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Subject: Spc. Ronald J. Tucker, 21, Colorado Springs, CO, 12 MAY 08

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Uffda User is Offline
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Wonder Lake, IL
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02 May 2008 7:25 AM Alert 
Updated 06 May 08 1910 MST by Charger

Posting at request of CO SC

CAO advises that the Tucker services will take place next Monday morning 12 May 08 at Pikes Peak Christian Church, with internment ceremony to follow at Evergreen Cemetary.   Family requests PGR attendance at these locations only. Airport arrival to be private. Will advise exact time and staging info shortly.

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Updated 03 May 08 1437 Cst by Sandra


I just spoke with the CAO. Though the famiy has not yet determined specific dates and locations for this coming week, participation by the PGR has been requested and this is now a confirmed mission.

The Dove Witt funeral home will likely be involved and all parts of the mission may be in the Widefield / Fountain area. At this time, the family is requesting that initial arrival of Spc. Tucker into Colorado Springs be private to the family.

PGR participation is probable related to funeral home, church and cemetery locations for this farewell. I will be available to the family and CAO on a 24 hour basis and will post on the same schedule as I receive word. Again, assistance by Colorado Springs area RC's would be appreciated and you may email me.
Road Dog


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Updated 2 May 08 1947 edt S Sturgis

We offer our profound sympathy to the family and friends of Spc. Ronald Tucker. Our thanks to this hero for his sacrifice to us all. I contacted Ft. Hood early this morning and await contact from the CAO. The Colorado PGR stands ready to honor and serve in any way requested.

Road Dog
State Captain
Colorado




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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.

 
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.
catbrooks User is Offline
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02 May 2008 7:28 AM Alert 
My family and I extend our sincere and heartfelt condolences to the loved ones 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.

Spc Ronald Tucker, thank you for your commitment to making this world a safer one for ALL our children. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten! Rest in peace...
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
Charger User is Offline
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Golden Colorado
02 May 2008 7:46 AM Alert 
My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Spc. Ronald J. Tucker. We honor him for his strength and bravery as he stood the front line for our freedom, and we now stand ready to honor him on his final mission. Standing by in Golden, Colorado.
Brad 'CHARGER' Lewellen
Colorado Ride Captain
Retired CO State Captain
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Uffda User is Offline
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Wonder Lake, IL
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02 May 2008 7:58 AM Alert 
Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Spc. Ronald J. Tucker. 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, Ronald.

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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New Port Richey, Fl

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02 May 2008 8:25 AM Alert 
I offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Spc. Ronald J. Tucker. May the Lord comfort you in the difficult days ahead.

Godspeed Ronald.....Godspeed.....
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 FL Ride Captain (Ret) Tom "Flaman2u" Rowell - 24 Jun 2008

PGR TN member and friend John "SmokyMtnSporty" Deniakis - 09 Jun 2008
"Optimistically pessimistic about life"

PGR GA Ride Captain (Ret) Mike "Deltoid" Bland - 22 Feb 2008
"It's all good"

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"Take care, ride safe"
Always in our thoughts....Forever in our hearts....
LZ__Morgan User is Offline
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South Eastern Kentucky ( Estill County )
02 May 2008 8:40 AM Alert 
My Heartfelt Condolences to the Family and Friends of Spc. Ronald J. Tucker. Our thoughts and Prayers will be with you.
Remember: That No 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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Ravenna, Kentucky
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satyr User is Offline
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Raleigh, NC
02 May 2008 9:59 AM Alert 
  I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Spc Ronald J. Tucker.  My thoughts and prayers are with you.
  Thank you for standing for our country and defending our freedom Ronald.  Rest in peace soldier.  I salute you.
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.

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02 May 2008 10:44 AM Alert 
To the family and loved ones of Spc. Ronald J. Tucker,
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.

Spc. Tucker,
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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dlinjerdal User is Offline
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02 May 2008 2:03 PM Alert 
May God Bless and hold close the friends and family of Spc. Tucker in this most difficult time we are so sorry for your loss we will never forget you Ronald 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.
Jerry & Linda
SFC Rod User is Offline
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Weston, Mich
02 May 2008 3:51 PM Alert 
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Specialist Ronald J. Tucker. Ron, 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....

