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JAMES M DONSTAD

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JAMES MARVIN DONSTAD

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JAMES M DONSTAD

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POSTED ON 6.6.2022

POSTED BY: John Fabris

honoring you...

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. I am 73 and have lived a long and fulfilling life. It is tragic you never had that same opportunity. May you rest in eternal peace.

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POSTED ON 3.30.2022

POSTED BY: ANON

Forever 18

Never forgotten.

Semper Fi, Marine

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POSTED ON 4.5.2021

POSTED BY: ANON

Never forgotten

As your 71st birthday approaches, your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Forever 18.

Semper Fi, Marine

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POSTED ON 6.2.2018

POSTED BY: Lucy Micik

Thank You

Dear PFC James Donstad,
Thank you for your service as a Machine Gunner. Memorial Day just passed, and we remember all you who gave their all. 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 4.13.2018

POSTED BY: Dennis Wriston

I'm proud of our Vietnam Veterans

Private First Class James Marvin Donstad, Served with Company B, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, Third Marine Amphibious Force.

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