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RALPH W JACOBS

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RALPH WAYNE JACOBS

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POSTED ON 5.10.2022

POSTED BY: Kenneth V. Killmeyer

We Will Never Forget You!

Your Shipmate's of the USS FORRESTAL Association Will Never Forget You!

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POSTED ON 6.29.2021

POSTED BY: ANON

Never Forgotten

ADJN Ralph Wayne Jacobs was survived by his mother, Florence, and his wife, Frances. He was also survived by 3 half-brothers and two half-sisters.

Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Semper Fortis

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POSTED ON 6.29.2020

POSTED BY: ANON

Never forgotten

On the remembrance of your birthday, your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Ralph W. Jacobs is buried in Section 14, lot 139, grave 2 of Obetz Cemetery.

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POSTED ON 8.31.2019

POSTED BY: Lucy Micik

Thank You

Dear AN Ralph Jacobs, Thank you for your service as an Aviation Machinist (Jet Engine Mechanic) Airman on the USS FORRESTAL. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. It's the end of summer and Labor Day weekend. The time passes quickly. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage and faithfulness. Rest in peace with the angels.

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POSTED ON 7.3.2018

POSTED BY: Ron Casto

Been looking for you

Thought you were in Greenlawn. Found out tonight you are at Obetz. Will visit you next time i'm in Ohio. Lots of memories of you from school. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.

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