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Military banners displayed
South Fayette displays military banners
Photos and text by Andrea Iglar
South Fayette Township Public Works installed more than 65 banners honoring military service members along Millers Run Road and Washington Pike in May.
View banners and a map of their utility pole locations at http://troopbanners.com/southfayette.
Banner orders are accepted any time. Visit https://southfayettepa.com/banners or call 412-221-8700.
South Fayette Township Commissioner Rebecca Sray holds a military banner honoring the late Thomas T. Cross, a World War II veteran recognized by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 586 on Millers Run Road in the Cuddy neighborhood. Public Works employees Mark Mitchell (left) and John "JB" Barrett (middle) attached the banner to a utility pole in front of the VFW on Millers Run Road.
A bucket truck lifts Public Works employees Mark Mitchell and John "JB" Barrett 15 feet high to hang the banner honoring Thomas Cross.
Mark Mitchell installs a bracket to hang a banner recognizing Thomas Cross' grandson, Iraq War veteran Paul Abernathy.
