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JOHN I HIGGINS JR

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HONORED ON PANEL 28E, LINE 2 OF THE WALL

JOHN IGNATIUS HIGGINS JR

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POSTED ON 10.20.2022

POSTED BY: John Fabris

honoring you...

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. The remembrance from your sister Mary is moving and reflects her eternal love for you. As long as you are remembered you will always be with us….

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POSTED ON 3.28.2021

POSTED BY: ANON

Never forgotten

As your 74th birthday approaches, your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Semper Fi, Doc

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POSTED ON 6.2.2019

POSTED BY: Lucy Micik

Thank You

Dear Hospitalman John Higgins, Thank you for your service as a Hospitalman with the 3rd Marine Division. Semper Fi. Thank you for the lives you saved. Memorial Day just passed when we honor and remember you. Please watch over the USA, it still needs your courage. Rest in peace with the angels.

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POSTED ON 5.28.2018

POSTED BY: Tania Galvez Bowman

A high school friend

Jay - I went to Castle Park High School with you and the memory of you will stay with me until I die.

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POSTED ON 4.4.2018

POSTED BY: Dennis Wriston

I'm proud of our Vietnam Veterans

Hospitalman John Ignatius Higgins Jr., Served with the Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, Third Marine Amphibious Force.

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