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More Yellow Ribbons Available at Mokena Florist, in Honor of Fallen Aaron Toppen
The Mokena community is displaying yellow ribbons in honor of fallen soldier Aaron Toppen.
A florist and gift shop in Mokena has received another shipment of yellow ribbons to distribute in honor of Aaron Toppen.
Toppen, 19, was one of five American troops killed last week by apparent friendly fire in Afghanistan. Friends of the family are leading an effort to display yellow ribbons throughout town, in honor of their fallen hero.
An English Garden Flowers and Gifts, 11210 Front St., will hand out free yellow ribbons to those who stop into the store.
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