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A teen places a Hawaiian lei on a memorial statue depicting a fallen soldier while a soldier watches.

Honoring Heroes

Alexander Hipp, a Make-A-Wish recipient and Minnesota native, honors fallen soldiers at the 25th Infantry Division memorial alongside Army Command Sgt. Maj. Brian Hester at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, July 25, 2019. Hipp, a survivor of a hereditary disease, was given the opportunity as part of his wish to visit historic sites in Hawaii related to World War II.

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