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Davis County foundation seeks to honor veterans exposed to Agent Orange
LAYTON — A Davis County nonprofit seeks to create a memorial for Vietnam War veterans who were exposed to Agent Orange, a chemical herbicide and defoliant used during the conflict that has been associated with several forms of cancer, numerous other health conditions and premature death. The Utah Agent Orange Veterans Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit co-founded by Syracuse resident and veteran Larry Kerr, 77, aims to honor those affected by Agent Orange exposure both during and after the war. The group hopes to install a dedicated memorial at Layton Commons Park, near the site’s ...