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Neuqua Grad Welcomed Home from Afghanistan

U.S. Army Sgt. Nathan Strieter was surprised with a welcome home ceremony after church Sunday.

 
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U.S. Army Sgt. Nathan Strieter shakes hands with a well-wisher.
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U.S. Army Sgt. Nathan Strieter shakes hands with a well-wisher. Credit Jeff Cagle
Nathan Strieter is greeted by family and friends, including his grandparents, Esther and Bob Strieter, who drove in from Michigan to greet their grandson. Credit Jeff Cagle
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Nathan Strieter poses for a photo with Miss Cook County, April Strong, and his neighbor, Randa Carpenter. Credit Jeff Cagle
A Warriors' Watch Rider sits on his motorcycle as the welcoming group is briefed prior to greeting Sgt. Nathan Strieter. Credit Jeff Cagle
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U.S. Army Sgt. Nathan Strieter got a warm welcome home from family, friends and perfect strangers who were cheering and waving American flags Sunday afternoon as he walked out of morning services at Wheatland-Salem Church.

After taking a few minutes of presentations and a chance to take photos and visit with well-wishers, Strieter, a 2007 graduate of Neuqua Valley High School, was whisked away by motorcade to the Naperville VFW for a party in his honor.

The welcome was put together by Operation Welcome You Home Illinois and included motorcyclists from the Warriors' Watch Riders and members of the Naperville fire and police departments.

Related Topics: Afghanistan, Neuqua Valley high school, Operation Welcome You Home Illinois, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Vfw, Warriors' Watch Riders, and Wheatland Salem Church

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