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Photo Gallery: Douglasville Welcomes Home Fallen Hero

Douglas County residents lined Church Street this afternoon to pay tribute to Staff Sgt. Joshua (Josh) Bowden who was killed in action Aug. 31.

Josh was received by his family at Fulton County/Charlie Brown Airport at about 10:30 a.m. this morning, and a processional brought him to Douglas County. The processional followed Fulton Industrial Boulevard, Mableton Parkway, Bankhead Highway, Church Street, and Rose Avenue to Whitley-Garner at Rosehaven Funeral Home in Douglasville. The family and Josh were accompanied by members of the Patriot Guard.

Related Patch stories:
Slain Soldier Coming Home Sunday
Staff Sgt. Joshua 'Josh' Bowden, 28, Killed in Action


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