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Palo Alto, California

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St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Earl Shanken A retired business executive and longtime Marin County resident whose service as a World War II Air Force navigator earned him a Distinguished Flying Cross and an honorary knighthood from the French Legion of Honor, died Wednesday at his home in San Rafael. He was 95. With his fierce...

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Earl was indeed a hero who bravely served his country. He was also a great friend who will be missed by all who knew him.

Chuck Ray

September 13, 2016 | Tiburon, CA

The word has lost another hero.
Condolences from the 450th Memorial Association.

Mark Worthington

August 07, 2016 | Toronto, ON

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