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Amanda Butterfield ReportingFrom sunrise to sunset, flags across the state fly at half-staff to honor a fallen Utah soldier. Specialist Ty Johnson died in Iraq when a roadside bomb exploded near his Humvee. Family and friends laid Ty Johnson to rest this afternoon.
Ty's Father: "I'm so proud of my son. I'm so proud of the service he gave, and he was so happy to be doing what he did."
Ty Johnson was a member of the 101st airborne division, serving in Kirkuk, Iraq.
Johnson's twin brother was among the family and friends who gathered to honor him. Johnson died a week ago. He was driving a commanding officer when a roadside bomb exploded. He leaves behind two kids and his wife.
Family and friends say Johnson will be remembered for his sense of adventure and for his smile.
Brother: "Lots of smiles. He always had this little, quirky smile on his face."
And, as he told his brother over the phone one of the last times they ever talked, for his belief in serving America.
Before this explosion, Ty had reenlisted with the military for another six years.
