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ELIJAH WALLACE BURKETT

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POSTED ON 11.4.2022

POSTED BY: ANON

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Never forgotten.

HOOAH

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POSTED ON 11.10.2021

POSTED BY: Donna Moore

Happy Heavenly Birthday

You will forever remain in our hearts and prayers

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POSTED ON 8.12.2021

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 11.11.2020

POSTED BY: Jamie M

Thank you for your service

Thank you on Veteran’s Day for the ultimate sacrifice from Jamie M from Hirschi High School

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POSTED ON 11.11.2019

POSTED BY: Dennis Wriston

I'm proud of our Vietnam Veterans

Specialist Four Elijah Wallace Burkett, Served with Company B, 2nd Battalion, 501st Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, United States Army Vietnam.

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