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Susan Sturgis 
Posts: 4880
Bear, DE
In Memory of Ed "Old Iron" Barrett
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| 02 Nov 2007 7:04 PM |
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Updated 15 NOV 07 harly69g
CHANGE IN STAGING AREA
PLEASE HELP SPREAD THE WORD AS THIS IS SHORT NOTICE!
We have just received word that the family escort will enter Scott AFB through the Belleville Gate. THEY WILL NOT BE ENTERING THROUGH THE SHILOH GATE!!
PGR will stage at the VFW right outside of the gate. We will form the flag line there leading up to the entrance.
Bellevile Gate Location: Air Mobility Drive; Turn left off of Rt 161 @ stop light that goes to the gate.
STAGING: VFW PARKING LOT
TIME: 12:30 pm
BRIEFING: 1:15 pm
1:45 pm - HONOR FLAG LINE IN PLACE
Ride Captain: Jim Storck C-618-292-9561 ronni_stk@hotmail.com
Assisted by: John Stewart C-217.839.2983 jonlin@gillespieinternet.com
Support: Arne Dahlgren & Roni
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Updated 11 Nov 07 at 0104 ET by Cagerbob
Special Agent, MSgt. Thomas A. Crowell
Services and interment are scheduled for 13 Nov 07 at Arlington National Cemetery.
Confirmation has been received from family for PGR participation at Arlington National Cemetery.
For details for Arlington National Cemetery follow this thread: http://www.patriotguard.org/Forums/tabid/61/postid/693329/view/topic/Default.aspx
Memorial services will be held at Scott Air Force Base.
FRIDAY, 16 NOV 07 AT 1430HRS
Family has requested a small, PGR escort, to escort them from their home to Scott AFB and a honor flag line to the entrance of the base for their arrival.
Due to security reasons, only 3 bikes will be pre-authorized to enter base, Ride and Co-Ride Captain and one other pre-authorized big flag bike.
(These riders will be briefed on base regulations)
STAGING:
1230HRS
PLACE: Parking lot of Strip Mall located right before the entrance into the base.
We will use the row closest to the road.
Scott Air Force Base is off of Rt 158.
BRIEFING: 1315HRS
Honor flag line in place by 1345hrs
Escort group will depart from staging area @ 1330HRS to the home of Mrs Crowell.
Flag line in place by 1345hrs.
Ride Captain: Jim Storck C-618-292-9561 ronni_stk@hotmail.com
Assisted by: John Stewart C-217.839.2983 jonlin@gillespieinternet.com
Support: Arne Dahlgren & Roni
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Updated 08 Nov 07 at 2320 ET by Cagerbob
Air Force Special Agent, Thomas Crowell-O'Fallon, Il-16 Nov 07
Thomas Crowell, 36, a special agent with the Air Force Office of Special Investigations, died Thursday by a roadside bomb, Nov 1, 07 while performing combat operations near the Air Force Base in Iraq.
Mr. Crowell will be buried in Arlington National Cemetery. Memorial Services are scheduled for Nov 16 @ 1430 At Scott AFB, O'Fallon, IL.
Family has requested PGR escort from her home to Scott Air Force base and flag line.
Further details are pending.
Please monitor thread for further updates.
United States and Illinois flags at half-staff from sunrise, Tuesday, November 13 until sunset, Friday, November 16, 2007
The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from Governor Blagojevich’s Office to fly the United States and Illinois flags at State occupied buildings at half-staff from sunrise, Tuesday, November 13 until sunset, Friday, November 16, 2007.
Ride Captain: Jim Storck C-618-292-9561 ronni_stk @hotmail.com
Assisted by: John Stewart C-217.839.2983 jonlin@gillespieinternet.com
Veronica Storck (Roni)
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No. 1275-07
November 02, 2007 |
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DoD Identifies Air Force Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two airmen and a Department of the Air Force civilian who were deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Nov. 1 near Balad Air Base, Iraq, of wounds suffered from an improvised explosive device. All were assigned as special agents to the Air Force Office of Special Investigations.
Killed were:
Master Sgt. Thomas A. Crowell, 36, of Neosho, Mo.
Staff Sgt. David A. Wieger, 28, of North Huntingdon, Pa.
Nathan J. Schuldheiss, 27, of Newport R.I.
Crowell was assigned to Detachment 301, Scott Air Force Base, Ill. Wieger was assigned to Detachment 303, Travis Air Force Base, Calif. Schuldheiss was assigned to Detachment 204, Offutt Air Force Base, Neb.
