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Uffda 
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Wonder Lake, IL
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| 02 May 2008 7:21 AM |
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Update 2330 cst 05 May 08 Big rock
Updated 05 MAY 08 harly69g
PGR
The Parents of US Army Captain Andrew R. Pearson have requested our participation in a Memorial Service to be held in downtown Billings, Mt. at the Purple Heart Memorial Park adjacent to the county courthouse (27th and 2nd ave. no.) at 3 pm, Saturday, May 10 2008.
Capt. Pearson graduated from West Point in 2001, served multiple tours in Iraq and was a highly decorated Hero. His medals include; The Bronze Star, Army Commendation Medal, Meritorious Unit Citation, Expert infantry Badge, Parachutist Badge, Ranger Tab and others.
Staging will be at 2:30 pm in the parking lot on the east side of the courthouse. There are other activities scheduled in the park until 2:30 pm. As soon as they are clear we will establish our Flagline.
After the service there will be a motorcade/procession from the downtown location to 4801 State Route 3 (approx. 10 miles) where an event to celebrate the life of this Hero will be held. Billings Police may assist with some traffic control, if they are not available PGR has permission from them to provide road guards at controlled intersections.
Tracy Walters will be the RC for this mission. It is hoped that we can get as many members as possible involved.
Wes Lambert
Eastern Mt.
District Capt
PGR of Mt.
MISSION UPDATE;
As the scope of this Mission is taking on new and larger propotions, I repectfully request all PGR members planning to attend to arrive at the staging area at 2:00pm or earlier if possible. It has come to my attention that Major General Randall Mosley, Senators John Testor and Conrad Burns along with other dignitaries will be in attendance to honor this Hero. Members of the VFW, Purple Heart recipients and other groups will also be present.
We will have a Mission briefing at 2:00 pm to iron out final details, organize road guards etc. We will then move to the park as soon as it is convenient.
The ceremony should take approx. 1 to 1 1/2 hrs. All other specifics to this mission remain as previously posted. Thank You All for your participation in honoring this Heroic Warrior and being there in support of his Family.
Wes Lambert
Eastern Mt.
District Capt
PGR of Mt.
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IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 374-08
May 02, 2008
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DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died April 30 in Baghdad, Iraq, from wounds suffered when their vehicle encountered an improvised explosive device. They were assigned to the 1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
Killed were:
Cpt. Andrew. R. Pearson, 32, of Billings, Mont.
Spc. Ronald J. Tucker, 21, of Fountain, Colo.
For more information media may contact the Fort Hood public affairs office at (254) 287-9993; after hours (254) 291-2591. |
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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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catbrooks
Posts: 1326
Lake Mary, FL
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| 02 May 2008 7:24 AM |
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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.
Cpt. Andrew Pearson, our world is a safer place because of brave and selfless warriors like you, rest in peace... |
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FL HOTH Coordinator
"To live in the hearts of those you leave behind
is never to die"
~Robert Orr~
In loving memory of Sgt John D Rode
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Uffda
Posts: 8100
Wonder Lake, IL
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| 02 May 2008 7:57 AM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Cpt. Andrew. R. Pearson. 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, Andrew.
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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sig22
Posts: 2672
New Port Richey, Fl. Senior Ride Captain
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| 02 May 2008 8:26 AM |
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I offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Cpt. Andrew. R. Pearson. May the Lord comfort you in the difficult days ahead.
Godspeed Andrew.....Godspeed..... |
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Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there…
RIDING IN HONOR AND LOVING MEMORY OF:
PGR Ride Captain (Ret) Mike "Deltoid" Bland..."It's all good"
PGR Senior Ride Captain Jack "Jacklok" Loken..."Take care, ride safe"
Always in our thoughts....
Forever in our hearts |
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LZ__Morgan
Posts: 254
South Eastern Kentucky ( Estill County )
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| 02 May 2008 8:38 AM |
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| My Heartfelt Condolences to the Family and Friends of Captain Andrew R. Pearson. Our thouths and Prayers will be with you. |
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It Dosn't Matter How Many Missions You Have Been On. All That Matters To The Family, Is The Mission Your On Today. By ( Roert ).
