HONORED ON PANEL 30E, LINE 24 OF THE WALL
WALTER O ESTES
WALL NAME
WALTER O ESTES
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30E/24
DATE OF BIRTH
CASUALTY PROVINCE
DATE OF CASUALTY
HOME OF RECORD
COUNTY OF RECORD
STATE
BRANCH OF SERVICE
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REMEMBRANCES
LEFT FOR WALTER O ESTES
POSTED ON 5.25.2023
POSTED BY: Judith Davis re: Arnold
Walter "Sonny" Estes, Jr
Sonny was a playmate of mine. Our parents were close friends and spent many days
together. With his sister, Barbara, and some other neighbors, we walked along the Grand River (when we were told DO NOT GO THERE. I still have his bracelet, I'm 83 years old now and always prayed he would come back someday. Thank you for your service. See you in heaven.
together. With his sister, Barbara, and some other neighbors, we walked along the Grand River (when we were told DO NOT GO THERE. I still have his bracelet, I'm 83 years old now and always prayed he would come back someday. Thank you for your service. See you in heaven.
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POSTED ON 3.31.2023
POSTED BY: Judith willis
The Bracelet
I wore the bracelet for many years
I felt I knew you . It was a Michigan State connection or maybe the Mi connection . You are remembered , l
Cared I know you had a family I hope all is well with them..Sir , Rest In Peace.
I felt I knew you . It was a Michigan State connection or maybe the Mi connection . You are remembered , l
Cared I know you had a family I hope all is well with them..Sir , Rest In Peace.
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POSTED ON 11.27.2022
POSTED BY: Tony Campbell
Looking for his family
I would like find his family, siblings, nieces or nephews, etc. Please let me know.
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POSTED ON 6.20.2022
POSTED BY: John Fabris
honoring you...
Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. I am heartened you returned home though I wish it had been under very different circumstances. May you rest in eternal peace.
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POSTED ON 5.21.2022
POSTED BY: ANON
Welcome Home
LCDR Walter O. Estes served as a POW at the Hanoi Hilton, where he was tortured and eventually drowned by his captors.
He was returned home in September 1977 and buried in Section 11, site 404-1 of the Arlington National Cemetery.
Your sacrifice is not forgotten.
Semper Fortis
He was returned home in September 1977 and buried in Section 11, site 404-1 of the Arlington National Cemetery.
Your sacrifice is not forgotten.
Semper Fortis
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