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nini

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21. My dad and uncles may have knnown your relatives

Reply to GB_RN (Reply #20)

Tue Jun 17, 2025, 11:56 AM

Jun 2025

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I had a marine uncle at Iwo Jima, dad in the army in Phillipines and new Guinea, other uncles in the navy and army. It breaks my heart all of their sacrifices are being forgotten and we're heading into what they fought so hard to stop so many years ago.

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Not To Get Technical... GB_RN Jun 2025 #9

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The greatest generation went through the depression and WWII nini Jun 2025 #13

No Yelling Necessary! GB_RN Jun 2025 #20

My dad and uncles may have knnown your relatives nini Jun 2025 #21

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Non Carborundum illegitimi! Permanut Jun 2025 #16

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This 79 year old Navy veteran.. Permanut Jun 2025 #11

Now that is an American I can relate to and respect Jarqui Jun 2025 #12

Ohh... Bravo John Spitzberg!! Cha Jun 2025 #14

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Salute for an American patriot standing against G.O.P. Royal Facism BoRaGard Jun 2025 #17

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so precious et tu Jun 2025 #22

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Shame on them! SheltieLover Jun 2025 #27