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JOSEPH A CARDENAS

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HONORED ON PANEL 10W, LINE 68 OF THE WALL

JOSEPH ARTHUR CARDENAS

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POSTED ON 5.6.2025

POSTED BY: Chelsey

Grandfather

Joseph was my grandfather and I’ve never had the privilege of meeting my hero. I get to know him simply but memories from my loved ones who knew him. Thank you for your service Grandpa, I’m incredibly proud and honored to share your last name and your bloodline❤️

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POSTED ON 12.4.2024

POSTED BY: ANON

On your birthday

Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

HOOAH

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POSTED ON 12.4.2023

POSTED BY: ANON

75

Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

HOOAH

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POSTED ON 11.27.2021

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 9.24.2019

POSTED BY: Glenn Shong Chief of Section

Aways a Smile

Title says it all. Such a loss after you had re enlisted to go home to see your new baby. Ill always remember later on the day you said. "Hey Sarge can I go to the rear to call my wife? That day you lost your life.
Always in my heart.

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