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THE WALL OF FACES

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LEWIS C CHILDRESS

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HONORED ON PANEL 29E, LINE 104 OF THE WALL

LEWIS CLAYTON CHILDRESS

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LEWIS C CHILDRESS

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LEFT FOR LEWIS CLAYTON CHILDRESS

POSTED ON 3.31.2024

POSTED BY: ANON

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Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Semper Fi, Marine

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POSTED ON 12.16.2021

POSTED BY: John Fabris

honoring you...

A butterfly lights beside us like a sunbeam
And for a brief moment its glory
and beauty belong to our world
But then it flies again
And though we wish it could have stayed...
We feel lucky to have seen it.

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POSTED ON 4.4.2021

POSTED BY: Jury Washington

Thank You For Your Valiant Service Marine.

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

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POSTED ON 9.22.2018

POSTED BY: Janice Current

An American Hero

Thank you for your service and your sacrifice. Thank you for stepping up and answering your country's call. Rest easy knowing you will never be forgotten.

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POSTED ON 11.14.2017

POSTED BY: Lucy Conte Micik

Thanks

Dear Cpl Lewis Childress,
Thank you for your service as an Air Delivery Man. This is the month that we remember all those who have passed-on. We remember you. 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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