Fallen Jackson Marine’s body returns home

JACKSON, Wyo. (KIFI) - The body of the Jackson Marine who was killed in Afghanistan last month returned to his hometown on Friday.

Rylee McCollum's body was scheduled to arrive at approximately 4 p.m. at the Jackson Airport.

Jackson airport officials said they were notified the McCollum family would l like his arrival to be a private moment for them to share together and request tributes and respects be made along the motorcade route.

A procession was scheduled to start after that around 4:30 p.m.

People can line up along sidewalks with their American flags.

The procession will be starting on the north end of Jackson on Cache Street and continue down to Broadway to Scott Lane.

The public is encouraged to park at the Teton County Fairgrounds.

McCullom was one of 13 US servicemen killed in an attack at the Kabul Airport.