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Arrangements Finalized for Wounded Soldier's Homecoming

The route and time has been finalized for Sgt. 1st Class Mark Allen's Homecoming Dec. 23.

Final arrangements have been made for the trip that will bring , a wounded soldier from Loganville, home in time for Christmas.

According to his wife, Shannon Allen, they will be meeting up with authorities at the at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 23.

From there the procession will continue up Highway 78 until they turn off at Bay Creek Church Road in Loganville.

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Anyone who wishes to show appreciation for Allen's service and sacrifice is encouraged to line Highway 78 during that time.

Allen received critical head injuries in 2009 when he was hit by sniper fire furing a furious firefight in Afghanistan. After more than two years in the Veteran's Administration hospital in Tampa, Fla. Allen will be returning home to Loganville in time for Christmas.

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