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WhyWyoming
Posts: 1
Recluse, Wyoming
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| 02 May 2008 8:44 AM |
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| God can and will provide peace and comfort to the loved ones of Captain Pearson. May we who survive never forget the sacrifices made by those who gave all. |
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Ride hard, ride fast, ride SAFE; for it is far better to ride than to recover |
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sirlancelotsd
Posts: 267
Hermosa, SD
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| 02 May 2008 8:53 AM |
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| Two more American Heroes have finished their 'tour of duty' and gone home to their reward. It is hard to let them go, I know, and the families are hurting. Take strength from God and in knowing that his sacrifice will not be in vain. The sacrifice made by Andrew will never be forgotten. Rest in peace, Andrew. We will all shake your hand later. For now, we will honor your sacrifice. |
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SirLancelotSD
High Plains Regional Captain, PGR
MSgt, USAF (Ret)
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silverwing
Posts: 123
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| 02 May 2008 9:28 AM |
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| Sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Captain Andrew R. Pearson - a true American Hero whose dedication and sacrifice will not be forgotten. Stand down, rest easy, your mission here is complete. We will proudly stand to honor you as you begin your next mission with the heroes that went before you. |
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"Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. Amen."
Brad "Silverwing" Volk
Montana Assistant State Captain
Montana SW District Captain
Montana - Red, White, Blue coordinator
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silverwing
Posts: 123
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| 02 May 2008 9:31 AM |
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Members -
Service details for Captain Andrew R. Pearson have not been finalized. Updates will be posted as they are known. |
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"Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. Amen."
Brad "Silverwing" Volk
Montana Assistant State Captain
Montana SW District Captain
Montana - Red, White, Blue coordinator
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satyr
Posts: 2605
Raleigh, NC
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| 02 May 2008 9:58 AM |
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I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Capt Andrew R. Pearson. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Thank you for standing for our country and defending our freedom Andrew. Rest in peace sir. I salute you.
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satyr
Steve
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 heros never dies.
Moina Micheals - 1918
"We Shall Keep the Faith"
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Buffalo Man
Posts: 3
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| 02 May 2008 10:08 AM |
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I would like to officer my conolences to the family and friends of Cpt. Andrew Pearson. My prayers are with you.
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blaws
Posts: 9
Billings, Montana
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| 02 May 2008 10:29 AM |
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1armymom
Posts: 201
Virginia Beach, VA
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| 02 May 2008 10:42 AM |
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To the family and loved ones of Cpt. Andrew. R. Pearson ,
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.
Cpt. Pearson,
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 Moms, PGR District 5 'Hampton Roads'
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dlinjerdal
Posts: 1766
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| 02 May 2008 1:59 PM |
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| May God Bless and hold close the friends and family of Cpt. Pearson in this most difficult time we are so sorry for your loss we will never foregt you Andrew 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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SFC Rod
Posts: 257
Weston, Mich
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| 02 May 2008 4:18 PM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Captain Andrew R. Pearson. Andy, You Will Never Be Forgotten... Christmas in Arlington..
Rest easy, sleep well my brother.
Know the line has held, your job is done.
Rest easy, sleep well.
Others have taken up where you fell, the line has held.
Peace, peace, and farewell.....
SFC Rod Standing in Honor and Respect...
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PGRLabLuvr
Posts: 7093
Bonita Springs, FL
Ride Captain
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| 02 May 2008 5:44 PM |
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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 Andrew 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, CPT Andrew. R. Pearson, your mission is now complete, may you rest in Honored, Eternal Peace.
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Joan "PGRLabLuvr" Colosimo
Florida Ride Captain
PGRLabLuvr@patriotguard.org
239.250.0015
Proud USAF Blue Star Mom
(T)Sgt Jennifer and her husband, TSgt Mark McIntosh
Proud Grandma of AF Brat Emma Marie McIntosh
Standing the Flagline in Memory of:
Ed "oldiron6" Barrett
Jack "jacklok" Loken, Jr.
Mike "deltoid79" Bland
Throughout the centuries there were men who took first steps, down new roads, armed with nothing but their own vision.
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Jasper54
Posts: 4391
Columbus, Ohio
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| 02 May 2008 5:56 PM |
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| I wish to offer my most sincere prayers and extend my deepest sympathies to the family and friends of US Army Cpl. Andrew R. Pearson, who has made the ULTIMATE SACRAFICE of his Life while defending our nations freedom in the Global War on Terrorism in Iraq. I 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. |
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Be not forgetful to entertain strangers; for thereby some have entertained angels unawares. Hebrews 13:2 KJV
GySgt. Roger Casto, US Marine Corps, Retired 1972-1992;
Iran/Iraq War Veteran 1988
Veteran of Foriegn Wars, Life Member
Double Blue Star Dad
United Christian Faith Ministries Chaplain
Christian Motorcycle Association, Life Member
Riding in honor of:
Sgt. Millard Archy, US Army, WWI, Purple Heart - Exposed to mustard gas.
