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JESSE R BAKER

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HONORED ON PANEL 25E, LINE 10 OF THE WALL

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POSTED ON 4.19.2025

POSTED BY: William Ross

Gone but not forgotten

I served during Vietnam. I hope that the following generations will NEVER forget the bravery of those that served , nor forget how misguided our government was in Vietnam.

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POSTED ON 8.19.2022

POSTED BY: DT Bullock

In remembrance.

It was an honor to serve with him and a privilege to spend time with his family!

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POSTED ON 10.3.2021

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 9.13.2021

POSTED BY: Klaus maurer

Cooper bridge

Lt baker you were the best officer I ever Harford the rest of m

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POSTED ON 9.10.2021

POSTED BY: Klaus maurer

Cooper bridge

Lt baker I'm the kraut remember you allways taught me all about this bridge I just remember how we all ways wer laughing I allways re member after ouer first firefight I whas your machine gunner you broke off the bullet belt because the fighting has stop. You sad to me he this is not a john Wayne movie we laughed you wear the best leader and officer cpl klaus maurer semper fi

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