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Susan Sturgis 
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Bear, DE
In Memory of Ed "Old Iron" Barrett
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| 29 Jun 2008 2:57 PM |
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Updated 5 Jul 08 0908 CDT Uffda
Final Itinerary
SFC Matthew L. Hilton, 37, of Livonia, MI, Army National Guard, Novi, MI - 08 JUL 08
Age 37, of Livonia. Killed in action in Afghanistan June 26, 2008. Beloved husband of Mary. Stepfather of Brent Robinson and Hailie Robinson. Dearest son of Mary Beth (Mike) Pluger and Leon (Sharon) Hilton. Brother of Jeanine Hilton. Matthew was deployed to Afghanistan in April 2008 to work in an Embedded Training Team with the Afghani Police. He was an Army National Guard Soldier with F CO 425INF ABN LRS from Selfridge. He was also a Lathrup Village Police Officer. Matt was a beloved soldier and a police officer, he loved nothing more than to serve his country and help others.
Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, July 8, 2008 at 11:00 AM
Location:
Brightmoor Christian Church
40800 W. 13 Mile Rd
Novi, MI 48377
Map: http://www.mapquest.com/mq/4-y8qP
Staging: 8:30 AM
Arrival Flag Line: as needed
Briefing: 9:30 AM
Flag Line: 9:45 AM
Service Begins: 11:00 AM
Immediately following the funeral we will proceed to Great Lakes National Cemetery.
4200 Belford Rd, Holly, MI 48442
Map: http://www.mapquest.com/mq/8-1Ewq
Please bring your 3’x5’ American Flag to stand in honor of SFC Hilton’s service to our country.
Please plan to arrive on time so that we will have a flag line in place when SFC Hilton is brought to the church.
Thank you.
Ride Captains: Partnr and Sundogg
Per Sam Cottle,
Michigan State Captain
~Partnr
Regional Ride Captain
Michigan Region IV
# # #
Thank you for all you do.
Standing with Respect,
~Partnr
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DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of three soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died from wounds suffered June 26 near Forward Operating Base Shank, Afghanistan, when their convoy encountered improvised explosive devices, small arms fire and rocket-propelled grenades.
Killed were:
Sgt. 1st Class Matthew L. Hilton, 37, of Livonia, Mich., who was assigned to the 425th Infantry Regiment, Michigan Army National Guard, Selfridge, Mich.
Sgt. 1st Class Joseph A. McKay, 51, of Brooklyn, N.Y., who was assigned to the 2nd Squadron, 101st Cavalry Regiment (Reconnaissance, Surveillance and Target Acquisition), New York Army National Guard, Jamestown, N.Y.
Spc. Mark C. Palmateer, 38, of Poughkeepsie, N.Y., who was assigned to the 2nd Squadron, 101st Cavalry Regiment (Reconnaissance, Surveillance and Target Acquisition), New York Army National Guard, Jamestown, N.Y.
For more information on Hilton, media may contact the Michigan National Guard public affairs office at (517) 481-8140, or (517) 647-5338 after hours.
For more information on McKay and Palmateer, media may contact the New York National Guard public affairs office at (518) 786-4581, or (518) 786-4500 after hours. |
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"You may die with nothing, but if you have brought a rainbow into somebody else's life, your mission is complete." |
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PGRLabLuvr
Posts: 8700
Naples, FL
Senior Ride Captain
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| 29 Jun 2008 4:25 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 Matthew 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 Matthew L. Hilton, your mission is now complete, may you rest in Honored, Eternal Peace.
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Joan "PGRLabLuvr" Colosimo
Florida Senior Ride Captain
Proud Military Blue Star Mom
USAF - TSgt Jennifer and her husband, TSgt Mark McIntosh - Kadena
USAR - SGT Dominic Sutherland - WOCS Ft. Rucker
Standing the Flagline...
In Honor of:
SP4 L. Gary Grassi - 4th Infantry Division - Kontum, South Vietnam - 05 FEB 1968 - 37/35
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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polago
Posts: 91
Houghton Lake
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| 29 Jun 2008 4:36 PM |
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My condolences to the family and friends of SFC Matthew L. Hilton..............
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WE ARE ALL FREE BECAUSE OF THE BRAVE
Mike Allumi
USMC Retired
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semperpapa
Posts: 1339
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
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| 29 Jun 2008 4:59 PM |
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I would like to offer my deepest condolences to the family and friends of SFC Matthew L. Hilton for the grave loss suffered. May God hold you close and give you peace and serenity in these times of sorrow.
Thank you for your service and sacrifice…IT WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN.
God bless you.
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Frank "Semperpapa"
"Beamer Rider"
VPF of a U.S. Marine
"God spoke Liberty only to those who love it and are always ready to guard and defend it"
Daniel Webster
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1armymom
Posts: 636
Virginia Beach, VA User Accounts Support Team
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| 29 Jun 2008 5:04 PM |
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To the family and loved ones of SFC Matthew L. Hilton,
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 Hilton,
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
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DAR, Blue Star Mothers, Inc., 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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papajonohio
Posts: 2151
Swanton, Ohio
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| 29 Jun 2008 6:08 PM |
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My most heartfelt condolences go out to family and friends of SFC Matthew L. Hilton.
