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THE WALL OF FACES

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JAMES R HEIMBOLD

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HONORED ON PANEL 6W, LINE 106 OF THE WALL

JAMES REEVE HEIMBOLD

WALL NAME

JAMES R HEIMBOLD

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6W/106

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Santa Clara County

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LEFT FOR JAMES REEVE HEIMBOLD

POSTED ON 9.26.2003

POSTED BY: Robert L Bento

Such a great and fun filled classmate

James was a classmate of mine @ Arty OCS . Class 1-68. He always had a great sense of humor and would always brighten up any siuation. To this day I could still hear is infectious laugh. He was a warm and special friend to all.

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POSTED ON 4.25.2003

POSTED BY: Jack Picciolo

A Fallen Comrade

Capt Heimbold died in a tragic helicopter crash and was assigned to the 2/17th FA. His sacrifice for his country will always be remembered by his fellow 17th Artillery vets.

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POSTED ON 2.13.2001

POSTED BY: Dennis Proulx

To my Captain

I'm so sad that you're gone. I remember the day you got notification that you wife gave birth to your son. You were so happy. You never lived to see or enjoy him

Dennis Proulx

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