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Susan Sturgis 
Posts: 4280
Bear, DE
In Memory of Ed "Old Iron" Barrett
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| 01 May 2008 5:01 PM |
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Updated 2240 cdt 14 May 08 by Big rock
Updated 06 May 2150 MST by Charger
It is with a sad and heavy heart that I must post Tennessee/Kentucky has lost another Great American Hero, Staff Sgt. Bryan E. Bolander, 26, of Clarksville, TN, died in Baghdad April 29, 2008 from wounds suffered when his vehicle struck an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Ft. Campbell, KY. SSgt. Bolander was on his 3rd tour in Iraq, he has been to Kosovo, he was a Sniper in a Scout Platoon. Ft. Campbell was his first and only duty station..... Some of his awards include prior to his death are Arcom with V device, Ranger Tab, and Air Borne Wings. Posthumous will be given: Bronze Star and Purple Heart.
He is survived by his mom and step dad, Toni and Robert Kahrmann, his fiancee', Sandra Comer all of Clarksville, TN; and his 5 year old son, Tyler Bolander of St. Louis, Mo. He was due to marry on June 7th 2008 to Sandra, when he was due home on leave.
This is a multi part mission:
First Part: Accomplished
Second Part
Visitation: Accomplished
Third Part
Staging Area: From Nashville, Exit 11 and go under underpass, this road will become S. Riverside. . Go 3 red lights. Just past the 3rd light on the right will be a Big Lots/Sticks n Stuff parking lot 1041 S. Riverside Drive. Staging time is at 9 a.m. KSU: 0945.
Funeral: Thursday, May 15, 2008 Visitation from 1000 - 1300 hrs, with services starting at 1300 hrs. at Sykes Funeral Home and Crematory, 424 Franklin St., Clarksville, TN 37040; Interment will follow at the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery West, just south of Hopkinsville on Ft. Campbell Blvd.
Ride Captains for the Escort: Pam Wynn, aka Capnmom, (301) 204-4913 or (931) 645-3011, Randy Hall, aka Sportypig, rchall@comcast.net
Ride/Drive Safely,
Annette Robeck
aka Dreamcatcher
TN State Captain
Patriot Guard Riders
dreamcatcher@patriotguard.org
(615) 974-3046
Proud Blue Star Mom of an Army National Guard Daughter
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It is with a sad and heavy heart that I must post Tennessee/Kentucky has lost another Great American Hero, Staff Sgt. Bryan E. Bolander, 26, of Clarksville, TN, died in Baghdad April 29, 2008 from wounds suffered when his vehicle struck an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Ft. Campbell, KY. SSgt. Bolander was on his 3rd tour in Iraq, he has been to Kosovo, he was a Sniper in a Scout Platoon. Ft. Campbell was his first and only duty station..... Some of his awards include prior to his death are Arcom with V device, Ranger Tab, and Air Borne Wings. Posthumous will be given: Bronze Star and Purple Heart.
He is survived by his mom and step dad, Toni and Robert Kahrmann, his fiancee', Sandra Comer all of Clarksville, TN; and his 5 year old son, Tyler Bolander of St. Louis, Mo. He was due to marry on June 7th 2008 to Sandra, when he was due home on leave.
This is a multi part mission:
First Part
Escort: Thursday, May 8, 2008 0815 hrs. Outlaw Field to Sykes Funeral Home and Crematory, 424 Franklin St., Clarksville, TN 37040. Those traveling from Nashville, we will stage at the Shell Station off I-24 W, Exit 40, Old Hickory Blvd. at 0645, KSU 0715 SHARP, those traveling from Clarksville or KY, meet in the Parking lot of Outlaw Field. LEO's will be notified also for escort assistance.
