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Father of US Service Member Killed in Iran War Speaks Out
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March 21, 2026
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3:20Now PlayingThe families of the 13 U.S. service members who were killed in action in Iran are now paying tribute to their loved ones. It comes as the father of Tyler Simmons, one of six crew members killed when their refueling aircraft crashed in Iraq, is speaking out and remembering his son’s life saying “He could walk into this room and his presence would just illuminate it.” NBC’s Maggie Vespa reports for Saturday TODAY.
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