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Old 09-16-2013, 21:36   #1
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Former Army Capt. William Swenson of Seattle to receive Medal of Honor

Congratulations and long overdue for his actions alongside Dakota Meyer in '09...

Swenson MOH

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Old 09-16-2013, 22:58   #2
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Congratulations Sir!

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Old 09-17-2013, 04:46   #3
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Job well done and well deserved award.
Thank you for your service..
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Old 09-17-2013, 06:44   #4
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Well done, Captain.

Thank you for your service and your courage.

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Old 09-17-2013, 08:18   #5
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Congratulations, sir.
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Old 09-17-2013, 13:19   #6
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Congrads Captian!!!!!
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Old 09-18-2013, 02:58   #7
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Congratulations sir. Thank you for your service.
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