His grandparents picked him up, drove him around running errands, and held a gathering for family members at their home to welcome him back, said King County Sheriff John Urquhart.

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Bush, welcome back to the house that you called home for eight years.

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Leigh's visit also allowed the home fans to welcome Bulls legend Robbie Paul back to Odsal for possibly the last time as a player.

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Public opinion might be more willing to welcome him back were he to offer some sort of confessional explanation once home in France.

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"They jump-started me back into life ... (and) said welcome home, " Smith said, tearfully.

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