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Uffda User is Offline
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03 May 2008 9:42 AM Alert 
updated 5 May 08 1800 pst by wags


This is the Final Mission Plan!

SFC Lawrence D. "Dave" Ezell, 30, of Fountain, CO gave his all during combat operations as a result of wounds suffered due to an IED in Baghdad on 30 April, 2008.  He is to be buried in the hallowed grounds of Arlington National Cemetery (ANC) on Monday, 12 May, 2008, following visitation at Murphy's Funeral Home on Sunday 11 May, 2008. 

PGR has been invited to attend, and is grateful for the opportunity to Honor this Hero and his family. We will mount an Honor Flag Line during private family and public visitations, and will escort the Hero from the funeral home to ANC and stand in Honor at graveside.

Mission Plan - Sunday, 11 May:

    Stage:          1245 hrs        Murphy's Funeral Home, 4510 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, Va  22203
    Flag Line:              1300 hrs           Private family visitation 1300-1400 hrs,  General visitation 1400-1600 hrs.

    Ride Captain:   11 May: Randy "Viper" Sanders  (703) 217-7182 cell

    Large hand-held flags desired for Honor Flag line


Mission Plan - Monday, 12 May:

    Stage:          0830 hrs        Murphy's Funeral Home, 4510 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, Va  22203
    Honors:         0845 hrs        Preparation to transport - Honor Line
    Escort:         0900 hrs        Funeral Home to ANC Admin Bldg
    Honors:         1000 hrs           Graveside - time approximate

    Ride Captain:   12 May:  Dave "SilverBack" Slone  301-758-5608  cell 

    Iron Horses preferred, cages welcome, as always.
    Mounted large flags desired for escort. (furl upon parking at ANC)
    Large hand-held flags not used inside ANC.
    No military mandated ID / equipment required for this mission.

Remember, we are here to stand tall, silent and proud to honor this Hero and his family.
If you cannot join us, set aside a moment at the appointed hour to reflect on our loss of another brave son.

For added PGR - ANC information:  Special ANC Considerations: Flags, etc   and  PGR-ANC Information / Maps / Etc


David "SilverBack" Slone 
Ride Captain, Sr. Ride Captain Arlington National Cemetery 
Cell: 301-758-5608  Home: (434) 990-1799 
david.slone@pobox.com 163 Hickory Lane, Barboursville, VA 22923 *****************************************************************************

SFC Lawrence D. Ezell, 30, of Fountain, CO gave his all during combat operations as a result of wounds suffered due to an IED in Baghdad on 30 April, 2008.

"Dave" is to be buried in the hallowed grounds of Arlington National Cemetery (ANC) on 12 May, 2008.

PGR is in the process of ascertaining the family's wishes regarding our participation at those services.


David "SilverBack" Slone 
Ride Captain, Sr. Ride Captain Arlington National Cemetery 
Cell: 301-758-5608  Home: (434) 990-1799 
david.slone@pobox.com 163 Hickory Lane, Barboursville, VA 22923

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The site for this Pending Mission has been changed to Fountain, Colorado.


_______________________________________________________________________________
IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                                             No. 378-08
                                                                                                                                May 03, 2008
_______________________________________________________________________________
DoD Identifies Army Casualty 

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Sgt. 1st Class Lawrence D. Ezell, 30, of Portland, Texas, died April 30 in Baghdad of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his unit during combat operations. He was assigned to the 71st Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group, Fort Carson, Colo.

For more information related to this release, media may contact the Fort Carson public affairs office at (719) 526-4143; after hours (719) 526-5500.

 
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.
Uffda User is Offline
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03 May 2008 9:46 AM Alert 
Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Sgt. 1st Class Lawrence D. Ezell. 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. He will never be forgotten.

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

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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PGRLabLuvr User is Offline
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03 May 2008 9:47 AM 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 Lawrence 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, SFC Lawrence D. Ezell, your mission is now complete, may you rest in Honored, Eternal Peace.
Joan "PGRLabLuvr" Colosimo
Florida Ride Captain
PGRLabLuvr@patriotguard.org
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03 May 2008 9:55 AM Alert 
I send my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Sgt. 1st Class Lawrence D. Ezell. May the Lord comfort you in the difficult days ahead.

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

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"

PGR Senior Ride Captain Jack "Jacklok" Loken - 20 Oct 2007
"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 )
03 May 2008 12:18 PM Alert 
My Heartfelt Condolences to the Family and Friends of SFC. Lawrence D. Ezell. 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~ ).

Veterans Of Foreign Wars ~ Riders ~
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Ravenna, Kentucky
Dept. Of Kentucky District 11 Sr. Vice Cmdr.