For further information related to this release, contact the Air Force Office of Special Investigations public affairs at (240) 857-0989 or (240) 460-1633. |
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BootLady
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TOU Enforcement Agent
"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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"Wookie"
Posts: 1448
Olympia, WA
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| 02 Nov 2007 7:17 PM |
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Our Sincere Condolences to the Family and Friends of Master Sgt. Thomas A. Crowell!
Our heartfelt Prayers for Comfort and Strength during this time
of Remembrance for your Loved One !
We “Thank You” for a Hero who has served us so faithfully! |
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drpepper
Posts: 3089
Texas Gulf Coast
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| 02 Nov 2007 8:10 PM |
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Thank you MSgt. Crowell for your honorable service and ultimate sacrifice for our country....
To the family and friends of this hero, I offer my sincere heartfelt condolences .... may GOD bless you during this very difficult time. |
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It is the Military who salutes YOUR flag, who serves beneath YOUR flag, whose coffin is draped by YOUR flag, and who by their service allows the protester to burn YOUR flag.
Riding in memory of my home town friends who didn't return from Vietnam:
Pete Clark, Dennis Fisher (next door neighbor), & Tommy "Saba" Clark
377 Combat Support Group, 21st MedEvac, Vietnam 1969-1971
Riding a HD Fatboy....
Support your local
Viet Nam Vets MC / Legacy Vets MC
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Uffda
Posts: 11012
Wonder Lake, IL
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| 02 Nov 2007 8:32 PM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Master Sgt. Thomas A. Crowell. 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, Thomas.
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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mailman
Posts: 14720
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 02 Nov 2007 8:46 PM |
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| Thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of Master Sgt. Thomas A. Crowell. Rest in Peace Airman. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
Jim
"mailman"
US Army 1970 - 1972 |
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areallyniceguy
Posts: 720
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| 02 Nov 2007 9:03 PM |
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| My family and i send our prayers and condolences to the family and friends of Master Sgt. Thomas A. Crowell a true American Hero,May the Lord give you peace and comfort in this difficult time............Standing by in swmo. |
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R.J.Bailey Joplin Missouri,Proud Parent of an American Soldier(Land of the free by the blood of the brave) PGR Member#13326 ( Liberty, when it begins to take root, it's a plant of rapid growth, George Washington 1" U. S. Preident) |
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allsthrnlady
Posts: 1437
Gravette, Arkansas - NW AR Mission Support Coordinator
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| 02 Nov 2007 9:32 PM |
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Deepest condolences to family and friends of Master Sgt. Thomas A. Crowell. May the Lord give you comfort and strength during this time of your loss. Master Sgt. Crowell, thank you for your service and ultimate sacrifice made in doing so. You will not be forgotten, Sir. May you forever rest in peace.
Standing by in NW Arkansas for further mission info to hopefully be there to stand and honor this true American Hero, whom gave his all for our Country. |
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Mary Ann Putman
NW Arkansas Mission Support Coordinator
PGR Member # 54583
479-787-0121
allsthrnlady@yahoo.com
Riding in honor of:
Great Great Grandfather (1830-1901)....Civil War Veteran in Union Army, Co I, 43 MO Inf., Reverend James Paris Long;
Grandfather....World War I Army Vet, Paris Leonard Long (1892-1964), WIA and carried bullet 1/4 inch from heart the rest of his life;
Great Uncle....Joseph V. Long (1899-1978) Army Pvt. WWI;
Uncle....World War II Army Vet, Ivan Eugene Long (1921-2002);
Uncle....Olen Richard Long (1923-1944), WWII Army Vet, 313th Regiment in the 79th division infantry, KIA in France;
Uncle....World War II Army Vet, Clifford Leon Long (1925-1979);
Father.... Korean War Vet Army Cpl. Munitions Handler for 21 Fox Co., 24th Div, Charles Earl Wilson (1928-2006);
Uncle....Ret. Naval Warrant Officer Buford "Al" Long (1929-2005);
Uncle....William "Billy" Monroe Long (1931-1950), PFC Light Weapons Infantryman, Hdq. Co. 19th Reg., 2nd Div. Korean War Vet, KIA in South Korea;
High School Friend....Gary Lynn Dent (1950-1971), Army, PFC, Accidental Homicide Ground Casualty, Quang Tin, South Vietnam;
NW AR PGR Ride Captain....Don "Dragonnnnn" Horton (1963-2008). |
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Pepper_guy
Posts: 6234
Lacey, WA
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| 02 Nov 2007 9:34 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of MSgt. Thomas A. Cromwell, U.S. Air Force. MSgt. Cromwell, 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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Jasper54
Posts: 7042
Columbus, Ohio
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| 02 Nov 2007 10:23 PM |
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| I wish to express my sincere prayers and offer my condolences to the family and friends of MSgt. Thomas A. Crowell. His service and Ultimate sacrafice made for the defense of our nation in the War in Iraq must not be forgotten. I pray that the Lord Jesus is there with you to hold you during this difficult time. |
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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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690MedCo
Posts: 4191
Huntington Beach, CA
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| 02 Nov 2007 10:38 PM |
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Thank you Master Sgt. Thomas A. Crowell 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 young soldier.
