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HONORED ON PANEL 37W, LINE 7 OF THE WALL

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POSTED ON 8.27.2023

POSTED BY: john fabris

honoring you.....

Remember to save for them a place inside of you, and save one backward glance when you are leaving, for the places they can no longer go...

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POSTED ON 10.28.2021

POSTED BY: Lucy Micik

Thank You

Dear Lt Ted Rule, Thank you for your service as an Infantry Unit Commander. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. Halloween is this weekend. Time moves quickly. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage, guidance and faithfulness, especially now. Rest in peace with the angels.

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POSTED ON 11.29.2018

POSTED BY: Janice Current

An American Hero

Thank you for your service and your sacrifice. Thank you for stepping up and answering your country's call. Rest easy knowing you will never be forgotten.

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POSTED ON 1.23.2018

POSTED BY: Mary DeWitt

Iowa State Memorial

https://www.mu.iastate.edu/gold-star-hall-kiosk/all-by-name/ted-rule/

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POSTED ON 11.29.2016

POSTED BY: A Grateful Vietnam Veteran

Thank You

Thank you Lt. Rule for your leadership and exemplary courage under fire.

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