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Vietnam Vet's Honor Flight Trip Ends in Heroic Passing
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Vietnam vet Bill Tafoya, a 78-year-old from Gilbert, Arizona, passed away during his long-awaited Honor Flight trip to Washington, D.C. After years on the list with Honor Flight Arizona, he finally got his chance to visit the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, tracing the names of fallen buddies. Despite health issues, including two heart attacks and his wifes cancer battle, he remained resilient with love and humor. Bill, a construction worker and APS analyst, was married to Erin for 39 years until his passing on April 25, 2026. His funeral is set for May 11, 2026, at Holy Cross in Avondale, expected to draw a large crowd of vets and friends.
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