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FRANCIS J HEFNER

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HONORED ON PANEL 65W, LINE 9 OF THE WALL

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POSTED ON 3.24.2025

POSTED BY: Deb Hefner

Remembering you Uncle Frank

We recently went to Vallejo and went your grave. I was very young when you were killed in that horrible war but I do remember you. Your smile and kindness is forever in my heart and mind. I will never forget you or the sacrifice you made for all of us.

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POSTED ON 5.22.2024

POSTED BY: Sophia Staller

Happy Heavenly Birthday

thank you for your service.

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POSTED ON 5.22.2023

POSTED BY: Dennis Wriston

I'm Proud of Our Vietnam Veterans

Specialist Four Francis Joe Hefner, Served with Company B, 2nd Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division, United States Army Vietnam.

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POSTED ON 10.18.2022

POSTED BY: John Fabris

honoring you...

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. While all deaths in Vietnam are tragic that you died just five days after your 21st birthday is especially so. May you rest in eternal peace.

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POSTED ON 5.28.2022

POSTED BY: Renee Murie

Thank You

Thank you, Uncle Frank
I never got to meet you but thanks to my dad, your memory lives on in our family always
Never Forgotten

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