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DAVID M BOTTS

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HONORED ON PANEL 47W, LINE 6 OF THE WALL

DAVID MARTIN BOTTS

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DAVID M BOTTS

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LEFT FOR DAVID MARTIN BOTTS

POSTED ON 7.26.2024

POSTED BY: Mike Hartse

Fallen Brother

Went to high school with David and had the honor of attending his services before I went to Vietnam

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POSTED ON 8.5.2021

POSTED BY: john fabris

honoring you...

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. May you rest in eternal peace.

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POSTED ON 8.20.2018

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 1.21.2018

POSTED BY: Bob Ahles, 2/27 Wolfhound, St. Cloud, Minnesota

Peace with Honor

You were one of the brave that answered the call. You honored us by your service and sacrifice. We now honor you each time we stand and sing the words “THE LAND OF THE FREE AND THE HOME OF THE BRAVE”. Rest in Peace and Honor David.

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POSTED ON 5.10.2017

POSTED BY: Lucy Conte Micik

Remembered

DEAR SERGEANT BOTTS,
THANKS FOR YOUR SERVICE AS AN INFANTRYMAN. 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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