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RUSSELL C FORDHAM

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HONORED ON PANEL 18W, LINE 32 OF THE WALL

RUSSELL CARRELL FORDHAM

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RUSSELL C FORDHAM

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POSTED ON 7.12.2022

POSTED BY: John Fabris

honoring you...

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. As long as you are remembered you will always be with us….

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POSTED ON 11.20.2020

POSTED BY: Dennis Wriston

I'm proud of our Vietnam Veterans

Sergeant First Class Russell Carrell Fordham, Served with Company A, 3rd Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 101st Airborne Division, United States Army Vietnam.

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POSTED ON 11.20.2020

POSTED BY: Jury Washington

Thank You For Your Valiant Service Soldier.

Without people like you our great nation would not exist. Rest in peace SFC. Fordham, I salute your brave soul. My heart goes out to you and your family.

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POSTED ON 9.26.2019

POSTED BY: GARY A GREEN

SFC RUSSEL FORDHAM WAS A GREAT LEADER. I shall never forget.

He WAS A FIGHTER WHO PASSED AS WE EXPEDITED HIM TO A TRIAGE

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POSTED ON 9.29.2018

POSTED BY: Lucy Micik

Thank You

Dear SFC Russell Fordham,
Thank you for your service as an Indirect Fire Infantryman. It is now fall, and as the seasons pass, it is important to 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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