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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS";
color:blue'>The family of Allen B. Richardson has asked that the Patriot Guard
participate in the final services for this 20 year veteran of the United States
Marine Corps. The service will be an interment at DFW National Cemetery
on Monday, March 9, 2009, tentatively set for 2:30 PM. The day’s
mission for Sgt. Bessa should be completed well before then and give us plenty
of time to honor Master Sergeant Richardson.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS";
color:blue'>Let’s remember to stand tall and silent for this career
Marine.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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