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RUFUS P FALKNER JR

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HONORED ON PANEL 2W, LINE 51 OF THE WALL

RUFUS PERRY FALKNER JR

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LEFT FOR RUFUS PERRY FALKNER JR

POSTED ON 7.12.2022

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 10.1.2021

POSTED BY: Dennis Wriston

I'm proud of our Vietnam Veterans

Staff Sergeant Rufus Perry Falkner Jr., Served with the Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 7th Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Aviation Brigade, United States Army Vietnam.

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POSTED ON 6.4.2019

POSTED BY: james hickey

7/17th Air Cav

God Bless you Rufus I'm glad your back home. We searched for everyone on this flight and I am relieved your remains have returned and your spirit is with our Father.

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POSTED ON 8.23.2018

POSTED BY: Lucy Micik

Thank You

Dear Ssgt Rufus Falkner,
Thank you for your service with the 1st Aviation BDE. 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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POSTED ON 11.8.2017

POSTED BY: James Hickey

7/17th Air Cav 1st Aviation Brig

I served with SSGT Faulkner at An Son 1971. I think he served 30 years and he was going to retire. Was flying to Cam Ranh Bay to leave country but died with 5 other guys from our unit when the Chinook he was flying on crashed. He was MIA for many years. A good man.

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