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Bob Dole Dies, another WW2 veteran gone.

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Bob Dole’s death is a reminder that our World War Two veterans are quickly departing our lives.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/bob-dole-dies-at-98-170812702.html
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SuperbattleshipYamato 2024 '23 '22 @ABWorsham4
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Whatever my opinion is of his political years, he fought bravely in Italy.
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@superbattleshipyamato Agreed, I knew of his damaged arm. I didn’t know he lost a kidney.
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