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Bereavement

murielm99

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2. That is very nice.

Reply to 47of74 (Original post)

Wed Jul 31, 2013, 10:49 PM

Jul 2013

My dad had that, too. In fact, he used to be one of the veterans who went around with legion members doing the honors for deceased vets in his area.

My dad was a Merrill's Marauder during WWII.

I am sorry for your loss. Remember your granddad warmly.

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Just buried my Granddad today. [View all] 47of74 Jul 2013 OP

:hug: Full honors are always SO touching. auntAgonist Jul 2013 #1

That is very nice. murielm99 Jul 2013 #2

My uncle was a WWII Navy veteran and recently died, Jenoch Aug 2013 #3

I'll bet they knew each other! murielm99 Aug 2013 #4

I read somewhere that Jenoch Aug 2013 #5

My dad never said anything about the malnourishment. murielm99 Aug 2013 #6