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JAMES L HAMMONS

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POSTED ON 9.7.2020

POSTED BY: Jury Washington

Thank You For Your Valiant Service Marine.

Without people like you our great nation would not exist. Rest in peace PFC. Hammons, I salute your brave soul. Semper Fidelis!

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POSTED ON 9.1.2020

POSTED BY: ANON

Never forgotten

As your birthday approaches, your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Forever 18.

Semper Fi, Marine.

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POSTED ON 5.25.2019

POSTED BY: Judy Baldwin Cechner

Gone But NEVER Forgotten

On this Memorial Day Weekend I am remembering a courageous young man, our cousin James, and NEVER forgetting that the price of freedom is not free...... thanks for your ultimate sacrifice! We love and miss you.

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POSTED ON 3.18.2019

POSTED BY: Lucy Micik

Thank You

Dear PFC James Hammons,
Thank you for your service as a Rifleman. The war was years ago, but we all need 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 9.7.2017

POSTED BY: Dennis Wriston

I'm proud of our Vietnam Veterans

Private First Class James Luther Hammons, Served with the Headquarters and Service Company, 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, Third Marine Amphibious Force.

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