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harly69g 
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KY State Captain
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| 16 Jul 2008 1:01 PM |
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This is a Final ANC Mission Plan!
Pfc. Sergio S. Abad is to be laid to rest in the Columbarium on the hallowed grounds of Arlington National Cemetery (ANC) on 06 August, 2008 at approximately 1300 hours. The interment services will follow a visitation to be held on 05 August at Murphy's Funeral Home, 4510 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, Va from 1000 to 1200 hours..
PGR will stand an Honor Flag Line during the visitation on 05 August, and will provide Honors, mounted escort and graveside Honors for the services on 06 August.
** 05 August Mission Plan - Honor Flag Line - Visitation:
Stage: 0930 hrs Murphy's Funeral Home, 4510 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, Va
Flag Line: 0935 hrs Until end of visitation
Ride Captain: Kevin Rock (410) 867-8882 cell
Large hand-held flags desired for Honor Flag Line!
** 06 August Mission Plan - Honors, Escort, Honors - Columbarium inurnment
Stage: 1130 hrs Murphy's Funeral Home, 4510 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, Va
Honors: 1145 hrs Prepare to Escort
Escort: 1200 hrs FH to ANC Admin Bldg
Honors: 1300 hrs Graveside ANC (time approx.)
Ride Captain: Dave "SilverBack" Slone (301) 758-5608 cell
Iron Horses preferred, cages welcome as always.
Mounted large flags preferred for the Escort (furl upon ANC parking).
Large hand-held flags NOT used in ANC for burial services.
Military mandated ID / gear NOT required for this mission.
Remember we are here to honor the Hero and family, friends, and comrades-in-arms, and to stand tall, silent and proud. If you cannot join us, please set aside a moment of silence at the appointed hour, to reflect on their sacrifice.
More ANC - PGR Info:
Special ANC Considerations: Flags, etc and PGR-ANC Information / Maps / Etc
Ride Safe, Ride Together . . . Let's Roll! . . . Freedom is NOT Free!!
Riding for Brad Winchester, Vet, PGR Sr Ride Captain
Dave
David "SilverBack" Slone
Patriot Guard Riders - Ride Captain, Sr. Ride Captain Arlington National Cemetery
www.patriotguard.org
Cell: 301-758-5608 Home: (434) 990-1799
david.slone@pobox.com 163 Hickory Lane, Barboursville, VA 22923
This is a Confirmed ANC Mission!
Pfc. Sergio S. Abad is to be laid to rest in the Columbarium on the hallowed grounds of Arlington National Cemetery (ANC) on 06 August, 2008. The interment services will follow a memorial service to be held on 05 August at Murphy's Funeral Home, 4510 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, Va . PGR has been invited to participate in those services, and will stand tall, silent, and proud in honor of this fallen American Hero.
Detail planning is underway, and a mission plan will be posted here once the planning is complete.
Updated 21 July 08 0958 Cdt by Sandra
This has changed to a two part mission, with a celebration of life in South Florida (Miami) and burial at Arlington.
Miami Part:
After speaking with the family of Pfc. Sergio S. Abad, I was informed that his decision was to have a celebration of life in his honor instead of a memorial service. They have invited the Patriot Guard Riders to stand in silent respect for their hero at a celebration of his life in South Miami on Sunday July 27th 2008. Pfc. Sergio S. Abad stood for us in the sandbox, now it is our time to STAND and HONOR this hero who gave the ultimate sacrifice. THIS IS A FLAG LINE ONLY MISSION. Mission details: South Miami Elks Lodge 6304 SW 78th Street Miami,Fl Directions I-95 south to the end, then onto route 1 (Dixie Hwy), head south. As you pass the South Miami Hospital on the right, take a left at SW 63rd Street, there will be a Taco Bell on the left and a Hess gas station on the left: 63rd Street goes right between. The Elks Club is straight ahead. STAGING:1430 HOURS BRIEFING:1445 HOURS --FLAGLINE:1500 HOURS CELEBRATION:1600 HOURS-- Please bring your 3X5 flags to honor this hero who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Ride Captain Nomad 954-937-2213
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This is a Confirmed ANC Mission!
Pfc. Sergio S. Abad is to be laid to rest in the Columbarium on the hallowed grounds of Arlington National Cemetery (ANC) on 06 August, 2008. The interment services will follow a memorial service to be held on 05 August at Murphy's Funeral Home, 4510 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, Va . PGR has been invited to participate in those services, and will stand tall, silent, and proud in honor of this fallen American Hero.
