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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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POSTED ON 7.10.2018

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. You gave everything you had to give. Rest easy knowing you will never be forgotten.

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