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CHARLES M SWAIM

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CHARLES MICHAEL SWAIM

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CHARLES M SWAIM

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POSTED ON 2.10.2004

POSTED BY: Joel Campbell

Thank You Charles

Dear Sir,
I am posting remembrances for courageous soldiers like you as part of the Gridley High School Posting Project. I would like to thank you for your unselfish commitment to liberty. I am forever in debt to you for your willing and noble service of our country. Your sacrifice for the sake of freedom will never be forgotten.

Gratefully,
Joel Campbell

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POSTED ON 2.10.2004

POSTED BY: Donald Lytle

Thank you PFC Charles Michael Swaim

Although we never met personally, I want to thank you Charles Michael Swaim, 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 Charles Michael Swaim, for a job well done!

REST IN ETERNAL PEACE MY MARINE FRIEND

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POSTED ON 10.28.2001

POSTED BY: David R. Newman

Chuck.... you will not be forgotten.

I've located Carter, Hines, and I've talked to West. No luck on the others but we all will never forget! Bless you and rest well.

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POSTED ON 4.5.2001

POSTED BY: Glenn Swaim

Memories of a Brother

I think of my brother Chuck almost every day. He died at such a young age. I wonder what our lives would have been like if he had survived

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