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DENNIS TUINSTRA

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POSTED ON 5.15.2024

POSTED BY: Dennis Wriston

I'm Proud of Our Vietnam Veterans

Private First Dennis Tuinstra, Served with Company A, 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, United States Army Vietnam.

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POSTED ON 2.15.2024

POSTED BY: John Fabris

honoring you.....

Say not in grief he is no more, but live in thankfulness that he was.

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POSTED ON 8.29.2022

POSTED BY: Lucy Micik

Thank You

Dear PFC Dennis Tunistra, Thank you for your service as an Infantryman. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. Labor Day is soon. 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 8.10.2017

POSTED BY: Bob Ahles, Wolfhound Brother

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 Dennis.

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POSTED ON 9.8.2016

POSTED BY: Steve Conto, Menasha, WI

The Final Bridge

Dennis is buried at West Lawn Memorial Park, section, A, lot 243, 3rd column in from the south (service road intersection with the bell tower).

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