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HONORED ON PANEL 48E, LINE 3 OF THE WALL

LORN DAVID COMPTON

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LORN D COMPTON

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POSTED ON 12.22.2023

POSTED BY: ANON

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SP4 Lorn David Compton is buried in the Greenhills Memory Gardens in Claypool Hill, VA.

Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

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POSTED ON 12.22.2022

POSTED BY: Dennis Wriston

I'm Proud of Our Vietnam Veterans

Specialist Four Lorn David Compton, Served with B Troop, 1st Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, United States Army Vietnam. Montani Semper Liberi !

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POSTED ON 3.28.2022

POSTED BY: John Fabris

honoring you...

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. The remembrance from your Mother is especially poignant and reflects her love for you. As long as you are remembered you will remain in our hearts forever…..

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POSTED ON 12.22.2021

POSTED BY: Jury Washington

Thank You For Your Valiant Service Soldier.

May those who served never be forgotten. Rest in peace SP4. Compton, I salute your brave soul. My heart goes out to you and your family.

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POSTED ON 1.4.2018

POSTED BY: Lucy Micik

Thank You

Dear Sp4 Lorn Compton,
Thank you for your service as a Mechanic Maintenance Helper. It is 2018, Happy New Year, and it is the 11th Day of Christmas. It is so important for us all to acknowledge the sacrifices of those like you who answered our nation's call. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage and faithfulness. Rest in peace with the angels.

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