Remains of Marine killed at Pearl Harbor return to Utah
(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) The remains of Marine Pfc. Robert K. Holmes are carried from the Delta Air Cargo to a hearse for transportation to the mortuary. Holmes died aboard the USS Oklahoma during the attack on Pearl Harbor. Friday, Aug. 17, 2018.
The remains of Marine Pfc. Robert Kimball Holmes returned to Utah on Friday — nearly eight decades after his death.
Holmes, of Salt Lake City, was aboard the USS Oklahoma when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor in 1941. Holmes' remains were identified earlier this year through a DNA match with one of his nephews.
A casket carrying his remains arrived Friday night at Salt Lake City International Airport. About 100 family members were expected to be there to greet the remains in the Delta Air Lines cargo area.
(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) The remains of Marine Pfc. Robert K. Holmes are carried from the Delta Air Cargo to a hearse for transportation to the mortuary. Holmes died aboard the USS Oklahoma during the attack on Pearl Harbor. Friday, Aug. 17, 2018.
(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) The remains of Marine Pfc. Robert K. Holmes are carried from the Delta Air Cargo to a hearse for transportation to the mortuary. Holmes died aboard the USS Oklahoma during the attack on Pearl Harbor. Friday, Aug. 17, 2018.
(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Relatives watch as the remains of Marine Pfc. Robert K. Holmes are carried from the Delta Air Cargo to a hearse for transportation to the mortuary. Holmes died aboard the USS Oklahoma during the attack on Pearl Harbor. Friday, Aug. 17, 2018.
(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) The remains of Marine Pfc. Robert K. Holmes are carried from the Delta Air Cargo to a hearse for transportation to the mortuary. Holmes died aboard the USS Oklahoma during the attack on Pearl Harbor. Friday, Aug. 17, 2018.
(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) The remains of Marine Pfc. Robert K. Holmes are carried from the Delta Air Cargo to a hearse for transportation to the mortuary. Holmes died aboard the USS Oklahoma during the attack on Pearl Harbor. Friday, Aug. 17, 2018.
(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) The remains of Marine Pfc. Robert K. Holmes are carried from the Delta Air Cargo to a hearse for transportation to the mortuary. Holmes died aboard the USS Oklahoma during the attack on Pearl Harbor. Friday, Aug. 17, 2018.
(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune)
The Patriot Guard Riders of Utah, hold flags as they await the remains of Marine Pfc. Robert K. Holmes at Delta Air Cargo. Holmes died aboard the USS Oklahoma during the attack on Pearl Harbor. Friday, Aug. 17, 2018.
(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) The Patriot Guard Riders of Utah, arrive at Delta Air Cargo, as they await the remains of Marine Pfc. Robert K. Holmes. Holmes died aboard the USS Oklahoma during the attack on Pearl Harbor. Friday, Aug. 17, 2018.
(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) The remains of Marine Pfc. Robert K. Holmes are carried from the Delta Air Cargo to a hearse for transportation to the mortuary. Holmes died aboard the USS Oklahoma during the attack on Pearl Harbor. Friday, Aug. 17, 2018.
(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) The remains of Marine Pfc. Robert K. Holmes leave Delta Air Cargo on the way to the mortuary. Holmes died aboard the USS Oklahoma during the attack on Pearl Harbor. Friday, Aug. 17, 2018.
(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) The Patriot Guard Riders of Utah, hold flags as they await the remains of Marine Pfc. Robert K. Holmes at Delta Air Cargo. Holmes died aboard the USS Oklahoma during the attack on Pearl Harbor. Friday, Aug. 17, 2018.
(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) The remains of Marine Pfc. Robert K. Holmes are carried from the Delta Air Cargo to a hearse for transportation to the mortuary. Holmes died aboard the USS Oklahoma during the attack on Pearl Harbor. Friday, Aug. 17, 2018.
A Marine Corps honor guard was there to carry the casket. Bagpipers played. The motorcycle club Utah Patriot Guard Riders of Utah accompanied a hearse to Larkin Mortuary.
A funeral with full military honors will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the Salt Lake City Cemetery.