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TheREMF
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The great raider has died

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"Robert Prince, the Seattle native and Army Ranger who, as a captain in World War II was the assault force commander of the daring mission to liberate Allied prisoners of war that became known as "The Great Raid," passed away New Years Day in Port Townsend, his family confirmed. "

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Another of the "Greatest Generation" leaves us. R.I.P., Sir
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R.I.P. Warrior. You led the way.
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R.I.P. Sir!
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RIP, Old Warrior. I'll see you again soon enough.
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RIP.
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Rest in peace, Sir.
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Rest In Peace. :(
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Rest in Peace, Ranger.
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He spoke for like two hours at the 2/75 EIB ceremony in 1998. Right after the roadmarch, in the Quad, in pouring rain........
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