Many believe soldiers from Goshen have heavenly protection while serving overseas.

As old-timers tell it, many soldiers from Goshen serving abroad were dying in World War I, which was devastating to the already-small town.

An LDS Church leader reportedly gave the town a blessing that the soldiers would henceforth be protected and that no one from Goshen would be lost in the war.

Since that time, they say the soldiers have returned safely.

Campbell, an American Fork police officer, said he "just wanted to come home."

"I'm looking forward to getting to know my family again. And letting them get to know me. It's kind of a new start on life."

So now that he's back, what will the family do to celebrate? First, they'll spend some time at Sundance resort in Provo Canyon.

And then?

"We're going to Disneyland," said Emily Campbell.

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