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Turning a true Turkish hero into a commodity

Since the July 15 coup attempt, opportunists have been exploiting emotions and cashing in on others' memories.
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Apparently nothing is safe from the clutches of commercialism, even the cherished memory of a military hero.

One of the most critical moments that led to the collapse of the July 15 coup attempt in Turkey involved Senior Master Sgt. Omer Halisdemir, who was killed in the line of duty that night.

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