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Subject: SSgt Alanna Dawn Close, 30, Weirton, WV, 26, 27, 28, MAR 08

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cagerbob User is Offline
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Parma, Ohio
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22 Mar 2008 7:30 AM Alert 
Updated 25 Mar 08 1945cst by Ladynighthawk

FINAL ITINERARY
 
Staging time: 0800
 
Ride briefing: 08:15
 
Flag line: by 08:30
 
Bikes will park directly in front of the funeral on the street.  Cages will be parked in the back lot across the alley behind the funeral home.  Someone will be there to assist.
 
 
After SSgt. Close is readied for transport, we will proceed to our vehicles and bikes where we will lead the procession to the National Cemetery.  Barry Bioni, PA ASC has graciously accepted the role of lead bike to lead the escort to the cemetery.
 
Once at the cemetery, we will stand the flag line until the family departs.  Please dress accordingly for an approximate 1 hour ride to the cemetery.
 
NOTE: PLEASE BE EARLY, IF POSSIBLE, AS WE DO NOT WANT TO INTERRUPT THE SERVICES.
 
                                        Thank you,
                                          Ron J.
                                          ron1ok
                                          WV ASC
                                          WV RC

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Updated 24 Mar 08 2030 cstby big rock


The family of SSgt Alanna Dawn Close has asked graciously for our attendance in paying honor and respect in the loss of their hero.

  PRELIMINARY UPDATE:

Visitation:
 Wed. Mar. 26 6 - 8 p.m.

Thru. Mar. 27, 2 - 4, 6 - 8 p.m.

Services, Fri., Mar. 28, 9:30 a.m.


Internment at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, Southpoint, near Pittsburgh following Friday services. We will be providing escort to the cemetery with police assistance.

Funeral home:

 

Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home
3219 Main Street
Weirton, WV, 26062-4713

There will be no flag lines for the visitation, however, we will be staging at the funeral home Friday morning at 08:00, quick briefing at 08:15, be in flag line by 08:30.

NOTE: Since we will be staging at the funeral home, please try to be as prompt as possible as we do not want to disrupt the service.  We will be in their parking lot very close to the service.

I am meeting with the funeral director Tuesday evening to finalize details and will post them as soon as possible.

Keep an eye on this thread for further updates.  Thanks for your patience and for what you do.

                                                                                                Ride safe,
Ron J.

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SSgt Alanna Dawn-Ferrilli Close, 30, of Paris, PA, passed away March 20, 2008 while stationed at Whiteman AFB, MO.

 

Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton, WV 26062-4713 (http://tinyurl.com/2ddw6d) will be handling all arrangements and have been contacted to offer PGR assistance/participation to Alanna's family.  Director will be meeting with family later today and will get back with me.

 

Should this become Confirmed, Ron Jones ASC/WV RC will be the Ride Captain for this Mission of Honor.

 

Please monitor the thread for updates as they become available.

Joe Cumblidge
WV State Captain
Bob Ellis
USN 80-86

In Memory of Ed "OldIron" Barrett

"Remember that no matter how many missions you have been on, all that matters to the family is the one you are on today." ~ Roert
ultraclassic User is Offline
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Proctor, WV
22 Mar 2008 7:45 AM Alert 
   Thank you, Alanna, for your service to our country, helping to protect and defend the freedom and liberty we have come to expect.  May God welcome you with open arms as you approach the Gates of Heaven.

   May your family, friends and community find comfort in His healing mercy and may they understand that you continue to watch over them from your place among the Angels.

   We, the Patriot Guard Riders, stand at the ready to show you the Honor and Respect you deserve and have earned.

   Stand at ease Alanna.  Your mission is now complete.  God Speed.
Respects,
Joe
"This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave." Elmer Davis

Joe Cumblidge
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UOV HOG Chapter
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In Memory of the crew of HU16E CGNR 2123, lost on SAR mission off Corpus Christi, TX on 21 September 1973:
LCDR Francis W. Miller (CG Aviator #1164)
LTJG Jerald M. Mack (CG Aviator #1567)
AD1 Harold D. Brown, Jr.
AM2 Benjamin R. Gaskins, Jr.
AT2 John F. Harrison
AT2 John P. Pledger

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dlinjerdal User is Offline
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22 Mar 2008 7:47 AM Alert 
May God Bless and hold close the friends and family Alanna Ferrilli Close in this most difficult time we are so sorry for your loss rest well Alanna you are with God now.
Jerry & Linda
mailman User is Offline
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22 Mar 2008 7:50 AM Alert 
Thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of Alanna Dawn-Ferrilli Close. Rest In Peace.
"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."

