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THE WALL OF FACES

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ORVILLE D COOLEY

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HONORED ON PANEL 34E, LINE 58 OF THE WALL

ORVILLE DALE COOLEY

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ORVILLE D COOLEY

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34E/58

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OFFSHORE, PR&MR UNK.

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LEFT FOR ORVILLE DALE COOLEY

POSTED ON 3.29.2022

POSTED BY: John Fabris

honoring you...

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. The remembrance from Jackie Armstrong is touching. May you rest in eternal peace.

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POSTED ON 6.30.2021

POSTED BY: ANON

Never Forgotten

On the remembrance of your 84th birthday, your sacrifice is not forgotten.

POW-MIA...Never Forget

Semper Fortis

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POSTED ON 3.25.2021

POSTED BY: Carolyn Knaub

Looking Back

On September 14, 1963 you served as an usher at my wedding to Leroy (Roy) Knaub. It was at our wedding that you met your beloved Betsy. You were always in Roy's heart as he remembered all that you shared. He now rests at Willamette National Cemetery in Portland, Oregon having joined you on December 24, 2017. RIP Dale.

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POSTED ON 1.18.2018

POSTED BY: Lucy Micik

Thank You

Dear Lt Orville Cooley,
Thank you for your service as an Unrestricted Line Officer (Pilot) on the U.S.S. KITTY HAWK. Your anniversary was 2 days ago, and you are still MIA.
PLEASE COME HOME.
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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POSTED ON 12.10.2016

POSTED BY: Lisa Thompson

Dear Mr. Cooley and His Loved Ones

The Ultimate Sacrifice you gave, along side two other men that day, one being my father, William Joseph Thompson. I am searching for stories about him, therefore if anyone on this post has any, I'd LOVE to hear them. I was only a few months old when he passed. Thank you, Lisa

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