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    Passing of a Veteran

    My dad passed away in his sleep early Sunday morning, at the young age of 90.

    He was a WWII veteran and saw action in North Africa, Anzio, and Europe. He was awarded a Silver Star and 2 Purple Hearts amongst others during his service. He was in the artillery with the 45th Division (Thunderbirds)

    He was also one of the liberators of Dachau.

    His career was with the NJ Department of Weights and Measures, insuring that vendors were not shorting the consumer.

    He was also heavily involved with the Boy Scouts of Burlington County.

    He is now with his maker.

    Denise and I will be in NJ for at least this week.
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    sorry to hear the news brother. atleast u know it was painless and he's in a better place

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    our prayers are with you and your family, it's hard to deal with the passing of a true American Hero.
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    God bless him and will keep you and yours in our prayers.
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    Sincere condolences on the loss of your father. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers this week. Not many of our WW II veterans are around anymore. We owe them a tremendous debt of gratitude.
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    Thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

    Your dad was part of a very special generation, and all of us owe them a debt of gratitute.

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    Condolences and our prayers are extended to you and your family. A special Salute to your father for paving the way.

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    Quote Originally Posted by SC Cheesehead View Post
    Thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

    Your dad was part of a very special generation, and all of us owe them a debt of gratitute.
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    Condolences and our prayers are extended to you and your family. A special Salute to your father for paving the way.
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    Jay, my sincere condolences to you, your mother and family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
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    Sorry to hear it,I know you're going to mourn his loss but make sure you celebrate his life too.
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    Thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
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    Thiughts and prayers to you! Sounds like he lived a good life.
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    I am sorry for your loss. My condolences go to you and your family.
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    I am sorry to hear of your loss, my prayers go out to you and yours.
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    Condolences to you and your family. Prayers to you and yours.

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