Marblehead: Sargeant Paul Atkinson, of Marblehead, center, sits with his family, from left, Everest Tilkens, 6, wife Maria Tilkens-Atkinson, Remington Tilkens, 6, and Bailey Atkinson, 11, in their home. Atkinson returned from duty in Afghanistan on December 23rd, a nice holiday suprise for his children. David Le/Salem News

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