Community honors fallen Bellevue soldier at local martial arts school

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – The community gathered Saturday morning at American Heroes Park to honor Master Sgt. Noah Tietjens.

Martial Arts International hosted the event, offering lessons and food while giving Tietjens’ family a space to remember him.

Bellevue native died in March

Tietjens, a Bellevue native, died in March during the early stages of Operation Epic Fury.

He was a member of Martial Arts International in his hometown. The school has spent months honoring his memory, including dedicating one of its rooms in his name…

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