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Veterans

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4. I have the notices sent to my grandmother of her sons being killed in action during WWII. I

Wed Feb 26, 2025, 10:03 AM

Feb 2025

also have their letters written to my mom, their military photos, and Purple Heart certificates (somehow my cousin got the medals).

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A poignant and beautifully written story Easterncedar Feb 2025 #1

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