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THOMAS J BURTON

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HONORED ON PANEL 38W, LINE 15 OF THE WALL

THOMAS JOHN BURTON

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POSTED ON 11.16.2023

POSTED BY: Jury Washington

Thank You For Your Valiant Service Soldier.

May those who served never be forgotten. Rest in peace PFC. Burton, I salute your brave soul. My heart goes out to you and your family.

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POSTED ON 5.5.2023

POSTED BY: MELODY JACKLE

Jackle Family sends condolences

My family visited the “Moving Wall”, a Vietnam War Memorial in Coral Springs, FL on 05.05.23. We researched veterans from our hometown, Pompano Bch, FL and found Thomas Burton. We send our condolences to his surviving family and a Thank You to Thomas Burton for his sacrifice.

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POSTED ON 5.29.2022

POSTED BY: Willie C Philpot

Close Friend from same neighborhood

You will always be honored for your sacrifice by a fellow war veteran

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POSTED ON 11.16.2021

POSTED BY: nyah

Still remembering you

You walked the earth many years before me and fought for the world I live in now. You were so brave and bold at such a young age. For that , I thank you.

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POSTED ON 11.15.2021

POSTED BY: Donna Moore

Happy Heavenly Birthday

You will forever remain in our hearts and prayers

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