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RICHARD DAVID BACA

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POSTED ON 5.12.2021

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 12.11.2020

POSTED BY: John Savala

Richard

I was stationed at Bien Hoa with the Air Force along with his brother, Robert, both of us K Nine Handlers. We met only 2 or 3 times, I remember Richard was always smiling and upbeat.

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POSTED ON 12.30.2018

Ricky

Ricky...honoring You on your birthday...God bless

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POSTED ON 12.30.2017

POSTED BY: Dennis Wriston

I'm proud of our Vietnam Veterans

Sergeant Richard David Baca, Served with the 68th Aviation Company, 145th Aviation Battalion, 12th Aviation Group, 1st Aviation Brigade, United States Army Vietnam.

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POSTED ON 4.18.2017

POSTED BY: Casey Potts

Rick

I remember you the night before you were shot down.The news of your crash was crushing to me.I can still see your face and to me you will always be 20 years old. SP-5 Potts (Engine Mechanic)

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