The current editor of The Sun, Dominic Mohan, said in a statement released Thursday that the newspaper is "deeply ashamed and profoundly sorry" for having reported that untrue version of events.

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At its core, the nobility and the majesty of Memorial Day can be found in the story of ordinary Americans who become extraordinary for the most simple of reasons: They loved their country so deeply, so profoundly, that they were willing to give their lives to keep it safe and free.

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But the plan itself is deeply flawed and, sadly, profoundly conventional.

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And of course, especially with the non-profits such as Komen, there are passionate people involved who have been profoundly affected by their experience with the disease, and their emotions play deeply into the decisions those organizations make.

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