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Portsmouth has to cancel LaShawn Merritt welcome home party
05:51 PM EDT on Thursday, August 28, 2008
PORTSMOUTH – No city could be prouder of a native son than Portsmouth is of LaShawn Merritt.
The Wilson High School graduate won 2 Olympic golds in Beijing – for the 400 meters and the 4x400 meter relay.
The city sent him off in a big way and planned to throw a bash to welcome him home, but the September 5 celebration has been cancelled.
An e-mail from the city stated that the 22-year-old regrets he can't attend.
The celebration was to include a parade and special presentations by the city and the school system.
The event may be rescheduled, officials say, but nothing has been set.
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