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BENNY D CLAYTON

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HONORED ON PANEL 39W, LINE 16 OF THE WALL

BENNY DEAN CLAYTON

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POSTED ON 4.26.2004

To a Hero

Even though i never really met you and know who you are, I respect what you giving your life and everything you've done for our country. You and the rest of your army will never be forgotten.
Our country will always appreciate your braveness and courage for this event.
Your's Truly,
Jessica S.

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POSTED ON 8.29.2002

POSTED BY: Stephen McNeany 1LT

To a friend.

Benny, I think about you often. Even though we only had a few months together, they were great fun. Many times I have a silent toast to you just as we toasted our graduation from OCS. Here's to you.

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POSTED ON 11.24.1998

POSTED BY: Margaret Douglass

Hope he's dancing in heaven

Benny and his soon-to-be wife, Sharon, were great shaggers. They won the year's dance contest on a TV station in Augusta, GA, Top Ten Dance Party. The year was, I believe, 1965.

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