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Viewfinder: Hero's Welcome Greets Specialist Michael Forgash Jr.

Throngs of well-wishers—including a very relieved family—welcome home Cinnaminson's Michael Forgash Jr. from his yearlong tour in Iraq.

Scott Anderson, Neighbor
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Army Specialist Michael Forgash Jr. received a welcome home he likely won't soon forget. At least 100 people lined Saxony Drive Saturday to greet Forgash, returning from a deployment in Iraq.

A motorcycle escort guided Forgash back to his childhood home, as well-wishers packed the sidewalks to cheer on the returning soldier.

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