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GERALD R ABBENHAUS JR

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HONORED ON PANEL 35W, LINE 38 OF THE WALL

GERALD ROBERT ABBENHAUS JR

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POSTED ON 4.8.2021

POSTED BY: john fabris

do not stand at my grave and weep

Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there; I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow,
I am the sun on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there; I did not die.

As long as you are remembered you will never truly die....

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POSTED ON 8.23.2020

POSTED BY: A US Marine, Vietnam

Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal Award

PFC Gerald R. Abbenhaus, Jr. was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, with Combat Distinguishing Device (V), for heroism and meritorious service. He served as a Machine Gunner and was assigned to I CO, 3RD BN, 26TH MARINES, 1ST MARDIV.
See https://marines.togetherweserved.com/

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POSTED ON 3.26.2018

POSTED BY: credit Bill McClellan

Some of the best are on the Wall

https://stories.ninenet.org/viewstories/bill-mcclellan/

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POSTED ON 6.24.2016

POSTED BY: Dennis Wriston

I'm proud of our Vietnam Veterans

Private First Class Gerald Robert Abbenhaus Jr., Served with Company I, 3rd Battalion, 26th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, Third Marine Amphibious Force.

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POSTED ON 6.18.2016

POSTED BY: Lucy Conte Micik

Remembered

Be at Peace in the arms of the angels,

Your sacrifice is remembered.

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