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Hometown Heroes: Arch L. Handy
Banners illustrating hometown heroes like Arch L. Handy have lined Main Street in Bel Air since Veterans Day and will likely stay up through the middle of January.
Military heroism is being celebrated on Main Street this year.
Arch L. Handy of Bel Air served in the U.S. Army during World War II. His family sponsored a banner in his name.
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Handy is among 29 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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