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Uffda 
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Wonder Lake, IL
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| 11 Jul 2008 9:18 AM |
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Updated 22 JUL 08 @ 2330hrs edt by Sandy9999
POW--PFC Byron J. Fouty, San Antonio, TX - 25 July 08
PFC Byron J. Fouty was part of a patrol that was ambushed by enemy forces south of Baghdad on May 12, 2007. They were assigned to the 4th Battalion, 31st Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), Fort Drum, N.Y.
PFC Fouty was one of two soldiers who was previously listed as "Missing-Captured."
This is the Final Itinerary for the Patriot Guard Rider Mission to honor PFC Byron J. Fouty, 19, Operation Iraqi Freedom, Waterford, MI/ San Antonio, TX.
The family has requested Patriot Guard's attendance. This mission is a go.
Services: Colonial Funeral Home, 625 Kitty Hawk Rd, Universal City, TX
Friday, 25 July 08 at 1200hrs
Map: http://tinyurl.com/4q9nqgInterment: Ft Sam Houston National Cemetery, San Antonio, TX, Shelter # TBD.
Friday, 25 July 08 at 1345hrs
Map: http://tinyurl.com/22e9hv
Staging Location: Old HEB parking lot, 345 Kitty Hawk Rd, Universal City, TX.
Map: http://tinyurl.com/ColonialFuneralHomeStaging
Staging Time: Friday, 25 July 08, 1030hrs - 1100hrs
KSU 1110
Ride Captain(s): J.D. Alberthal, George Briscoe
Austin Staging for : PFC Byron J. Fouty, 19, Operation Iraqi Freedom
Date: Friday, 25 July 2008
Time: 8:45 to 9:15 AM
Location: Cracker Barrel in Buda, north side of Cabella's
Directions: From Austin; south on I35, exit 221, restaurant on the right past the Loop 4 intersection.
Map: http://tinyurl.com/5gcz5z
Brief: 9:15 am
KSU: 9:20 am
Wx: 30% chance of showers & thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, high near 93.
Notes: Start hydrating Thursday night. Bring plenty of water (bottles or cooler jugs ). Arrive with full fuel or get fuel next door. Come early if you wish to eat breakfast at Cracker Barrel.
No stops enroute to mission. We will be assisting San Antonio PGR & will follow their lead.
Ride Captain: Keith Longacre keithlongacre@att.net 512-751-8955
Assistant RC: Mark Wells
Please remember that our mission is to honor this fallen soldier and pay our respects to the family. His mother has been in deep pain for over a year since he was taken captive. Stand tall and be proud as we salute an American hero.
No Staging in Killeen, please meet at Austin Staging
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Update: July 21, 2008 - Final Itinerary
Spc Byron W. Fouty, 20, of Waterford, MI, Walled Lake/Novi, MI 20,21,22 JUL 08
Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, July 22, 2008 at 11:00 AM
Motorcycle Escort from funeral home to the church.
Escort Staging Time at the funeral home: 9:00 AM
Briefing at the funeral home: 9:15 AM
Escort Staging Location: Lynch & Sons Funeral Home 340 N Pontiac Trail Walled Lake, MI 48390 Map: http://www.mapquest.com/mq/7-1A18T*zE
Funeral Service Location: Brightmoor Christian Church 40800 W. 13 Mile Rd Novi, MI 48377 Map: http://www.mapquest.com/mq/4-y8qP
Staging at the church: 9:00 AM
Arrival Flag Line: 9:40 AM at the church
Briefing at the church: 9:45 AM
Flag Line at the church: 10:00 AM
Service Begins: 11:00 AM
Please bring your 3’x5’ American Flag to stand in honor of Spc Byron W. Fouty’s service to our country. Please plan to arrive on time at either the funeral home or at the church. For those not riding in the motorcycle escort, please go directly to the church and help with the flag line for Spc Fouty’s arrival at the church.
