Anthony Rose, a member of the Granite Mountain Hotshots who died on the Yarnell Fire June 30th returned home Wednesday evening.

Larry Shapiro photo

Tim Olk photo

Larry Shapiro photo

His ashes arrived at the Waukegan Regional Airport aboard a plane accompanied by a member of the Granite Mountain Hotshots, two US Forestry officers, and members of the Phoenix Fire Department honor guard.

Tim Olk photo

Larry Shapiro photo

Tim Olk photo

In a solemn ceremony attended by several hundred local firefighters, members of the Axemen Motorcycle Club, local police, and many citizens, his ashes were presented to his family along with a flag that was used during the memorial in Phoenix.

Larry Shapiro photo

Tim Olk photo

A procession of police, motorcycles and fire trucks lead a limousine with Anthony’s family to the funeral home in nearby Zion.

More images can be viewed HERE and HERE.

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