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HONORED ON PANEL 61W, LINE 18 OF THE WALL

JOSEPH TOMMY VANDEVENDER

WALL NAME

JOSEPH T VANDEVENDER

PANEL / LINE

61W/18

DATE OF BIRTH

04/19/1947

CASUALTY PROVINCE

BINH DINH

DATE OF CASUALTY

06/02/1968

HOME OF RECORD

NEWPORT

COUNTY OF RECORD

Newport County

STATE

RI

BRANCH OF SERVICE

ARMY

RANK

CPL

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REMEMBRANCES

LEFT FOR JOSEPH TOMMY VANDEVENDER
POSTED ON 6.29.2018
POSTED BY: Wiliam T Spadoni

A HALF CENTURY LATER

I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOU JOE. TO FORGET IS DEATH.
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POSTED ON 6.26.2018
POSTED BY: Mike Switzer

Tribute to Sky Soldier

On behalf of all the paratroopers who served with you in the 173rd Airborne Brigade (Separate) and all who followed, we offer our respect and remembrance of your ultimate sacrifice. May you never be forgotten and your family and friends take comfort in your valor in serving.
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POSTED ON 8.10.2016
POSTED BY: Joseph Campo

Boy Hood Friend

Well my friend, after growing up together, riding boats together, getting in trouble together...50 years ago I was notified by the Red Cross of your death. I too was on active duty. I was crushed. You took me to the airport when I left for Vietnam and was there to pick me up when I got back. My family considers you one of us and always will. I went back to Jamestown last week and and went to visit you. I noticed some fresh flowers. I have a lead on your sister Patty and will try to contact her, I assume it was her. I recall how hard you worked just to join the Army and was proud for you. You will always be my friend. Rest in peace Joe, rest in peace.
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POSTED ON 5.24.2015
POSTED BY: William T. Spadoni

Forever in my heart

Tommy, you made a world of difference to a little boy -- me. in the very short time I knew you, you made a lasting impress on my life. I'll never forget your love, compassion and understanding. I'm getting old now, and my days have grown short, but I'll to my final resting place with your love in my heart. Thank you for everything.

Bill Jamestown, RI -- Tampa FL
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POSTED ON 3.27.2014
POSTED BY: Mary McCann Ruddell

Still miss you

Hi Joe,

I still remember getting that phone call saying you were gone. At first we thought it was a very bad joke as nothing had appeared in the papers yet. But, it was not a joke and you were gone...

Love,
Mary
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