the latest news, weather, sports and more from KETV NewsWatch 7 on Google search.NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Local News | National | Sports | Newscasts on demand |

BELLEVUE, Neb. —

Bellevue is preparing to honor Sgt. First Class Noah Tietjens, a local soldier who was killed in Kuwait, with memorials and tributes as the community awaits his return home.

RELATED COVERAGE: Noah Tietjens’ former coworkers remember his legacy

The U.S. welcomed Tietjens home stateside this weekend, and while the date of his return to Nebraska is still unknown, memorial plans have already begun. In downtown Bellevue, the annual painting of the giant shamrock takes on new meaning this year with a dedicated memorial to Tietjens, a Bellevue native.

“We’re hurting right now. One of our own has, you know, has made extreme sacrifice,” Bellevue Community Foundation President Phil Davidson said. “We know what a difference he’s made for our country. And we’re proud to have him as a Bellevue resident.”

MORE COVERAGE: State senator honors fallen Nebraska soldier Noah Tietjens on legislative floor

The Patriot Guard Riders of Nebraska said they have been asked to attend Tietjens’ services when he returns to the Heartland. State Captain Scott Knudsen said he is expecting large numbers of riders to honor the fallen hero.

“He was involved with the people in Bellevue. He was he was loved by many, many people. And that’s evidenced by what has taken place so far. And so, I believe we’re going to have a very large turnout,” Knudsen said.

Knudsen said they are currently working with Omaha Police to plan the routes for services.

While the Patriot Guard Riders have not been given an official date for when Tietjens will be brought to Nebraska, they say the community in the metro will be ready when he comes home.

“We will stand at attention during the dignified transfer from the funeral to the funeral coach,” Knudsen said. “We’re doing everything possible to honor our fallen hero.”

For the Bellevue Community Foundation, they said it’s imperative to keep Tietjens’ memory alive.

“We don’t all know Noah, but we know the sacrifice he made for our country. And we believe it’s important to honor one of our own down here,” Davidson said.

Make sure you can always see the latest news, weather, sports and more from KETV NewsWatch 7 on Google search.