Photo gallery: Fallen soldier's car returned to son

Jessica Johns had to sell her late husband's car after he was killed while serving in Iraq in 2003.

More than 14 years later, Utah business owners found, refurbished, and returned the car to Jessica's son, Justin, for his 15th birthday.

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Lt. Jonathan David Rozier was killed in Iraq in 2003. Nearly 15 years later, his 1999 Toyota Celica convertible was found and refurbished for his son, Justin. Eight Utah businesses donated time and materials. (Ken Murdock)

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Justin smiles after receiving his newly refurbished car on his 15th birthday, Oct. 24. He had no idea his mother, Jessica, had found the car. (Kyle Fox)

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Justin and Jessica take the car on it's first test drive at their home in Kerrville, Texas. (Kyle Fox)

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The Kerrville Fire Department washed the car for Justin and also gave him an escort through town. (Kyle Fox)

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Justin and his younger sister, Hollis, examine Justin's new car. The car was sold by Justin's mother after his father's death more than 14 years ago. (Kyle Fox)

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The new car is shown against a Texas rainstorm. Kyle Fox found the car after seeing Jessica's Facebook post looking for it. He persuaded several Utah businesses to donate their talents to refurbishing the car. (Kyle Fox)

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Fallen soldier Lt. Jonathan David Rozier was killed in Iraq in 2003. Nearly 15 years later, his car is being refurbished and given to his son. The 1999 Toyota Celica convertible is shown here at AF Collision Repair, one of eight Utah businesses that donated time and materials to refurbish the car. (Ken Murdock)

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Will Graham at the BYU upholstery shop put in about 32 hours of unpaid time to re-upholster Lt. Jonathan David Rozier’s car’s seats. (Will Graham, Wayne Martin)

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Embroidery company Westpro embroidered American flags onto the back of Lt. Jonathan David Rozier’s car’s seats. (Will Graham, Wayne Martin)

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