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HONORED ON PANEL 3E, LINE 72 OF THE WALL

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MELVIN E COOKS

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3E/72

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McLennan County

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POSTED ON 5.9.2023

POSTED BY: ANON

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Never forgotten.

HOOAH

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POSTED ON 3.18.2022

POSTED BY: John Fabris

honoring you...

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. As long as you are remembered you will remain in our hearts forever…..

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POSTED ON 5.11.2021

POSTED BY: Donnq Moore

Happy Heavenly Birthday

You will forever remain in our hearts and prayers

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POSTED ON 5.12.2020

POSTED BY: joe

thank you

you sacrificed a one of the most precious things, which is your life and you will never be forgotten.

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POSTED ON 5.12.2020

POSTED BY: Abigail

from a stranger

you will go down in history, every kid from every school is going to learn about you and know what you sacrificed for us. Thank you.

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