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Video: Media Welcomes Home Our Troops
Media hosted a Welcome Home parade Saturday for all the Armed Forces of Delaware County.
More than 1,000 people welcomed home Delaware County's Armed Forces in Media on .
The event aimed to educate veterans—especially those who have served since 9/11—about all the benefits to which they are entitled.
During the parade that ran down State Street, there was also a flag passing ceremony, during which American flags were passed from older to younger veterans, to symbolize gratitude for their service to the country.
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Two Delaware County veterans were selected as the grand marshals for the parade: Lt. Col. Mark O'Hanlon and Cpl. Russell L. "Rusty" Carty.
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