May your sorrow be tempered by the fact that we hold in our highest honor a true hero who answered the call to duty, performing a selfless act to serve his country. Thank You. THANK YOU.
"...for those who man the battle line, the bugle whispers low,
and freedom has a taste and price the protected never know..."
In your difficult times be mindful that Matthew has left his mark on our world and in our hearts.
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has."
-- Margaret Mead
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FOR THOSE WHO MAN THE BATTLE LINE,
THE BUGLE WHISPERS LOW,
AND FREEDOM HAS A TASTE AND PRICE,
THE PROTECTED NEVER KNOW...
* * * * * * THE PRICE OF FREEDOM IS WRITTEN ON THE WALL * * * * * *
YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN
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~~~~ Vietnam – ’67-’68 ~~~~~
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milktoast
Posts: 2603
West Branch, MI Zephyrhills, FL
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| 29 Jun 2008 7:16 PM |
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| My heartfelt condolences and prayers to the family and friends of SFC Matthew Hilton. 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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Jasper54
Posts: 7042
Columbus, Ohio
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| 29 Jun 2008 7:18 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 Sgt. 1st. Class Matthew L. Hilton, who has made the ULTIMATE SACRAFICE while fighting to defend our nations freedom in the Global War on Terrorism in Afghanastan. I pray that the Lord Jesus is there with you to hold you and to give you His Peace and Comfort as you bring you loved one home to be laid to rest. |
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For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, nor height nor depth , nor any other created thing , shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. - Romans 8:38-39.
Visit me at: www.MySpace.com/ChaplainRoger
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
Riding in honor of:
Sgt. Millard Archy, USA, WWI, France; Sgt. John Meyer, USA WWI, France; Sgt. Alva Pete Osborn, USA, WWII, KIA - France; Seaman Bob Schneider, USN, 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; Sgt. Sean Casto, TennANG. Iraq War;
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, LCpl. Adams, Cpl. Monahan,
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sdoise
Posts: 4547
Kinder, La.
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| 29 Jun 2008 7:46 PM |
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I convey heartfelt condolences to the friends and family of SFC Matthew L. Hilton and my sincere appreciation of his military service for our country and ultimate sacrifice to preserve our way of life. May he rest in peace.
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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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Uffda
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Wonder Lake, IL
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| 29 Jun 2008 7:50 PM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of SFC Matthew L. Hilton. 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, Matthew.
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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ivetret
Posts: 1872
Shermer, IL
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| 29 Jun 2008 8:18 PM |
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My deepest sympathy to the family of SFC Matthew L. Hilton. I appreciate all of his contributions to our country and may there be a special place for him in heaven. All gave some and some gave all. He gave his 'all' so young. I will never forget.
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Rose
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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?”
[Eleanor Roosevelt]
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Mertlock69
Posts: 5
Millington, MI
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| 29 Jun 2008 9:13 PM |
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Sgt. 1st Class Matthew L. Hilton, 37, of Livonia, Mich Another hero gone but not forgotten
may you rest in peace and walk with god. May all your family and friends be comforted in
this time of loss. Prayers are on their way for you.
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Never forget to tell those you love
that you love them ! |
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mailman
Posts: 14741
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 29 Jun 2008 10:09 PM |
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| Deepest condolences to the family and friends of SFC Matthew L. Hilton. Rest In Peace Hero. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
Jim
"mailman"
US Army 1970 - 1972 |
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Pepper_guy
Posts: 6243
Lacey, WA
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| 29 Jun 2008 10:29 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of SFC. Matthew L. Hilton, Michigan Army National Guard / OEF. SFC. Hilton, 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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custer7thcav
Posts: 6854
Hillsboro, Ohio
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| 29 Jun 2008 11:11 PM |
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| My deepest sympathy and sincere condolences to the family and friends of Sfc. Matthew L. Hilton. 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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dianelbishop
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| 30 Jun 2008 12:36 AM |
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| Though your pain is just beginning, mine too is fresh. My husband PFC John T Bishop gave his life in Operation Iraqi Freedom on April 23, 2008. I offer Hilton's family and friends my prayers and condolences as you enter a terrible new reality. God will slowly bring us peace as we continue to pray for those still overseas..those who must fight through the loss of another brother in arms. May you be comforted knowing that Matthew is in a better place, he has found a new mission: guarding heaven's gates and awaiting your arrival. |
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Cindy - Holly
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| 30 Jun 2008 5:02 AM |
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| My deepest condolences to the family and friends of SFC Matthew L. Hilton. My prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Standing by in Holly... |
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aoop
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Vidor, Orange County, TX
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| 30 Jun 2008 7:12 AM |
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Vidor,TX
US Navy 1969-1972 Damage Control
jmrichards@aoop.net http://www.myspace.com/stoneagegeek
Travel in Memory of: Pvt Clinton Victor Richards, (Uncle) WWI, USA, KIA, GySgt Joseph B. Richards ,USMC, (Father) WWII, Deceased, SSgt Leroy Richards, USMC, (Uncle) WWII, Deceased, Pvt Dewitt E. Rabalais, USMC, Father in Law, Deceased, Col Gilbert Meibaum, USMC, VN, AO, SN Larry Slaymaker, USN, VN, KIA and each and every Brother and Sister who has worn the uniform and lifted their right hand to make the Promise to willingly die if need be to defend the freedoms of our Citizens and the innocents abroad.
