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Susan Sturgis 
Posts: 4880
Bear, DE
In Memory of Ed "Old Iron" Barrett
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| 03 Oct 2008 4:35 PM |
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Updated 09 Oct 08 harly69g
Funeral Service Mission: Sat. 11 OCT 08
This will consist of a Visitation at Sedgwick Funeral Home from 9:00 - 11:00AM, Sat 11 OCT 08
after which we will escort Christopher to his final resting place in Greenwood Cemetery, Canton,
where a private graveside service will be held with full military Honors and our Flagline.
Staging Location: Family Video, 459 E. Chestnut St, Canton, IL
Staging Time:7:30 - 8:15AM
Briefing: 8:20AM
KSU: 8:30AM
Terry Hicks
Senior Ride Captain
Patriot Guard Riders
Member CP
(309)344-3026
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The family of Pfc. Christopher A. Bartkiewicz has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to
show Honor, Respect, and Gratitude for his Service to this Great Nation. Christopher
served in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom with 2nd Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment's
2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division.
We will escort Christopher and his family from the Peoria Airport to Sedgwick Funeral
Home, 209 E Chestnut St., Canton, IL. We will also provide flaglines for the visitation
and funeral services.
At the conclusion of the services we will escort Christopher to his final resting place in
Greenwood Cemetery, Canton, IL.
Escort from the Airport: Thursday 09 OCT 08
Staging Location: Sedgwick Funeral Home 209 E. Chestnut, Canton, IL
Staging time: 6:45 - 7:30 AM
Briefing: 7:35 AM
KSU 7:45 AM
We will escort Christopher's family from the Funeral Home to the ANG Base in
Peoria to await his arrival with our flag line. We will then escort them back to
Canton where a Hero's Welcome is planned and then on to the Funeral Home.
This is a Military Installation and unlike previous missions we've done there, Helmets
and full fingered gloves ARE required. Other clothing requirements (over the ankle
boots, etc) are not. We all will also be required to Provide I.D. preferably in the form
of a drivers license.
Arrangements for the funeral service later in the week are still pending.
Terry Hicks
Senior Ride Captain
Patriot Guard Riders
Member CP
(309)344-3026
Visitation: TBA
Funeral Service: TBA
Support: Tom Godfrey
Terry Hicks
Senior Ride Captain
Patriot Guard Riders
Member CP
(309)344-3026
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Short Notice: No details are known at but the airport escort may be as early as Thursday AM 09 OCT.
Please watch thread for further details.
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DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Christopher A. Bartkiewicz, 25, of Dunfermline, Ill., died Sept. 30 in Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds sustained when insurgents attacked his dismounted patrol using small arms fire. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, Baumholder, Germany.
For more information related to this release, the media may contact the U.S. Army, Europe, public affairs office at 011-49-6221-57-5816/8694. |
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"In God We Still Trust" Diamond Rio - Diamond Rio's Greatest Hits II
"You may die with nothing, but if you have brought a rainbow into somebody else's life, your mission is complete." |
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sig22
Posts: 3302
New Port Richey, Fl
Senior Ride Captain
FL State Captain-Retired
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| 03 Oct 2008 5:17 PM |
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I send my sincere condolences to the family and friends of PFC Christopher A. Bartkiewicz. May the Lord comfort you in the difficult days ahead.
Godspeed Christopher.....Godspeed..... |
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Bobbie Bilotta
Sig22@patriotguard.org
Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there.
"We are most effective as a team when we compliment each other without embarrassment and disagree without fear."
