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Faithful in every duty, true in every trust, though dead he is not forgotten; though gone forever, yet he will ever live in affectionate remembrance in the hearts of all who knew him.
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gutenberg.orgGrenville Dodge: “Faithful in every duty, true in every trust, though dead he is not forgotten; though gone forever, yet he will ever live…”
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Dodge honors a deceased comrade, emphasizing loyalty and lasting memory in the hearts of those who knew him.
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