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Air Force veteran awaiting liver transplant takes part in College World Series flag ceremony

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Ron Johnson

13d ago· 2 min readenNews
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Summary

Jeff Martin, an Air Force veteran with over 40 years of service who is awaiting a liver transplant due to end-stage liver disease, participated in the pre-game flag ceremony at the College World Series finals in Omaha. Last year, his health prevented him from sitting through a full game, but this year he was able to take part in the ceremony on the field.

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bskyAir Force veteran awaiting liver transplant takes part in College World Series flag ceremony1011now.com

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There were some lab numbers that got a little wonky. That was the first time. It was about two and a half years ago. I heard the word liver transplant.
Jeff Martin stood on the field at the first College World Series finals game Saturday, waving the flag during the pre-game ceremony.
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He was diagnosed with end stage liver disease about two and a half years ago.

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