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RICHARD W SCHWENDLER

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HONORED ON PANEL 3E, LINE 67 OF THE WALL

RICHARD WILLIA SCHWENDLER

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RICHARD W SCHWENDLER

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3E/67

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POSTED ON 2.14.2024

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 1.4.2022

POSTED BY: Lucy Micik

Thank You

Dear Cpl Richard Schwendler, Thank you for your service as a Rifleman. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. 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 12.7.2019

POSTED BY: Patrick Schmude

For cousin Ricky

Thank you for being such a nice person to know and for showing me so much fun when you came by to visit.

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POSTED ON 2.24.2016

POSTED BY: John L. Randall Former Sgt USMC 1963 to 67

Guarding The Gates of Heaven

Semper Fi Marine. May God hold you in his Hands.

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POSTED ON 5.27.2015

POSTED BY: Steve Conto, Menasha, WI

The Final Bridge

Richard is buried at Pinelawn Memorial Park, Section 4, 1st row in from the west (service road), 6th column in from the north.

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