WILMINGTON, Ohio — After 75 years, the remains of a local Korean War veteran finally returned home.

Earl Kibbey was 18 years old when he went missing in action on Dec. 3, 1950. For decades, his family wasn't sure if he'd ever be found.

However, in August, his remains were finally discovered.

On Tuesday, his remains landed at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport and were immediately taken to the Fisher-Edgington Funeral Home in Wilmington by way of procession.

We caught up with Kibbey's sister, Faye Delcamp, who was there to welcome her brother home.

"He was just a country boy," Delcamp said.

Korean War veteran's remains return home after 75 years

Delcamp said it's a day she never thought would come.

"I never expected to see him or have him back home after 75 years," D

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