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AMERICAN HISTORY

Delta Airline Workers Honor Fallen Soldier and His Dog

March 16, 2015 – In a poignant video posted online, a crew of airline workers paused to honor a fallen soldier and his dog as their remains arrived at an Atlanta airport.  The tribute to the unidentified soldier and his bomb-sniffing dog continues a decade-long tradition by Delta Airlines staff.  The Delta Honor Guard, composed entirely of volunteers, holds a brief ceremony for each deceased soldier who returns.

Link:  NYDailyNews

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