Detail planning is underway, and a mission plan will be posted here once the planning is complete. We have confirmation from the CAO in Florida that this Hero will be going to ANC for burial. We are still are not sure if anything will be done here in KY or if he will have anything done in FL yet.
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DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of nine soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died of wounds suffered when their outpost was attacked by small arms fire and rocket propelled grenades from enemy forces in Wanat, Afghanistan, on July 13. They were assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 503d Infantry Regiment (Airborne), 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, Vicenza, Italy.
Killed were:
1st Lt. Jonathan P. Brostrom, 24, of Hawaii.
Sgt. Israel Garcia, 24, of Long Beach, Calif.
Cpl. Jonathan R. Ayers, 24, of Snellville, Ga.
Cpl. Jason M. Bogar, 25, of Seattle, Wash.
Cpl. Jason D. Hovater, 24, of Clinton, Tenn.
Cpl. Matthew B. Phillips, 27, of Jasper, Ga.
Cpl. Pruitt A. Rainey, 22, of Haw River, N.C.
Cpl. Gunnar W. Zwilling, 20, of Florissant, Mo.
Pfc. Sergio S. Abad, 21, of Morganfield, Ky.
For more information media may contact the Southern European Task Force public affairs office at 011-39-0444-71-7011/-8020, or after hours at (328) 733-2167. [/quote][/quote][/quote][/quote][/quote][/quote][/quote][/quote][/quote][/quote][/quote][/quote][/quote][/quote][/quote][/quote][/quote][/quote][/quote][/quote][/quote][/quote][/quote][/quote][/quote] | [/quote][/quote][/quote][/quote][/quote] |
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In Memory: Terri L. Newman 11/64 - 7/05
In Memory: Caleb S. Newman 12/07 - 12/07
In Memory: Ed "oldiron" Barrett 10/07
harly69g@gmail.com
Official KY site.
pgrky.org
pgrky.com
President Board of Directors
Patriot Guard Riders of Kentucky, Inc.
"Kentucky Rides With Respect"
The achievements of an organization are the results of the combined effort of each individual.
Vince Lombardi
“little limp-wristed leather-clad ladies” Our new KY name from you know who. |
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harly69g
Posts: 7375
KY State Captain
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| 16 Jul 2008 1:09 PM |
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My condolences to the family & friends & his unit.
Heaven must have needed another Hero.
PFC. Sergio S. Abad you will be riding on the wings of Angels now.
God Bless. |
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In Memory: Terri L. Newman 11/64 - 7/05
In Memory: Caleb S. Newman 12/07 - 12/07
In Memory: Ed "oldiron" Barrett 10/07
harly69g@gmail.com
Official KY site.
pgrky.org
pgrky.com
President Board of Directors
Patriot Guard Riders of Kentucky, Inc.
"Kentucky Rides With Respect"
The achievements of an organization are the results of the combined effort of each individual.
Vince Lombardi
“little limp-wristed leather-clad ladies” Our new KY name from you know who. |
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mlmsan
Posts: 2704
Loganville, Georgia 30052
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| 16 Jul 2008 1:16 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of PFC. Sergio S. Abad, US Army, Veteran. I pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful for PFC. Sergio S. Abad's, service to our Great Nation and greatly appreciate Him for my freedom. PFC. Sergio S. Abad, You are a true American Hero and will not be forgotten. Stand down Soldier, Your mission is complete. Job Well Done. May our Heavenly Father welcome You home to rest.
Know You Are Loved
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Larry "Sir Bear" & "Queen Mary" Sanderson
Georgia Mentor Team
770-500-6895
U.S Navy Vietnam - 66/67
USS Franklin D. Roosevelt CVA 42
Blue Star Dad
Patriot Guard Rider
VFW Post 5290, Conyers
GVVA Post 5,Conyers
GEORGIA PGR
Part of It
Proud of It
Ridding In Memory of my Father, PO1 Weldon A. Sanderson, WWII USN, Pacific Fleet. And in Honor of my Son, SSGT Michael W. Sanderson, Gulf, 2x Iraq, U.S. Army serving this Nation Proudly in Mt. Sinai, Egypt. |
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tuffcreek
Posts: 228
Floyds Knobs, IN
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| 16 Jul 2008 1:17 PM |
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Our condolences to the family & friends. If anyway possable I will be there to show our Honor and respect for your ultimate sacrifice of protecting our Country, our families and our God..
