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BERNARDINO F GENCHI

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HONORED ON PANEL 20W, LINE 33 OF THE WALL

BERNARDINO FRANCIS GENCHI

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BERNARDINO F GENCHI

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POSTED ON 10.2.2023

POSTED BY: Francesco Trotta

Never knowing you

I’m a islip resident thank you for your service you’re indeed a brave soul god bless you

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POSTED ON 9.19.2022

POSTED BY: John Fabris

honoring you...

A butterfly lights beside us like a sunbeam
And for a brief moment its glory
and beauty belong to our world
But then it flies again
And though we wish it could have stayed...
We feel lucky to have seen it.

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POSTED ON 10.22.2021

POSTED BY: Jury Washington

Thank You For Your Valiant Service Soldier.

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

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POSTED ON 6.29.2019

POSTED BY: Dennis Francis

Think of you often.

It has been 50 years, but still think of you often. I wish you would have gotten a chance to know your little girl.

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POSTED ON 11.27.2018

POSTED BY: Lucy Micik

Thank You

Dear WO Bernardino Genchi,
Thank you for your service as an Utility/Observation Helicopter Pilot. Happy Thanksgiving. 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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