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THOMAS C ELDRIDGE

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HONORED ON PANEL 36W, LINE 15 OF THE WALL

THOMAS CHARLES ELDRIDGE

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POSTED ON 6.17.2022

POSTED BY: john fabris

honoring you....

A butterfly lights beside us like a sunbeam
And for a brief moment its glory
and beauty belong to our world
But then it flies again
And though we wish it could have stayed...
We feel lucky to have seen it.

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POSTED ON 5.29.2022

POSTED BY: Jim Metzger

Remembering TC

We were the same age, same grade and length of service. I remember you and appreciate your sacrifices. I will always honor you and remember you.

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POSTED ON 5.26.2022

POSTED BY: ANON

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EN2 Thomas Charles Eldridge is buried in LA 104 2 of the Saint Joseph Cemetery in Loreauville, LA.

Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Semper Fortis

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POSTED ON 6.16.2021

POSTED BY: Dennis Wriston

I'm proud of our Vietnam Veterans

Petty Officer Second Class Thomas Charles Eldridge, Served aboard PBR-56 (Patrol Boat River 56), River Division 573 (RIVDIV-573), Task Force 116 (TF-116), United States Naval Forces Vietnam (USNAVFORV).

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POSTED ON 6.16.2020

POSTED BY: Jury Washington

Thank You For Your Valiant Service Sailor.

We can never truly repay the great debt we owe our fallen heroes. Rest in peace EN2. Eldridge, I salute your brave soul.

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