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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.
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The 2011 Hometown Hero Banner Program was started by the in observance of the 100th anniversary of .
The $200 cost of sponsorship went toward supporting the Bel Air Downtown Alliance, Bel Air Veterans Day Parade and .
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