War heroes parade ends in tragedy
A joyful celebration turned to chaos as a train barreled into a float laden with military veterans and their spouses on their way to a banquet to honor the returning war heroes.
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War heroes parade ends in tragedy
Hundreds gather early Friday, Nov. 16, 2012, in Midland, Texas, some holding flags, for a prayer service to honor and pray for all those involved in the incident on Thursday where four veterans were killed and 16 other people were injured when a train slammed into a parade float carrying the returning heroes to a banquet.
Credit: AP Photo/Reporter-Telegram, Tim Fischer
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