Tuffcreek/Silverfox
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Tuffcreek / Silverfox Tim & Donna Chapman
Patriot Guard Riders, #6232 Southern Indiana
"Hole in the wall gang"
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vander177
Posts: 3027
Vandergrift, PA
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| 16 Jul 2008 1:19 PM |
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My condolences and prayers to the family and friends of U.S. Army Private First Class Sergio S. Abad. 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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harly69g
Posts: 7375
KY State Captain
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| 16 Jul 2008 1:31 PM |
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UPDATE: This Hero may go to FL.
We are awaiting confirmation. |
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In Memory: Terri L. Newman 11/64 - 7/05
In Memory: Caleb S. Newman 12/07 - 12/07
In Memory: Ed "oldiron" Barrett 10/07
harly69g@gmail.com
Official KY site.
pgrky.org
pgrky.com
President Board of Directors
Patriot Guard Riders of Kentucky, Inc.
"Kentucky Rides With Respect"
The achievements of an organization are the results of the combined effort of each individual.
Vince Lombardi
“little limp-wristed leather-clad ladies” Our new KY name from you know who. |
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papajonohio
Posts: 1468
Swanton, Ohio
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| 16 Jul 2008 1:52 PM |
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My heartfelt condolences go out to family and friends of Pfc. Sergio S. Abad.
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...
You are not forgotten. |
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dlinjerdal
Posts: 1925
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| 16 Jul 2008 1:55 PM |
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| May God Bless and hold close the friends and family of PFC. Abad in this most difficult time we are so sorry for your loss we will never forget you Sergio we will always have you in our hearts and will forever be grateful to you for our freedom rest well our hero you are with God now. |
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mailman
Posts: 12853
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 16 Jul 2008 2:14 PM |
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| Deepest condolences to the family and friends of PFC Sergio S. Abad. Rest In Peace Hero. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
Jim
"mailman"
US Army 1970 - 1972 |
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satyr
Posts: 4020
Raleigh, NC
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| 16 Jul 2008 2:16 PM |
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I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Pfc Sergio S. Abad. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Thank you for standing for our country and defending our freedom Sergio. Rest in peace soldier. I salute you.
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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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sdoise
Posts: 3789
Kinder, La.
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| 16 Jul 2008 2:20 PM |
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I convey my heartfelt condolences to the friends and family of Pfc. Sergio S. Abad and my sincere appreciation of his military service 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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Lisajan
Posts: 1444
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| 16 Jul 2008 3:08 PM |
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Lisa (Lisajan) Hinson
AKA Chop and or Sassy
There is good and bad in everything...swany
SSG Paul "swany" Swanson
Freedom Isn't Free....Just Ask Any Soldier, Any Marine, Any Airman, Any Sailor....
www.anysoldier.com
Non nobis solum nati sumus....Not for ourselves only are we born |
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1armymom
Posts: 476
Virginia Beach, VA User Accounts Support Team
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| 16 Jul 2008 3:09 PM |
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To the family and loved ones of Pfc. Sergio S. Abad,
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. Abad,
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
Forum Moderator: WWW.STRYKERNEWS.COM
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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Jeff Carr
Posts: 229
Simpsonville S.C.
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| 16 Jul 2008 3:13 PM |
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| My condolences to family and friends of Pfc. Sergio S. Abad, You are in our thoughts and prayers. Sergio I thank you for you service to a greatfull nation you are a HERO you will be rememberd allways God Bless. |
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Uffda
Posts: 10371
Wonder Lake, IL
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| 16 Jul 2008 3:21 PM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of
Pfc. Sergio S. Abad. 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, Sergio.
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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CarolineWM
Posts: 94
Topsail Island, NC
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| 16 Jul 2008 4:34 PM |
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| My family and I offer our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Pfc. Sergio Abad. |
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tjustice71
Posts: 134
Winchester, Kentucky
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| 16 Jul 2008 6:33 PM |
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Our condolences to the Family and Friends of PFC Abad. Rest, Hero, your Mission is complete. Now take your place among the Honored and Cherished. Our Nation owes you a debt...one which can never be repaid. Thank You for your Service to our Country.
Respectfully...
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US Army Veteran
Marine Corps "Brat"
Semper Gumby - "Always Flexible"
In Memory of over 58,044 Brothers who never returned - Vietnam '68-'75
Riding in Memory of USMC PFC G.E. Owens ( Oct 1950 - Dec 1974)...my Dad...my Hero
Never Again !!
