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JAMES A BRANCH

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HONORED ON PANEL 2E, LINE 75 OF THE WALL

JAMES ALVIN BRANCH

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JAMES A BRANCH

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POSTED ON 9.27.2005

POSTED BY: Bob Ross

Do not stand at my grave and weep

Do not stand at my grave and weep.
I am not there; I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow,
I am the sun on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there; I did not die.

Mary Frye – 1932

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POSTED ON 10.28.2004

POSTED BY: Robert Sage

We Remember

James is buried at Arlington Nat Cem.

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POSTED ON 3.17.2003

Thank You

Your work in the service was greatly appreciated. You served you country with honor by giving the ultimate sacrifice. Thank you for defending what America believed in, you gave everything you had with courage and honor.
Thank you.
Adam Nagrocki

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POSTED ON 9.4.2002

Thank YOU

Just a note to thank YOU for YOUR service & sacrifice to our great country. Rest in peace.

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POSTED ON 12.15.2001

If I should die...remembrances for LTCOL. James Alvin BRANCH, USAF...who gave his all for our country!!!!!!...HE WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

If I should die, and leave you here awhile, be not like others, sore undone, who keep long vigils by the silent dust, and weep...for MY sake, turn again to life, and smile...Nerving thy heart, and trembling hand to do something to comfort other hearts than thine...Complete these dear, unfinished tasks of mine...and I, perchance, may therein comfort you.

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