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Welcome a Mokena Soldier Home on Saturday

Here's how to join Saturday's welcome home ceremony for U.S. Army Specialist Michael Schatzman, returning from Afghanistan.

Who: U.S. Army Specialist Michael Schatzman, returning from a one-year overseas deployment this weekend.

What: Welcome home ceremony will begin at , where there will be a flag line and a brief "meet and greet." An escorted procession will go to the . Another flag line welcome at the VFW will be followed by a celebration and presentations.

When: Saturday, Feb. 4. To participate in the flag line, welcome and escort, arrive at the church no later than 3:45 p.m. To join for the flag line welcome at the VFW, arrive at the VFW no later than 4:10 p.m.

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Let's welcome Schatzman home as only Mokena can!


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