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RAUL CANDELARIA

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RAUL CANDELARIA

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RAUL CANDELARIA

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11/08/2022 at 9:26pm

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POSTED ON 3.13.2022

POSTED BY: John Fabris

honoring you...

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. The remembrances from those who knew you are moving. As long as you are remembered you will always be with us…..

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POSTED ON 8.8.2019

POSTED BY: Lilly Ontiveros

Too Young

A sweet classmate & friend who lost his life at a young age. So devastating & hard to accept even after all these years.

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POSTED ON 9.23.2017

POSTED BY: Lucy Conte Micik

Thank You

Dear PFC Raul Candelaria,
Thank you for your service as an Infantryman with the 1st Cavalry. Your 70th birthday was yesterday. Happy Birthday. It is another autumn, and time has passed since this war. It is important for us all to acknowledge the sacrifices of those like you who answered our nation's call. Please watch over America, it stills needs your courage and faithfulness. Rest in peace with the angels.

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POSTED ON 9.22.2016

POSTED BY: Dennis Wriston

I'm proud of our Vietnam Veterans

Private First Class Raul Candelaria, Served with Company B, 1st Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division.

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POSTED ON 2.5.2016

POSTED BY: Andrea

Remembering You

Remembering you on the 48th anniversary of your death. I always wanted to name my son Raul, but alas, it never came to be. God bless you and rest in peace. And, more importantly, thank you for serving our country.

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