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Shannon Edwin Swan

My father was such a strong, patriotic American that he lived it every day of his short life. He taught me the importance of FEELING patriotic. For that I will be forever grateful. He died at age 42 from cancer that he always claimed to have gotten during the war, yet never stopping from loving his country! He was a Naval Fighter Pilot.

Shannon Edwin Swan

My father was a Naval Aviator during WWII and taught me throughout my youth how to be a strong, dedicated American Patriot. He was a proud seviceman, and then veteran. His life was cut short in 1964 at age 42 because of cancer. I know that if he were alive today he would be extremely sad at the way in which the level of patriotism has declined. To him and all of that generation I say "Thank You!" for our freedoms, your sacrifices, and for instilling into so many of us the true meaning of American Patriotism.

Sgt. Harold Bennett

Sgt. Bennett and I were captured together in South Vietnam on Dec 29, 1964 and in 1965 he was reportedly executed by the Viet Cong. He was elected into the US Army Ranger Hall of Fame this year. He also received numerous medals. A very brave veteran to be remembered forever.

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