Jim
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sdoise User is Offline
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Kinder, La.
22 Mar 2008 8:06 AM Alert 
I convey my heartfelt condolences to the family of Alanna Dawn-Ferrilli Close and my sincere appreciation her service to preserve our way of life. May she rest in peace.
Schelly
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American Legion Post 318, Elton, La.

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mlmsan User is Offline
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22 Mar 2008 8:27 AM Alert 
My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of Alanna Dawn-Ferrilli Close, U.S Air Force Veteran. I pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful for Alanna Dawn-Ferrilli Close's, service to our Great Nation and greatly appreciate Her for my freedom. Alanna Dawn-Ferrilli Close, you are a true American Hero and will not be forgotten. May our Heavenly Father welcome You home and you soar through the Heavenly skies with the wings of an Eagle.

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vander177 User is Offline
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22 Mar 2008 8:39 AM Alert 
My condolences and prayers to the family and friends of Alanna Dawn-Ferrilli Close. I thank you for your military service and sacrifices 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!
Ralph A. DeLorme, SFC, US Army, Retired
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milktoast User is Offline
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22 Mar 2008 8:43 AM Alert 
My heartfelt condolences and prayers to the family and friends of Alanna Close. I thank Alanna for her service and sacrifices. Heaven must have needed another hero.
Janet
Michigan Regional Ride Captain/Region 6
Florida Ride Captain/Florida National Cemetery Ride Captain
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22 Mar 2008 8:44 AM Alert 
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 thoughts and prayers of a grateful nation.
Cat


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Groundhogpmc User is Offline
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Portsmouth, Ohio
22 Mar 2008 10:06 AM Alert 
My condolences and prayers to the family and friends of Alanna Dawn. Thank you Alanna for your service to this great country. I am so sorry you have left us so soon. It will be an honor to stand for you. Standing by in Portsmouth, Ohio.

Groundhog
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B Bioni User is Offline
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PA. Assistant State Captain
22 Mar 2008 3:26 PM Alert 
My condolences to the family and friends of Alanna Dawn Ferrilli Close.
Thank you for your service to this great nation and our freedom.
May your family find comfort in these difficult times
B Bioni
PA. Assistant State Captain
AF Mom in NC User is Offline
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22 Mar 2008 4:07 PM Alert 
Alanna Dawn Ferrilli Close earned my respect and gratitude when she volunteered to serve our country. Her efforts to make the world a safer place will be remembered with honor and appreciation by this American family.
My sincere condolences to the family and friends. You are in my prayers during this time of sorrow.
Living in the Land of the Free
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moafwife User is Offline
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22 Mar 2008 4:17 PM Alert 
Laney, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. You were a wonderful person, and will truly be missed. Thank you for your service to our country and in everything you did during your short time here.
ultraclassic User is Offline
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Proctor, WV
22 Mar 2008 4:55 PM Alert 
   Conversation w/Funeral Director  indicates information on this mission will, most likely, be slow in coming due to the Holiday weekend. 

   Please continue monitoring this thread as word may not come until sometime Monday, 24 Mar 2008.

   Thank you for your patience.
Respects,
Joe
"This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave." Elmer Davis

Joe Cumblidge
West Virginia State Captain
UOV HOG Chapter
RM1 USCG 1969-78
(304) 455-4036 - Home
(304) 588-1278 - Cell
www.wvpatriotguard.org

In Memory of the crew of HU16E CGNR 2123, lost on SAR mission off Corpus Christi, TX on 21 September 1973:
LCDR Francis W. Miller (CG Aviator #1164)
LTJG Jerald M. Mack (CG Aviator #1567)
AD1 Harold D. Brown, Jr.
AM2 Benjamin R. Gaskins, Jr.
AT2 John F. Harrison
AT2 John P. Pledger

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Titan-2 User is Offline
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22 Mar 2008 5:18 PM Alert 
I wish to extend my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Alanna Dawn-Ferrilli Close.May God comfort you all in this difficult time.Alanna,thank you for your dedication and service to our great nation. You will be truely missed and you will never be forgotten. May you rest in peace in the hands of our Lord.

