Units stage down the block before arriving at the home of Sgt Stehman's parents in Prospect Heights on Friday. Larry Shapiro photo

An inconspicuous limo parks in front of the Stehman home to pickup the family. Larry Shapiro photo

Sgt Stehman is greeted by the media. Larry Shapiro photo

Once inside the limousine, Sgt Stehman tries to remain calm through the media onslaught. Larry Shapiro photo

Members of the Warriors Watch Riders wait outside the Stehman home to escort him to the luncheon in his honor. Larry Shapiro photo

The motorcycles prepare to move out as Sgt Stehman and the limousine proceed on a route to the luncheon which made it's way to his former school. Larry Shapiro photo

Students at MacArthur Middle School display hand made posters to welcome Sgt Stehman. Lauren Claussen photo

A student shows Sgt Stehman that she appreciates his service. Her sign proclaims him their hero. Lauren Claussen photo

More signs welcoming Sgt Stehman home. Lauren Claussen photo

Police close a road to allow the procession to proceed uninterrupted through town. Larry Shapiro photo

Prospect Heights personnel honor the Sgt for his service. Lauren Claussen photo

Prospect Heights Fire Department apparatus lines the street outside the Morava Center in Prospect Heights. Larry Shapiro photo

The Warriors Watch Riders pass the Prospect Heights Fire Department staff and apparatus. Larry Shapiro photo

The Prospect Heights mayor offers the 'key to the city' to Sgt Stehman. Lauren Claussen photo

Sgt Ben Stehman addresses the guests who came to honor his service and bestow accolades upon him. He thanked them for supporting the troops and urged them not to forget those still deployed overseas. Lauren Claussen photo

Sgt Stehman and members of the Warriors Watch Riders pose with a signed banner. Lauren Claussen photo