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EDWIN APONTE

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POSTED ON 11.10.2023

POSTED BY: Lillian Mancini

Veterans Day

Remembering you this Veterans Day and how you proudly served your country. With love, Lillian

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POSTED ON 5.29.2023

POSTED BY: Lillian Mancini

Memorial Day Reflection

On this Memorial Day I am thinking of Lance Corporal Edwin Aponte. Grateful for his service to our country and also the gift of his friendship, I still treasure the golden fan and pearl pendant that he sent me while he was overseas. “Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.” Matthew 5:8.

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POSTED ON 7.18.2022

POSTED BY: Víctor B Rodriguez

An American Hero

We where friends of Edwin and his family. We will always remember him with great respect. God bless.
LTC US Army Retired
Víctor B. Rodriguez

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POSTED ON 4.12.2021

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 never truly die.

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POSTED ON 5.25.2020

POSTED BY: Al Kimker

boot camp at PI

Edwin and I were in Platoon 272 together at Parris Island. He was a quiet man that always did what was asked of him. On this Memorial Day, I stand and salute Edwin Aponte and all those who gave everything for our country.

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