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Big rock 
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| 25 Jun 2008 9:19 PM |
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Updated 2 Jul 08 1851 edt S Sturgis
The PGR has been asked to participate in escorting Fallen Hero Army Spec Ryan Connolly of Santa Rosa, California. The Specialist's flight will arrive at the Sonoma County Airport, Santa, Rosa, on July 3rd at 11:00am (1100). We will stage at 10:00am (1000) at the Union 76 at 90 Mark W Springs Rd.
http://tinyurl.com/6hfeug
We will KSU at 10:15 and proceed to the terminal at the airport where we establish a flag line and then escort the Specialist to the Daniels Chapel of the Roses, 1225 Sonoma Ave, Santa Rosa.
http://tinyurl.com/6baohu
We will establish another flag line to move the Specialist into the Chapel facilities.
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On Monday, July 7, we will stage at the Valero 300 College Ave, Santa Rosa at 9:00am (0900)
http://tinyurl.com/6myl79
We will KSU at 9:15 am (0915) to the ST ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH - 398 10TH ST, SANTA ROSA
http://tinyurl.com/5lsz4m
and establish a flag line as needed for the parents/family arrival. After the service, we escort the Specialist and his family to the Santa Rosa Memorial Park, 1900 Franklin Ave, Santa Rosa
http://tinyurl.com/6hjcmm
We will establish a flag line from the hearse to his final resting place.
Doug
Doug Lyvere
SgtMaj, Marine ret
PGR Regional Ride Captain
www.patriotguard.org
www.eaglesup.us
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DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Spc. Ryan J. Connolly, 24, of Vacaville, Calif., died June 24 in Khogyani, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when his vehicle struck a suspected landmine. He was assigned to the 173rd Special Troops Battalion, 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, Bamberg, Germany.
For more information media may contact the U.S. Army, Europe public affairs office at 011-49-6221-57-5816 or 8694, or email: ocpa.pi@eur.army.mil | |
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mailman
Posts: 12853
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 25 Jun 2008 9:22 PM |
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| Deepest condolences to the family and friends of Specialist Ryan J. Connolly. Rest In Peace Hero. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
Jim
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satyr
Posts: 4020
Raleigh, NC
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| 25 Jun 2008 9:47 PM |
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I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and
friends of Spc Ryan J. Connolly. My thoughts and prayers are with
you.
Thank you for standing for our country and defending our freedom
Ryan. Rest in peace soldier. I salute you.
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satyr
Steve Roma
USAF 1976 - 1980, TAC
Dry Hill AFS, Watertown, NY
Finland AFS, Finland, MN
We cherish too, the Poppy red
That grows on fields where valor led,
It seems to signal to the skies
That blood of heroes never dies.
- Moina Micheals - 1918
"We Shall Keep the Faith"
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hbiker
Posts: 461
huntington beach
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| 25 Jun 2008 9:51 PM |
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I send my heartfelt sincere condolences to all the family and friends of Spc. Connolly. May the Lord hold you and grant you comfort and peace during this most difficult time. Thank you Spc. Connoll for your service to our country and your dedication to freedom. Because of warriors like yourself, we continue to enjoy the freedoms we have become accustomed to in this country.
hbiker
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STABU2
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| 25 Jun 2008 10:07 PM |
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My sincere condolences to your family, Spc Conolly. I thank you for your selfless service to our great country. Rest in Peace Soldier.
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Pepper_guy
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Lacey, WA
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| 25 Jun 2008 10:40 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of Spc. Ryan J. Connolly, U.S. Army Airborne / OEF. Spc. Connolly, I am forever grateful for your service to our country. Your service and sacrifices will not be forgotten. You are and will remain a "TRUE AMERICAN HERO". May you Forever Rest in Peace.
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lonetexan2u
Posts: 915
Phelan, Ca. High Desert
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| 25 Jun 2008 10:41 PM |
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| My family extends it's Sincere Condolences to the Family and Friends of Spc. Ryan J. Connolly! May God give you Peace and Comfort within your hearts with the knowledge he is in the grasp of the Greatest hands he would want to be in. Bless each of you in this time of profound emptiness with your hearts.... “God's speed as you join your comrades Ryan and hoist another Flag of Victory as you well deserve. . Rest in Peace, you have served well... I stand in spirit with my brothers and sisters, humbled by all you have given!” "No greater love has any man than one who will lay down his life for his brother" |
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Billy "Hawkeye" Mathews
Sgt USMC 1969 - 1972 Texas
Proud Patriot Guard Rider
American Legion Post 262
American Legion Riders Post 777
Proud Father of 1st Sgt G.R. Mathews 1st Cav US Army, East Texas
Proud Grandfather of B. Mathews Airman recruit USAF, East Texas
Proud Grandfather of B. Frank Airman First Class USAF, Calif.
