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Henry F. DeJong

Modesto, California

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HENRY F. DE JONG DEC 28, 1922 - DEC 30, 2008 In the evening of December 30, 2008, Henry (Hank) DeJong left his earthly home - eighty six years two days after he was born and seven months ten days after the death of Ruth, his dear wife of sixty-five years. Hank was born in Hanford, California, on...

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To all my DeJong counsins, I extend my sympathy for the loss of your father and my uncle. My family, Matt, Jill and Don all have fond memories of your Dad and Aunt Ruth. We were sorry to be unable to attend his services. God Bless.

Steve & Fran and family: While we didn't know your Dad, we do know he raised a kind, caring son in Steve. We hope the warm memories of Hank will comfort all of your family and bring more smiles than tears.

He was a very special person and quite a charmer. I will miss him. My thoughts and prayers continue to be with all of his loved ones.

I wish to extend my personal and deepest sympathy to my friend Steve and the entire family and friends of Hank. As a veteran and son of a veteran of WWII I am respectfull and thankfull for his commitment to the defense and security of this great country. Its men like Hank who gave selflessly that we enjoy the many freedoms we have. After all he went through, then to come back and be such a driving force in his community and in the developement of his family, I am disadvantaged for not...

Your father sounds like he was an extraordianary man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

I am deeply moved by your father's career as a soldier in liberating people who suffered greatly.

I am certain that all TIMBERWOLVES join me in this message of sympathy at your great loss.
J. Rheney CO."G" 413th Infantry
104th Infantry Division

My father, John Seifert, was amember of the 414L unit. Our family is sorry for your loss.

I will turn home at last once more
Knowing that a true soldier's rest
Once earned is sweet
His peace complete
Who gave until the last his best