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RICHARD EDWARD HAYES

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POSTED ON 11.14.2022

POSTED BY: John Fabris

honoring you...

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. The remembrances from those who knew you are touching and reflect their admiration and respect for you. As long as you are remembered you will remain in our hearts forever….

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POSTED ON 5.11.2022

POSTED BY: Thomas O'Donnell

A great friend and neighbor

I still miss you and I visit you every time I'm in Arlington. What times we had in Bryan's Road.

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POSTED ON 11.15.2021

POSTED BY: Delores (Dee) Warder

Remembering Richard Hayes

I attended Lackey HS until 1962 but I recall Richard who was a nice kid w/a nice smile! I recall seeing him in Lackey’s halls as we changed classes ~ may Richard always be remembered & rest on High ~

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POSTED ON 5.1.2021

POSTED BY: Dennis Wriston

I'm proud of our Vietnam Veterans

Corporal Richard Edward Hayes, Served with Company A, 1st Battalion, 50th Infantry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, United States Army Vietnam.

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POSTED ON 5.1.2020

POSTED BY: Jury Washington

Thank You For Your Valiant Service Soldier.

We can never truly repay the debt we owe our fallen heroes. Without people like you our great nation would not exist. Rest in peace CPL. Hayes, I salute your brave soul.

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