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Hometown Heroes: Lance Cpl. Patrick Ryan Adle

Banners illustrating hometown heroes, like Patrick Adle, have lined Main Street in Bel Air since Veterans Day and will likely stay up through the middle of January.

Patrick Ryan Adle gave his life for his country.

In 2004, and graduate, was killed in action while serving with the U.S. Marine Corps during his second tour of duty in Iraq.

His sacrifice is being honored this year with a Hometown Hero banner sponsored by Michael Watts and Pamela Adle-Watts.

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Adle is among a number of local service men and service women being recognized with in downtown Bel Air.

The banners have lined Main Street since Veterans Day. Each banner honors someone in Harford County and the surrounding area who has served in the military.

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The started the 2011 Hometown Hero Banner Program in observance of the 100th anniversary of and hope to continue the program next year.

Bel Air Patch will continue highlighting these heroes. Check back each day to see a new hometown hero.


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