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A patriot does his duty

Posted 9/24/20

Thanks for the article on Army Ranger Thomas Payne. He is a patriot profoundly doing his duty. He clearly deserves the Medal of Honor and thanks of a grateful nation.

With American streets on …

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A patriot does his duty

Posted Wednesday, December 31, 1969 7:00 pm

Thanks for the article on Army Ranger Thomas Payne. He is a patriot profoundly doing his duty. He clearly deserves the Medal of Honor and thanks of a grateful nation.

With American streets on fire and many being beaten or worse, Sgt. Major Payne showed why the Stars and Stripes is revered and a welcome sight for those oppressed.

Tom Plowden, Edgefield

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