Wyldhog™ 
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Updated - 03 Apr 07 0851 ET - PGRLabLuvr
Honor Mission for Sgt Jason Swiger:
Mission #1 Wake
Place; Hobbs Funeral Home
230 Cottage Ave.
South Portland
Date:3 April
Time: 2 PM to 7 PM
Staging: Meet at the Funeral Home 1:30 PM
Mission # 2 Memorial Service
Place: The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
307 Congress St
Portland
Date:4 April
Time: 10:00 AM
Staging:
Time 8:30 AM
Place: Hannaford Store parkling lot
Address: Forest Ave.
Portland.
From 295 take the 1st Forest Ave. exit (North)
Hannaford can be seen from 295.
Will assemble at the Cathedral at 9 AM
Mission #3 Burial
Place: Brooklawn Memorial Park
2002 Congress St.
Portland(out past the jetport)
Time: Immediatly following the service.
My thanks to the Swiger family for the privlige of standing in honor of Jason.
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Ken Barrett
U.S.N.69/72
Maine Ride Captain
Maine HOTH Coordinator
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UPDATED 29/MAR/07 BY CAJUN 1400CST
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Tentative Itinerary:
RC: Christine Suydam and Ken Barrett
Mission #1: Standing Honor Wake
Date: April 3, 2007
Staging: South Portland (TBD)
Time: Appox 1:30 pm
Mission #2: Escort (Bikes) and Standing Honor
Date: April 4, 2007
Staging: South Portland
Time: Appox 9:30 am
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IMMEDIATE RELEASE
No. 345-07
March 27, 2007 |
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DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of four soldiers who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Mar. 25 in Baqubah, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near their vehicle during combat operations. They were assigned to the 5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.
Killed were:
Sgt. Jason W. Swiger, 24, of South Portland, Maine.
Cpl. Jason Nunez, 22, of Naranjito, Puerto Rico.
Pfc. Orlando E. Gonzalez, 21, of New Freedom, Pa.
Pfc. Anthony J. White, 21, of Columbia, S.C.
For more information in regard to this release the media can contact the 82nd Airborne Division public affairs office at (910) 432-0661. |
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As released yesterday Maine has lost another hero. I have spoken with Jason mom, Valerie Swiger this morning and she told me the following; " There would be no higher honor for Jason than to have the Patriot Guard to stand honor. At this time she has no details since Jason is not state side yet. If you live near or in South Portland you might see several new yellow ribbons along side the roads. Jason's family and friends have been out today hanging new yellow ribbons for our troops.
Please keep your prayers coming for all our heroes.
Here is a great article the Portland Paper released I thought you all might like to read.
Senior Ride Captain, Maine
Christine Suydam
Spouse Active USCG South Portland
Proud American
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When a mans heart is full of deceit it burns up, dies and a dark shadow falls over his soul. From the ashes of a once great man has risen a curse, a wrong that must be righted. We look to the skies for a vindicator, someone to strike fear into the black hearts of the same men who created him. The battle between good and evil has begun. Against an army of shadows comes the Dark Warrior, the purveyor of good, with a voice of silence and a mission of justice. - Steve "Sting" Borden
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Rdbling Lady
Posts: 737
Assistant State Captain:Lincoln County Ride Captain Dresden, Maine
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| 27 Mar 2007 10:49 AM |
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To the family of Sgt Jason Swiger, my family and myself send our deepest thoughts and prayers. May you find comfort in the strenght of your love and the memories Jason leaves with you.
It will be our honor to stand for Jason, we are here for you if you need anything.
** The above post was sent from me, once we know more we will updating the thread** |
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Christine Suydam
Spouse USCG South Portland
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mailman
Posts: 14729
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 27 Mar 2007 11:06 AM |
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| Thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of Sgt. Jason Swiger. Rest In Peace. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
Jim
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mum2shadow
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Cage Captain- Sumner, Maine
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| 27 Mar 2007 11:17 AM |
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To the Family and Friends of Sgt Swiger,
My deepest sympathies for your loss. Jason is indeed a hero. His sacrifice will not be forgotten.
I will be honored to stand for Jason.
May God hold you close in this time of sorrow.
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OUR DEBT TO THE HEROIC MEN AND VALIANT WOMEN IN THE SERVICE OF OUR COUNTRY CAN NEVER BE REPAID, THEY HAVE EARNED OUR UNDYING GRATITUDE. AMERICA WILL NEVER FORGET THEIR SACRIFICES.
