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Uploaded: Sunday, February 10, 2013, 10:24 PM
Updated: Monday, February 18, 2013, 7:23 AM
Pleasanton leaders, vets welcome home Army Specialist Eith from Afghanistan
1-hour celebration includes family, friends, many veteran support groups
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by Jeb Bing
Pleasanton Weekly Staff
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| Nearly 100 well-wishers turned out Sunday afternoon to welcome home Army Specialist Kyle Eith to Pleasanton.
The celebration, arranged by Pleasanton Military Families and veterans organizations, took place in front of the home of his parents, Peggy and Jeff Eith at their home on Yosemite Court.
Eith, a 2006 graduate of Amador Valley High School, spent the past year at Camp Leatherneck in Afghanistan.
Among those at Sunday's event were Congressman Eric Swalwell, Pleasanton Mayor Jerry Thorne, City Councilmman Jerry Petin and Planning Commissioner and City Council candidate Kathy Narum.
Doug Miller and Pat Fritzell led a large contingent of Pleasanton Military Family members with the American Legion and VFW colorguard also part of the welcoming team.Are you receiving Express, our free daily e-mail edition? See a sample and sign-up for Express.
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Posted by Rick, a resident of the Parkside neighborhood, on Feb 12, 2013 at 12:41 pm God Bless this young man, and congratulations to him and his fiancée.
All service people should be thanked and prayed for, daily.
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Posted by Ptown native, a resident of the Stoneridge neighborhood, on Feb 12, 2013 at 12:44 pm Welcome Home Veteran!
JOB WELL DONE!
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Posted by Cholo, a resident of Livermore, on Feb 12, 2013 at 2:20 pm Welcome Home Kyle! Thank you.
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Posted by Marsha Buck, a resident of another community, on Feb 14, 2013 at 12:47 pm Kyle...I still remember the days in Drama class at Pleasanton Middle School. What a group of characters! Welcome home!!! So proud of you! Stay happy and healthy!
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