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THE WALL OF FACES

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JOSEPH J HERNANDEZ JR

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HONORED ON PANEL 38W, LINE 11 OF THE WALL

JOSEPH J HERNANDEZ JR

WALL NAME

JOSEPH J HERNANDEZ JR

PANEL / LINE

38W/11

DATE OF BIRTH

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DATE OF CASUALTY

HOME OF RECORD

COUNTY OF RECORD

Milwaukee County

STATE

BRANCH OF SERVICE

RANK

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REMEMBRANCES

LEFT FOR JOSEPH J HERNANDEZ JR

POSTED ON 11.19.2001

POSTED BY: Sylvia B Silva

I Never Knew You

Joseph, I never met you. I came across your name today, the anniversary of your death. You started your tour on my 15th birthday, so I feel I have something in common with you. I just wanted you and those who love you to know that your sacrifice is not unnoticed. Rest in peace!

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