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Dawsonville resident publishes children’s book in honor of fallen airman son

Karl Porfirio published “My Daddy’s Heart is Purple,” a children’s book that teaches children about the Purple Heart medal. The story was inspired by Porfirio’s relationship with his 8-year-old grandson Landon. - photo by Jessica Taylor

Children's book 1 — Karl Porfirio published “My Daddy’s Heart is Purple,” a children’s book that teaches children about the Purple Heart medal. The story was inspired by Porfirio’s relationship with his 8-year-old grandson Landon. - photo by Jessica Taylor

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Updated: July 17, 2018, 4:37 p.m.

“I know it’s going on eight years but it seems like yesterday for me,” said Karl Porfirio, his hand gripping newspaper clippings that detail his son’s tragic fate.

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