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Sat, Nov 17 2012 17:08:02

Wounded Marine Justin Crabbe welcomed home

United States Marine Cpl. Justin Crabbe, 23, was welcomed home to Rancho Cucamonga by the community during a celebration Nov. 17 at Central Park in Rancho Cucamonga. Crabbe lost both legs above the knees and several fingers as a result of an improvised explosive device in Afghanistan in August 2011

  1. UplandNow
    Sandra Emerson@UplandNow
    The homecoming celebration for USMC Cpl Justin Crabbe is happening now at Central Park in Rancho Cucamonga. #crabbe
    Sat, Nov 17 2012 12:01:39
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    Sandra Emerson@UplandNow
    Crabbe lost both legs above the knees and several fingers in an Afghanistan bomb blast in Aug 2011. #crabbe
    Sat, Nov 17 2012 12:03:59
  3. Justin Crabbe Welcome Home
    inlandnewspapers
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    Sat, Nov 17 2012 17:07:26
  4. Welcome home Justin cake. #crabbe http://pic.twitter.com/SG1j6FYP
    Sandra Emerson@UplandNow
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    Sat, Nov 17 2012 13:09:02
  5. Crabbe and his family are up on stage during ceremony with several speakers. #crabbe http://pic.twitter.com/bZbbpKeD
    Sandra Emerson@UplandNow
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    Sat, Nov 17 2012 12:22:58
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    Sandra Emerson@UplandNow
    RC city officials are here. #crabbe
    Sat, Nov 17 2012 12:04:16
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    Sandra Emerson@UplandNow
    Mayor Dennis Michael presented Crabbe with a certificate of recognition. #crabbe
    Sat, Nov 17 2012 12:19:39
  8. Crabbe &family are being sent to the GB Packers vs. Min Vikings game. RC fire gave him a fire helmet w/ packers logo. http://pic.twitter.com/XgbQAJnL
    Sandra Emerson@UplandNow
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    Sat, Nov 17 2012 12:26:49
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    Sandra Emerson@UplandNow
    Crabbe, who says he is not a fan of being in the limelight, just thanked attendees for their support.
    Sat, Nov 17 2012 12:28:10
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    Sandra Emerson@UplandNow
    A slideshow of Crabbe's experience is being shown to the audience. #crabbe
    Sat, Nov 17 2012 12:28:51
  11. UplandNow
    Sandra Emerson@UplandNow
    A long line of people waiting to talk with Crabbe. #crabbe
    Sat, Nov 17 2012 13:08:39
  12. UplandNow
    Sandra Emerson@UplandNow
    Crabbe says its been great being back home. He's resting and relaxing. Plans to go back to school at beginning of year. #crabbe
    Sat, Nov 17 2012 13:09:53
  13. Fundraiser for Marine Corps Cpl. Justin Crabbe, injured in Afghanistan
    inlandnewspapers
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    Fri, Aug 17 2012 22:47:13

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Sandra Emerson covers the city of Upland for the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin newspaper in Ontario, Cal. Email news tips to [email protected]

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