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Old 04-24-2009, 09:19 PM   #1
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B-24 Nose Gunner Returned Home From Palau

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Quiet ceremony at D/FW Airport marks WWII airman's homecoming | News for Dallas, Texas | Dallas Morning News | Latest News
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Old 04-24-2009, 11:05 PM   #2
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Old 04-25-2009, 12:32 PM   #4
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This was on the news last night as I live in Dallas.

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Old 05-01-2009, 01:54 PM   #8
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Missed that news report...then again, I try to avoid the TV if possible. Welcome home, soldier, rest in peace!

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