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ladynighthawk 
Posts: 1856
Hillsboro, Missouri
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| 14 Jul 2008 5:32 PM |
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Due to the forecast for the next few day, and the missions we will be riding, please read and take heed of this advice.
The forecast for the next couple of days is uppper 90's with heat index of 100+ so please drink plenty of fluids the night before the mission and during the day. We will try to see that there will be plenty of water available during the missions also. Also take breaks, find a shady spot, to sit out of the sun.
Remember, we are there to show respect and honor not drop from heat exhaustion or stroke.
Safety is first and foremost in every mission including keeping hydrated.
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UPdated 19 JUL 08 1202CST by Ladynighthawk
SHORT NOTICE:
CPL Zwilling will be arriving on Sunday July the 20th.
Staging: 8am
Location: Baue Funeral Home
3950 W. Clay
St. Charles Mo.
From there we will escort the family to the Mo. Air Guard Base to meet CPL Zwilling.
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Updated 18 JUL 08 1212CST by Ladynighthawk
Saturday's airport escort mission is a stand down. Due to unexpected delays CPL Zwilling will not be arriving at Lambert Sat. We are looking at a possible Sunday arrival or maybe early Monday morning. Please follow this thread for updated as to time and place.
Thank you
Bill " Fueler" Hunt
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Updated 18 JUL 08 1212CST by Ladynighthawk
Everyone keep a close watch on this thread as there is a possibility the Saturday airport escort will change to a Sunday one. ************************************************************************************************** Updated 17 JUL 08 1926CST by Ladynighthawk
CPL. Zwilling will be coming home on Sat. July the 19th. Time is still unsure as of yet but we hope to get word later today, so watch this thread closely.
Saturday, July 19, 2008
We will be escorting the family from Baue Funeral Home to the Mo. Air guard at Lambert Field then back to the Funeral home.
Staging:
KSU:
Monday, July 21, 2008
Visitation: Family 1-2 pm
Public 2-8 pm
Location: Baue Funeral Home
3950 W. Clay
St. Charles, Mo.
We will have flags there, so come and leave as you can.
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Services: 10 am
Location: Baue Funeral Home
3950 W. Clay
St. Charles, Mo.
We will escorting the family to the funeral home.
Staging at 7:30 am at the funeral home. Interment: Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery
St. Louis, Mo.
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Updated 16 JUL 08 1834CST by Ladynighthawk
This is a comfirmed mission.
The Patriot Guard has been ask by the family of Spc. Gunnar Zilling to take part in the services and Military Honors for this young soldier.
Please stand by as the final arrangements are being made.
I will post times,locations and staging as soon as possible.
The services will be conducted by :
Baue Funeral Homes
3950 W. Clay
St. Charles, Mo.
636-724-4337
Visitation: TBD
Services: TBD
Interment will be at:
Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery
St. Louis, Mo.
RC for this mission will be, Bill "Fueler" Hunt
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http://www.ksdk.com/
KSDK-TV has reported that SPC Gunnar Zwilling, 20, of O'Fallon, MO and seven other members of his squad were ambushed and outnumbered 100 to 150 Taliban fighters Sunday at 4:30 a.m. Afghanistan time.
Zwilling joined the army after graduating from Hazelwood West High School two years ago.
According to a family member, SPC Zwilling, lost his mother last year and his father is currently battling cancer.
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DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of nine soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died of wounds suffered when their outpost was attacked by small arms fire and rocket propelled grenades from enemy forces in Wanat, Afghanistan, on July 13. They were assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 503d Infantry Regiment (Airborne), 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, Vicenza, Italy.
Killed were:
1st Lt. Jonathan P. Brostrom, 24, of Hawaii.
Sgt. Israel Garcia, 24, of Long Beach, Calif.
Cpl. Jonathan R. Ayers, 24, of Snellville, Ga.
Cpl. Jason M. Bogar, 25, of Seattle, Wash.
Cpl. Jason D. Hovater, 24, of Clinton, Tenn.
Cpl. Matthew B. Phillips, 27, of Jasper, Ga.
Cpl. Pruitt A. Rainey, 22, of Haw River, N.C.
Cpl. Gunnar W. Zwilling, 20, of Florissant, Mo.
Pfc. Sergio S. Abad, 21, of Morganfield, Ky.
