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JAMES E WIDENER

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HONORED ON PANEL 21E, LINE 93 OF THE WALL

JAMES EDWARD WIDENER

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JAMES E WIDENER

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POSTED ON 3.23.2024

POSTED BY: John Fabris

honoring you......

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. You died at 18 years of age. I am 75 and have lived a long and fulfilling life. It is tragic you never had that same opportunity. May you rest in eternal peace.

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POSTED ON 1.1.2023

POSTED BY: Lucy Micik

Thank You

Dear PFC James Widener, Thank you for your service as an Infantryman. Glad you were identified in 2006. Welcome Home. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. It is the 8th Day of Christmas, Merry Christmas & Happy New Year. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage, guidance, and faithfulness, especially now. Rest in peace with the angels.

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POSTED ON 11.5.2022

POSTED BY: ANON

Forever 18

Never forgotten.

Welcome Home.

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POSTED ON 11.10.2020

POSTED BY: ANON

NEVER FORGOTTEN

On the remembrance of your 72nd birthday, your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Forever 18.

Welcome home.

Semper Fi, Marine.

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POSTED ON 11.12.2018

POSTED BY: Dennis Wriston

I'm proud of our Vietnam Veterans

Private First Class James Edward Widener, Served with the 3rd Force Reconnaissance Company, 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, Third Marine Amphibious Force.

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