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MELVIN R SIMPSON

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HONORED ON PANEL 64W, LINE 2 OF THE WALL

MELVIN RICHARD SIMPSON

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MELVIN R SIMPSON

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LEFT FOR MELVIN RICHARD SIMPSON

POSTED ON 5.27.2005

POSTED BY: Dave Kruger, 196th LIB. 66-67

Not forgotten

Melvin, Although we never met, I just want you to know you are not forgotten. You gave the ultimate sacrifice, your life for what you believed in. Sleep well my friend and thank you for protecting our freedoms.

Friend

MR. Simpson I will forever remmember