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Hometown Heroes: Capt. Robert W. Smith
Banners illustrating hometown heroes, like Robert W. Smith, have lined Main Street in Bel Air since Veterans Day and will likely stay up through the middle of January.
Bel Air Downtown Alliance is publicly honoring those who served in the military.
Capt. Robert W. Smith is among those featured on these currently on display on Main Street. Each banner honors a man or woman from Harford County and the surrounding area who has served in the military.
Smith, a Bel Air resident, served in the U.S. Army during World War II. His family sponsored a banner in his name.
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The 2011 Hometown Hero Banner Program was started by the in observance of the 100th anniversary of .
The $200 cost of sponsorship went toward supporting the Bel Air Downtown Alliance, Bel Air Veterans Day Parade and .
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