About 100 friends and family gathered at the Newark VFW to welcome home U.S. Army Capt. Scott Fixmer on Sunday, January 13, 2013. | Steven Buyansky~Sun-Times Media

Capt. Scott Fixmer (right) gets a handshake from Operation Welcome You Home's Jim Morsovillo. About 100 friends and family gathered at the Newark VFW to welcome home U.S. Army Captain on Sunday, January 13, 2013. | Steven Buyansky~Sun-Times Media

The Newark Fire Protection District flies a giant U.S. flag as the caravan carrying Capt. Schot Fixmer drive by. About 100 friends and family gathered at the Newark VFW to welcome home U.S. Army Capt. Scott Fixmer on Sunday, January 13, 2013. | Steven Buyansky~Sun-Times Media

Six-year-old Danica Peshia (left) and her sister 9-year-old Joslyn present Capt. Scott Fixmer with thank you cards from Newark Grade School students. About 100 friends and family gathered at the Newark VFW to welcome home U.S. Army Capt. Scott Fixmer on Sunday, January 13, 2013. | Steven Buyansky~Sun-Times Media

Capt. Scott Fixmer's daughter 3-year-old Sophia is thrilled to see her dad after arriving with her Aunt Kristina Loechl. About 100 friends and family gathered at the Newark VFW to welcome home U.S. Army Capt. Scott Fixmer on Sunday, January 13, 2013. | Steven Buyansky~Sun-Times Media

Family and friends get a group photo taken with Capt. Scott Fixmer. About 100 friends and family gathered at the Newark VFW to welcome home U.S. Army Capt. Scott Fixmer on Sunday, January 13, 2013. | Steven Buyansky~Sun-Times Media

Capt. Scott Fixmer II poses for a photo with his parents Scott and Lisa. About 100 friends and family gathered at the Newark VFW to welcome home U.S. Army Capt. Scott Fixmer on Sunday, January 13, 2013. | Steven Buyansky~Sun-Times Media