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POSTED ON 8.2.2022

POSTED BY: ANON

Forever 18

Never forgotten.

Semper Fi, Marine

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POSTED ON 11.24.2021

POSTED BY: wayne harej

I remember

I remember going to LT with you and talking about going in the Corp. I didn't join and am writing this the day before Thanksgiving 2021. I think of playing football at segwick park and the other guys. Your service will never be forgotten.

God Bless!!!

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POSTED ON 6.27.2021

POSTED BY: john fabris

honoring you...

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. As long as you are remembered you will always be with us....

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POSTED ON 8.10.2020

POSTED BY: ANON

Never forgotten

On the remembrance of your birthday, your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Forever 18.

Semper Fi, Marine

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POSTED ON 5.9.2017

POSTED BY: Lucy Conte Micik

Remembered

DEAR PFC BOTES,
THANKS FOR YOUR SERVICE AS A RIFLEMAN, SEMPER FI. SUNDAY WAS THE 42ND ANNIVERSARY OF PRESIDENT FORD CALLING THIS DAY THE OFFICIAL END TO THE WAR. IF IT WAS ONLY THAT EASY. I AM SO SORRY. IT HAS BEEN FAR TOO LONG FOR ALL OF YOU TO HAVE BEEN GONE. WE APPRECIATE ALL YOU HAVE DONE, AND YOUR SACRIFICE. WATCH OVER THE U.S.A., IT STILL NEEDS YOUR COURAGE. GOD BLESS YOU. MAY THE ANGELS BE AT YOUR SIDE. REST IN PEACE. YOU ARE ALL IN OUR PRAYERS.

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