John, I am not aware of the precise circumstances of your death, nor what caused it, but, as a former soldier in the 1st and 7th Battalions ...
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Private
Service No. L/14196
Age 17
Died on 21 August 1914
Middlesex Regiment
ST. SYMPHORIEN MILITARY CEMETERY
Hainaut, Belgium
Son of Edward Thomas and Alice Rosina Parr, of 52, Lodge Lane, North Finchley, Middlesex. Believed to be the first British battle casualty of the war.
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We will never forget the sacrifice of Your Today for Our Tomorrow.
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We will remember your sacrifice and your name will live for ever more. The Pierpoints.
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Thank you for serving our country. We appreciate your efforts and bravery to keep us safe
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Thank you to all who lost their lives to save our countries. You will always be remembered.
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Thank you for serving our country. We appreciate your efforts and bravery to keep us safe
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At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.
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At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.
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At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.
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At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.
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Thank you for serving our country. We appreciate your efforts and bravery to keep us safe
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I wish I had known you and had a chance to thank you for everything you gave to us who survive you.
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We will remember them. Today, Tomorrow, Forever.
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We will remember them. Today, Tomorrow, Forever.
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Middlesex regiment - my grandfather's old regiment. He came home. You gave the ultimate sacrifice for which we are forever grateful.
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At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.
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At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.
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At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.
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We will remember them. Today, Tomorrow, Forever.
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Thank you to all who lost their lives to save our countries. You will always be remembered.
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Thank you for your service and sacrifice.
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We will remember them. Today, Tomorrow, Forever.
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At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.
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At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.
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You are heroes all, thank you
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May you live in our hearts forever.
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May you live in our hearts forever.
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We will remember them. Today, Tomorrow, Forever.
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We will remember them. Today, Tomorrow, Forever.
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At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.
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We will remember them. Today, Tomorrow, Forever.
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We will remember them. Today, Tomorrow, Forever.
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Rest in peace, gentlemen.
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Thank you to all who lost their lives to save our countries. You will always be remembered.
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Thank you for everything. You will rise above those who watched your sufferings from the sidelines.
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At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.
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At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.
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At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.
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May you live in our hearts forever.
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We will remember them. Today, Tomorrow, Forever.
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May you live in our hearts forever.
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Thank you to all who lost their lives to save our countries. You will always be remembered.
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We will remember them. Today, Tomorrow, Forever.
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At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.
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At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.
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Your courage and devotion to duty remembered with gratitude and pride.
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Your devotion to duty and your sacrifice always remembered
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We will remember them. Today, Tomorrow, Forever.
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Thank you for serving our country. We appreciate your efforts and bravery to keep us safe
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At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.
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At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.
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We will remember them. Today, Tomorrow, Forever.
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Thank you for serving our country. We appreciate your efforts and bravery to keep us safe
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Thank you to all who lost their lives to save our countries. You will always be remembered.
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Your valorous service will never be forgotten and we will always remember the price you paid. May you sleep in everlasting peace.
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We will remember them. Today, Tomorrow, Forever.
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We will remember them. Today, Tomorrow, Forever.
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At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.
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We will remember them. Today, Tomorrow, Forever.
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At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.
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Thank you for serving our country. We appreciate your efforts and bravery to keep us safe
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At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.
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Thank you to all who lost their lives to save our countries. You will always be remembered.
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Thank you to all who lost their lives to save our countries. You will always be remembered.
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Thank you to all who lost their lives to save our countries. You will always be remembered.
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Thank you to all who lost their lives to save our countries. You will always be remembered.
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Thank you to all who lost their lives to save our countries. You will always be remembered.
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Thank you to all who lost their lives to save our countries. You will always be remembered.
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Thank you to all who lost their lives to save our countries. You will always be remembered.
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Thank you to all who lost their lives to save our countries. You will always be remembered.
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Thank you for serving our country. We appreciate your efforts and bravery to keep us safe
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Thank you to all who lost their lives to save our countries. You will always be remembered.
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At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.
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Thank you to all who lost their lives to save our countries. You will always be remembered.
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Thank you to all who lost their lives to save our countries. You will always be remembered.
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Thank you to all who lost their lives to save our countries. You will always be remembered.
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Thank you to all who lost their lives to save our countries. You will always be remembered.
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At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.
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We will remember them. Today, Tomorrow, Forever.
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Thank you to all who lost their lives to save our countries. You will always be remembered.
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Our deepest gratitude for your bravery. Forever Remembered.
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John, O valiant heart, who to your glory came….your memory hallowed in the land you loved.
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At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.
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Thank you to all who lost their lives to save our countries. You will always be remembered.
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We will remember them. Today, Tomorrow, Forever.
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At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.
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At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.
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We will remember them. Today, Tomorrow, Forever.
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Rip to all thank you for your ultimate sacrifice ????
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Thank you to all who lost their lives to save our countries. You will always be remembered.
