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102-year-old World War II veteran keeps tradition of honoring service with flags
Wayne Dein still puts out flags on national holidays and says he will keep honoring service members as long as he can.
- On Independence Day, Omaha resident Wayne Dein, a 102-year-old WWII veteran, continues displaying flags outside his home to honor those who serve.
- Dein served in WWII as a merchant marine, caring for Americans across the Pacific; now, 80 years after his service ended, he still honors those who wear the uniform.
- After enlisting at 20 years old, Dein said, "Well, I thought I ought to be there, you know." He serviced 27 Army and Navy bases during deployment.
- Community recognition highlights his contributions, including a plaque at the fire department where he belonged for 60 years. A neighbor now assists with the flags.
- With America's 250th approaching, Dein plans to continue this tradition as long as he can, maintaining the flag display that has flown outside his house for decades.
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