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JOHN ELAM JR

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JOHN ELAM JR

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POSTED ON 6.29.2022

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 always be with us….

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POSTED ON 7.21.2021

POSTED BY: Jury Washington

Thank You For Your Valiant Service Soldier.

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

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POSTED ON 7.20.2021

POSTED BY: Donna Moore

Happy Heavenly Birthday

You will forever remain in our hearts and prayers

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POSTED ON 7.21.2020

POSTED BY: Dennis Wriston

I'm proud of our Vietnam Veterans

Sergeant John Elam Jr., Served with Company C, 1st Battalion, 501st Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 101st Airborne Division, United States Army Vietnam.

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POSTED ON 7.18.2020

POSTED BY: ANON

Never forgotten

On the remembrance of your 70th birthday, your sacrifice is not forgotten.

HOOAH

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