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Carrie Meek: We thank you from the bottom of our hearts for having represented this great country on the beaches of Normandy and as a…

On the recordJune 8, 1994
We thank you from the bottom of our hearts for having represented this great country on the beaches of Normandy and as a paratrooper. We owe our lives and the quality of our democratic ideals to your contribution. Thank you.
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Carrie Meek
Florida

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Paying tribute to Mr. Gibbons for his service during World War II.

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