Paul Whelan's parents live in Manchester, Michigan, where the news of the former US Marine's release from a Russian prison is the talk of the town. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Jonathan Carlson were joined live by the owner of the Manchester Diner, Leslie Kirkland. 

(Photo: A mural honoring 18 wrongfully detained Americans was unveiled in Washington DC on July 20, 2022. One of those honored (at far right) is Paul Whelan. © Jack Gruber, Jack Gruber / USA TODAY NETWORK)

Paul Whelan's parents live in Manchester, Michigan, where the news of the former US Marine's release from a Russian prison is the talk of the town. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Jonathan Carlson were joined live by the owner of the Manchester Diner, Leslie Kirkland. 
(Photo: A mural honoring 18 wrongfully detained Americans was unveiled in Washington DC on July 20, 2022. One of those honored (at far right) is Paul Whelan. © Jack Gruber, Jack Gruber / USA TODAY NETWORK)

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