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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: 6843
Hillsboro, Ohio
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| 02 Nov 2007 10:58 PM |
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| My deepest sympathy and sincere condolences to the family and friends of MSgt. Thomas A. Crowell. Thank you, sir, for your service and sacrifice. 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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catbrooks
Posts: 1756
Lake Mary, FL
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| 02 Nov 2007 11:02 PM |
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My family and I send our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of this American hero. His bravery, courage and dedication will never be forgotten.
MSgt Thomas Crowell, our world is a safer place because of brave and selfless warriors like you, rest in peace... |
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Cat
"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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cchii
Posts: 749
Cliff (Mug) Hall Exeter, MO
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| 02 Nov 2007 11:05 PM |
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| Our deepest condolances to the friends and family of MSGT. Thomas A. Crowell. Your service and sacrifice did not pass unnoticed and will never be forgotten. Rest in peace Master Sargent. |
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Assistant State Captain - Missouri
Help On The Home Front Coordinator - Missouri
US ARMY 72 to 78 - 63C, 63F, 11E
417-847-7301
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wvhusker
Posts: 5133
Ashland, KY
Sr. KY R/C
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| 03 Nov 2007 5:12 AM |
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MSG Crowell,
Thank you for your willingness to defend the United States of America and her freedoms and interests. Your untimely death brings much sorrow and sadness to the hearts and lives of your family, friends, military brothers and sisters, each and every member of the Patriot Guard Riders, and all who truly appreciate their freedom. We are proud of your service and dedication in that which you believed in and fought for. Your mission is complete. You are truly an American hero and the world in which we live is a safer place because of your commitment to freedom. We will now proudly stand for you with honor, dignity, and respect. We pray that you will now rest peacefully in the arms of God. May He provide peace, comfort, and understanding to each life you touched.
WVHusker
Tom & Kelly
Ashland, KY
NE KY R/C
US Army, 1988 - 1998
Operations Desert Shield/Storm
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"Heaven Was Needing A Hero" (Jo Dee Messina)
My personal thanks to HUDPatriotGuard for posting this on YouTube. May this touch your heart as it did mine. ~WVHusker
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aoop
Posts: 2581
Vidor, Orange County, TX
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| 03 Nov 2007 7:26 AM |
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James M. Richards
Vidor,TX
US Navy 1969-1972 Damage Control
jmrichards@aoop.net http://www.myspace.com/stoneagegeek
Travel in Memory of: Pvt Clinton Victor Richards, (Uncle) WWI, USA, KIA, GySgt Joseph B. Richards ,USMC, (Father) WWII, Deceased, SSgt Leroy Richards, USMC, (Uncle) WWII, Deceased, Pvt Dewitt E. Rabalais, USMC, Father in Law, Deceased, Col Gilbert Meibaum, USMC, VN, AO, SN Larry Slaymaker, USN, VN, KIA and each and every Brother and Sister who has worn the uniform and lifted their right hand to make the Promise to willingly die if need be to defend the freedoms of our Citizens and the innocents abroad.
A Mother asked President Bush, "Why did my Child have to die in Iraq?" Another Mother asked President Kennedy,"Why did my Child have to die in Vietnam?" Another Mother asked President Truman, "Why did my Child have to die in Korea?" Another Mother asked President F.D. Roosevelt,"Why did my Child have to die at Iwo Jima ?" Another Mother asked President W. Wilson, "Why did my Child have to die on the battlefield of France ?" Yet another Mother asked President Lincoln,"Why did my Child have to die at Gettysburg ?" And yet another Mother asked President G.Washington, "Why did my Child have to die near Valley Forge?" Long, long ago a Mother (Mary) asked, "Heavenly Father, why did my Child have to die on a cross outside Jerusalim?" All the answers are so near the same. One died to save our Souls and the others died to protect our Freedoms. |
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rockinn
Posts: 491
NW AR RC
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| 03 Nov 2007 8:31 AM |
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My sincere condolences to the family and friends of MSgt Crowell. Thomas is a true American Hero and he will not be forgotten.
