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POSTED ON 2.11.2023

POSTED BY: Dennis Wriston

I'm Proud of Our Vietnam Veterans

Private First Class Dwight O'neal Gilstrap, Served with Company B, 1st Battalion, 28th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, United States Army Vietnam.

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POSTED ON 9.29.2022

POSTED BY: John Fabris

honoring you...

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. The remembrance from your brother (?) Alan is moving and reflects the anguish experienced by so many families that lost loved ones in this war. As long as you are remembered you will always be with us….

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POSTED ON 4.28.2019

POSTED BY: Janice Current

An American Hero

Thank you for your service and your sacrifice. Thank you for stepping up and answering your country's call. Rest easy knowing you will never be forgotten.

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POSTED ON 12.20.2018

POSTED BY: Lucy Micik

Thank You

Dear PFC Dwight Gilstrap,
Thank you for your service as an Infantryman. Merry Christmas. 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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POSTED ON 5.23.2015

POSTED BY: Alan Gilstrap

Thank You Buddy

I do not remember Dwight very much because I was very young when he was killed, But I do remember the effect that his passing had on our family. Dwight was his name but everone knew him as Buddy, and he was a young man that everyone loved and was very proud of his Service. Thank you Buddy, we will always remeber and Love you.

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