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Soldiers return home from Afghanistan Page 4 • Wednesday, July 9, 2014 • The Hammonton Gazette was part of the 150th Engineer Company that was deployed to Afghanistan for nearly a year. Luisi talked about his experience overseas. “It was busy. They kept us busy, which was good. It made the time go really fast. Being back with the family is extraordinary. It hasn’t even hit all of us yet. Besides that, we had fun, we did our job and we came home,” Luisi said. Luisi said he plans on joining the police force in Hammonton. He is aiming to complete all the necessary testing required, and see what happens thereafter. He was greeted home by his friends, family and wife, Celina. The barbecue picnic provided to the troops and all that attended the welcoming ceremony was made possible thanks to donations from several local businesses, individuals and groups including: Inferrera’s Market, Sons of Italy, John DiDonato, WalMart, AtlantiCare, Frank Galloway, NJM, Herr’s, Bagliani’s Market, ShopRite, Sam Rodio Produce, Mt. Carmel Society and approximately 20 volunteers. PIzzA & FAMILy RESTAURANT BOOKING YOUR EVENT IN OUR PRIVATE ROOM! TRY OUR NEW CORLEONE STYLE PIZZA THG/Paul J. Macrie IV. To purchase photos in The Gazette, call (609) 704-1940. Above: The 150th Engineer Company returned to Hammonton on July 1. Below: Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno was one of the speakers. We would not have been successful without TROOPS, from Page 1 come the 150th Engineer Company back to your help,” Ceranaowsai said. Hammonton resident Christopher Luisi the area by addressing the troops and their families. “I am going to say three things: Welcome home, thanks for show- ing the Na [ۘ[