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JOHN C YOUNG

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HONORED ON PANEL 64W, LINE 4 OF THE WALL

JOHN CURTIS YOUNG

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JOHN C YOUNG

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POSTED ON 3.17.2024

POSTED BY: John Fabris

honoring you.....

Nor shall your glory be forgot; While fame her record keeps, Or honor points the hallowed spot; Where valor proudly sleeps.

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POSTED ON 3.11.2023

POSTED BY: Lucy Micik

Thank You

Dear Lcpl John Young, Thank you for your service as a Rifleman. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. Lent has begun. Time passes quickly. 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 2.13.2021

POSTED BY: Donna Moore

Happy Heavenly Birthday

You will forever remain in our hearts and prayers

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POSTED ON 7.14.2020

POSTED BY: Sel J. Wong

Face of a Hero

This is his boot camp photo from Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, Platoon 2007. He earned the title “U.S. Marine” on September 12, 1967.

Thank you for your service to our great country my brother. Semper Fi.

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POSTED ON 2.14.2020

POSTED BY: Dennis Wriston

I'm proud of our Vietnam Veterans

Lance Corporal John Curtis Young, Served with Company M, 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, Third Marine Amphibious Force.

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