A Conversation with Alison Spann, Daughter of First Fallen American in Afghanistan
Captain Johnny Michael Spann, an ex-Marine, died in 2001 while working for the CIA in Afghanistan.
At the time of his death, Alison, his daughter was only 9-years-old.
Today, 12 years later, she speaks with anchor Carol Hills about his legacy, her own life, and what the future holds.
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