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Parade Welcomes Home Montco Marine After 5 Years Away

Welcome home, Sgt. Judah Strange!

ROYERSFORD, PA — It's been five years since Sgt. Judah Strange has been home to Montgomery County after serving on active duty overseas.

That's why the local community wanted to be sure to welcome him home with open arms.

A parade, organized by Warrior's Watch, Red Knights, and several local police and fire departments, escorted Strange from Oaks to his family's home in Royersford.

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Organizers said that several of Strange's family members are veterans, and that the parade honored them as well.

Strange has served two tours in Japan and one in Hawaii, and was just transferred home for a well-deserved leave.

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Upper Providence Police, Linfield Fire Company No. 1, Black Rock Fire Company, and Limerick Police all joined in the escort.

Welcome home, Sgt. Strange!

Images via Linfield Fire Company No. 1 and Patch file photo

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