To all whom this site shall come
Greetings
Know ye, that I, confiding in the outstanding
PATRIOTISM - LOYALTY - INTEGRITY
of

"Tales Of A War Far Away"

do as of this date, 3 February, in the year of our Lord
one thousand nineteen hundred and ninety eight
and of the great Independence of the
"United States of America"
the two hundred and twenty second year
bestow upon the above named "Patriot" with
great pride for the exceptional display of
"Outstanding Patriotism"
this Award

Presented by:
Al Varelas - USMC
Decorated Vietnam Veteran
26th Marine Regiment
Khe Sanh Combat Base
Republic of South Vietnam

Know ye all who preview this presentation,
that this Award is conferred upon True Patriots only
Be it also known that this Award is given at the discretion
of its originator, or by recommendation of a recipient,
and cannot be applied for...

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