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DONALD D KARLIN

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HONORED ON PANEL 4E, LINE 24 OF THE WALL

DONALD DEAN KARLIN

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DONALD D KARLIN

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POSTED ON 3.1.2005

POSTED BY: Randall Karlin

Freedom Doesn't come free.

We all know that you served an a Marine. We know that you served for your freedom and for others. Thank you, rest in peace friend.

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POSTED ON 12.18.2003

POSTED BY: Donald Lytle

Thank you Corporal Donald Dean Karlin

Although we never met personally, I want to thank you Donald Dean Karlin, for your courageous and valiant service, faithful contribution, and your most holy sacrifice given to this great country of ours!

Your Spirit is alive--and strong, therefore Marine, you shall never be forgotten, nor has your death been in vain!

Again, thank you Corporal Donald Dean Karlin, for a job well done!

REST IN ETERNAL PEACE MY MARINE FRIEND

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POSTED ON 3.30.2000

POSTED BY: Dave

US Marine, S.Vietnam

Cpl Donald Karlin, USMC was killed on December 18, 1965 during Operation Harvest Moon while serving with H+S Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division (Reinforced).

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