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Vernon Walden, age 89, MSG, U.S. Army Retired, formally of Greenville, South Carolina died on November 17, 2016 in El Paso, Texas. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. He served over 25 years in the Army with the Airborne Units and the Special Forces Green Berets. He was wounded in the Korean War. He served three tours in Viet Nam with the Special Forces Green Berets. He was a member of El Maida Shrine Temple, El Paso Scottish Rite of Freemasonry 32nd degree, York Rite Bodies El Paso, BPOE Lodge #856, Loyal Order of Moose, Lodge #749, Veteran of Foreign Wars #10330, Empire Lodge #213 A.F.M., The American Legion Post #3, and was a Life Member of the Military Order of the Purple Heart and the 82nd Airborne Division Association (Benavidez Patterson) Chapter El Paso, Texas. He is survived by his two daughters, Polly and Carol. Services are pending. Memorials may be made to Shriner's Hospital for Children, 950 W. Faris Road, Greenville, South Carolina, 29605 or to one's choice.

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Published by El Paso Times from Nov. 20 to Nov. 27, 2016.

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DENNIS A. SOMMESE

June 14, 2018

Rest In Peace Master Sergeant Vernon Walden. He was one of finest Soldiers ever met. Served with him at US Army Air Defense Board, Fort Bliss, El Paso, Texas from 1976 - 1977. He was retired by then. I was Active Duty. He was Army Civilian Air Defense Technical Testing Department. Met his former wife and daughter Polly Anne. They were very kind to me while serving at Fort Bliss. Thank you for your OUTSTANDING SERVICE as both Soldier and Civilian Army employee. May the Lord our God bless you and keep you forever. Amen.

"EVERYTHING IS LOVELY!" AIRBORNE - ALL THE WAY!

JOHN CEBALLOS

December 3, 2016

George Drake

December 1, 2016

Your were a good friend. May God bless you. Rest in Peace

New Life Ministries The children

December 1, 2016

Vern, So very active and caring for others. He poured himself out in serving others providing necessities for those who were in need. We love you, Vern. We are so proud to have known you and thank you for the sacrifices you made to our country.

Taft Anderson

November 22, 2016

Dear Polly and Carol; Your daddy was one of the first man friend I met when I moved to Greenville in the late 40's. He and I were such good friends and we had many great times together along with Juanita and your mom.
I remember when he was in Vietnam prior to the start of the war and he was captured. He and his mate jumped off the enemy train and made his way back to his home base..in Vietnam. He was an awesome solider.. be very proud of him. I know you will miss him dearly. Love to you girls.
Love Taft & Juanita Anderson and Family

Mike Delgado

November 22, 2016

R.I.P MSG, Thank you for your service. Never forgotten.

R. P. cross

November 21, 2016

De Oppresso Liber, brother. RIP. Ransom Cross, 5th Group, U.S. Army Special Forces & 82nd Abn. Div.

Michele Rice Reeves

November 20, 2016

Dear family,
My thoughts, prayers, and love are with you. There will never be another like my Uncle Dodie.
with love, Michele Rice Reeves

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