13 Jun 66 Col. Charles W. Burkart Jr. Usaf Laos

[SEATJERKER]

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...Charlie,

...As time has passed, those here with us have lives burdened with everyday tasks that overshadow what is important,.......

...The present has us busied with jobs, children, modern day responsibilities of such,...

...Your name adorns both our wrists, and there is not a day that goes by that I don't think of you, and the other 58,212 that have sacrificed their all,...

...Pardon my tardiness as you will, I know that your time has been one that has waited much longer then my 40 days late here, gather at Fidlers Green, and continue to welcome your brothers, join together with Andy, Torch, Psyco Fred, and all that we have known together as brothers here on earth, your bond brings you together as one,...

...I know after all this time that the thoughts of family beliefs ebb slowly towards realizing that your home now comforts them, bask in the glow of the heavens, you've all served your time in hell,...

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