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THOMAS W KUSTABORDER

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POSTED ON 4.11.2023

POSTED BY: John Fabris

honoring you...

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. While all deaths in Vietnam are tragic that you and your brother Ronald both gave your lives for our country and were awarded Silver Stars is especially so. May you rest in eternal peace.

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POSTED ON 2.14.2022

POSTED BY: Charles Kustaborder

Proud family member

I never met you.but heard memories of you and Ronnie thanks for serving and you made our family proud though it comes bittersweet and with a heavy heart rest easy cousins

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POSTED ON 12.18.2020

POSTED BY: john

Thanks For Your scrafice

Once a marine always a marine ooorah

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POSTED ON 2.24.2020

POSTED BY: Lucy Micik

Thank You

Dear Cpl Thomas Kustaborder, Thank you for your service as a Machine Gunner.
Your 51st anniversary just passed, sad. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. The time passes quickly. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage, guidance and faithfulness. Rest in peace with the angels.

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POSTED ON 12.18.2018

POSTED BY: Dennis Wriston

I'm proud of our Vietnam Veterans

Corporal Thomas William Kustaborder, Served with Company K, 3rd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, Third Marine Amphibious Force.

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