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Dwight Meyer, right, a former Marine who served during the Korean War, congratulates his grandson, Medal of Honor recipient Marine Corps Sgt. Dakota L. Meyer, after he was inducted into the Hall of Heroes at the Pentagon, Sept. 16, 2011.

Dwight Meyer, right, a former Marine who served during the Korean War, congratulates his grandson, Medal of Honor recipient Marine Corps Sgt. Dakota L. Meyer, after he was inducted into the Hall of Heroes at the Pentagon, Sept. 16, 2011.

Dwight Meyer, right, a former Marine who served during the Korean War, congratulates his grandson, Medal of Honor recipient Marine Corps Sgt. Dakota L. Meyer, after he was inducted into the Hall of Heroes at the Pentagon, Sept. 16, 2011.

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