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db4175
Posts: 878
Montesano, Washington
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| 27 Mar 2007 11:41 AM |
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| My deepest sympathy to SGT Swiger and his family. His service to this country will never be forgotten by those who have gone before and those yet to serve. May his family find strength and peace in Gods grace. Rest in peace my Brother |
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Riding in memory of Bernice T. Bach 1LT USA Nurse Corp. WWII, Saipan and in support of MSG Thomas Buettner a true soldier and my son-in-law. May God watch over them all.
Don Berry
SFC (Retired)
US Army 1964 - 1986
Vietnam 1969 -1970 1972 -1973
Freemasons Riding Club
Patriot Guard Rider
“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?”
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HDriderDave1
Posts: 4784
N. AL Ride Capt. Madison, AL
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| 27 Mar 2007 11:45 AM |
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God Bless Sgt. Jason Swiger, family and friends. My sincere condolences to the family and friends. Thank you for your service and sacrifice great warrior. I pray the lord takes you into his Kingdom. May you rest in peace "True American Hero". You will not be forgotten! I will be standing by in spirit with my fellow brothers.
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Lord Jesus help me as I mourn, comfort me with the knowledge of your love which is stronger than death. Enable me to trust you for the future of my love ones and myself. Help me to cast all of my care on you, knowing that the grave holds no power over those who trust in you. Amen. |
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TMR
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Willow Springs IL
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| 27 Mar 2007 11:46 AM |
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Straight to heaven....
"There is no greater love", say the Lord, "than to lay down your life for a friend".
Thank you and God Bless you, Sgt Swiger, for being willing to do just that.
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magsemail
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Southgate, Michigan
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| 27 Mar 2007 11:49 AM |
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| My sincere condolences to you in your loss of Jason. I am humbled and will be forever grateful for the sacrifices made by Jason and many others fighting for my freedom. May God bless you, and help you through this time of great difficulty. God Bless America!! |
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Chariots For Christ Chapter/Detroit, MI - CMA
Guardian Angels For Soldier's Pet - State
Volunteer Director - Michigan
Freedom is one of the deepest and noblest aspirations of the human spirit. -- Ronald Reagan)
Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways
acknowledge him, and HE will make your paths straight.
Psalms 20:7
Some trust in chariots and some trust in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God. |
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Pegleg
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Corona, Ca
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| 27 Mar 2007 11:59 AM |
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My Sincerest Condolences to the Family and Friends of Sgt Jason Swiger
Go with Him to only places Hero's are allowed to go....................
Thank you Soldier!
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Eagle1SG
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Biddeford, Maine
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| 27 Mar 2007 12:04 PM |
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My condolences to Jason's family. Thank you Jason for your service that will guarantee freedom for my children.
Roland Pelletier
Biddeford, ME
POOR IS THE NATION THAT HAS NO HEROES
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vander177
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Vandergrift, PA
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| 27 Mar 2007 12:14 PM |
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My condolences and prayers to the family and friends of SGT Jason Swinger. I thank you for your military service and your ultimate sacrifice for this great country in keeping peace in this world. You may be gone, but, you will never be fortgotten.
The price of freedom is written on the WALL.
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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
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Uffda
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Wonder Lake, IL
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| 27 Mar 2007 12:47 PM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Sgt Jason Swiger. 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, Jason.
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!
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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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mburton
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Orono, ME
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| 27 Mar 2007 12:59 PM |
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I offer the family and friends of Sgt. Jason Swiger my condolences, thoughts and prayers. You are our hero and you will never be forgotten.
Mary
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Swaybar
Posts: 540
Spruce Head, ME
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| 27 Mar 2007 1:20 PM |
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My condolences to the Family and Friends of Sgt Swiger. Jason, May you rest in Peace
Standing by to Honor our Hero!
