Bel Air Celebrates Hometown Heroes
Each person honored with a Hometown Hero banner has also been recognized on Bel Air Patch.
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Sunday, January 22, 2012
Monday, January 16, 2012
Hometown Heroes: Rotary Club of Bel Air
Banners illustrating hometown heroes have lined Main Street in Bel Air since Veterans Day and will likely stay up through the middle of this month.
Since Veterans Day, hometown heroes have been just a glance away. More than two dozen local military men and women are featured in Hometown Hero banners that have been on display on Main Street since November. Bel Air Patch has highlighted each of these heroes. The banner honoring all past and present members of the Bel Air Rotary Club who served in the armed forces is the last in the series. The banner was sponsored by the Bel Air Rotary Club. The 2011 Hometown Hero Banner Program was started by the Bel Air Downtown Alliance in observance of the 100th anniversary of Veterans Day. When the banners went up there were 29 of them, but as the days and weeks went on, more people elected to honor their local hero and more banners joined the …
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Sunday, January 15, 2012
Bel Air Celebrates Hometown Heroes
More than two dozen local military men and women were honored with banners this year.
Friday, January 13, 2012
Hometown Heroes: Clarence Fry
Banners illustrating hometown heroes, like Clarence Fry, have lined Main Street in Bel Air since Veterans Day and will likely stay up through the middle of January.
A Pennsylvania man with Harford County ties is among those being honored this month with a banner. Clarence Fry is among those featured on these Hometown Hero banners 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. Fry served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict. His banner is sponsored by Carol Fry. The 2011 Hometown Hero Banner Program was started by the Bel Air Downtown Alliance in observance of the 100th anniversary of Veterans Day. The $200 cost of sponsorship went toward supporting the Bel Air Downtown Alliance, Bel Air Veterans Day Parade and Toys for Tots. Bel Air Patch will continue highlighting these heroes. Check back …
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Thursday, January 12, 2012
Hometown Heroes: Cpl. Jennifer Parcell
Banners illustrating hometown heroes, like Jennifer Parcell, have lined Main Street in Bel Air since Veterans Day and will likely stay up through the middle of January.
A U.S. Marine from Bel Air gave her life for this country, and her sacrifice is being honored this month with a banner. Cpl. Jennifer Parcell is among those featured on these Hometown Hero banners 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. Parcell, a Bel Air native, was killed in action in February 2007 while serving in the U.S. Marine Corps. A suicide bomber killed Parcell about two weeks before the Fallston High School graduate was scheduled to leave Iraq. Her mother, Pam Simon, and Simon's husband John sponsored a banner in Parcell's name. The 2011 Hometown Hero Banner Program was started by the Bel Air Downtown Alliance in …
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Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Hometown Heroes: Sarah M. Kridenoff
Banners illustrating hometown heroes, like Sarah M. Kridenoff, have lined Main Street in Bel Air since Veterans Day and will likely stay up through the middle of this month.
For a short time longer, Bel Air Downtown Alliance will publicly honor those who served in the military. BU1 (SCW) Sarah M. Kridenoff is among those featured on these Hometown Hero banners 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. Kridenoff, a Bel Air resident, has served in the U.S. Navy during the global war on terror. Bill, Marie and Stacey Kridenoff sponsored a banner in her name. The 2011 Hometown Hero Banner Program was started by the Bel Air Downtown Alliance in observance of the 100th anniversary of Veterans Day. The $200 cost of sponsorship went toward supporting the Bel Air Downtown Alliance, Bel Air Veterans Day Parade and …
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Monday, January 9, 2012
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 Hometown Hero banners 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. The 2011 Hometown Hero Banner Program was started by the Bel Air Downtown Alliance in observance of the 100th anniversary of Veterans Day. The $200 cost of sponsorship went toward supporting the Bel Air Downtown Alliance, Bel Air Veterans Day Parade and Toys for Tots. Bel Air Patch will continue highlighting these heroes. …
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Sunday, January 8, 2012
Bel Air Hometown Heroes
Join the Bel Air Downtown Alliance and Bel Air Patch in honoring the men and women that have or are currenting proudly serving their country.
Friday, January 6, 2012
Hometown Heroes: Roger L. Sheets Jr.
Banners illustrating hometown heroes, like Roger Sheets Jr., have lined Main Street in Bel Air since Veterans Day and will likely stay up through the middle of January.
We all have heroes, both living and gone, and this year Bel Air is honoring in a public fashion those who served in the military. Roger L. Sheets Jr. is featured on one the Hometown Hero banners 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. Sheets, a Bel Air resident, has served in the U.S. Air Force during the global war on terror. His parents, Roger Sheets Sr., who ran in the 2010 election for Harford County sheriff, and Kitty Sheets sponsored a banner in his name. The 2011 Hometown Hero Banner Program was started by the Bel Air Downtown Alliance in observance of the 100th anniversary of Veterans Day. The $200 cost of sponsorship went …
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Thursday, January 5, 2012
Hometown Heroes: Major (Ret.) John A. Richardson
Banners illustrating hometown heroes, like John Richardson, have lined Main Street in Bel Air since Veterans Day and will likely stay up through the middle of January.
John A. Richardson is a hero not just to his children, but to this country. Major (Ret.) John A. Richardson is among those honored with a Hometown Hero banner in downtown Bel Air. Richardson served in both the U.S. Army and U.S. Navy. Richardson served during World War II and in both the Korean and Vietnam conflicts. His children sponsored a banner in his name. The 2011 Hometown Hero Banner Program was started by the Bel Air Downtown Alliance in observance of the 100th anniversary of Veterans Day. The $200 cost of sponsorship went toward supporting the Bel Air Downtown Alliance, Bel Air Veterans Day Parade and Toys for Tots. Bel Air Patch will continue highlighting these heroes. Check back each day to see a new hometown hero.
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