Proud Father-in-law of C. Stoney Spc US Army 1st Cav, West Texas
Riding in Memory of:
My Father, George G. Mathews Pvt US Army WWII Purple Heart, Texas
Uncle Henry W. Mathews Pvt US Army WWII, Texas
Uncle C.L. Lynch Sgt US Army WWII, Texas
Cousin C.M. Lynch US Navy Vietnam, Texas
Cousin T.E. Lynch US Navy Vietnam, Texas
Cousin George W. Weldy Jr. USMC KIA Vietnam, Texas
Cousin Bennye W. Cowley USMC KIA Vietnam , Texas
Cousin Jackie D. Bradford US Army, Arizona
And all those whom have served this great Nation throughout our history |
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Raider
Posts: 365
Marin County, CA
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| 25 Jun 2008 10:44 PM |
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To the Family, Friends and Comrades of SGT Ryan Connolly,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Ryan is a true AMERICAN HERO and HE WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN.
SGT Connolly, THANK YOU for your brave service to our country. Rest in heavenly peace knowing that your dedication, courage and valor has made this world a better place. God bless you!
Standing by in San Rafael... |
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eastbay123
Posts: 219
Hayward, CA
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| 25 Jun 2008 11:11 PM |
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Rich Biddlecome
Cailf. State Captain
USN 1964-1969
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eastbay123
Posts: 219
Hayward, CA
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| 25 Jun 2008 11:13 PM |
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I offer my heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of
Spc. Ryan J. Connolly. Your loved one has left this world a
better place through his service to our country. As a nation we
owe you and your family a dept of gratitude that can never be
fully repaid. Know that your loved one paid the ultimate price
while serving his country will not be forgotten. May God bless
and comfort you in this very sad time. Standing by in Hayward. |
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Rich Biddlecome
Cailf. State Captain
USN 1964-1969
HaywardRealEstate@gmail.com |
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Jasper54
Posts: 6281
Columbus, Ohio
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| 26 Jun 2008 4:04 AM |
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| I offer my most sincere prayers and extend my deepest sympathies to the family and friends of US Army Spc. Ryan J. Connolly who has made the ULTIMATE SACRAFICE while fighting to defend our nations freedom in the Global War on Terrorism in Afghanastan. I pray that the Lord Jesus is there with you to hold you and to give you His Peace and Comfort as you bring your loved one home to be laid to rest. |
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For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, nor height nor depth , nor any other created thing , shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. - Romans 8:38-39.
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GySgt. Roger Casto, U.S.M.C. Ret. 1972-1992
Iran/Iraq War Veteran 1988 (Op Earnest Will)
Veteran of Foriegn Wars, Life Member
Double Blue Star Dad
El Shaddai Ministries Chaplain
Riding in honor of:
Sgt. Millard Archy, USA, WWI, France; Sgt. John Meyer, USA WWI, France; Sgt. Alva Pete Osborn, USA, WWII, KIA - France; Seaman Bob Schneider, USN, WWII, Purple Heart; Battle of Leyte Gulf; T/Sgt. Russell Casto, USAF Congo Revolution, Viet Nam; Sgt. Ron Casto, USMC C.A.P. Viet Nam; Sgt. Sean Casto, TennANG. Iraq War; Spc. Angela West, USA; SrA Micah Burgess, USAF, Afghanistan.
In Honor and Memory of Ten HMLA-267, MAG-39 Marines who Answered the call and made the ULTIMATE SACRAFICE while ensuring the safety and security of our nation:
Lt. Col. Knott, Capt. Dillon, Capt. Dolvin, Capt. Hurley, Capt. Cronin, Sgt. Kilkus, Sgt. Keller, Cpl. Romei, LCpl. Adams, Cpl. Monahan,
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ivetret
Posts: 1811
Shermer, IL
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| 26 Jun 2008 5:32 AM |
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My deepest sympathy to the family of Spc. Ryan J. Connolly. I appreciate all of his contributions to our country and may there be a special place for him in heaven. All gave some and some gave all. He gave his 'all' so young. I will never forget.
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Rose
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“Lest I keep my complacent way I must remember somewhere out there a person died for me today. As long as there must be war, I ask and I must answer was I worth dying for?”
[Eleanor Roosevelt]
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milktoast
Posts: 2346
West Branch, MI Zephyrhills, FL
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| 26 Jun 2008 5:36 AM |
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| My heartfelt condolences and prayers to the family and friends of Spc. Ryan Connolly. Words alone cannot express my debt and gratitude for his service and sacrifice. This hero will live on in my heart forever. |
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Janet
Michigan Regional Ride Captain/Region 6
Florida Ride Captain/Florida National Cemetery Ride Captain
Proud wife, daughter, daughter-in-law of vets from Vietnam, Korea, and WWII
"To share often and much...to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded." - Ralph Waldo Emerson |
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vander177
Posts: 3027
Vandergrift, PA
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| 26 Jun 2008 5:37 AM |
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My condolences and prayers to the family and friends of U.S. Army Specialist Ryan J. Connolly. I thank you for your military service and ultimate sacrifice you made for this grateful nation in keeping peace worldwide. You may be gone, but, you will never be forgotten.