Thank you.
Ride Captains: Partnr and Jackstopp Per Sam Cottle, Michigan State Captain
Thank you for all you do. ~Partnr Regional Ride Captain Michigan Region IV
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Updated 19 July 08 1736 Cdt by Sandra
PFC Byron J. Fouty, 19, of Waterford, MI, Walled Lake/Novi, MI 20,21,22 JUL 08
The Patriot Guard has been invited to honor PFC Byron Fouty. Details are listed below.
- SHORT NOTICE -
Sunday, July 20, 2008 - Arrival Escort
Time: 12:30 PM
Location: Boomers Roadhouse (parking lot)
6650 Highland Rd
Waterford, MI 48327
Map: http://www.mapquest.com/mq/6-D1BxM4CBf*0E
Arrival Escort from the airport to the funeral home in Walled Lake. Approx. 12 miles.
Please plan to arrive on time with plenty of fuel.
Monday, July 21, 2008 - Visitation
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM during public visitation
Location: Lynch & Sons Funeral Directors
340 N Pontiac Trail
Walled Lake, MI 48390
Map: http://www.mapquest.com/mq/7-1A18T*zE
Memorial Service: Also to be announced.
Ride Captain: Partnr
Per Sam Cottle,
Michigan State Captain
Thank you for all you do.
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Updated 19 July 0952 Cdt by Sandra
Updated 18 July 08 2200 Cdt Big rock
Updated 14 July 08 harly69g
Pfc. Byron J. Fouty was part of a patrol that was ambushed by enemy forces south of Baghdad on May 12, 2007. They were assigned to the 4th Battalion, 31st Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), Fort Drum, N.Y. He was one of two soldiers who had been previously listed as "Missing-Captured."
This is the Final Itinerary for the Patriot Guard Mission to honor Pfc. Byron J. Fouty, 19, Operation Iraqi Freedom, Waterford, MI/ San Antonio, TX..
The family has requested Patriot Guard's attendance. This mission is a go.
Services: Colonial Funeral Home, 625 Kitty Hawk Rd, Universal City, TX,
Friday, 25 Jul 08, 1200hrs
Map: http://tinyurl.com/4q9nqg
PGR will accompany the procession from the Services to the Internment.
Internment: Ft Sam National Cemetery, San Antonio, TX, with full military honors. Shelter # TBD.
Friday, 25 Jul 08, 1345hrs
Map: http://tinyurl.com/22e9hv
Staging Location: Old HEB parking lot, 345 Kitty Hawk Rd, Universal City, TX.
Map: http://tinyurl.com/ColonialFuneralHomeStaging
Staging Time: Friday, 25 Jul 08, 1030hrs - 1100hrs
KSU 1110
Ride Captain(s): J.D. Alberthal, George Briscoe, Jimmy Dixon.
Weather Report: Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 93.
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Thank's for all you've done and all that you do,
J.D./Drifter USMVMC
pgrdrifter@gmail.com
San Antonio PGR Lead RC
www.PatriotGuard.org
This Hero will be going to Texas for funeral.
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DoD Announces Change In Status Of Army Soldiers
The Department of Defense today announced the deaths of two soldiers previously listed as "Missing-Captured" while supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
On July 10, the Armed Forces Medical Examiner positively identified human remains recovered in Iraq July 9 to be those of two soldiers who had been previously listed as "Missing-Captured."
Killed were:
Sgt. Alex R. Jimenez, 25 at the time of his capture, of Lawrence, Mass.
Pfc. Byron J. Fouty, 19 at the time of his capture, of Waterford, Mich.
Jimenez and Fouty were part of a patrol that was ambushed by enemy forces south of Baghdad on May 12, 2007. They were assigned to the 4th Battalion, 31st Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), Fort Drum, N.Y. Previously announced by the Department of Defense was Pfc. Joseph J. Anzack, Jr., 20, of Torrance, Calif., who was also killed in the attack.
