This is one of the few events happening around America where in the crowd are truly a mix of this country. I was seeing those from the left and right of politics and a blend of faiths all welcoming a soldier who was defending our rights to disagree and for this reason we all were gathering in agreement that this hero needing a warm welcome home.
While the pictures cannot reveal the differences politically they do show the common joy of appreciation for Hogue’s service to our community and country.
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| Welcome sign donated by Sign-a-rama |
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| Hogue returns to his home in my neighborhood with a police escort and The Sons of Liberty. |
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| Dorie Griggs, my wife thanks James Hogue for his service. |
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| State Sen. John Albers was on hand to present Hogue with a proclamation. |
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| Sons of Liberty Ridersgave presentation to Hogue and his wife as well as a gift certificate for dinner. |
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| More than 100 folks turned out to welcome Hogue home. Many had never met him before the event. |
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| Sons of Liberty Rider, officials and Hogue with his daughter |
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| One of the boy scouts was so excited to meet Hogue and find out he was a former boy scout. The scout is reciting the scouts pledge to Hogue. |
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| Probably no one is more grateful for Hogue's safe return home than his daughter. |
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