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Ralph A. DeLorme, SFC, US Army, Retired
PGR Western PA Veterans Liaison
Patriot Guard Riders (#75,342), Ride Captain, Region 10, PA
American Legion Riders, Post 820, Monroeville, PA
GWRRA member - PA Chapter U
DAV Life Member
Riding in memory of Herbert Weltz - US Army - KIA 03-25-68
Riding in memory of our grandson Randy C. DeLorme - April 1986 - December 2001
ALL GAVE SOME - SOME GAVE ALL |
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Rondawg
Posts: 281
Madisonville, Republic of Texas
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| 26 Jun 2008 6:02 AM |
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Thank you, Spc. Ryan J. Connolly, for your service to this Nation. It is because of Patriots such as you that I, my family, and the rest of this great Nation are able to lead the lives we do. It is the soldier that gives us freedom, not the politicians. Only two people ever died for our freedoms. One was Jesus Christ and the other was the American Soldier. The least I can do is pay homage and respect to this Hero and his family.
To the family of this American Hero: We as a Nation grieve with you in the loss of one of our Nation’s best. His adherence to “Duty to God and Country” will not be forgotten. Death is a time to rejoice in the life someone had and the lives they touched on this earth. Life is but a blink of an eye. May the Great Architect take this Hero and his family into his council, protect and heal them.
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You don't have to love war, but you do have to love the Warrior!
The sound of 200 people holding flags -- is deafening.
Rondawg
PGR Member #2799
Madisonville, Republic of Texas
Riding in Honor of:
Wm. Travis Nelson (USN / Korean War) Brother
Ryan L. Nelson (USN / Pentagon on 9/11/01) Son
CWO Brandon Leggett (7th Calv. Chopper Pilot/ Operation Iraq Freedom) Son-in-law (returning to Iraq in July 2008 with 6/17 calv)
Sgt. Perry Kuykendauhl (Ranger / Omaha Beach) Uncle
Lt. Joel Nelson (101 Airborn / Nam) Cousin
Sgt. Ralph Brisco (USMC / Iwo Jima) Friend
And in HONOR and MEMORY of:
PFC Brett Tribble (Friend), PFC Jeff Shaffer, PGR Member George Griffith, Staff Sgt. Ed Reynolds, CPL Benji Rosales, Spc. Carl Eason, Cpt. David M. Fraser, Sgt.Gary S. Johnston (Son of a friend), SSgt. Gary C. Johnston (KIA Viet Nam: Uncle of Sgt. Gary S. Johnston), Pfc Cory Koster, Sgt. Ryan P. Green, Pfc Larry Guyton, Lnc Cpl Bobby Twitty, Sgt. Randell Olguin and ALL past and present who have served for this Country. I am Proud and Honored to do so. |
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aoop
Posts: 2506
Vidor, Orange County, TX
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| 26 Jun 2008 7:42 AM |
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James M. Richards
Vidor,TX
US Navy 1969-1972 Damage Control
jmrichards@aoop.net http://www.myspace.com/stoneagegeek
Travel in Memory of: Pvt Clinton Victor Richards, (Uncle) WWI, USA, KIA, GySgt Joseph B. Richards ,USMC, (Father) WWII, Deceased, SSgt Leroy Richards, USMC, (Uncle) WWII, Deceased, Pvt Dewitt E. Rabalais, USMC, Father in Law, Deceased, Col Gilbert Meibaum, USMC, VN, AO, SN Larry Slaymaker, USN, VN, KIA and each and every Brother and Sister who has worn the uniform and lifted their right hand to make the Promise to willingly die if need be to defend the freedoms of our Citizens and the innocents abroad.
A Mother asked President Bush, "Why did my Child have to die in Iraq?" Another Mother asked President Kennedy,"Why did my Child have to die in Vietnam?" Another Mother asked President Truman, "Why did my Child have to die in Korea?" Another Mother asked President F.D. Roosevelt,"Why did my Child have to die at Iwo Jima ?" Another Mother asked President W. Wilson, "Why did my Child have to die on the battlefield of France ?" Yet another Mother asked President Lincoln,"Why did my Child have to die at Gettysburg ?" And yet another Mother asked President G.Washington, "Why did my Child have to die near Valley Forge?" Long, long ago a Mother (Mary) asked, "Heavenly Father, why did my Child have to die on a cross outside Jerusalim?" All the answers are so near the same. One died to save our Souls and the others died to protect our Freedoms. |
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swanner
Posts: 212
Lafayette, IN
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| 26 Jun 2008 7:46 AM |
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| Thank you Spc. Ryan J. Connolly for your service and sacrifice. May God bless you. My condolences to the family and friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time...Stan (formerly from Stockton) |
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GoldwaterRep
Posts: 326
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| 26 Jun 2008 9:05 AM |
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I offer my heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Spc. Ryan J. Connolly. Your loved one has left this world a better place through his service to our country. May God bless and comfort you in this trying time.
