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Lombard soldier serves as ‘pallbearer in spirit' for grandfather

Matt Spartz couldn't attend his grandfather's funeral in person, but Lombard soldier serving in Afghanistan found a way to pay his respects

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Lt. Matthew Spartz

John Spartz, during his Naval service during World War II

John Spartz, seated, with family members.

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Editor's note: Army Lt. Matt Spartz, a lifelong Lombard resident, was deployed to Afghanistan in May with the 101st Airborne Division. A 2008 journalism graduate of University of Illinois, he is submitting occasional reports for the Daily Herald.

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