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May you rest peacefully PFC Dale Thompson

By Laura Vroman –
  • Freedom Riders lined the walkway to Sandoz Chapel of the Pines as First Sergeant Jensen, carrying the U.S. Flag, and Sergeant Hocog carried PFC Dale Thompson’s remains in a brushed gold vault. He was finally home. Photo by Laura Vroman
    Freedom Riders lined the walkway to Sandoz Chapel of the Pines as First Sergeant Jensen, carrying the U.S. Flag, and Sergeant Hocog carried PFC Dale Thompson’s remains in a brushed gold vault. He was finally home. Photo by Laura Vroman
  • The U.S. Flag is presented to Connie Otterness of Zero Beach, FL, at the funeral of PFC Dale Thompson, Friday, June 30, 2023. Photos by Laura Vroman
    The U.S. Flag is presented to Connie Otterness of Zero Beach, FL, at the funeral of PFC Dale Thompson, Friday, June 30, 2023. Photos by Laura Vroman
  • PFC Dale Thompson is ushered down Valentine’s Main Street, Tuesday, June 27, 2023, as well wishers show their patriotism with flags, which are also on the street lights.
    PFC Dale Thompson is ushered down Valentine’s Main Street, Tuesday, June 27, 2023, as well wishers show their patriotism with flags, which are also on the street lights.
  • May you rest peacefully PFC Dale Thompson.
    May you rest peacefully PFC Dale Thompson.
  • The medals that belong to PFC Dale Thompson including the Purple Heart, center.
    The medals that belong to PFC Dale Thompson including the Purple Heart, center.
  • Cousin Betty Schroeder shared her memories of Dale and Gene, his brother, from when they headed off to war. With her is great niece Cindy Williams.
    Cousin Betty Schroeder shared her memories of Dale and Gene, his brother, from when they headed off to war. With her is great niece Cindy Williams.

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