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HONORED ON PANEL 28W, LINE 21 OF THE WALL

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POSTED ON 6.16.2004

POSTED BY: Alanna Allen

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I chose your name from the CT map painted in our school witch lists the soldiers from our state that lost their lives in Vietnam. As part of the Capt. Nathan Hale Middle School posting project, I would like to honor the sacrifice you made for our country.

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POSTED ON 6.16.2004

POSTED BY: Jackie B.

Honoring you

Dearest Leon,
I chose your name from the CT map paintes in our school which lists the soldiers from our state that lost their lives in Vietnam. As part of the Capt. Nathan Hale Middle School posting project, I would like to honor the sacrifice you made for our country, and thank you because what you did for our country ment alot. You have alot of courage to risk your life for our country

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POSTED ON 12.11.2003

POSTED BY: Diane Mechlinski

Honoring War Dead From New Britain, CT

I'm gathering life stories of New Britain's dead from the Vietnam war, for a book I'm writing. I believe they needto be honored. Please email me if you have info. on Leon. I live in his hometown, saw the Wall when it visited - was immensely inspired. Thank you.

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POSTED ON 8.14.2003

POSTED BY: Donald Lytle

Thank you PFC Sears

Although we never met personally, I want to thank you Leon Sears, for your courageous and valiant service, faithful contribution, and your most holy sacrifice given to this great country of ours!

Your Spirit is alive--and strong, therefore Marine, you shall never be forgotten, nor has your death been in vain!

Again, thank you PFC Leon Sears, for a job well done!

REST IN ETERNAL PEACE MY MARINE FRIEND

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