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GORDON M GAYLORD

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GORDON MANSON GAYLORD

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GORDON M GAYLORD

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POSTED ON 4.6.2004

POSTED BY: Kelsey Zehr

Thank You

Dear Gordon,
I am a student from Gridley, Illinois and I am doing a Gridley High School Posting Project. This involves remembering those who gave their life during the Vietnam War. The price you paid will always be remembered. Thank you for helping to let freedom reign. May God bless you and your family.
Sincerely,
Kelsey Zehr

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POSTED ON 4.6.2004

POSTED BY: Amber Miller

Thank You

I attend Gridley High School in Gridley, IL and I am completing this remembrance as part of the Gridley High School Posting Project. You fit the true definition of a hero. You paid the ultimate sacrifice for defending freedom. I deeply appreciate your love and faithfulness for this country! Thank you!

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POSTED ON 4.6.2004

POSTED BY: Joel Campbell

Thank You

Brave Sir,
I am posting remembrances for the honorable soldiers that perished in service of our country as part of the Gridley High School Posting Project. It is because of great men like you that we live in a free land today. I would like to thank you from the bottom of my heart for your selfless sacrifice. Your death was not in vain. May you rest in peace.

Gratefully,
Joel Campbell

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