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Daily Mirror
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Vassia Barba

Heart-warming moment World War II vet finally gets to walk the stage for college graduation

A man who had to leave college to serve in World War II finally walked into his graduation ceremony after 80 years.

Fred Taylor, a remarkable 101-year-old, finally had the opportunity to participate in his graduation ceremony, a momentous occasion that was 80 years in the making.

Back in his younger days, Taylor had earned his music degree, but circumstances prevented him from attending his graduation ceremony.

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