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Marine Vietnam Vet Joins Honor Flight With Peers
Frank Spehr, a 73-year-old Marine veteran from Mills River, joins the HonorAir flight to Washington alongside World War II and Korea veterans. He recalls deep care for his men, the Wall’s tears, and his father’s WWII service, while noting the personal risk of travel for the journey. Spehr trained at Parris Island and Camp Lejeune before Vietnam deployment.
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Bronxville
N.Y
Frank Spehr
Marine Corps
Pacific
Spehr
Mills River
HonorAir
Florida
Vietnam
Korea
Washington
Jeff Miller
Hendersonville
Congress