The incident is under investigation.
If you have questions concerning the 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), please contact Mr. R.D. Murphy at (315) 772-5461.
The Public Affairs Officer assisting the Jimenez family is Mr. Harry Sarles, Office of the Chief of Public Affairs, New York, at (646) 639-7496.
The Public Affairs Officer assisting the Fouty family is Maj. Dawn Dancer, Michigan National Guard, at (517) 896-0860.
If you have questions concerning the status change, please contact Shari Lawrence, Deputy Public Affairs Officer for the U.S. Army Human Resources Command in Alexandria, Va., at (703) 325-8856 or (703) 946-0791 (cell).
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LTCAnderson12
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Staten Island, NY
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| 11 Jul 2008 9:26 AM |
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| To the family, loved ones and friends of Private First Class Fouty, please accept my heartfelt condolences. I also offer my profound gratitude, respect and admiration for the professionalism, courage, commitment and selfless service he displayed while proudly serving our Nation. I pray that each of you be given the strength to make it through this most difficult time. Our 10th Mountain Division Hero will never be forgotten. May he rest in peace and may God bless him and all who knew him. |
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SRC Region 8 NY (NYC)
“The Man who walks with God always gets to his destination.” (Unknown) |
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AF Mom in NC
Posts: 1955
Lexington, NC
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| 11 Jul 2008 9:31 AM |
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This is not the resolution that I have been praying for over the last year! I so badly wanted to see Byron come home to his family. My deepest sympathy to the family and friends, you have been in my prayers and you will continue to be in my prayers.
Pfc Byron J. Fouty 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 appreciation by this American family. We will not forget his sacrifice. |
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Living in the Land of the Free
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Uffda
Posts: 9873
Wonder Lake, IL
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| 11 Jul 2008 9:37 AM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Pfc. Byron J. Fouty. May God help you though this difficult time and sorrow. Know
your son was and is a Hero to us all. Our thoughts and prayers are with
you always. He will never be forgotten.
Rest Safely and Securely in God's Loving Arms, Bryon.
Going home, going home,
I'm just going home.
Quiet-like, slip away-
I'll be going home.
It's not far, just close by;
Jesus is the Door;
Work all done, laid aside,
Fear and grief no more.
Friends are there, waiting now.
He is waiting, too.
See His smile! See His hand!
He will lead me through.
Morning
Star lights the way;
Restless dream all done;
Shadows gone, break of day,
Life has just begun.
Every tear wiped away,
Pain and sickness gone;
Wide awake there with Him!
Peace goes on and on!
Going home, going home,
I'll be going home.
See the Light! See the Sun!
I'm just going home.
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Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you: 1. Jesus Christ. 2. The American G.I. One died for your soul, the other for your Freedom. |
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Hugh & Annie
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| 11 Jul 2008 9:56 AM |
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To my PGR friends in Texas: Pursuant to Byron's mother's wishes, he will be buried in Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, TX in 2-3 weeks. His remains will be flown there from Delaware in the next week or so. |
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Tucker
Posts: 164
Waterford, Mi
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| 11 Jul 2008 9:59 AM |
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| To the family of Pfc. Byron J. Fouty. Please accept my gratitude for the sacrifice made in the defense of our country. His death will be felt by those who knew him and by those who honor him. |
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It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather, we should thank God that such men lived. -- George S. Patton, Jr
U.S. Army 70-72
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polago
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Houghton Lake
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| 11 Jul 2008 10:15 AM |
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My condolences to the family and friends of Pfc. Byron J. Fouty
rest in peace, now that you are home.......................
