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PFC Benjamin Tollefson: A Mom's Loss

PFC Benjamin Tollefson: A Mom's Loss

A mother's love never dies.

2017•7m
WarDocumentary

PFC Benjamin Tollefson was killed in action during Operation: Iraqi Freedom. His mother tells the story he never got a chance to share.

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Production

El Dorado Films, Veteran Documentary Corps

Language

EN

Status

Released

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Benjamin Tollefson

Benjamin Tollefson

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