Thank you, Spc. Connolly, for your service to our country. You will forever be remembered as an American Hero.
Standing by in Alameda to ride, stand and hold our flag for this great man.
Respectfully,
Tom Hoynes
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papajonohio
Posts: 1468
Swanton, Ohio
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| 26 Jun 2008 9:34 AM |
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My most heartfelt condolences go out to family and friends of Ryan Connolly.
May your sorrow be tempered by the fact that we hold in our highest honor a true hero who answered the call to duty, performing a selfless act to serve his country. Thank You. THANK YOU.
"...for those who man the battle line, the bugle whispers low,
and freedom has a taste and price the protected never know..."
In your difficult times be mindful that Ryan has left his mark on our world and in our hearts.
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has."
-- Margaret Mead
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AF Mom in NC
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Lexington, NC
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| 26 Jun 2008 11:26 AM |
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Spc. Ryan J. Connolly earned my respect and gratitude when he volunteered to serve our country. His efforts to make the world a safer place will be remembered with honor and appreciation by this American family.
My sincere condolences to the family and friends. You are in my prayers during this time of sorrow.
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Living in the Land of the Free
BECAUSE of the Brave |
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Billboy
Posts: 916
Webster, Fl.
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| 26 Jun 2008 1:02 PM |
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My Sincere Condolences go out to Family and Friends of Spc. Ryan J. Connolly, though you will be missed you will not be forgotten, Thank you for your Service. May you rest in Peace and may God be with you.
Bill Snelson (Billboy)
US Army, Veteran
PGR Ride Captain, Mentor
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1armymom
Posts: 476
Virginia Beach, VA User Accounts Support Team
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| 26 Jun 2008 3:05 PM |
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To the family and loved ones of Spc. Ryan J. Connolly,
It is with great sorrow that I extend my condolences upon the loss of your Hero, who gave his all in the fight for freedom, and in the defense of his brothers and our grateful nation. May God give you strength until you meet again.
Spc. Connolly,
May God protect and guide your fellow warriors as they carry on without you; and bestow unto them, courage and strength to travel this most difficult path. I pray The Lord will grant your brothers the grace and perseverance to see the mission through.
Your sacrifice will remain in our hearts for a lifetime, with intense gratitude.
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Honor Our Armed Services, Pay It Forward!
Proud Mom of U.S. Army SSG Worrell, 202 BSB 4B/2ID Stryker Brigade Combat Team
2 Time Blue Star Mom ~ OIF
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DAR, Blue Star Mothers, Inc., PGR District 5 'Hampton Roads'
"Who kept the faith and fought the fight;
The glory theirs, the duty ours."~Wallace Bruce
"For the whole earth is the tomb of famous men; not only are they commemorated by columns and inscriptions, but there dwells also an unwritten memorial of them,
graven not on stone but in the hearts of men." ~Pericles (c. 600 B.C.)
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carlwithleads
Posts: 394
Sacramento,Calif
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| 26 Jun 2008 6:59 PM |
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To the Family and Friends of Ryan. Ryan, thank you for makeing America and the World a safer place to live. I pray that you rest in peace. We will never forget you .
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U.S Army Dec 1970 to Sept 1972
1st Infantry Division.
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sdoise
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Kinder, La.
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| 26 Jun 2008 8:15 PM |
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| I convey heartfelt condolences to the friends and family of Spc. Ryan J. Connolly and my sincere appreciation of his military service for our country and ultimate sacrifice to preserve our way of life. May he rest in peace. |
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Schelly
Ride Captain for Lake Charles, La. and surrounding area
American Legion Post 318, Elton, La.
DEFINITION OF A VETERAN
A Veteran - whether active duty, retired, national guard or reserve - is someone who, at one point in their life, wrote a check made payable to "The United States of America", for an amount of "up to and including my life."
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Cranky
Posts: 575
San Jose, Ca 95136
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| 26 Jun 2008 8:20 PM |
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Thank you Spc. Ryan J. Connolly for your service, stand down, you mission is over, rest in the arms of Our Lord and may His Grace comfort those left behind.
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Bill (Cranky) Snodgrass
AL/ALR PGR VROC USAF 63-67
San Jose, Ca 95136
'00 Classic Red / Gold
Goldie is ready for the road!!!!
http://www.vroc.org/view_profile.php?user_id=19879
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