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Infantry, Vietnam·Died before 40, Long Beach, California
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- VVMF In Memory programHonors Vietnam veterans who came home and later died from causes related to their service. VVMF sets its own rules for who is included.
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Where this story comes from
- FAMILY ACCOUNT From a public comment on the Fire Swept Trail Facebook video, September 2026. Not independently verified.