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Marine surprised by rousing welcome home
Family, church greet his return from Kuwait
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U.S. Marine Sgt. Jordan Martin, shown here with daughter Bailey and son Bennett, was welcomed home Friday during a celebration at Cumming First United Methodist Church. - photo by Jennifer Sami
CUMMING — When Bennett Martin jumped into his father’s arms, it appeared he would never let go. It had been nearly 10 months since the 3-year-old had seen his father, who’s been serving overseas since August. “The embrace was better than I imagined,” said U.S. Marine Sgt. Jordan Martin.