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Charles Ray
Staff Sergeant
A CO, 1ST BN, 503RD INFANTRY, 173RD ABN BDE, USARV Army of the United States Detroit, Michigan February 26, 1934 to April 11, 1967 CHARLES RAY is on the Wall at Panel 18E, Line 15 |
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To a very special man and dad that I never had the pleasure of knowing. I've heard so many wonderful stories about him from family as well as friends. I know if he was still alive, I would cherish our father and daughter relationship. But in his place I found the perfect man who loves me unconditionally. I will also one day be able to dance with my father again. The only memories I have is of old pictures he took while on active duty. After all these years I sometimes find myself talking to him as if he was actually here. I would get caught in a particular situation and say "Now daddy, what would you do/say about this?". He has a few off-spring from his daughter of whom he would be proud.
Tonya R. Ray |
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I just learned (through a search) that my childhood friend John Rabideau was killed in action the same day as Charles Ray. They served together, they fell together. John has never been forgotten... I now will always remember Charles. They made the ultimate sacrifice for us.
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A Note from The Virtual Wall"A" Company, 1/503rd Infantry, lost two men on 11 Apr 1967, SSG Charles Ray of Detroit, Michigan, and PFC John J. Rabideau of Easthampton, Massachusetts. |
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