Sgt. Alva Pete Osborn, US Army, WWII, KIA - France.
Seaman Bob Schneider, US Navy, WWII, Purple Heart.
T/Sgt. Russell Casto, USAF Congo Revolution, Viet Nam.
Sgt. Ron Casto, USMC C.A.P. Viet Nam 1966.
My son, SPC Sean Casto, TennANG. Iraqi Veteran
My daughter, Spc. Angela West, US Army
SrA Micah Burgess, US Air Force, Afghanistan Veteran
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
Cpl. Monahan
LCpl. Adams
And ALL of our Military Men and Women from ALL Wars who have answered that call and have paid the ULTIMATE PRICE in the battle to defend our nation. |
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mailman
Posts: 10161
West Branch, MI - Michigan Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Ride Captain
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| 02 May 2008 8:42 PM |
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| Thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of Captain Andrew R. Pearson. Rest In Peace Sir. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
Jim
"mailman"
US Army 1970 - 1972 |
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ivetret
Posts: 1571
Shermer, IL
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| 02 May 2008 8:47 PM |
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My deepest sympathy to the family of Cpt. Andrew. R. Pearson. I appreciate all of his contributions to our country and may there be a special place for him in heaven. He gave his 'all' so young.
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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?”
[Elenore Rosevelt]
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custer7thcav
Posts: 4308
Moraine, Ohio
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| 03 May 2008 2:56 AM |
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| My deepest sympathy and sincere condolences to the family and friends of Cpt. Andrew R. Pearson. 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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Pinger
Posts: 1965
Lisbon, NY
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| 03 May 2008 5:00 AM |
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Thank you Andrew, for your service and ultimate sacrifice for the the preservation of FREEDOM ........... I SALUTE YOU
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Andrew R Pearson, Capt, US Army ............... and HERO |
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Charlie
USAF 60 - 64
USN 65 - 82
USN Retired 82
Viet Nam 71 & 73
Asst R/C NY Region 3
"We need not be afraid of the future, for the future will be in our own hands. We shall need courage, energy and determination, but above all, we shall need faith-faith in ourselves, in our communities and in our country." --- Thomas E. Dewey |
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sdoise
Posts: 2289
Kinder, La.
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| 03 May 2008 7:09 AM |
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| I convey my heartfelt condolences to the fsmily and friends of Cpt Andrew R. Pearson and my sincere appreciation fo his service and ultimate sacrifice to preserve our way of life. Rest in peace Sir. |
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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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vander177
Posts: 2396
Vandergrift, PA
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| 03 May 2008 7:35 AM |
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My condolences and prayers to the family and friends of U.S. Army Captain Andrew R. Pearson. I thank you or your military service, leadership and ultimate sacrifice you made for this grateful nation in keeping peace worldwide. You may be gone, but, you will never be forgotten
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, Ride Captain, Region 10, PA
American Legion Riders, Sgt of Arms, 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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milktoast
Posts: 1797
West Branch, MI Zephyrhills, FL
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| 03 May 2008 9:03 AM |
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| My heartfelt condolences and prayers to the family and friends of Cpt. Andrew Pearson. 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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Rich Blackaby
Posts: 21
Riverside, Ca 92508
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| 03 May 2008 12:54 PM |
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It is a sad, sad day, not only for the 4th Inf. Div., the "Raiders By God" families, but for the families that Cpt. Andrew R. Pearson has left behind. As a veteran of the 4th Inf. Div., also having a Son in Law currently serving with the 1/22 INF. we would like to send our most heartfelt condolences to all the families affected by this. My wife and I were there to see Cpt. Andrew R Pearson deploy. I saluted all of them then, I now salute Cpt. Andrew J Pearson as a true American Hero. Thank you for the freedoms that you have afforded us. As a veteran of the 4th Inf. Div. and the V. P. of the 4th Inf. Div. Assn., Southern California Chapter, I promise that I will never forget the service of Cpt. Andrew R. Pearson. We will be honoring Cpt. Andrew R. Pearson, as well as other 4th Inf. Div. veterans at our Memorial Day Service at the Riverside National Cemetery this Memorial Day. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. If there is anything that we can do, please contact us.
Steadfast And Loyal
Richard Blackaby
V.P. 4th Inf. Div. Assn. So. California
PGR #139413
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