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RICHARD K FINSTERWALDER

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HONORED ON PANEL 12E, LINE 109 OF THE WALL

RICHARD KEI FINSTERWALDER

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RICHARD K FINSTERWALDER

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POSTED ON 7.31.2022

POSTED BY: John Fabris

honoring you...

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. We should be forever thankful for the sacrifices of you and so many others to ensure the freedoms we so often take for granted.

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POSTED ON 1.11.2022

POSTED BY: Jury Washington

Thank You For Your Valiant Service Soldier.

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

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POSTED ON 1.11.2021

POSTED BY: Dennis Wriston

I'm proud of our Vietnam Veterans

Private First Class Richard Keith Finsterwalder, Served with Company A, 3rd Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, United States Army Vietnam.

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POSTED ON 9.11.2019

POSTED BY: Stephen Moore

Your name lives

I was just a little lad who barely knew you when you died in service. You were my cousin by marriage to Barbara Ann. Your name lives on in my heart.

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POSTED ON 9.8.2018

POSTED BY: Lucy Micik

Thank You

Dear PFC Richard Finsterwalder,
Thank you for your service as an Indirect Fire Infantryman. Tuesday is the 17th anniversary of 9/11, and we remember you all. 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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