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He missed graduation because he was fighting in Vietnam. Now, a diploma for Rick

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Rick Simon of Fergus Falls left high school at 17 to serve in Vietnam. Sixty-one years later, the Purple Heart recipient received his diploma.

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    He missed graduation because he was fighting in Vietnam. Now, a diploma for Rick (opens Detroit Lakes Tribune)

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    Rick Simon of Fergus Falls left high school at 17 to serve in Vietnam. Sixty-one years later, the Purple Heart recipient received his diploma.

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