- Unknown
RIDING IN HONOR AND LOVING MEMORY OF:
PGR TN member and friend John "SmokyMtnSporty" Deniakis - 09 Jun 2008
"Optimistically pessimistic about life"
PGR GA Ride Captain (Ret) Mike "Deltoid" Bland - 22 Feb 2008
"It's all good"
PGR FL Senior Ride Captain Jack "Jacklok" Loken - 20 Oct 2007
"Take care, ride safe"
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gumijagr
Posts: 2004
Covina, California
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| 03 Oct 2008 5:50 PM |
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| Thank you PFC Christopher A. Bartkiewicz, for Defending this Great Nation, so we can enjoy the freedom we now have, you will not be forgotten. Our prayers are with the family and friends of this Great American Hero! Ride Safe PGR Brothers & Sisters! |
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Riding in Honor of my Brother John: 2nd Marine Division, 24th Marine Amphibious Unit out of Camp LeJune, North Carolina over a year in Beruit Lebanon during the October 23rd, 1983 attack. Also in Memory of my Father: WWll Veteran Navy Phillipines |
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mailman
Posts: 14713
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 03 Oct 2008 7:06 PM |
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| Deepest condolences to the family and friends of PFC Christopher A. Bartkiewcz. 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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LadyHarley05
Posts: 308
Lumberton, NC
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| 03 Oct 2008 7:09 PM |
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| My condolences to the family and friends of PFC Christopher A. Bartkiewicz. May God be with you. Thank you for your sevice PFC Bartkiewicz. May you rest in peace. |
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Proud Mom of Sgt. Shane Sykes-deployed Iraqi Freedom 3-08
PGR Member
National HOG
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ivetret
Posts: 1870
Shermer, IL
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| 03 Oct 2008 8:22 PM |
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My deepest sympathy to the family of Private First Class Christopher A. Bartkiewicz. 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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“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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Calling Fox
Posts: 870
Emerson, IA
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| 03 Oct 2008 8:24 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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Jim Kearney Jr
Gold Star Dad
TSGT USAF/ANG (Ret) Vietnam Era
Western Iowa Chapter ALR
"You have enemies? Good. That means you've stood up for something, sometime in your life." Winston Churchill.
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1armymom
Posts: 632
Virginia Beach, VA User Accounts Support Team
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| 03 Oct 2008 9:00 PM |
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To the family and loved ones of PFC Christopher A. Bartkiewicz,
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 Bartkiewicz,
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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phaedrus1977
Posts: 45
Kickapoo, IL
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| 03 Oct 2008 9:33 PM |
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Just returned from a mission in Iowa to find this notice. To Christopher's family, our sincere condolences. The loss of even one one man is felt by the entire community. We will stand the flagline to honor your loved one and to support you.
Standing by............
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Greg Cote
Son of an Airman, Father of a Soldier
Melinda Cote
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Jasper54
Posts: 7042
Columbus, Ohio
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| 04 Oct 2008 7:24 AM |
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My wife Susan and I offer our most sincere prayers and extend our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of US Army PFC Christopher A. Bartkiewicz who has made the ULTIMATE SACRAFICE while fighting to defend our nations freedom in the Global War on Terrorism in Iraq. We 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.
Now may our lord Jesus Christ Himself, and our God and Father, who has loved us and given us everlasting consolation and good hope by grace, comfort your hearts and establish you in every good word and work. - II Thessalonians 2:16,17
Shalom Alechem,
Chaplain Roger D. Casto
El Shaddai Ministries
Columbus, Ohio
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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.
Visit me at: www.MySpace.com/ChaplainRoger
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
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;
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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Uffda
Posts: 11012
Wonder Lake, IL
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of PFC Christopher A. Bartkiewicz. 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, Christopher.
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.
http://lnwbooks.com/data/mp3/15.mp3
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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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mpleasant
Posts: 563
Lake County, IL
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| 04 Oct 2008 8:58 AM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of PFC Bartkiewicz. I deepy respect and appreciate his service to the United States of America, and his sacrifice. I will not forget. |
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mlmsan
Posts: 3535
Loganville, Georgia 30052
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| 04 Oct 2008 9:41 AM |
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My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of PFC Christopher A. Bartkiewicz, US Army, Veteran. I pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful for PFC Christopher A. Bartkiewicz, service to our Great Nation and greatly appreciate Him for my freedom. PFC Christopher A. Bartkiewicz, 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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"The will of God will never take you where the Grace of God will not protect you".
Larry "Sir Bear" & "Queen Mary" Sanderson
sirbear@comcast.net
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
Riding 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 now serving this Nation Proudly in Mt. Sinai, Egypt. |
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SpyderRyder
Posts: 963
Orange Park, FL
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| 04 Oct 2008 4:32 PM |
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Thank you for my freedom PFC Bartkiewicz. May you rest in peace.
“Some people’s lives can truly make a difference however long or short their lives on earth. They give the gifts of kindness and of caring. They sow the seeds of friendship and self-worth. Some people’s lives are beautiful examples of putting others first, and when they are gone, the lives of those they touched are so much richer, and the love they shared lives on and on.” |
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Mike (SpyderRyder) Gregory
It's all about freedom! |
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catbrooks
Posts: 1756
Lake Mary, FL
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| 04 Oct 2008 8:32 PM |
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My family and I send our most sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of this American Hero. May you find peace in knowing the love and memories you have will remain in your hearts forever, and comfort in knowing you are in the hearts and prayers of a grateful nation.
