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HONORED ON PANEL 31E, LINE 18 OF THE WALL
LAFFEY FRANKLIN STRAIT
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LAFFEY F STRAIT
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31E/18
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LEFT FOR LAFFEY FRANKLIN STRAIT
POSTED ON 5.26.2022
POSTED BY: Lucy Micik
Thank You
Dear PFC Laffey Strait, Thank you for your service as a Rifleman. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. Memorial Day is soon, and we honor you. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage, guidance and faithfulness, especially now. Rest in peace with the angels.
POSTED ON 11.9.2020
POSTED BY: Sel J. Wong
Face of a Hero
Thank you for your service to our great country my brother. Semper Fi.
POSTED ON 11.5.2014
POSTED BY: jerry laffey
my LAST name is Laffey
I was bored and the browser I was using was set for "photo" for some reason. I typed my name and BAM, my photo along with many, many other photos popped up including "The ship that wouldn't die" (the US LAFFEY), and your picture. It kind of looked like my high school picture so I figured we'd be the same age. We are/were. Upon further investigation, I found that we were in the service about the same time except I was shipped to Germany and you to the Nam where you lost your life and became a Hero to us all. As a fellow vet, my branch was the Army, I wanted to thank you for your service and the supreme sacrifice you made when you gave your life protecting ours. I've not been to the "WALL" yet but I hope to soon. I have four friends that are listed there, and from now on, you will be listed as my fifth. Hope to see you and my other buddies soon. Jerry Laffey
POSTED ON 7.21.2014
POSTED BY: Robert Sage
We Remember
Laffey is buried at Oak Grove Cemetery, Ripley County, MO.
POSTED ON 11.3.2013
POSTED BY: Curt Carter [email protected]
Remembering An American Hero
Dear PFC Laffey Franklin Strait, sir
As an American, I would like to thank you for your service and for your sacrifice made on behalf of our wonderful country. The youth of today could gain much by learning of heroes such as yourself, men and women whose courage and heart can never be questioned.
May God allow you to read this, and may He allow me to someday shake your hand when I get to Heaven to personally thank you. May he also allow my father to find you and shake your hand now to say thank you; for America, and for those who love you.
With respect, and the best salute a civilian can muster for you, Sir
Curt Carter
As an American, I would like to thank you for your service and for your sacrifice made on behalf of our wonderful country. The youth of today could gain much by learning of heroes such as yourself, men and women whose courage and heart can never be questioned.
May God allow you to read this, and may He allow me to someday shake your hand when I get to Heaven to personally thank you. May he also allow my father to find you and shake your hand now to say thank you; for America, and for those who love you.
With respect, and the best salute a civilian can muster for you, Sir
Curt Carter