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SLIDE SHOW Posted: July 4, 2008   
The U.S. Marine Corps' Final Salute FLASH VERSION
In the book, "Final Salute," former Rocky Mountain News reporter Jim Sheeler and photographer Todd Heisler chronicle the experiences of a U.S. Marine Corps casualty assistance officer, Lt. Col. Steven Beck, as he calls on families in Colorado to notify them of a family members' death. Lt. Col. Beck talks about his duties captured in the photos.
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Produced by: Tom LeGro
A Marine Corps Family, Lt. Col. Steven Beck hugs his wife, Julie, before leaving to conduct a casualty notification.
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A Marine Corps Family
Lt. Col. Steven Beck hugs his wife, Julie, before leaving to conduct a casualty notification.
Speaking: Lt. Col. Steven Beck
Photo Credit: Todd Heisler/RMN/Polaris, Audio Credit: Tom LeGro
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