Utah and German students come together to honor USAF pilot known as the ‘Candy Bomber’

WEST JORDAN, Utah (ABC4) — Today marks the 77th anniversary of the end of the Soviet blockade of West Berlin.

Students from West Hills Middle School in West Jordan hosted students from The Gail S. Halvorsen Elementary School in Berline to commemorate the day, celebrate the relationship between Germany and the United States, and honor Gail Halvorsen known as the Candy Bomber.

(Courtesy: Kade Garner KTVX)

The afternoon started with the band and choir performing national anthems for both Germany and The United States…

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