Erik Kynard, Jr., holds his silver medal while being driven in a parade through the crowd of fans.
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Erik Kynard, Jr., holds his silver medal while being driven in a parade through the crowd of fans.
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Erik Kynard, Jr., waves to fans while being driven in a parade through the crowd of fans.
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Erik Kynard, Jr., shakes hands with eager fan at the Rogers High School football field.
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Erik Kynard, Jr., holds up a plaque in his honor.
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Erik Kynard Jr. receives a key to the city from Mayor Mike Bell.
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Erik Kynard, Jr., shakes hands with Mayor Mike Bell during the ceremony.
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Erik Kynard, Jr., receives a U.S. flag from Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur during the ceremony.
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Erik Kynard, Jr., receives a U.S. flag from Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur during the ceremony.
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Brandynn Adams, left, and her son Erik Kynard, Jr., check out the multi-colored socks worn by Rogers counselor Ward Ensign, right, in honor of Kynard's USA flag socks he wore during the Olympics.
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Brandynn Adams, left, and her son Erik Kynard, Jr., share a laugh while checking out the multi-colored socks worn by Rogers counselor Ward Ensign, unpictured, in honor of Kynard's USA flag socks he wore during the Olympics.
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On bended knee, Erik Kynard, Jr., gives his mother Brandynn Adams a bouquet of flowers.
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Erik Kynard, Jr., steps in front of his father Erik Kynard, Sr., for a quick quip to the crowd.
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Erik Kynard, Jr., talks about his best friend Cheyron Watkins, left, during his speech.
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Erik Kynard, Jr., joins Rogers High School social studies teacher Joseph Boyle, Jr., in the stands after Mr. Boyle is recognized. Mr Boyle is fighting cancer.
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Erik Kynard Jr. hugs Rogers High School social studies teacher Joseph Boyle, Jr. in the stands after Mr. Boyle is recognized. Mr Boyle is fighting cancer.
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Erik Kynard, Jr., touches the finger of MaeJohnnie Lockett, right, while she is held by her grandfather Mark Lockett. Billy Lockett, center, looks on.
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Erik Kynard Jr. shakes hands with Mark Lockett, right, while Lockett holds his granddaughter MaeJohnnie Lockett.
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Betty Finley, center from Toledo, joins fans in celebrating Erik Kynard, Jr., during a parade and welcome home Olympics ceremony. "It's just an honor," Finley said. "It's hard to get to the Olympics and to bring something home is just a blessing."
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Fans go crazy as Erik Kynard, Jr., drives by in a parade through the crowd at the Rogers High School football field.
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Dominique Davis, left, and Dajuan Hood, 7, smile and wave as Erik Kynard, Jr., drives by in a parade through the crowd of fans.
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Erik Kynard, Sr., walks in a parade during a ceremony sponsored by Toledo Public Schools.
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Fans hold signs in honor of Erik Kynard, Jr., during a parade and welcome home Olympics ceremony.
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Keyona Williams cheers on Erik Kynard, Jr., with the Rams cheerleaders.
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Oscar Waxler, 5, holds a poster and flag while waiting for Erik Kynard, Jr., to arrive.
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