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WILLIAM J DE ORIO JR

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POSTED ON 4.9.2022

POSTED BY: John Fabris

honoring you...

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. The remembrance from your cousin Bill Wade is moving. As long as you are remembered you will always be with us.

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POSTED ON 8.1.2021

POSTED BY: Jury Washington

Thank You For Your Valiant Service Soldier.

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

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POSTED ON 5.5.2018

POSTED BY: Lucy Micik

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Dear Cpl William De Orio,
Thank you for your service as an Infantryman. Monday was the 43rd anniversary of the Fall of Saigon. It has been too long, and it's about time 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 8.1.2016

POSTED BY: Dennis Wriston

I'm proud of our Vietnam Veterans

Corporal William Joseph De Orio Jr., Served with Company C, 2nd Battalion, 60th Infantry Regiment, 9th Infantry Division.

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POSTED ON 5.13.2015

POSTED BY: Diane DeOrio

We honor you.

Even though we are a different branch of the DeOrio family, I want your family to know that we remember and pray for you whenever we pray for my son William A. DeOrio, age 21, currently serving in the United States Navy. Thank you for your service and bravery. Bravo Zulu!

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