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JOHN C CHAVES

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HONORED ON PANEL 12W, LINE 122 OF THE WALL

JOHN CLIFFORD CHAVES

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JOHN C CHAVES

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POSTED ON 5.24.2005

POSTED BY: Susan Perry

My Uncle Johnny

John Chaves was the uncle I just missed knowing - I would be born the year after he died from wounds incurred in Viet Nam. He died on his sister's (my mother's) wedding anniversary. He was so young and loved by all. Can it be possible to miss someone I never met? God Bless these soldiers...

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POSTED ON 4.11.2005

POSTED BY: Dave Kruger, 196th LIB, 66-67

Not forgotten

John, Although we never met, I just want you to know you are not fogotten. You gave the ultimate sacrifice, your life for what you believed in. Sleep well and thank you.

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