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Hundreds turn out in Habersham to remember hero

Posted 11:37PM on Saturday 6th April 2013 ( 11 years ago )
CLARKESVILLE
The flag-draped casket of Col. Benjamin H. Purcell (Ret.) of Clarkesville is moved into Bethlehem Baptist Church Saturday afternoon. (Photo/Rob Moore)
Members of the Patriot Guard Riders hold flags near the entrances to Bethlehem Baptist Church Saturday afternoon. (Photo/Rob Moore)
More than 60 motorcycles from the Patriot Guard Riders escorted the funeral procession for Col. Benjamin H. Purcell (Ret.) on Saturday. (Photo/Rob Moore)
The hearse carrying Col. Benjamin H. Purcell (Ret.) of Clarkesville passes under that city's ladder truck Saturday afternoon. (Photo/Rob Moore)
Members of Clarkesville Fire Department pay tribute to Col. Benjamin H. Purcell as the processes passes under their ladder truck. (Photo/Rob Moore)
A Hall County deputy sheriff leads a riderless horse away from Col. Benjamin H. Purcell's graveside Saturday afternoon. (Photo/Rob Moore)
Members of the Patriot Guard Riders line the sidewalk at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Clarkesville Saturday afternoon. (Photo/Rob Moore)

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