Jules Shubuck,PGR Ride Captain
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deaconbiker User is Offline
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Charleston, WV
22 Mar 2008 5:23 PM Alert 
Thank you, Alanna Dawn-Ferrilli Close, for your service to our country. May you always be lovingly remembered as a hero, for your selfless sacrifices, and may your loved ones forever cherish the memories they have of you. Rest in Peace.

Buddy "Deaconbiker" Palla
Charleston, WV
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22 Mar 2008 6:46 PM Alert 
My condolences to the family and friends of Alanna Dawn-Ferrilli. Thank you for your service to our country Alanna Dawn-Ferrilli. May you rest in peace.
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Slowhand User is Offline
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22 Mar 2008 6:57 PM Alert 
I would like to extend my deepest condolences to the family and friends of this American Hero who stood tall for his homeland in this very sad time in your lives, but remember that you knew a hero first hand while the rest of us just get to hear about their heroic deeds. My prayers are that our GOD may bring peace and comfort to all of you during this tragic time. Please know that not just me , but a country full of people like me owe you a debt that can never be repaid. But please know that your loved one is now serving in the Army of our LORD in heaven, and the LORD said if I go to prepare a place for you, I will come again and recieve you unto myself that where I am there you may be also. Know that it says in the Bible in 2nd Corinthians 5:8 , we are confident I say , willing rather to be absent from the body and present with the LORD. No one can ever say that your loved one isn't a HERO, they were willing to serve that the rest of us may enjoy the freedom we do today, and the sacrifice you and your family have endured so our nation can remain the home of the free because of the brave. We are all brothers and sisters in arms and we don't forget one of our own, rest in peace my comrade, your mission is complete and now it's time for you to rest. May GOD Bless each and everyone of you.
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ron1ok User is Offline
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22 Mar 2008 7:21 PM Alert 
Alanna, Thank you for your heroic service to our country. May the Good Lord embrace with His loving arms. To Alanna's family, may God bless you with peace and comfort during this most distressful time. Be assured, Alanna is a true American hero. Ride safe, Ron J.
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22 Mar 2008 7:45 PM Alert 
Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Alanna Dawn-Ferrilli Close. May God help you though this difficult time and sorrow. Know your loved one was and is a Hero to us all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you always. She will never be forgotten.

Rest Safely and Securely in God's Loving Arms, Alanna.

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I'm just going home. 
Quiet-like, slip away- 
I'll be going home. 
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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!
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I'll be going home.
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navydavy User is Offline
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Seal Beach, California
22 Mar 2008 8:03 PM Alert 
My sincerest condolences to the family of Alanna for your loss, and my gratitude for your sacrifice. May God bless you in this difficult time and give you strength. My eternal gratefulness Alanna Dawn-Ferrilli Close for your service to our country, and your willingness to give the ultimate sacrifice for freedom. Rest in peace young sister.
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22 Mar 2008 8:27 PM Alert 
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custer7thcav User is Offline
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22 Mar 2008 9:49 PM Alert 
Deepest sympathy and sincere condolences to the family and friends of Alanna Dawn-Ferrili Close. Thank you, Alanna, for your service and dedication. God bless you, and be with your family during this difficult time. Rest in peace.
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Pepper_guy User is Offline
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Lacey, WA
22 Mar 2008 11:32 PM Alert 
My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of SSgt. Alanna Dawn Close, U.S. Air Force. SSgt. Close, 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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ron1ok User is Offline
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23 Mar 2008 7:35 AM Alert 
To all, As of last evening; I talked with funeral director and he ,first, said Alanna is not back in WV yet. Also, the family, obviously, is quite shaken by this loss, and wants to see Alanna before they make any definite plans for her service. If confirmed, it appears it may be towards the end of the week, MAYBE!! We all know how this goes, so I ask all keep a close watch as this could also happen very fast. Thank you. Ride safe, Ron J.
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