Nearing death, veteran and author saw the limits of hope, the healing in humor

Mark Weber
Lt. Col. Mark Weber, who was diagnosed with terminal cancer in 2010, wrote a book called "Tell My Sons..." He was photographed Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at his home in Rosemount.
MPR Photo/Jennifer Simonson

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