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WE ARE ALL FREE BECAUSE OF THE BRAVE
Mike Allumi
USMC Retired
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milktoast
Posts: 2208
West Branch, MI Zephyrhills, FL
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| 11 Jul 2008 10:15 AM |
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| My heartfelt condolences and prayers to the family and friends of Pfc. Byron Fouty. 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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mailman
Posts: 12212
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 11 Jul 2008 10:48 AM |
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| Deepest condolences to the family and friends of PFC Byron J. Fouty. Rest In Peace Hero. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
Jim
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US Army 1970 - 1972 |
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ArmyMo
Posts: 146
Newark, Ohio
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| 11 Jul 2008 10:54 AM |
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| Welcome home soldier, welcome home. The climb is over and the glory is your.
Deepest condolences to the family & friends of PFC Fouty.
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Jean B.
proud mom of a 10th Mountain Div. SGT, 1-87 IB Scouts, deployed... again
Riding for PFC Byron Fouty & Sgt. Alex Jimenez, 2/10th Mountain Div., MIA 5/12/07... home July 2008.
SGT Jason Schumann - onto Glory 5/19/07
SPC Zachary R. Clouser, 7/18/2007
and for 1-87 fallen heros Howell, Duffy, Emard, and Legg... CLIMB TO GLORY
To ease another's heartache is to forget one's own.
- Abraham Lincoln
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jpw105
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| 11 Jul 2008 10:57 AM |
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My wife Robin and I would like to add our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Pfc. Byron Fouty, and profound gratitude to Pfc. Fouty for his service to the United States of America. At the same time we bow our heads to bid this heroic American 'farewell', we will all stand a little taller, and draw inspiration from his patriotism and dedication to duty, honor and country.
Thank you, Soldier.
Jonathan Worley
Glastonbury, CT
ETN3 USNR 1971-77
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BIX
Posts: 961
Region 1 RC Springfield, MA
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| 11 Jul 2008 11:01 AM |
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| Our worst fears became reality yesterday, God Bless both of these outstanding young men for the sacrifice they made for our freedom. My thoughts and prayers are with the family and loved ones of SGT Jimenez and PFC Fouty. Ready to ride and stand in their honor. |
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God Bless Our Troops!
"When you think you've gotten to the end of your rope....tie a knot in it and hang on."
Eleanor Roosavelt
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old corps
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Mid Michigan
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| 11 Jul 2008 11:39 AM |
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| My deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of this American Hero. May God be with you during this horrific time. We share your sorrow. Welcome home PFC Fouty, your service and sacrifice will not be forgotten!
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Standing in memory of PFC Dennis Manning, USMC
KIA Quang Tri, Vietnam, 12/65
NEVER forgotten! |
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papajonohio
Posts: 1166
Swanton, Ohio
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| 11 Jul 2008 12:13 PM |
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My heartfelt condolences go out to family and friends of Pfc. Byron J. Fouty.
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...
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partnr
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Rochester Hills, MI
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| 11 Jul 2008 1:52 PM |
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To the family, friends, and fellow service members of Pfc.
Byron J. Fouty, we extend our most sincere condolences. Please know that we are thinking of you, and will
stand by you.
~Partnr
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Miss_Behaving
Posts: 714
Hillsboro, MO
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| 11 Jul 2008 2:09 PM |
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PFC Byron Fouty thank you for being a true American Hero, defending our country & freedom, may you rest in peace. Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of PFC Fouty.
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RAW
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West Chester,OH. Ohio State Captain
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| 11 Jul 2008 2:40 PM |
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I would like to offer my condolences to the family and friends of this young American Hero, may he rest in peace.
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semperpapa
Posts: 1300
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
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| 11 Jul 2008 3:27 PM |
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My most sincere condolences to the family of Pfc. Byron J. Fouty for your great loss. May the Lord grant you peace and serenity in these times of sorrow.
Thank you for your service and sacrifice. It will not be forgotten!
May God bless you all.
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VPF of a U.S. Marine
"God spoke Liberty only to those who love it and are always ready to guard and defend it"
Daniel Webster
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1armymom
Posts: 400
Virginia Beach, VA User Accounts Support Team
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| 11 Jul 2008 4:10 PM |
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To the family and loved ones of Pfc. Byron J. Fouty,
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.
