It was all a surprise to Pierson.
"It's crazy, I definitely wasn't expecting all of this. It's very different and a lot of people, very, very, very appreciative," he said. Pierson was recently discharged from the service. He lives in Cicero.
Cicero honors Purple Heart recipient
CICERO Army Pfc. Frank Pierson got a motorcade ride from his home to the Cicero Community Center.
People displayed American flags along the route.
And a big crowd gathered at the community center.
