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WARREN S MCELHANON

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HONORED ON PANEL 5E, LINE 133 OF THE WALL

WARREN SHELBY MCELHANON

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POSTED ON 5.27.2024

POSTED BY: Kathy

I never got to meet my Uncle

I was only 2 when the war took my Uncle Warren. I never met him but I know the family, especially my grandmother, was never the same. When my Mom (Warren’s sister) passed 2 years ago, I found a letter he wrote my mother, his last letter, he was less than 1100 hours (44-days) from coming home. It was one of the hardest things I’ve ever read. As hard as it was, in an instant I felt like I knew him and missed a man who I never got a chance to meet.

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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 8.12.2020

POSTED BY: Lucy Micik

Thank You

Dear PFC Warren McElhanon, Thank you for your service as an Antitank Assaultman. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. Time passes quickly, but our world needs help. 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 3.9.2015

POSTED BY: A Marine, USMC, Vietnam

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Semper Fi Marine.

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POSTED ON 3.10.2014

POSTED BY: Curt Carter [email protected]

Remembering An American Hero

Dear PFC Warren Shelby McElhanon, sir

As an American, I would like to thank you for your service and for your sacrifice made on behalf of our wonderful country. The youth of today could gain much by learning of heroes such as yourself, men and women whose courage and heart can never be questioned.

With respect, Sir

Curt Carter

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