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Plank's Eulogy For Father: Non-Commissioned Officer
On behalf of those of us who knew and worked with your mother, Staff Sergeant Stephanie W. Plank, I want to express to you and your family our deepest sympathy on her death. She was a highly respected and highly regarded Non-Commissioned Officer. She was a caring, dependable and a true professional during her career. The 10th Mountain Brigade shares your feelings of loss and pain, as she was truly an inspiration to those who she led.

Your mother was a dedicated Soldier, but she was also very compassionate person as well. She always talked about how important family is, this is why unsurprisingly, she assumed a protective role with all her Soldiers. Your mother mentored and showed genuine interest to anyone who will need it. She was

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