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| Date | 2009-05-04 |
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| Message | Dear Sue: It was a pleasure to finalIy meet you last Sunday. I can't thank you enough or say enough nice things about the work that was put into this four days of services. Everything was so beautiful and so moving. All these veterans must not be forgotten (not only Viet Nam, but all). We had no idea what to expect, and when we saw the service Friday, my husband and I came back Sunday for the closing. I was so happy that five of John's 17 nieces and nephews were able to attend. Five are in New Jersey, five in North Carolina, one in Massachusetts, one in New Hampshire, two in Oklahoma, one in Arizona, one in Texas, and one deceased. My husband is the only sibling living in New Jersey. His two older sisters live one in North Carolina and one Fla. John was the youngest of six children (two others deceased), so he was everyone's "little brother." John was only 19 when he was killed in Viet Nam, so he never had the opportunity to marry or have children of his own. John's military career was short, but he gave it his all. He went straight to Viet Nam from Basic Training, and was awarded two Bronze Stars and a purple heart in the four months he was serving with the 25th Infantry Division. It's a comfort to know that so many people still care, but a great sorrow to see all those names on the wall. God bless, and thank you. Walt and Kathryn Cartwright |
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| Message | I wanted to drop you a note to thank you for all of your time and effort in preparing the tribute to my brother William Hamacher, my cousin John Rodgers and all of the Vietnam Veterans remembered at your April 17th service. It was such a well executed, moving and fitting tribute to the young men. I have visited the Wall in Cooper River Park and the original in Washington, but I never felt as moved and proud as I did at your service in Cherry Hill. Warmest thanks to you and the members of the American Legion. Marge Dantonio |
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| Message | I am writing to say Thank you for including me and my family members in the beautiful ceremony honoring our loved one from Pine Hill, James Kennedy. It was very emotional as we were never able to say goodbye to James. His body was never found. But we felt as though we were able to say goodbye during the service that was held. We were so blessed to be invited and you all did such a beautiful service. God Bless you. (Aunt) Evelyn Krantz |
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| Message | A SPECIAL NOTE OF THANKS "A simple act of kindness has a beauty all its own" I would like to thank the Legion for bringing the "Wall" to our location. It meant alot to me and my family. I don't have the words to say how much. Thank you again. Tom Wetzel and family |
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| Message | It was a pleasure to meet you at the Candlelight Service on 4-17. Due to your extrordinary efforts, our famiy was contacted to honor Donald Reamer. Donald's only brother, Fred Reamer, lives in Arizona. You and Fred were in communications and you so kindly contacted us (cousins)here in Barrington, NJ, where Donald was born and raised. I came to NJ as a bride in 1951, when Donald was 5 years old. Sadly, though we lived close by, I don't think I ever saw him but once or twice. My son Raymond and I were there for the Candlelight Service. It was so beautifully done - such a great tribute paid to lost sons, brothers, husbands, sweethearts, family members and friend. Thank you - BRAVO - and a sincere appreciation for a job well done! Dolores Reamer |
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