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THE WALL OF FACES

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GERNOT BENDER

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HONORED ON PANEL 28W, LINE 32 OF THE WALL

GERNOT BENDER

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GERNOT BENDER

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28W/32

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Columbus-Muscogee County

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POSTED ON 7.18.2006

POSTED BY: John Moore

Thank You!

Gernot Bender is a valiant and courageous trooper who did not return home. He made the ultimate sacrifice for our country and for us, his fellow soldiers. He will always be in our memories.

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POSTED ON 4.23.2003

POSTED BY: Timothy Kaupp

thank you

As a fellow American I would like to express my foremost gratitude to your profound sacrifice towards the service of America. I am a high school student in Gridley, Illinois, and am doing a project on the virtual wall. I have the greatest respect for soldiers such as you, who fight for the cause of others. Your selfless acts will never be forgotten by Americans.

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