Pfc. Fouty,
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
Forum Moderator: WWW.STRYKERNEWS.COM
DAR, Blue Star Moms, 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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KCAngel
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Greenwood, MO (Kansas City area)
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| 11 Jul 2008 4:48 PM |
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Along with so many other Americans, I prayed over this past year that PFC Fouty would somehow make it back home safely. My deepest condolences go out to his family, friends and fellow soldiers from the 2/10th Mtn. You are home now, rest in peace.
KC Angel
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In Memory of PFC Malcolm (Doug) Whiting III
Golf Co. 2/7 1st Marine Div.
KIA 7-10-69 Vietnam
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briscoeg
Posts: 557
San Antonio, Texas
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| 11 Jul 2008 5:52 PM |
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My condolences to all of Pfc. Fouty's family, friends and supporters. If the Patriot Guard is invited, I will be proud to stand and ride in his honor.
Standing by in San Antonio,
George
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Riding in memory of (Dad) Lt. Col. Richard E. Briscoe, Command Pilot, USAF, WWII, Berlin Airlift, Korea, Vietnam, Cold War, 31 May 1922 - 14 Mar 1991, (Best friend) 2nd Lt. Vincent L. Michael, USAF, Pilot, C-21 Learjet & one helluva tenor sax player, 05 Dec 1963 - 14 Jan 1987, and (Great Uncle) Grover Dehay (Purple Heart, survivor of mustard gas on the Western Front) WWI. |
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| 11 Jul 2008 7:06 PM |
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We are so Sorry, we have been praying for both men for so long......let them both rest now along with your families
God Bless
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Ex-Service member of the Cold War 1978-87
SSgt,USAF
Father of Son who served in Southern Watch, Kuwait 1999
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Roadglide95
Posts: 161
Sr Ride Captain Hebron,KY
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| 11 Jul 2008 7:12 PM |
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I want to send my deepest condolences to the family and friends of this True American Hero.
Your Supreme Sacrifice will never be forgotten. May Byron rest peacefully in the Arms of Our Lord.
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Roadglide95
Sr Ride Captain - Kentucky
E-5 US Army
229th AHB 1st Cav Div (Airmobile)
RVN 1971-1972
Northern Kentucky Coordinator MIAP
"Kentucky Rides With Respect"
Standing In Honor and Respect Of:
General Horatio Gates, American Continental Army 1776 - 1784
George Taber Gates, US Army WWI 1917 - 1920
Chester Sikora USN 1941-1945, Pearl Harbor Survivior
Capt. Mary Jane Verrigni WAC, OSS 1942-1945
Cpl Alfred Verrigni, US Army 1942-1945
SGT Joesph Verrigni, US Army 1942-1945
SP4 John Monyahan US Army KIA 3/17/72
"Rest Well My Friend and We'll raise a glass when I meet you at Fiddlers Green"
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jacksonc22
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| 11 Jul 2008 7:46 PM |
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Over the past year along with thousands of other Americans have prayed that PFC Fouty would came back to MI and say that you for all the support. My deepest condolences go out to his family, friends and fellow soldiers from the 2/10th Mtn. division. Walled Lake is proud of you PFC Fouty. God speed. Rest in peace my friend. You are a true American HERO.
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MichMan48880
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St. Louis, Michigan
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| 11 Jul 2008 8:10 PM |
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Byron, you have reached the final goal we all strive for. You and Alex are now safe in God's arms and no more harm or pain can befall you. You have withstood more than any young hero should have to withstand in you short life. Just know that you are missed and loved by more people than you can believe. We all hoped for the best outcome of all, to have you come back safe to all of us, but that wasn't God's plan for you. He needed you and Alex home with him. You are done now, Byron, GO REST HIGH UPON THAT MOUNTAIN.
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