PFC Christopher Bartkiewicz, our world is a safer place because of brave and selfless warriors like you, rest in peace... |
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"To live in the hearts of those you leave behind
is never to die"
~Robert Orr~
In loving memory of Sgt John D Rode
KIA 02/14/07 Baquaba Iraq |
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custer7thcav
Posts: 6842
Hillsboro, Ohio
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| 04 Oct 2008 10:20 PM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Pfc. Christopher A. Bartkiewicz. 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
Sgt. Bill L. Mullins, 1/7 Cav, Vietnam '65-'66
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Frank Cicirelli, USN, WWII |
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wheatfield
Posts: 821
Rural Butler Co., west of New Hartford, Iowa
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| 05 Oct 2008 5:00 AM |
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| My heartfelt regret and sympathy to the family of U.S. Army PFC Christopher A. Bartkiewicz. All who value Liberty and the safety of their children...owe this young man an eternal debt of Honor and graditude for his service and sacrifice. I pray to Our Heavenly Father...that all who have been grieviously struck by this terrible loss, will be given the peace and consolation that they will need to make their way through the days yet to be. May Guardian Angels ever be near to them until that perfect moment of reunion. |
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"O God, our help in ages past, Our hope for years to come, Our shelter from the stormy blast, And our eternal home!"
From Psalm 90 'O God Our Help in Ages Past' by Isaac Watts |
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milktoast
Posts: 2599
West Branch, MI Zephyrhills, FL
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| 05 Oct 2008 10:42 AM |
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| My heartfelt condolences and prayers to the family and friends of PFC Christopher Bartkiewicz. Words alone cannot express my debt and gratitude for his service and sacrifice. This hero will live on in our hearts 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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Pepper_guy
Posts: 6231
Lacey, WA
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| 05 Oct 2008 12:23 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of PFC. Christopher A. Bartkiewicz, U.S. Army / OIF. PFC. Bartkiewicz, 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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mbk1961
Posts: 1
Farmington, Illinois
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| 05 Oct 2008 7:29 PM |
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God needed a Hero. He called upon the greatest.
Rest in Peace, PFC Christopher A. Bartkiewicz. This country is forever indebted to you. You will never be forgotten!
Mike
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papajonohio
Posts: 2141
Swanton, Ohio
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My heartfelt condolences go out to the family and friends of Pfc. Christopher Bartkiewicz.
Thank You to a true hero who answered the call to duty, performing the selfless act of giving of oneself to serve their 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...
* * * * * * * * * THE PRICE OF FREEDOM IS WRITTEN ON THE WALL * * * * * * * * *
~~~~ Vietnam – ’67-’68 ~~~~~
“Roadrunners” – Convoy Escort, at your service
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YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN
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FOR THOSE WHO MAN THE BATTLE LINE,
THE BUGLE WHISPERS LOW,
AND FREEDOM HAS A TASTE AND PRICE,
THE PROTECTED NEVER KNOW...
* * * * * * THE PRICE OF FREEDOM IS WRITTEN ON THE WALL * * * * * *
YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN
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~~~~ Vietnam – ’67-’68 ~~~~~
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Military Sniper
Posts: 59
OFallon, MO
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| 06 Oct 2008 5:41 AM |
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| My heart and prayers are with the family and friends of PFC Christopher A. Bartkiewicz. We may have lost a fellow soldier but God has a hero by hi sside. Stand down Chris for you did your duty and your mission is complete. Go and rest with God and know you did what you could in the fight for freedom. I'm proud to call you a brother. I salute you !
Bob White
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Moon Beam
Posts: 19
Bettendorf, IA
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| 06 Oct 2008 5:45 AM |
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| Our heartfelt condolences & prayers go out to the family and friends of PFC Christopher Bartkiewicz. Words alone cannot express our gratitude for his service and sacrifice. This hero will live on in our hearts forever. Standing By. |
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AMERICAN LEGION......................1999 - Present
ABATE, IOWA, DIST 15...............2003 - Present
LEGION RIDERS..........................2003 - Present
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SCS
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| 06 Oct 2008 6:52 AM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Christopher Bartkiewicz on his passing. We are most appreciative to be a part of his legacy that involved military service and for his bravery, commitment, and ultimate sacrifice. May God bless each one of you. |
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Billboy
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Webster, Fl.
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| 06 Oct 2008 6:57 AM |
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My Sincere Condolences go out to Family and Friends of PFC Christopher A. Bartkiewicz, US Army, Though You will be missed you will not be Forgotten,Thank you for your Service. May you Rest In Peace and God be with you.
Bill Snelson (Billboy)
US Army, Vietnam Veteran
PGR Ride Captain, Mentor
Webster, FL .
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