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RICHARD E GITHENS

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HONORED ON PANEL 63W, LINE 6 OF THE WALL

RICHARD EARL GITHENS

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RICHARD E GITHENS

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POSTED ON 8.30.2022

POSTED BY: John Fabris

honoring you...

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. The remembrance from your daughter Yvette Michelle is especially poignant and reflects her eternal love for you. As long as you are remembered you will always be with us….

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POSTED ON 10.9.2021

POSTED BY: Dennis Wriston

I'm proud of our Vietnam Veterans

Specialist Four Richard Earl Githens, Served with the 3rd Platoon, Company A, 1st Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, United States Army Vietnam.

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POSTED ON 5.29.2019

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 12.23.2018

POSTED BY: Lucy Micik

Thank You

Dear Sp4 Richard Githens,
Thank you for your service as an Infantryman with the 1st Cavalry. 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 5.30.2018

POSTED BY: David Botticelli

Remembering Richard Githens

While I thank you for your service and sacrifice, it is good to know that you left a daughter who will make sure that you're always remembered.

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