A decorated World War II veteran, aged 102, has tragically died on his way to the 80th anniversary of D-Day commemorations in France. The veteran, who had witnessed the flag being raised at Iwo Jima, was traveling from New York to attend the event. His passing occurred just a day after he expressed his excitement about attending the anniversary. #LestWeForget
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