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WWII vet and Gainesville resident talks about trip to observe D-Day's 80th anniversary

Photos from WWII veteran Alan Kinder and grandson Justin Marsh's trip to Normandy for the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Photo courtesy Justin Marsh

06XX2024 DDAY 10.jpg — Photos from WWII veteran Alan Kinder and grandson Justin Marsh's trip to Normandy for the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Photo courtesy Justin Marsh

World War II veteran Alan Kinder got more than “Thank you for your service” from strangers during his trip to Normandy for the 80th anniversary of the D-Day invasion.