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JOSEPH D MELONSON JR

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HONORED ON PANEL 27W, LINE 76 OF THE WALL

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LEFT FOR JOSEPH DUDLEY MELONSON JR

POSTED ON 7.23.2023

POSTED BY: john fabris

honoring you....

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. We should be forever thankful for the sacrifices of you and so many others to ensure the freedoms we so often take for granted.

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POSTED ON 12.25.2022

POSTED BY: ANON

78

On this Christmas day, your sacrifice is not forgotten.

HOOAH

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POSTED ON 12.31.2021

POSTED BY: Donna Moore

Happy Heavenly Birthday

You will forever remain in our hearts and prayers

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POSTED ON 9.21.2020

POSTED BY: Lucy Micik

Thank You

Dear Lt Joseph Melsonson, Thank you for your service as an Infantry Unit Leader. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. Today is POW/MIA Recognition Day, and another summer is coming to end. Time passes quickly. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage and faithfulness, especially now. Rest in peace with the angels.

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POSTED ON 3.17.2016

POSTED BY: Joseph Arena

April 13, 1969

Lt. Melonson was my platoon leader. I watched him turn left up a ridgeline.
An ambush awaited. They had us. Also lost was John Hale. The men were
upset to a point of inconsolability. He was loved and respected by the platoon.
His confidence, skill, knowledge and strength became instilled in us. It gave us
hope that he would get us through the war safely. Many others were wounded
that day. My age is 67 years old. I have PTSD. I will carry these memories
always. My prayers and thoughts are with his family, then and always.

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