Still Serving Our Veterans
Still Riding For Our Veterans

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AF Mom in NC User is Offline
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Lexington, NC
03 May 2008 12:59 PM Alert 
Sgt. 1st Class Lawence D. Ezell 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
690MedCo User is Offline
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Huntington Beach, CA
03 May 2008 1:58 PM Alert 
Thank you SFC Lawrence D. Ezell 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
U.S. Army Reserve (IRR)1979-1982
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03 May 2008 3:28 PM Alert 
I wish to offer my most sincere prayers and extend my deepest sympathies to the family and friends of US Army SFC Lawrence D. Ezell 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.
Be not forgetful to entertain strangers; for thereby some have entertained angels unawares. Hebrews 13:2 KJV

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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.
Pinger User is Offline
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Lisbon, NY
03 May 2008 3:42 PM Alert 
Thank you Lawrence, for your service and ultimate sacrifice for the preservation of FREEDOM .......... I SALUTE YOU

My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Lawrence D Ezell, SFC, US Army ............... and Hero
Charlie

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Viet Nam 71 & 73


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SFC Rod User is Offline
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Weston, Mich
03 May 2008 5:18 PM Alert 
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Sergeant First Class Lawrence D. Ezell. Larry, You Will Never Be Forgotten..
Christmas in Arlington..
Rest easy, sleep well my brother, Larry.
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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satyr User is Offline
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Raleigh, NC
03 May 2008 5:25 PM Alert 
  I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Sgt 1st Class Lawrence D. Ezell.  My thoughts and prayers are with you.
  Thank you for standing for our country and defending our freedom Lawrence.  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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Virginia Beach, VA
03 May 2008 6:26 PM Alert 
To the family and loved ones of SFC Lawrence D. Ezell,
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.

SFC Ezell,
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.
Honor Our Armed Services, Pay It Forward!

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The glory theirs, the duty ours.
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And healing Prayers for a full recovery to the 411 wounded.
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West Branch, MI Zephyrhills, FL
03 May 2008 6:39 PM Alert 
My heartfelt condolences and prayers to the family and friends of SFC Lawrence Ezell. 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
Proud wife, daughter, daughter-in-law of vets from Vietnam, Korea, and WWII

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03 May 2008 8:32 PM Alert 
Deepest condolences to the family and friends of SFC Lawrence D. Ezell. Rest In Peace Hero.
"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."

Jim
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US Army 1970 - 1972
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03 May 2008 9:58 PM Alert 
I would like to extend my deepest condolences to the family and friends in this very sad time in your lives. 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. We 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. I thank you for 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.
Russ "Slowhand"
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03 May 2008 10:11 PM Alert 
Our prayers and condolences to the family and friends of SPC Lawrence D. Ezell.
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it is to the vigilant, the active, the brave."
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03 May 2008 10:35 PM Alert 
Thank You Soldier.
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Alpharetta GA
04 May 2008 4:41 AM Alert 
My sincerest condolences to the loss of your son. My prayers are with you and your family. Stand down Brother - mission done. Thank you for the service.
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Shermer, IL
04 May 2008 7:08 AM Alert 
My deepest sympathy to the family of  SFC Lawrence D. Ezell,.  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.   He has joined the ranks of heroes and I love him for that.  He is America's son, and I am an American.  That makes him partly my loss too. I will never forget.

~+~
Rose
“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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Sinton, TX
04 May 2008 7:19 AM Alert 
To the family and friends of SFC Lawrence D. Ezell, I can only offer my sincere heart felt condolances and prayers. SFC Ezell, stand down my brother, your mission is now complete. May GOD embrace you in heaven. Standing by in Sinton, TX.....Ron Morgan
"ALL GAVE SOME - SOME GAVE ALL"
FREEDOM ISN'T FREE !!!
Ron Morgan
R/C PGR of South Texas
USN 1968-1971
Riding In Memory of SP4 Terry Gordon Straub K.I.A. Viet Nam May 1967
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04 May 2008 9:22 AM Alert 
My deepest condolences to the family and friends of SFC Ezell.  Words cannot express my gratitude and respect.  Lawrence made the Ultimate Sacrifice for my freedom and the freedom of this nation.  He will never be forgotten.

Standing by in Ingleside Texas to honor this Hero.


Stephanie Hanks
Treasurer
PGR of
South Texas
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Kinder, La.
04 May 2008 12:46 PM Alert 
I convey my heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of SFC Lawrence D. Ezell 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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04 May 2008 4:14 PM Alert 

SFC Lawrence Ezell,
 Thank you for your Dedication and Service. Its men like you that allow us to live in the greatest country in the world. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

I'd like to offer my sincere condolences to Lawrence's family and friends. I grieve for your loss.
'Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference in the world. But, the Marines (this goes for all our service men and women) don't have that problem.' -- Ronald Reagan

Standing by in Leawood, Kansas

Mike "Chitown" O'Malley
SSGT USMC 1977 - 1985
C co. 1st BN, 5th Marines
ALR Post 370
Patriot Guard Riders
Kansas Patriot Guard

Riding in honor of
SPC Matthew Murchison US Army. KIA Iraq 8/4/07
SPC David Lane US Army. KIA Iraq 9/5/07
Cpl Billy Willis US Army 9/10/07
Sgt Jeffrey Mersman KIA Afghanistan 11/8/07

Four young Kansas Soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice for us.
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04 May 2008 4:22 PM 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 hearts and prayers of a grateful nation.

SFC Lawrence Ezell, our world is a safer place because of brave and selfless warriors like you, 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
HerosLittleSister User is Offline
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04 May 2008 4:31 PM Alert 
Thank you all for your condolences. I am SFC Lawrence David Ezell (Dave's) little sister. He truly is a hero in my heart. Knowing he has saved and protected so many lives makes me proud and makes his loss a little easier to handle. God bless you all and your families and friends.
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