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Remembering Sgt. Ben Isenberg

Sgt. Ben Isenberg wanted to teach science when he returned from Iraq. But the devout Christian, husband and father of two died in Taji on Sept. 13. His family remembers Isenberg's accomplishments and spirituality. Kristian Foden-Vencil of Oregon Public Broadcasting reports.

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