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HONORED ON PANEL 28E, LINE 41 OF THE WALL

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POSTED ON 6.30.2023

POSTED BY: John Fabris

honoring you....

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. The remembrances from fellow soldier Art Iverson are touching and reflect his admiration and respect for you. As long as you are remembered you will always be with us….

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POSTED ON 10.19.2022

POSTED BY: SSG. Art Iverson A Company 3/7

Remembering you 55 years later

John,
Today marks 55 years since our A Company was attacked and you paid the ultimate sacrifice. You live on in the memories of those of us who were there that night and fought to hold the line.

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POSTED ON 5.22.2021

POSTED BY: George Johnson

Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday tomorrow John. You would be 78. I think of you often. Your old friend from St. Rose and BTHS. George Johnson

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POSTED ON 10.19.2020

POSTED BY: Art Iverson

Remembering A Fellow Soldier

John,
Today marks 53 years since that day that you paid the ultimate sacrifice.
Our unit was never the same after loosing you, we soldiered on to insure that your sacrifice would not be forgotten.

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POSTED ON 9.8.2020

POSTED BY: Lucy Micik

Thank You

Dear Sp5 John McNamara, Thank you for your service as an Indirect Fire Infantryman. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. Tomorrow was Labor Day. 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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