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RICHARD L ETCHBERGER

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RICHARD LOY ETCHBERGER

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POSTED ON 6.28.2022

POSTED BY: John Fabris

honoring a Medal of Honor recipient

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. Your Medal of Honor attests to your courage and devotion to your fellow airmen. As long as you are remembered you will always be with us….

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POSTED ON 10.4.2020

POSTED BY: Jury Washington

Thank You For Your Valiant Service.

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

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POSTED ON 10.4.2020

POSTED BY: Jury Washington

Thank You For Your Valiant Service.

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

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POSTED ON 10.2.2020

POSTED BY: ANON

Never forgotten

On the remembrance of your 80th birthday, your sacrifice is not forgotten.

"Greater love hath no man..."

HOOAH

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POSTED ON 8.16.2018

POSTED BY: Lucy Micik

THANK YOU

Dear CMS Richard Etchberger,
Thank you for your service as with the 1st Eval. Sq.). You received the Medal of Honor, wow. It is important for us to remember all of you. 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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