Second Part
Visitation: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 from 1500 - 2000 hrs. at Sykes Funeral Home and Crematory, 424 Franklin St., Clarksville, TN 37040. **No staging, please come to the funeral home with flags to stand in Honor of our Hero in the flag line outside the funeral home.**
Third Part
Funeral: Thursday, May 15, 2008 Visitation from 1000 - 1300 hrs, with services starting at 1300 hrs. at Sykes Funeral Home and Crematory, 424 Franklin St., Clarksville, TN 37040; Interment will follow at the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery West, just south of Hopkinsville on Ft. Campbell Blvd.
Ride Captains for the Escort: Pam Wynn, aka Capnmom, (301) 204-4913, Randy Hall, aka Sportypig, rchall@comcast.net
Final Itinerary and staging info will follow for the Third part of this mission.
Ride/Drive Safely,
Annette Robeck
aka Dreamcatcher
TN State Captain
Patriot Guard Riders
dreamcatcher@patriotguard.org
(615) 974-3046
Proud Blue Star Mom of an Army National Guard Daughter
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Updated 2020 cst 01 may 08 by Big rock
This is a confirmed Mission, it will be in Clarksville, TN. Arrangements are pending at this time.
DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Bryan E. Bolander, 26, of Bakersfield, Calif., died April 29 in Baghdad from wounds suffered when his vehicle struck an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.
For more information media may contact the Fort Campbell public affairs office at (270) 798-9966.
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mailman
Posts: 12208
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 01 May 2008 5:15 PM |
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| Deepest condolences to the family and friends of SSGt Bryan E. Bolander. 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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milktoast
Posts: 2208
West Branch, MI Zephyrhills, FL
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| 01 May 2008 5:25 PM |
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| My heartfelt condolences and prayers to the family and friends of SSG Bryan Bolander. 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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Pinger
Posts: 2143
Lisbon, NY
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| 01 May 2008 5:35 PM |
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Thank you Bryan, for your service and ultimate sacrifice for the preservation of FREEDOM .......... I SALUTE YOU
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of SSgt Bryan E Bolander ............. a HERO |
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Charlie
USAF 60 - 64
USN 65 - 82
USN Retired 82
Viet Nam 71 & 73
"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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hbiker
Posts: 429
huntington beach
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| 01 May 2008 5:51 PM |
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To all the family and friends of SSG Bolander I send my sincere condolences. May the Lord give you peace, strength and comfort during this most difficult time. Thank you SSG Bolander for your service to our country and your dedication to guarding our freedoms. You will not be forgotten warrior.
standing by
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1armymom
Posts: 400
Virginia Beach, VA User Accounts Support Team
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| 01 May 2008 5:52 PM |
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To the family and loved ones of SSG Bryan E. Bolander,
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.
SSG Bolander,
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'
"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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PGRLabLuvr
Posts: 8034
Bonita Springs, FL
Ride Captain
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| 01 May 2008 5:57 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 Bryan 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, SSG Bryan E. Bolander, 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
TSgt 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
Tom "Flaman2u" Rowell
Throughout the centuries there were men who took first steps, down new roads, armed with nothing but their own vision.
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eastbay123
Posts: 218
Hayward, CA
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| 01 May 2008 6:58 PM |
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Rich Biddlecome
Cailf. State Captain
USN 1964-1969
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eastbay123
Posts: 218
Hayward, CA
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| 01 May 2008 7:00 PM |
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| I offer my heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of SSG Bryan E. Bolander. Your loved one has left this world a better place through his service to our country. As a nation we owe you and your family a dept of gratitude that can never be fully repaid. Know that your loved one paid the ultimate price while serving his country will not be forgotten. May God bless and comfort you in this very sad time. |
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Rich Biddlecome
Cailf. State Captain
USN 1964-1969
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Pepper_guy
Posts: 5206
Lacey, WA
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| 01 May 2008 7:02 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of SSG. Bryan E. Bolander, U.S. Army / OIF. SSG. Bolander, 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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ivetret
Posts: 1742
Shermer, IL
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| 01 May 2008 7:08 PM |
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My deepest sympathy to the family of SSG Bryan E. Bolander. 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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satyr
Posts: 3686
Raleigh, NC
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| 01 May 2008 7:17 PM |
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I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and
friends of SSgt Bryan E. Bolander. My thoughts and prayers are
with you.
