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HONORED ON PANEL 40E, LINE 73 OF THE WALL

RUBEN ANTHONY BURGESS

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POSTED ON 12.9.2023

POSTED BY: ANON

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Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Semper Fi, Marine

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POSTED ON 12.8.2021

POSTED BY: Donna Moore

Happy Heavenly Birthday

You will forever remain in our hearts and prayers

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POSTED ON 7.14.2021

POSTED BY: john fabris

honoring you....

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. As long as you are remembered you will always be with us....

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POSTED ON 2.23.2019

POSTED BY: Janice Current

An American Hero

Thank you for your service and your sacrifice. Thank you for stepping up and answering your country's call. Rest easy knowing you will never be forgotten.

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POSTED ON 12.9.2018

POSTED BY: Dennis Wriston

I'm proud of our Vietnam Veterans

Private First Class Ruben Anthony Burgess, Served with Company B, 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, Third Marine Amphibious Force.

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