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Hometown Heroes: Major Robert G. Cassilly
Banners illustrating hometown heroes, like Robert G. Cassilly, have lined Main Street in Bel Air since Veterans Day and will likely stay up through the middle of January.
Robert G. Cassilly, former mayor of Bel Air and county councilman, was recognized in the community long before his face hung on Main Street.
Cassilly, a Bel Air native, is among those honored with a in recognition of military service.
Major Robert G. Cassilly was serving on the Harford County Council when he was mobilized for war in 2006, according to an article in the Baltimore Sun. He was an Army Reserve Civil Affairs Officer and served in the Global War on Terror from 2006 through 2007, according to his banner.
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His banner is sponsored by his family.
The banners have lined the street since . 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 expects 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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