Niles Marine gets big homecoming tonight at Scrappers game

NILES

Family and friends of Frank Pezzano, a 21-year-old Marine from McDonald, wanted to show him how happy they are to have him home.

He recently returned from four years in the military and a second tour of duty in Afghanistan, and loved ones threw him a surprise party at Eastwood Field. It started just before

tonight’s Mahoning Valley Scrappers game.

The field is a place the big-time Cleveland Indians fan loves.

Before the sixth inning, he was brought onto the field and introduced to the fans, who also applauded his service.

The party was a way to thank all of the people who prayed for him, sent him cookies and provided him and members of his unit with support. His unit returned to the U.S. from Afghanistan at the end of May.

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