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THE WALL OF FACES

RICHARD K DRAKE JR

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HONORED ON PANEL 35E, LINE 68 OF THE WALL

RICHARD KENNETH DRAKE JR

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RICHARD K DRAKE JR

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35E/68

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LEFT FOR RICHARD KENNETH DRAKE JR

POSTED ON 10.26.2001

POSTED BY: Betsie Tarbell Smith

You were the first of several friends I lost in Vietnam. You were the first son that Walpole lost. You will always be remembered.