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RALPH B GERKEN

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HONORED ON PANEL 23E, LINE 11 OF THE WALL

RALPH BERNARD GERKEN

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RALPH B GERKEN

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POSTED ON 12.1.2022

POSTED BY: Dennis Wriston

I'm Proud of Our Vietnam Veterans

Specialist Four Ralph Bernard Gerken, Served with Company C, 2nd Battalion, 14th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, United States Army Vietnam.

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POSTED ON 8.28.2022

POSTED BY: John Fabris

do not stand at my grave and weep

Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there. I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there. I did not die.

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POSTED ON 12.1.2021

POSTED BY: Jury Washington

You Are Not Forgotten.

Specialist Four Ralph B. Gerken served with the 25th Infantry Division, 2nd Battalion, 14th Infantry, C Company. May those who served never be forgotten.

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POSTED ON 12.1.2019

POSTED BY: Jury Washington

Thank You For Your Valiant Service Soldier.

We can never truly repay the debt we owe our fallen heroes. Rest in peace
SP4. Gerken.

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POSTED ON 12.2.2018

POSTED BY: Lucy Micik

Thank You

Dear Sp4 Ralph Gerkins,
Thank you for your service as an Infantryman. Happy Advent. 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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