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PGRLabLuvr User is Offline
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Naples, FL

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02 May 2008 5:42 PM Alert 
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 Ronald 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, SPC Ronald J. Tucker, your mission is now complete, may you rest in Honored, Eternal Peace.
Joan "PGRLabLuvr" Colosimo
Florida Ride Captain
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02 May 2008 5:59 PM Alert 
I wish to offer my most sincere prayers and extend my deepest sympathies to the family and friends of US Army Spc. Ronald J. Tucker 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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Road Dog 1 User is Offline
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02 May 2008 6:05 PM Alert 
We offer our profound sympathy to the family and friends of Spc. Ronald Tucker. Our thanks to this hero for his sacrifice to us all. I contacted Ft. Hood early this morning and await contact from the CAO. The Colorado PGR stands ready to honor and serve in any way requested.

Road Dog
State Captain
Colorado
Steve "Road Dog" DeBoer
Colorado State Captain
Patriot Guard Riders
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02 May 2008 8:46 PM Alert 
Sincere condolences to the family and friends of Specialist Ronald J. Tucker. Rest In Peace Hero.
"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."

Jim
"mailman"
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Shermer, IL
02 May 2008 8:48 PM Alert 
My deepest sympathy to the family of Spc. Ronald J. Tucker.  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.
“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?”
[Eleanor Roosevelt]
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custer7thcav User is Offline
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Hillsboro, Ohio
03 May 2008 2:54 AM Alert 
My deepest sympathy and sincere condolences to the family and friends of Spc. Ronald J. Tucker. Thank you, sir, for your service and dedication. God bless you, and be with your family during this very difficult time. Rest in peace.
custer7thcav
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Pinger User is Offline
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Lisbon, NY
03 May 2008 4:55 AM Alert 
Thank you Ronald, for your service and ultimate sacrifice for the preservation of FREEDOM ............... I SALUTE YOU

My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Ronald J Tucker, Spc., US Army ............... and HERO
Charlie

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Kinder, La.
03 May 2008 7:07 AM Alert 
I convey my heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Spc Ronald J. Tucker and my sincere appreciation of his service and ultimate sacrifice to preserve our way of life. Rest in peace Soldier.
Schelly
Ride Captain for Lake Charles, La. and surrounding area
American Legion Post 318, Elton, La.

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Vandergrift, PA
03 May 2008 7:33 AM Alert 
My condolences and prayers to the family and friends of U.S. Army Specialist Ronald J. Tucker. I thank you or your military service 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!
Ralph A. DeLorme, SFC, US Army, Retired
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03 May 2008 9:06 AM Alert 
My heartfelt condolences and prayers to the family and friends of Spc. Ronald Tucker. Words alone cannot express my debt and gratitude for his service and sacrifice. This hero will live on in my heart forever.
Janet
Michigan Regional Ride Captain/Region 6
Florida Ride Captain/Florida National Cemetery Ride Captain
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Riverside, Ca




03 May 2008 11:49 AM Alert 
It is a sad, sad day not only for the 4th Inf. Div., the "Raiders By God" families, but for the families that Spc. Ronald J. Tucker has left behind. As a veteran of the 4th Inf. Div., my wife and myself would like to send our most heartfelt condolences to all the families affected by this. My wife and myself were there to see Spc. Ronald J. Tucker off on their deployment. Our hearts were broken then to see young men like Spc. Tucker go into the buses. I saluted all of them then, I now salute Spc. Tucker 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 your Son. We will be honoring your Son, 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. Cal.
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Vice Pres. 4th Inf Div Assn So Ca
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Lexington, NC
03 May 2008 12:56 PM Alert 
Spc. Ronald J. Tucker earned my respect and gratitude when he volunteered to serve our country. His 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
BECAUSE of the Brave
Road Dog 1 User is Offline
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03 May 2008 1:50 PM Alert 
I spoke with the CAO again this Monday (5/5) morning. The famiy has now determined locations, but Spc Tucker is still in Dover.  I've visited all sites and made contact as necessary for this confirmed mission. The Dove Witt funeral home will be involved and all parts of the mission will be in the Widefield / Fountain area. At this time, the family is requesting that initial arrival of Spc. Tucker into Colorado Springs be private to the family. PGR participation will take place at the funeral home, church and cemetary locations for this farewell. I will be available to the family and CAO on a 24 hour basis and will post on the same schedule as I receive word. Again, assistance by Colorado Springs area RC's would be appreciated and you may email me.
Road Dog
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Colorado State Captain
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Huntington Beach, CA
03 May 2008 1:59 PM Alert 
Thank you Spc. Ronald J. Tucker 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.
Glen Owsley
SP4 U.S. Army 1976-1979
Medical Specialist
690th Medical Co (amb)
34th Medical Btn
Ft Benning, GA
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03 May 2008 2:28 PM Alert 
Ronnie I am gonna miss you I love you Aunt Janet
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