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One of the greatest highlights of this year’s Earl Christmas Parade was the appearance of the Grand Marshall, Staff Sergeant Thomas W. “Billy” Costello. This 10 year veteran lost a leg in Afghanistan on September 20, 2011 in the Kandahar Province. He was injured after stepping on a land mine during a route clearance mission, resulting in the loss of his right leg above the knee, a tibula/fibula fracture. Billy also fractured the middle and index finger of his right hand. and suffered a blown ear drum in the right ear. He was transported to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland for rehabilitation. After a year of rehab, Billy rejoined his company in the 3rd SFG(A) at Fort Bragg, NC. It was a special day for a special man, his wife and two sons. Thanks for your service, Billy. –M. A. Andrews
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