A Mother asked President Bush, "Why did my Child have to die in Iraq?" Another Mother asked President Kennedy,"Why did my Child have to die in Vietnam?" Another Mother asked President Truman, "Why did my Child have to die in Korea?" Another Mother asked President F.D. Roosevelt,"Why did my Child have to die at Iwo Jima ?" Another Mother asked President W. Wilson, "Why did my Child have to die on the battlefield of France ?" Yet another Mother asked President Lincoln,"Why did my Child have to die at Gettysburg ?" And yet another Mother asked President G.Washington, "Why did my Child have to die near Valley Forge?" Long, long ago a Mother (Mary) asked, "Heavenly Father, why did my Child have to die on a cross outside Jerusalim?" All the answers are so near the same. One died to save our Souls and the others died to protect our Freedoms. |
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satyr
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Raleigh, NC
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| 30 Jun 2008 11:10 AM |
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I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Sgt 1st Class Matthew L. Hilton. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Thank you for standing for our country and defending our freedom Matthew. Rest in peace soldier. I salute you.
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Steve Roma
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 heroes never dies.
- Moina Micheals - 1918
"We Shall Keep the Faith"
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mary Hilton
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| 30 Jun 2008 11:03 PM |
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| Thank you for all your prayers.
Matt loved and lived to be a soldier, this was his life.
The rest of his family and I appreciate all your support and look forward to meeting you.
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Rich48116
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Brighton, Mi
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| 01 Jul 2008 5:58 AM |
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| Mary-may the Lord wrap his loving around you at this your time of grief and may you find comfort in the fact that so many of us share your loss. We also are looking forward to the opportunity to meeting you and to offer our gratitude for the sacrifice that Matt has made for all of us. |
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reelmccoy
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Lansing, Michigan
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Thank you,
SFC Matthew L. Hilton
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Matt, his family and friends. May God help comfort you as he holds your son in his loving arms. He has made a great sacrifice for us all so we can go on about our every day living here in the land of the free. Thank you, Matt for providing such a special gift to us all, OUR FREEDOM.
My heart aches just as it did when we lost our son (Greg) on 11-09-06. Although I never met Matt, I am proud to call him son.
Thank you and God bless you Matt.
Proud parents of SSG Gregory William Guy McCoy 410th MP Co
KIA 11-09-06 Baghdad, Iraq
Tim and Chris
NEVER FORGET those who have made the ultimate sacrifice and those who have fought, and those who continue to fight for OUR FREEDOM.
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Ginny-LTBF
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Brighton, MI
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| 01 Jul 2008 8:44 PM |
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| To Mary, your family, friends and loved ones of SFC. Matthew L. Hilton, please accept my deepest condolences. Thank you Matt for your dedication to serve and ultimate sacrifice. I owe you and your family a debt that can never be repaid. You will all remain in my thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time and beyond. I can only promise that you will never be forgotten. Thank you for my freedom. |
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dlinjerdal
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| 02 Jul 2008 7:05 AM |
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| May God Bless and hold close the friends and family of SFC. Hilton in this most difficult time we are so sorry for your loss we will never forget you Matthew we will always have you in our hearts and forever be grateful to you for our freedom rest well our hero you are with God now. |
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mlmsan
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Loganville, Georgia 30052
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| 02 Jul 2008 8:19 AM |
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My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of SFC Matthew L. Hilton, US Army, Veteran. I pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful for SFC Matthew L. Hilton's, service to our Great Nation and greatly appreciate Him for my freedom. SFC Matthew L. Hilton, You are a true American Hero and will not be forgotten. Stand down Soldier, Your mission is complete. Job Well Done. May our Heavenly Father welcome You home to rest.
Know You Are Loved
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"The will of God will never take you where the Grace of God will not protect you".
Larry "Sir Bear" & "Queen Mary" Sanderson
sirbear@comcast.net
Georgia Mentor Team
770-500-6895
U.S Navy Vietnam - 66/67
USS Franklin D. Roosevelt CVA 42
Blue Star Dad
Patriot Guard Rider
VFW Post 5290, Conyers
GVVA Post 5,Conyers
GEORGIA PGR
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Riding In Memory of my Father, PO1 Weldon A. Sanderson, WWII USN, Pacific Fleet. And in Honor of my Son, SSGT Michael W. Sanderson, Gulf, 2x Iraq, U.S. Army now serving this Nation Proudly in Mt. Sinai, Egypt. |
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