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From the Pittsburg Tribune:

Marine Corps Sgt. Doug Vitale came home to a hero's welcome on Saturday with the rumble of motorcycle engines, the waving of American flags and the embrace of friends who had not seen him in years.

The native of North Huntingdon and Vandergrift left Western Pennsylvania in 2011 to serve with the military at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina. While deployed in Afghanistan later that year, he stepped on a roadside bomb's pressure plate, losing his legs and suffering strokes that left him unable to speak.

Vitale, 26, arrived at VFW Post 764 in McMurray, riding with his wife, Alexis, as guests of honor in a motorcade led by more than 100 members of the Patriot Guard Riders motorcycle group. Fire trucks from Peters and North Strabane formed an arch over the post entrance with their ladders extended to hold a large American flag.

“There's nothing more important than showing our support,” said Patti Daily, 53, of Cecil, who made a sign on green poster paper and stood by the road clapping.

About 250 people turned out to celebrate with Vitale and thank him for his service during a ceremony that included a prayer, songs and speeches. Vitale sat silently in a wheelchair, wearing a black polo shirt and sunglasses, occasionally moving his arms from where they rested on Steelers pillows. His wife stood by his side.

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We need to remember those who have injured in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars along with remembering those who have died.
It's nice that this community is remembering and honoring Sgt. Doug Vitale.