I will Stand for the PGR, until the PGR Stands for me. |
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milktoast
Posts: 2346
West Branch, MI Zephyrhills, FL
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| 16 Jul 2008 6:45 PM |
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| My heartfelt condolences and prayers to the family and friends of Pfc. Sergio Abad. 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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Calling Fox
Posts: 845
Emerson, IA
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| 16 Jul 2008 7:48 PM |
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As I get ready to write to you, the words fall away as almost meaningless because of the pain I know you feel. I know, because I have felt that pain.
Know that you are NOT alone on this difficult path. Others are there to help you: reach out and embrace them, for they are offering not only themselves, but sharing with you that little bit of the Almighty that resides in all of us. This offering/sharing is what WILL give you the strength you will need to get thru. Trust me.
Any service related death, on or off duty, whether accident or illness, wounds received or KIA, warrant the Gold Star for the family. Don't let anyone tell you different.
I offer you my services, such as they are. If you want to talk, feel free to get in touch with me thru the PGR messaging. I WILL return your call/message. ANYTIME!
In the meantime know that my wife's and my prayers are with you.
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Gold Star Dad
TSGT USAF/ANG (Ret) Vietnam Era
Western Iowa Chapter ALR
"Nothing is more devisive than the hyphen."
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Pepper_guy
Posts: 5502
Lacey, WA
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| 16 Jul 2008 8:02 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of PFC. Sergio S. Abad, U.S. Army Airborne / OEF. PFC. Abad, 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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173rdairborneMOM
Posts: 80
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| 16 Jul 2008 8:38 PM |
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My deepest and most heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of PFC. Sergio Abad.
Sergio THANK YOU for your service. |
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690MedCo
Posts: 4051
Huntington Beach, CA
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| 16 Jul 2008 9:51 PM |
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| Thank you Pfc. Sergio S. Abad for your dedicated service and sacrifice to defend this great country of ours!! Our thoughts & prayers are with you, your family and friends of this fallen hero to ease them through these difficult times. You will never be forgotten! Rest in peace. |
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Glen Owsley
SP4 U.S. Army 1976-1979
Medical Specialist
690th Medical Co (amb)
34th Medical Btn
Ft Benning, GA
U.S. Army Reserve (IRR)1979-1982
Patriot Guard Rider
Leave No Veteran Behind!
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God. Matthew 5:9
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custer7thcav
Posts: 5974
Hillsboro, Ohio
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| 16 Jul 2008 10:12 PM |
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| My deepest sympathy and sincere condolences to the family and friends of Pfc. Sergio S. Abad. Thank you, sir, for your service and dedication. God bless you, and be with your family during this very difficult time. Rest in peace. |
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custer7thcav
In honor and memory of
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TwoToots
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| 16 Jul 2008 10:39 PM |
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I met Pfc Sergio S. Abad when he was just a funny pre teen age kid..He grew up to be a good and courageous man.
He was an excellent martial artist, a loyal friend to his buddies, a Cuban-American PATRIOT, and a valiant soldier.
But he never lost his sense of humor.
I've seen his grandmother crying for this fallen hero and I only wish that he was here to make her laugh
away the tears.
My sympathies and condolences to the families of ALL these fallen heroes.
These warriors are in God's Army now, and they will never fall again.
My salute,
L. L. Touzet
Miami, Florida
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PGRLabLuvr
Posts: 8253
Naples, FL
Ride Captain
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| 17 Jul 2008 5:31 AM |
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My deepest, heartfelt condolences to the Family and Friends of this Fallen Hero. We thank you for your sacrifice, we are a grateful nation. May your pain be tempered in the knowledge that Sergio is a True American Hero and he will Never be Forgotten.
Ride safe my Brothers and Sisters, I will be with you all in Spirit. Stand Tall, Stand Proud…An American Hero Is Coming Home.
Stand down, PFC Sergio S. Abad, your mission is now complete, may you rest in Honored, Eternal Peace.
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Florida Ride Captain
PGRLabLuvr@patriotguard.org
239.250.0015
Proud Military Blue Star Mom
USAF - TSgt Jennifer and her husband, TSgt Mark McIntosh
USAR - PV2 Dominic Sutherland
Standing the Flagline...
In Honor of:
SP4 L. Gary Grassi - 4th Infantry Division - Kontum, South Vietnam - 05 FEB 1968 - 37/35
In Memory of:
Ed "oldiron6" Barrett
Jack "jacklok" Loken, Jr.
Mike "deltoid79" Bland
Tom "Flaman2u" Rowell
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