Thank you for standing for our country and defending our freedom
Bryan. Rest in peace soldier. I salute you.
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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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dreamcatcher
Posts: 1956
TN State Captain Antioch, TN
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| 01 May 2008 7:34 PM |
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Our sincere condolences to the Bolander family, may the Lord keep His Loving Arms tightly around you during your time of grief and sorrow, to comfort you as only He can.
Staff Sgt. Bryan E. Bolander, Stand Down, Sir, Fly now on the Wings of the Angels, into the loving Arms of our Lord.
Standing by in Antioch, TN
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Annette Robeck
aka Dreamcatcher
Proud Mom of an Army National Guard Daughter
Proud Wife of an USAF Veteran
PGR member and friend John "SmokyMtnSporty" Deniakis - 09 Jun 2008
"Optimistically pessimistic about life"
PGR Ride Captain (Ret) Mike "Deltoid" Bland - 22 Feb 2008
"It's all good"
A.L.R. Post #88, Donelson, TN
dreamcatcher@patriotguard.org
LET THEM KNOW WE CARE AND WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER...............NEVER FORGET |
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LadyHarley05
Posts: 296
Whiteville, NC
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| 01 May 2008 7:37 PM |
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| Thank you for your service SSG Bryan E. Bolander. You will not be forgotten. May you rest in peace. My heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of SSG Bolander. God bless you. |
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Proud Mom of Sgt. Shane Sykes-deployed Iraqi Freedom 3-08
PGR Member
National HOG
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HDriderDave1
Posts: 3955
N. AL Ride Capt. Madison, AL
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| 01 May 2008 8:46 PM |
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God Bless SSG Bryan E. Bolander, family and friends. My sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family and friends. Thank you for your service and sacrifice great warrior. I pray the lord takes you into his Kingdom and may you rest in peace. You will not be forgotten "A True American Hero"! I Salute You Sir! I will be standing there 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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lonetexan2u
Posts: 907
Phelan, Ca. High Desert
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| 01 May 2008 8:53 PM |
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| My family extends it's Sincere Condolences to the Family and Friends of SSG Bryan E. Bolander! "A warrior's road is not finished until he walks upon the streets of Heaven. God's speed as you join your comrades and hoist another Flag of Victory as you well deserve. Rest in Peace, as you have served well... I stand in spirit with my brothers and sisters, humbled by all you have given!” |
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Billy "Hawkeye" Mathews
Sgt USMC 1969 - 1972 Texas
Proud Patriot Guard Rider
American Legion Post 262
American Legion Riders Post 777
Proud Father of 1st Sgt G.R. Mathews 1st Cav US Army, East Texas
Proud Grandfather of B. Mathews Airman recruit USAF, East Texas
Proud Grandfather of B. Frank Airman First Class USAF, Calif.
Proud Father-in-law of C. Stoney Spc US Army 1st Cav, West Texas
Riding in Memory of:
My Father, George G. Mathews Pvt US Army WWII Purple Heart, Texas
Uncle Henry W. Mathews Pvt US Army WWII, Texas
Uncle C.L. Lynch Sgt US Army WWII, Texas
Cousin C.M. Lynch US Navy Vietnam, Texas
Cousin T.E. Lynch US Navy Vietnam, Texas
Cousin George W. Weldy Jr. USMC KIA Vietnam, Texas
Cousin Bennye W. Cowley USMC KIA Vietnam , Texas
Cousin Jackie D. Bradford US Army, Arizona
And all those whom have served this great Nation throughout our history |
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Mikey-Joe-Ray-Bob
Posts: 890
Warren,Ohio
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| 01 May 2008 9:25 PM |
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| My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family and friends of Bryan Bolander for their loss ! I stand in Spirit, with Pride, Dignity and Honor for Our heroes ! May God Bless You ! Mike Socie...Ohio PGR |
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690MedCo
Posts: 4050
Huntington Beach, CA
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| 01 May 2008 9:52 PM |
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| Thank you SSG Bryan E. Bolander 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. |
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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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RED28961STCAV
Posts: 151
Cathedral City, Ca.
