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MICHAEL J DRAKE

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HONORED ON PANEL 15W, LINE 62 OF THE WALL

MICHAEL JOSEPH DRAKE

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MICHAEL J DRAKE

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POSTED ON 5.15.2024

POSTED BY: Dennis Wriston

I'm Proud of Our Vietnam Veterans

Warrant Officer Michael Joseph Drake, Served with Company A, 25th Aviation Battalion, 25th Infantry Division, United States Army Vietnam.

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POSTED ON 5.1.2022

POSTED BY: John Fabris

honoring you...

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. The remembrance from Jackie Kendall is poignant. As long as you are remembered you will remain in our hearts forever…..

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POSTED ON 5.28.2019

POSTED BY: Rolvin Lentsch

Fifty years

The memories of youth never disappear. You and Leonard and Melvin are with me till my last breath.

Curtis, thank for the picture it is me leaning on the post, where did all that time go...

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POSTED ON 6.14.2018

POSTED BY: Lucy Micik

Correction

I am so sorry, there are 2 names the same on the wall.
Thank you Warrant Officer Drake for your service as an Utility/Observation Helicopter Pilot.

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POSTED ON 6.14.2018

POSTED BY: Lucy Micik

Thank You

Dear PFC Michael Drake,
Thank you for your service as a Airborne Qualified Infantryman. Today is Flag Day. 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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