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Hometown Heroes: Gilbert F. Beavers
Banners illustrating hometown heroes like Gilbert Beavers have lined Main Street in Bel Air since Veterans Day and will likely stay up through the middle of January.
Twenty-nine people are featured in this year, including Gilbert Beavers of Abingdon.
Gilbert F. Beavers, also known as Pete, served in the U.S. Army during World War II, according to his banner that hangs on Main Street.
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Beavers passed away in June of 1995. To honor his service and heroism, the Beavers family sponsored a banner in his name.
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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