For more information media may contact the Southern European Task Force public affairs office at 011-39-0444-71-7011/-8020, or after hours at (328) 733-2167. | |
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Proud daughter of a Korean War Vet
TSgt. Robert "Bob" Sevier
US Army, Korea 1950-53
Ride safe, ride free
Ladynighthawk
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Jasper54
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Columbus, Ohio
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| I offer my most sincere prayers and extend my deepest sympathies to the family and friends of US Army Spc. Gunnar Zwilling, 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 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...
Visit Me At: WWW.MySpace.com/ChaplainRoger
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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fueler
Posts: 701
St. Louis, Mo
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| 14 Jul 2008 5:45 PM |
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Spc. Zwilling,
It will be a Hornor to stand the flag line for you.
You are a True American Hero and you will not be Forgotten. Rest now your mission is thur.
May God be with the Family and Freinds during this time. |
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US Army 1970-1972
Senior Ride Captian
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catbrooks
Posts: 1563
Lake Mary, FL
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| 14 Jul 2008 6:12 PM |
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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.
SPC Gunnar Zwilling, our world is a safer place because of brave and selfless warriors like you, rest in peace... |
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"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 |
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dlinjerdal
Posts: 1905
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| 14 Jul 2008 6:14 PM |
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| May God Bless and hold close thef riends and family of SPC Zwilling in this most difficult time we are so sorry for your loss we will never forget you Gunner we will always have you in our hearts and will forever be grateful to you for our freedom rest well our hero you are iwth God now. |
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milktoast
Posts: 2208
West Branch, MI Zephyrhills, FL
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| 14 Jul 2008 6:15 PM |
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| My heartfelt condolences and prayers to the family and friends of SPC Gunnar Zwilling. 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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LZ__Morgan
Posts: 372
South Eastern Kentucky ( Estill County )
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| 14 Jul 2008 6:16 PM |
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| My Heartfelt Condolences to the Family and Friends of Spc. Gunnar Zwilling. Our thoughts and Prayers will be with you. |
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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 ~
Estill County Post 8019
Ravenna, Kentucky
Dept. Of Kentucky District 11 Sr. Vice Cmdr.
Still Serving Our Veterans
Still Riding For Our Veterans
LZ__Morgan
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ladynighthawk
Posts: 1856
Hillsboro, Missouri
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| 14 Jul 2008 6:50 PM |
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| My sincererest condolences to the family and friends of SPC Zwilling. Know you are in my thoughts and prayers, and your hero will never be forgotten. SPC Gunnar, Thank you for your service, Rest now, your watch is done. It will be an honor to stand for this brave American hero. Standing by in Hillsboro. |
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Proud daughter of a Korean War Vet
TSgt. Robert "Bob" Sevier
US Army, Korea 1950-53
Ride safe, ride free
Ladynighthawk
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CarolineWM
Posts: 94
Topsail Island, NC
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| 14 Jul 2008 7:54 PM |
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| My family and I offer our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Spc. Gunnar Zwilling. |
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HD USARET
Posts: 38
East Central Missouri Ride Captain Farmington, Missouri
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| 14 Jul 2008 8:05 PM |
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| Thank you SPC Gunnar Zwilling for your service and sacrifice. It is with Honor and Respect that I will stand for you. My deepest sympathy and condolences to the family. A true Hero who has given his Life for our country, let us never forget this. |
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Ken Kelly
Standing in Memory of Dustin Damron,Iraq Veteran, 19 June 1952 to 19 June 2008.
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munk
Posts: 25
St.Louis Mo.
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| 14 Jul 2008 8:07 PM |
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My thoughts and prayers go out to a true American Hero. You will always be remembered and I am proud to stand for you.God Bless and be with the family of SPC Gunnar Zwilling.
Riding with respect,
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1armymom
Posts: 400
Virginia Beach, VA User Accounts Support Team
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| 14 Jul 2008 8:44 PM |
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To the family and loved ones of SPC Gunnar Zwilling,
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 Zwilling,
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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mailman
Posts: 12208
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 14 Jul 2008 8:44 PM |
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| Deepest condolences to the family and friends of Specialist Gunnar Zwilling. Rest In Peace Hero. Your service and sacrifice will not be forgotten. |
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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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Calling Fox
Posts: 763
Emerson, IA
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| 14 Jul 2008 8:49 PM |
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As I get ready to write to you, the words fall away as almost meaningless because of the pain I know you feel. I know, because I have felt that pain.
