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Hometown Heroes: William M. Cantler
Banners illustrating hometown heroes like William M. Cantler have lined Main Street in Bel Air since Veterans Day and will likely stay up through the middle of January.
Although he passed away on New Year's Day this year, William M. Cantler's military service and heroism are still remembered.
Cantler is among 29 people honored with in downtown Bel Air. A Delta, PA, native who relocated to Bel Air, Cantler served in the Army during the Korean War and his family has sponsored a banner along Main Street is 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 hope 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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