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Family and friends commemorate decorated fallen war hero in Norwalk

Friends and family said goodbye to a friend, a son, a companion, a father and a decorated war hero Thursday. Sergeant Richard Ford was a paratrooper who earned the Medal of Honor, a Bronze Star and a

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