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RICHARD E PALOWSKI

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HONORED ON PANEL 49W, LINE 6 OF THE WALL

RICHARD EDWIN PALOWSKI

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POSTED ON 5.26.2025

POSTED BY: Susan Andrews Eissler

Thank you

You were the President of my EHHS high school class. It was such a shock to hear of your death back then. I have
always held you in a special place of honor and admired you for your leadership and willingness to serve.

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POSTED ON 8.3.2024

POSTED BY: A Grateful Vietnam Veteran

Silver Star Medal Award

SGT Richard Edwin Palowski was awarded the Silver Star Medal for his conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action. He served as an Infantryman and was assigned to B Company, 2nd Battalion, 39th Infantry.
See https://army.togetherweserved.com/

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POSTED ON 8.3.2024

POSTED BY: A Grateful Vietnam Veteran

Bronze Star Medal for Valor Award

SGT Richard Edwin Palowski was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for Valor, with Combat Distinguishing Device (V), for his exemplary gallantry in action. He served as an Infantryman and was assigned to B Company, 2nd Battalion, 39th Infantry.
See https://army.togetherweserved.com/

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POSTED ON 8.19.2023

POSTED BY: john fabris

honoring you...

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. The remembrance from your sister Judy is moving and reflects her enduring love for you. As long as you are remembered you will always be with us….

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POSTED ON 3.17.2021

POSTED BY: Lucy Micik

Thank You

Dear Sgt Richard Palowski, Thank you for your service as an Infantryman. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. It is Lent, and today is S. Pat’s. 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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