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Woodside resident to receive Purple Heart on brother's behalf

Original post made on Nov 7, 2013

==B Expanded version of an earlier story.== Woodside resident Teresa Dentino will receive a Purple Heart medal on behalf of her brother, Sgt. Merle Dentino, a U.S. Army sergeant killed by friendly fire during the Vietnam War. The noon ceremony at the Palo Alto VA medical center complex is set for Veterans Day, Monday, Nov. 11.

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Posted by pearl
a resident of another community
on Nov 7, 2013 at 2:59 pm

My heartfelt thanks to Sgt. Dentino and his family for serving our country. I'm so glad Sgt. Dentino is finally being awarded a Purple Heart medal. RIP Sgt. Dentino.

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Posted by An American Hero
a resident of Menlo Park: Fair Oaks
on Nov 7, 2013 at 9:55 pm

It is touching the government and military has not forgotten about those who lost their lives serving the country decades ago. I know the people of this country have not forgotten either. Thank you Sgt. Dentino.

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Posted by POGO
a resident of Woodside: other
on Nov 8, 2013 at 8:29 am

Along with the other posters, I wish to extend my sincere thanks to the Dentino family for the service and sacrifices made by their family.

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