Vets petition to erect monument honoring soldiers impacted by Agent Orange

By Becky Ginos

LAYTON—It’s been 50 years since the Vietnam War ended but some soldiers still feel the effects of Agent Orange, a chemical used during the conflict. It’s estimated that 300,000 veterans have died related to exposure. 

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