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POSTED ON 3.25.2022

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 remain in our hearts forever…..

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POSTED ON 10.15.2021

POSTED BY: Jury Washington

Thank You For Your Valiant Service Sailor.

May those who served never be forgotten. Rest in peace HM3. Caywood, I salute your brave soul. My heart goes out to you and your family. Semper Fidelis "Doc"!

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POSTED ON 10.10.2020

POSTED BY: ANON

Never forgotten

On the remembrance of your 74th birthday, your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Semper Fi, Doc.

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POSTED ON 10.29.2017

POSTED BY: LUCY CONTE MICIK

THANK YOU

Dear HM3 Gary Caywood,
Thank you for your service as a Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class with the 3rd Marine Division. Your 71st birthday just passed. Happy Birthday. It is so 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 10.15.2017

POSTED BY: Dennis Wriston

I'm proud of our Vietnam Veterans

Petty Officer Third Class Gary Steven Caywood, Served with the Headquarters and Service Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, Third Marine Amphibious Force.

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