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We will remember them. Today, Tomorrow, Forever.
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Thank you to all who lost their lives to save our countries. You will always be remembered.
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We will remember them. Today, Tomorrow, Forever.
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We will keep you in our hearts forever, thank you.
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I wish I had known you and had a chance to thank you for everything you gave to us who survive you.
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I wish I had known you and had a chance to thank you for everything you gave to us who survive you.
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At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.
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At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.
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I wish I had known you and had a chance to thank you for everything you gave to us who survive you.
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Your strength and courage gave my son the freedom to live his life
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Thank you. We will never forget what you did for us
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Remembered as someone who fought alongside L/Cpl Bertram Roland Jordan - Killed In Action July 7 1916
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Thank you to all who lost their lives to save our countries. You will always be remembered.
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Thank you to all who lost their lives to save our countries. You will always be remembered.
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Thank you for serving our country. We appreciate your efforts and bravery to keep us safe
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Thank you for serving our country. We appreciate your efforts and bravery to keep us safe
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John, O valiant heart, your glory came in the Salient. Your memory hallowed in the land you loved. Harry
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We will remember them. Today, Tomorrow, Forever.
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Thank you to all who lost their lives to save our countries. You will always be remembered.
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Thank you to all who lost their lives to save our countries. You will always be remembered.
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May you live in our hearts forever.
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Thank you and always remembered
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Your sacrifice will always be remembered
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I wish I had known you and had a chance to thank you for everything you gave to us who survive you.
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Thank you to all who lost their lives to save our countries. You will always be remembered.
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At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.
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Remembered with respect as part of a series of articles detailing the sacrifice made by those connected to the golf industry
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Quis Separabit
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At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.
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At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.
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Thank you to all who lost their lives to save our countries. You will always be remembered.
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They were great guys
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Remembering Brave Lads from the Middlesex Regiment Who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in August1914. Comrades of Thomas Spruce. Rest in Peace.
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Never forgotten.
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We will remember them. Today, Tomorrow, Forever.
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Thank you for serving our country. We appreciate your efforts and bravery to keep us safe
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Thank you to all who lost their lives to save our countries. You will always be remembered.
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Thank you.
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Thank you for serving our country. We appreciate your efforts and bravery to keep us safe
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I am remembering him because he believed to be the first person to die for our country
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Bless you for paying for our freedom with you lives. We will never forget you.
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Thank you to all who lost their lives to save our countries. You will always be remembered.
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At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.
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Thank you John. Never to be forgotten.
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At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.
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Thank you to all who lost their lives to save our countries. You will always be remembered.
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We will remember them. Today, Tomorrow, Forever.
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We will remember them. Today, Tomorrow, Forever.
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In memory of all those that gave the ultimate sacrifice, we will remember them.
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We will remember them. Today, Tomorrow, Forever.
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We will remember them. Today, Tomorrow, Forever.
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Thank you to all who lost their lives to save our countries. You will always be remembered.
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Thank you for serving our country. We appreciate your efforts and bravery to keep us safe
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We will remember them. Today, Tomorrow, Forever.
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We will remember them. Today, Tomorrow, Forever.
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May you live in our hearts forever.
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We will remember them. Today, Tomorrow, Forever.
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We will remember them. Today, Tomorrow, Forever.
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Thank you to all who lost their lives to save our countries. You will always be remembered.
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We will remember them. Today, Tomorrow, Forever.
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Thank you to all who lost their lives to save our countries. You will always be remembered.
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Thank you to all who lost their lives to save our countries. You will always be remembered.
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We will remember them. Today, Tomorrow, Forever.
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At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.
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We will remember them. Today, Tomorrow, Forever.
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We will remember them. Today, Tomorrow, Forever.
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I wish I had known you and had a chance to thank you for everything you gave to us who survive you.
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Thank you to all who lost their lives to save our countries. You will always be remembered.
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Thank you to all who lost their lives to save our countries. You will always be remembered.
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Thank you to all who lost their lives to save our countries. You will always be remembered.
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I wish I had known you and had a chance to thank you for everything you gave to us who survive you.
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Thank you for serving our country. We appreciate your efforts and bravery to keep us safe
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We will remember them. Today, Tomorrow, Forever.
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May you live in our hearts forever.
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At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.
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I wish I had known you and had a chance to thank you for everything you gave to us who survive you.
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At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.
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At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.
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Same regiment as my Great Great Grandad.
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Thank you to all who lost their lives to save our countries. You will always be remembered.
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Thank you for serving our country. We appreciate your efforts and bravery to keep us safe
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Thank you to all who lost their lives to save our countries. You will always be remembered.
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We will remember them. Today, Tomorrow, Forever.
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Thank you for your service, your memory will live on
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At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.
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We will remember them. Today, Tomorrow, Forever.
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John, I am not aware of the precise circumstances of your death, nor what caused it, but, as a former soldier in the 1st and 7th Battalions ...
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