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A spectator holds a program and a U.S. Navy flag during the Park Semper Fi Marine Monument re-dedication ceremony in San Clemente, Calif., Oct. 25, 2008. The ceremony honored Medal of Honor recipients Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Michael Monsoor, Cpl. Jason Dunham and Lt. Michael Murphy with memorial plaques.

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A spectator holds a program and a U.S. Navy flag during the Park Semper Fi Marine Monument re-dedication ceremony in San Clemente, Calif., Oct. 25, 2008. The ceremony honored Medal of Honor recipients Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Michael Monsoor, Cpl. Jason Dunham and Lt. Michael Murphy with memorial plaques.

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