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    Photos: John Glenn Funeral Procession

    Editor’s Note: Astronaut, Senator and Ohioan John Glenn passed away on December 8th, and a funeral procession was held in his honor on Saturday morning. Despite the freezing rain, hundreds gathered on High Street to see off the American icon and hero.

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    For more information about Glenn and his legacy, visitĀ glenn.osu.edu/about/john-glenn/.

    All photos by Jesse Bethea.

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