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"Although I served during a time of peace, I experienced firsthand two devastating helicopter crashes and was the forensic dentist charged with identifying the 23 Marines killed during these training accidents. Every Veterans Day, I remember the families of these heroes and realize that the freedoms enjoyed by all citizens of this great country are because of the overwhelming sacrifices made by the remarkable young men and women who have served in our armed forces."

<a href="http://www.mcall.com/opinion/yourview/vetsvoices2/">Read more of Nylund's letter here.</a>

Shirley A. Nylund, Lower Macungie Township; Navy, 1981-86

( THE MORNING CALL / November 2, 2010 )

"Although I served during a time of peace, I experienced firsthand two devastating helicopter crashes and was the forensic dentist charged with identifying the 23 Marines killed during these training accidents. Every Veterans Day, I remember the families of these heroes and realize that the freedoms enjoyed by all citizens of this great country are because of the overwhelming sacrifices made by the remarkable young men and women who have served in our armed forces." Read more of Nylund's letter here.

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Shirley A. Nylund, Lower Macungie Township; Navy, 1981-86

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