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Video: Missionary in Brussels Bombings Released from Hospital, Returns Home to Touching Welcome

Elder Joseph Dresden Empey has finally returned to his home in Santa Clara, Utah, after what has been a long journey of recovery. Elder Empey is the first of the four missionaries injured in the Brussels bombings on March 22 to return home.

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He was released from the University Hospital Wednesday evening, after which, he received a police escort to his house where dozens lined the streets to welcome him home. 

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Lead image from Deseret News.
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