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Hometown Heroes: Sgt. Henry Joe Raphel

Banners recognizing hometown heroes, like Henry Joe Raphel, have lined Main Street in Bel Air since Veterans Day and will likely stay up through the middle of January.

Banners honoring local men and women for military service line Main Street in Bel Air.

Sgt. Henry Joe Raphel of Creswell is among those honored with a .

Raphel served in the U.S. Army from June 20, 1968 until May of 1975. He served in Vietnam within that period.

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His family and friends sponsored his banner.

The banners have lined the street since . Each banner honors someone in Harford County and the surrounding area who 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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