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RICHARD J GAFFANEY JR

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POSTED ON 10.23.2022

POSTED BY: Dennis Wriston

I'm Proud of Our Vietnam Veterans

Corporal Richard James Gaffaney Jr., Served with Company E, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, Third Marine Amphibious Force.

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POSTED ON 9.15.2022

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 10.28.2018

POSTED BY: Lucy Micik

Thank You

Dear Cpl Richard Gaffaney,
Thank you for your service as a Rifleman. Your 70th birthday just passed, happy birthday.
Happy Halloween. 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 7.13.2018

POSTED BY: Janice Current

An American Hero

Thank you for your service and your sacrifice. Thank you for stepping up and answering your country's call. Rest easy knowing you will never be forgotten.

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POSTED ON 5.30.2015

Growing up in Fargo

We played baseball and hockey together on the fields at Clara Barton elementary school. I went away to college to serve in the U.S. Army later, and Jimmy joined the Marine Corps. I miss him sill every Memorial Day.

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