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JOHN A TESAURO

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LEFT FOR JOHN APOLLO TESAURO

POSTED ON 7.11.2022

POSTED BY: Lucy Micik

Thank You

Dear PFC John Tesauro, Thank you for your service as a Rifleman. The 54th anniversary of the start of your tour is soon. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. Independence Day just passed. Time passes quickly. Please watch over America, it still needs your strength, courage, guidance and faithfulness, especially now. Rest in peace with the angels.

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POSTED ON 12.20.2020

POSTED BY: ANON

Never forgotten

On the remembrance of your 71st birthday, and as Christmas approaches, your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Forever 18.

Semper Fi, Marine.

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POSTED ON 6.8.2020

POSTED BY: Wm Ross

RIP MARINE !

May God hold you in his loving arms ! You are among the best we had to offer !
You loved America and respected the goodness of America !

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POSTED ON 8.11.2018

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 12.24.2016

POSTED BY: Dennis Wriston

I'm proud of our Vietnam Veterans

Private First Class John Apollo Tesauro, Served with Company L, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, Third Marine Amphibious Force.

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