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| 01 May 2008 10:03 PM |
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| Condolences to family and friends. Thank you for your heroic service to our country SSgt. Bolander. Rest in peace and god bless. |
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In loving memory of Cpl. Richard A Tomlin. Korea 1951-53 My Dad, a.k.a. RED 15Jul28 - 8Jan96. |
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mustang
Posts: 398
Laton, CA
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| 01 May 2008 11:28 PM |
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We will remember you SSG Bryan E. Bolander for your life of service!
You have given all unselfishly for the cause of freedom.
You made a difference for the good, Sir!
May God cover the family with HIS peace and grace in ths coming days.
Rest now soldier............ |
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U.S. Army
Military Police
FRG '73-76
Patriot Guard Riders
American Legion Riders Post 23 Chaplain
*I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.*
Philippians 4:13 |
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custer7thcav
Posts: 5705
Hillsboro, Ohio
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| 02 May 2008 12:31 AM |
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| My deepest sympathy and sincere condolences to the family and friends of SSgt. Bryan E. Bolander. 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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Annette
Posts: 321
Davenport, Ia
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| 02 May 2008 12:50 AM |
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'No Greater Love is this that a man is willing to lay down his life for another.' Only two men were willing to sacrifice their lives for us-Jesus Christ and the American Soldier. Neither of which can ever fully be repaid.
Thank you for your Service and my Freedoms. Your sacrifices will never go unnoticed. I am grateful to live in a country made up of volunteers like you. Your choice to protect our Nation and put your self on the line can never be repaid.
Semper Fi,
Annette 'Patches" Wood
In memory of my father USMC LCPL William S. Wood
Proud daughter of a USMC Korean War Veteran
Patriot Guard Rider Member
ALLVETS Member
Hononary MarineMom Member
Honorary Navy Families Member
Proud and grateful to honor our Veterans |
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ROBERTRPEARMAN
Posts: 1436
WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, NY
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| 02 May 2008 2:07 AM |
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| OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF OIF VETERAN SSGT BRYAN E. BOLANDER USA. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. REST IN PEACE BRYAN. ROBERT AND JUANITA |
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YOU ARE NEVER REALLY GONE UNTIL YOU ARE FORGOTTEN
ROBERT R PEARMAN
US AIR FORCE 1961 - 1965
AMERICAN LEGION
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Jasper54
Posts: 5905
Columbus, Ohio
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| 02 May 2008 3:49 AM |
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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 SSgt. Bryan E. Bolander, 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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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
El Shaddai Ministries Chaplain
GOD HATH NOT PROMISED US, SKIES ALWAYS BLUE, FLOWER STREWN PATHWAYS ALL OUR LIVES THROUGH. GOD HATH NOT PROMISED US SUN WITHOUT RAIN, JOY WITHOUT SORROW, PEACE WITHOUT PAIN.
BUT GOD HATH PROMISED US, STRENGTH FOR THE WAY, GRACE FOR THE TRIALS, HELP FROM ABOVE, UNFAILING SYMPATHY, UNDYING LOVE...
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Riding in honor of:
Sgt. Millard Archy, US Army, WWI, Purple Heart - Exposed to mustard gas in France.
Sgt. John Meyer, US Army WWI, France
Sgt. Alva Pete Osborn, US Army, WWII, KIA - France.
Seaman Bob Schneider, US Navy, 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 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
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wvhusker
Posts: 4542
Ashland, KY
NE KY R/C
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SSG Bolander,
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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