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ROBERT D CRANSON

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HONORED ON PANEL 6W, LINE 129 OF THE WALL

ROBERT DORIAN CRANSON

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ROBERT D CRANSON

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POSTED ON 1.12.2022

POSTED BY: John Fabris

honoring you...

A butterfly lights beside us like a sunbeam
And for a brief moment its glory
and beauty belong to our world
But then it flies again
And though we wish it could have stayed...
We feel lucky to have seen it.

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POSTED ON 6.7.2021

POSTED BY: Jerry Sandwisch Wood Cty. Ohio Nam Vet 1969-70 Army 173rd Abn Bde

You are not forgotten

The war may be forgotten but the warrior will always be remembered. All gave Some-Some gave All. Rest in peace Sky Soldier.

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POSTED ON 3.24.2019

Robert

Robert....Honoring you on your birthday.....You will never be forgotten....
God Bless
Having spent time in Bangor... hard to believe you went from the “snow” to that humid tropical place.

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POSTED ON 7.4.2018

POSTED BY: Mike Switzer

Tribute to Sky Soldier

On behalf of myself and all your fellow paratroopers who served in the 173rd "Herd" Airborne Brigade in Vietnam, let me offer our joined respect and regrets for your sacrifice, May you rest in peace and never be forgotten.

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POSTED ON 2.19.2018

POSTED BY: Lucy Micik

Thank You

Dear Sp4 Robert Cranson,
Thank you for your service as an Infantryman. It is Presidents' Weekend, and good time to remember those who serve. 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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