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A Veteran’s Journey Through War and Healing | Tucson News
An 80-year-old Vietnam veteran, Simon Sandoval, reflects on his harrowing journey from a young artilleryman to a survivor of war’s brutal toll. Wounded by a mine blast that left him with lifelong pain, he returned home to a fractured life — working odd jobs, battling addiction, and grieving a fallen friend. Yet through it all, his late wife’s love and quiet resilience kept him grounded. Now, honored with a Purple Heart and a place among fellow veterans on an Honor Flight, Sandoval finds peace in his scars and gratitude for the second chances life gave him — ready to face whatever comes next…
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