I will hang a yellow ribbon in Jason's Honor, for our troops. |
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State Captain
Maine
USN 74-80 FTM1 (ESWS) USS America CV 66
ME Army Guard, 1-152 FA M198/155mm "ON THE WAY"
ALR Charter Member Rockland Post 1
I may not always know who I am standing next to, but I certainly have no doubt who and what I Stand For! |
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01deuce
Posts: 513
Milford, MA
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| 27 Mar 2007 1:33 PM |
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| My concolences to Jason's family and friends. God bless this Hero. Standing by in Massachusetts. |
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Jim Boland
State Captain
Massachusetts
IX XI NEVER FORGET
"Paying respect to our country's honored dead means that much to me. Without them we would not have a country." The Lone Bugler - Richard Pinter MSGT USA, RET |
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MrK33
Posts: 223
Providence, RI
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| 27 Mar 2007 1:45 PM |
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| My most sincere condolences to Sgt. Swiger's family in this difficult time. May he rest in peace. |
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In Memory of Christopher R. Kilpatrick
Iraqi Freedom 20 JUN 05 KIA
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PGRLabLuvr
Posts: 8700
Naples, FL
Senior Ride Captain
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| 27 Mar 2007 2:29 PM |
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My deepest, heartfelt condolences to the Family and Friends of this Fallen Hero.
May you rest you. |
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Joan "PGRLabLuvr" Colosimo
Florida Senior Ride Captain
Proud Military Blue Star Mom
USAF - TSgt Jennifer and her husband, TSgt Mark McIntosh - Kadena
USAR - SGT Dominic Sutherland - WOCS Ft. Rucker
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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curryj
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| 27 Mar 2007 2:46 PM |
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My heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Sgt Jason Swiger my newest Hometown HERO. I'm calling my father right now to have him hang a yellow ribbon at my old South Portland home. Rest easy Jason, your job is done.. I can't be there in person but will be there in spirit to honor you. Thank you for your sacrifice to protect my freedom.
Standing by in Sadieville, Ky. |
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jbm1955
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Jacksonville, Florida
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| 27 Mar 2007 2:48 PM |
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| My condolences to the family and friends of fallen hero, Sgt Jason Swiger. May God comfort and guide you through this difficult time. |
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"The soldier above all others prays for peace, for it is the soldier who must suffer and bear the deepest wounds and scars of war."
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blusun5
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Wildwood, IL
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| 27 Mar 2007 3:11 PM |
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Our condolences and prayers go out to the family and friends of Sgt. Jason Swiger. Thank you for your service and sacrifice for our country. You are an American Hero. May God continue hold you in the palm of His hand.
Jim & Colleen
USN RET
“And everyday I’m giving all I can because I’m damn proud to be an American.
Yeah, I made some friends, and I’ve lost some too.
When I think about what they gave for me and you”
~Rushlow Harris – Bagpipes Cryin’ Lyrics.
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Snowhite
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Elsberry, Mo.
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| 27 Mar 2007 3:13 PM |
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| My Heart and Prayers will be with the Family and Friends of Sgt Jason Swiger. A True American Hero. Thank You for Your Service and Sacrifice for Our Country. |
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Terry Martin
We Will Always Remember
Vietnam Vet 67-68
85th Evac Hospital
PGR Riders
CVMA MO. Chapter 4-2
American Legion Riders Chapter 313 MO.
American Legion Riders-MO. Asst. State Director
VFW Post 9064- Commander
MO. VFW 9th District POW/MIA Chairman
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USAFX2 MOM
Posts: 363
Oxford County HOTH Norway, Maine
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| 27 Mar 2007 3:44 PM |
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Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Sgt. Jason Swiger during this difficult time. He took an Oath to Protect our country and our freedom. His sacrafice will never be forgotten. You are a true American Hero. May God Bless your family and friends. Standing by to honor this Hero.
John& Bunny O'Leary
Norway, Maine
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Great Dane
Posts: 328
Union, Maine
Liberty, Unity, Hope, Freedom and Friendship are always close.
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| 27 Mar 2007 4:20 PM |
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My most sincere thanks to Sgt. Swiger for his many tours and years of service to keep this country and its citizens free from those that would do us harm.
To his family and friends, my condolences and my thanks for supporting such a young hero as he.
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“Everyone has the power for greatness, not for fame, but greatness, because greatness is determined by Service.” Martin Luther King
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Pepper_guy
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Lacey, WA
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| 27 Mar 2007 6:14 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of SGT. Jason Swiger, USMC. SGT. Swiger, 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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sheogee
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portland maine
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| 27 Mar 2007 6:28 PM |
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| To the family of Sgt Jason Swiger we send our prayers and thoughts to you, for your loss of another Hero Jason,we will keep him and you in our prayers . Jim and Annie Bourke Portland Maine |
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