Know that you are NOT alone on this difficult path. Others are there to help you: reach out and embrace them, for they are offering not only themselves, but sharing with you that little bit of the Almighty that resides in all of us. This offering/sharing is what WILL give you the strength you will need to get thru. Trust me.
Any service related death, on or off duty, whether accident or illness, wounds received or KIA, warrant the Gold Star for the family. Don't let anyone tell you different.
I offer you my services, such as they are. If you want to talk, feel free to get in touch with me thru the PGR messaging. I WILL return your call/message. ANYTIME!
In the meantime know that my wife's and my prayers are with you.
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Jim Kearney Jr
Gold Star Dad
TSGT USAF/ANG (Ret) Vietnam Era
Western Iowa Chapter ALR
"Nothing is more devisive than the hyphen."
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aoop
Posts: 2465
Vidor, Orange County, TX
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| 14 Jul 2008 9:05 PM |
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| Thank You Soldier. |
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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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ralesage
Posts: 14
Florissant, MO
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| 14 Jul 2008 9:05 PM |
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| Rest in Peace Soldier. Your Mission is complete. |
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U.S. ARMY 1993-1997
1st Armored Division
BOSNIA 1996-1997
MO Army National Guard 1997-2001
1137 M.P. Co. Jefferson Barracks, MO |
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allsthrnlady
Posts: 1187
Gravette, Arkansas - NW AR Mission Support Coordinator
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| 14 Jul 2008 9:12 PM |
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| Condolences to family and friends of SPC Gunnar Zwilling. May the Lord give you strength to endure the pain of your loss during this time and comfort you in knowing that your loved one was a true American Hero, whom will never be forgotten. Thank you, Soldier, for the ultimate sacrifice in serving our Country. May you forever rest in peace now. |
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NW Arkansas Mission Support Coordinator
PGR Member # 54583
479-787-0121
allsthrnlady@yahoo.com
Riding in honor of:
Father.... Korean War Vet Cpl. Charles Earl Wilson (deceased);
Grandfather....World War I Army Vet, Paris Leonard Long (deceased), WIA and carried bullet 1/4 inch from heart until his death at age 76;
Uncle....World War II Army Vet, Ivan Long (deceased);
Uncle....World War II Army Vet, Clifford Long (deceased);
Uncle....Ret. Naval Warrant Officer Buford "Al" Long (deceased);
Uncle....Olen Long, WWII Army Vet, KIA;
Uncle....William "Billy" Long, Korean War Vet, KIA;
High School friend....Gary Dent, Vietnam Vet, KIA. |
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carlwithleads
Posts: 383
Sacramento,Calif
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| 14 Jul 2008 9:22 PM |
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| Young Hero. Thank you for your Service to our country. My you Rest in Peace. We will never forget you. |
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U.S Army Dec 1970 to Sept 1972
1st Infantry Division.
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left_at_home
Posts: 30
NE Missouri
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| 14 Jul 2008 9:36 PM |
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Our deepest sympathy, to the family and friends of SPC Gunnar Zwilling. We are saddened with the loss of another great hero. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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"Life ain't always beautiful...But it's a beautiful ride!" |
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Pepper_guy
Posts: 5206
Lacey, WA
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| 14 Jul 2008 10:38 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of SPC. Gunnar Zwilling, U.S. Army Airborne / OEF. SPC. Zwilling, 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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690MedCo
Posts: 4050
Huntington Beach, CA
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| 14 Jul 2008 11:01 PM |
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| Thank you SPC Gunnar Zwilling 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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wwr2
Posts: 98
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| 14 Jul 2008 11:13 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the family and friends of SPC Gunnar Zwilling
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173rdairborneMOM
Posts: 80
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| 15 Jul 2008 1:51 AM |
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My most heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of SPC Gunnar Zwilling.
Spc. Zwilling THANK YOU for your service. |
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Schwalbe
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| 15 Jul 2008 1:54 AM |
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Oh God... I went to school with this guy. He was such a good person, yet we had lost contact after he graduated.
This is a real slap in the face. I'm very sorry to see this happen to such a wonderful person.
Sincere condolences to his family and friends, I could not thank him enough for his sacrifice. |
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tttsee
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Dardenne Prarie, MO.
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| 15 Jul 2008 2:20 AM |
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| My condolences to the family and friends SPC Gunnar Zwilling. Thank you Gunnar for your service and sacrifice for our country. You will not be forgotten. |
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