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Rockinn
Nam 67-68
Riding for all our HEROES
Pleasant words are like honeycombs
Sweet to the soul - Health to the bones |
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Roert
Posts: 2852
Erie, PA
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| 03 Nov 2007 8:58 AM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of MSgt. Thomas Crowell.
Rest in peace Thomas. |
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"Bomb Loader" F4E Phantom
USAF '76'-'80'
PGR #8068 |
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Harry Hartman
Posts: 1093
Rochester, NY
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| 03 Nov 2007 9:33 AM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of MSgt. Thomas A. Crowell. The service and sacrifices of this True American Hero, will never be forgotten. May God help his family find peace at this most difficult time. |
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hybridharry
1st Cavalry Dad
PGR NY HOTH Director
PGR NY VRP Coordinator
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semperpapa
Posts: 1339
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
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| 03 Nov 2007 10:07 AM |
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I would like to offer my deepest condolences to the family and friends of MSgt. Thomas A. Crowell for the grave loss suffered. May God hold you close and give you peace and serenity in these times of sorrow.
Thank you for your service and sacrifice…IT WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN.
God bless you.
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"Beamer Rider"
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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vf52rcl
Posts: 770
Black Diamond WA. USA
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| 03 Nov 2007 11:14 AM |
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May you rest in peace. My sincere condolences to the family and friends. Thank you for your service and sacrifice Great Warrior. "A True American Hero". You will not be forgotten! I will be standing there in spirit with my fellow brothers. I pray the lord takes you into his Kingdom, Rest in Peace, see you soon my brother.
Richard & Kary.
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To Live is to Love
To Love is to Live
Ride In Memony of my son Roger 1980-2004 |
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liljon51
Posts: 298
Greenfield, Mo.
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| 03 Nov 2007 11:26 AM |
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My condollences go out to the family of MSGT Crowell.... May he rest in eternal peace. He is another of our HEROES that has given all.....
I will PROUDLY stand in your honor when and if called upon... |
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PGR member # 6774
CVMA member #1986
USAF 1968-1975
408 MMS 16 SOS 442 TFW
474 MMS Proud member of the PGR
Riding in memory of my father ,S2C Nebraska Buzbee, Jr. WWII Navy vet... AND... 2nd cousin, Lawrence Buzbee..Bronze Star, Purple Heart .Korean War POW 11/50 - 8/53. |
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stretchnit
Posts: 913
Mulberry, Ks.
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| 03 Nov 2007 12:02 PM |
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Thank you MSgt. Thomas Crowell, for your service and sacrifice. My prayers and condolences are with your family in the days ahead. Our FREEDOM isn't free. It comes with a high price. The price only a select few are able to make. MSgt. Crowell is one of these soldiers. He knew the price, but made the sacrifice anyway. We can only be grateful. We will be honored to stand for him, if and when needed.
Thank you to the family for allowing Thomas to serve our country. He won't be forgotten. Just remember the good time you shared as a family. Rest in Peace brave warrior.
Standing by in S. E. Kansas, for more details.
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Mulberry, Ks. |
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DragonWagon
Posts: 417
Ride Captain St Peters Missouri
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| 03 Nov 2007 1:06 PM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and firends of MSGT Crowell. This True American Hero will NOT be forgotten. |
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Dragon Wagon
Retired USAF MSGT
Proud Son Of:
Col. (Dr) Robert R. Smith, USAF, Dec.
Proud Father of:
Major Robert R. Smith III, USAF
SSgt Michael F. Smith, USA |
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Teddi bear
Posts: 1545
Elroy, Wisconsin
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| 03 Nov 2007 1:20 PM |
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| Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Master Sgt. Thomas A. Crowell. Thank you so much Thomas, for serving our country. May the Lord Jesus Christ comfort your family and friends. |
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Riding with Respect!
Revival of patriotism is what the patriot guards are bringing back to America! |
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milktoast
Posts: 2599
West Branch, MI Zephyrhills, FL
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| 03 Nov 2007 3:57 PM |
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| My heartfelt condolences and prayers to the family and friends of MSgt. Thomas Crowell. 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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