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WAYNE L CARLSON

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WAYNE LOUIS CARLSON

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POSTED ON 2.7.2022

POSTED BY: John Fabris

honoring you...

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. The remembrances from fellow marine Robert Beavers are touching. As long as you are remembered you will always be with us....

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POSTED ON 1.2.2022

POSTED BY: Jury Washington

Thank You For Your Valiant Service Marine.

May those who served never be forgotten. Rest in peace LCPL. Carlson, I salute your brave soul. My heart goes out to you and your family. Semper Fidelis!

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POSTED ON 10.1.2017

POSTED BY: Lucy Conte Micik

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Dear Lcpl Wayne Carlson,
Thank you for your service as a Mortarman. My dad passed on your anniversary. Say hi to him in heaven, his name is Sam. 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 strength, courage and faithfulness. Rest in peace with the angels.

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POSTED ON 1.12.2016

Happy birthday

Wayne it would have been your 65th birthday this year. I still have regrets about that fateful day. Sgt. Robert K. Beavers.

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POSTED ON 12.2.2013

ALWAYS REMEMBERED

WAYNE, I STILL CARE AFTER ALL THESE YEARS. GLAD THAT YOUR SISTER POSTED YOUR PICTURE BECAUSE THIS IS HOW I REMEMBER YOU EVEN FROM THAT FATAL DAY. FOREVER IN MY THOUGHTS. SGT. ROBERT K. BEAVERS, S-2 3RD BATTALION, 7TH MARINES.

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