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John Thomas Brown - NOTES FROM THE VIRTUAL WALL

Alpha Company, 1/502nd Infantry, lost four men on 01 Feb 1968 - the outset of the
Tet Offensive:

x CPT Joseph P. Holland, Naugatuck, CT
x SGT James E. Hamilton, Adairsville, GA
x PFC John T. Brown, New York, NY
x PVT Larry E. Wittler, Petaluma, CA

31 July 2002

To my childhood close friend

Now that I have this avenue to vent my years of feelings of loss, I want you to
know that I have never forgotten you or our friendship. Your remembrance/funeral
card is still displayed on my dresser, and I especially remember, and cry for you,
every Memorial Day.

You will always be my friend and, as long as I live, so do you - in my heart, mind,
and thoughts.

I have to close now - the grief is almost overpowering! I am so appreciative of this
opportunity to say "good-bye", an opportunity I never had when I lost you, my
friend.

Good-bye my dear John.
Your friend forever,
Joe

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