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DAVID E GARDNER

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HONORED ON PANEL 36W, LINE 2 OF THE WALL

DAVID ERNEST GARDNER

WALL NAME

DAVID E GARDNER

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36W/2

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DATE OF CASUALTY

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Cheshire County

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RANK

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LEFT FOR DAVID ERNEST GARDNER

POSTED ON 8.18.2000

POSTED BY: JoAnn V. Dressel

My brother

I often wonder what you would be like now. I'm extremely proud of you and the fact that you did your duty to our country even though I know you didn't want to. Every time I hear people complain about the USA I remember what you and so many others over the years gave so we could have the right to complain. I love you.

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POSTED ON 7.24.2000

For all you've done

Mr. Gardner,
I would like to thank you for your service and sacrifice. Your sacrifice was not in vein and you will not be forgotten

My thanks to you and prayers to you and your family.

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