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Taylor Jarvis, who represents World War II veterans of the 99th Infantry Battalion, holds a "hero" teddy bear after a child presented it to him during the 13th annual Norwegian Tree Lighting Ceremony in Union Station, Washington D.C., Dec. 3, 2009. Norway provided the tree as a symbol of its friendship with the United States. This year's theme honors the Norwegian-Americans of 99th Infantry Battalion who fought throughout Europe in World War II.

HOLIDAY 'HERO'

Taylor Jarvis, who represents World War II veterans of the 99th Infantry Battalion, holds a "hero" teddy bear after a child presented it to him during the 13th annual Norwegian Tree Lighting Ceremony in Union Station, Washington D.C., Dec. 3, 2009. Norway provided the tree as a symbol of its friendship with the United States. This year's theme honors the Norwegian-Americans of 99th Infantry Battalion who fought throughout Europe in World War II.

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