Lake of the Pines man wants to welcome son home from Iraq with banner at main entrance:Homeowners association says it is against bylaws
A Lake of the Pines soldier may not get the hero's welcome his father envisioned.

Gary Stokes, 49, of Lake of the Pines, was told Monday that posting a "welcome home" banner at the gated community's main entrance would violate homeowners association rules.

"I was just so blown away," Stokes said Tuesday. "I'm still amazed."

U.S. Marines Pvt. Sean Stokes, a recipient of three purple hearts for injuries sustained in battle, is expected to return to his hometown Feb. 4. A grenade exploded three feet from him and a friend standing next to him was shot in the head, his father said.
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WELCOME HOME, HERO!!!