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Uffda 
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Wonder Lake, IL
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| 16 May 2008 9:53 AM |
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Updated 24 June 08 0919 Cdt Sandra
Updated 20 Jun 08 1652 edt S Sturgis
ANC Mission Plan - 25 June 2008
[b]John R Stampone, 60, USCG (ret) is to be buried on the hallowed grounds of Arlington National Cemetery (ANC) on 25 June, 2008 at approximately 1445 hours from the Old Chapel on Ft Meyer.[/b]
[b]Stage: 1330 hrs Marine Corps War Memorial (Iwo Jima Memorial)[/b]
[b]Brief: 1340 hrs[/b]
[b]Depart: 1350 hrs Transit to Old Chapel via ANC [/b]
[b]Honors: 1410 hrs Honor Flag Line Old Chapel[/b]
[b]Honors: 1515 hrs Graveside - time approximate[/b]
[b]Ride Captain: Dave "SilverBack" Slone 301--758-5608 cell[/b]
[b]Iron Horses preferred, cages welcome as always.[/b]
[b]Large mounted flags desired for transit to Old Chapel (furled upon arrival).[/b]
[b]Hand-held flags desired at this service - for Old Chapel Flag Line only.[/b]
[b]Military mandated ID / gear IS required for this mission (Ft Myer).[/b]
[b]More ANC - PGR Info:[/b]
[b] [/b] [u]Special ANC Considerations: Flags, etc[/u][b][/b] and [u]PGR-ANC Information / Maps / Etc[/u]
[b]Ride Safe, Ride Together . . .. Let's Roll! . . . Freedom is NOT Free!![/b]
[b] Riding for Brad Winchester, Vet, PGR Sr Ride Captain[/b]
[b][i]Dave[/i][/b][i][/i]
David "SilverBack" Slone
Patriot Guard Riders - Ride Captain, Sr. Ride Captain Arlington National Cemetery
[u]www.patriotguard.org[/u]
Cell: 301-758-5608 Home: (434) 990-1799
[u][/u][u]david.slone@pobox.com[/u] 163 Hickory Lane, Barboursville, VA 22923
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John R Stampone, Jr, veteran of the US Coast Guard with service in the Viet Nam War, passed away on 12 May, 2008 at his residence in Sunset Beach, NC.
John, formerly of Silver Spring, MD, is to be interred on the hallowed grounds of Arlington National Cemetery (ANC) on 25 June 2008 from the Post Chapel on Ft Myer at approximately 1445 hours.
Quoting his wife, Kim, "It would be a great privilege to have the Patriot Guard for his service."
Kim, the privilege, and honor, to stand for this Hero of a past war is all ours.
PGR will be there - standing tall, silent and proud for John, and his family, and his comrades in arms!
Mission planning is underway and the final plan will be posted here as the date nears.
Link to Obituary:
http://tinyurl.com/46c2xg
Ride Safe, Ride Together . . . Let's Roll! . . . Freedom is NOT Free!!
Riding for Brad Winchester, Vet, PGR Sr Ride Captain
Dave
David "SilverBack" Slone
Patriot Guard Riders - Ride Captain, Sr. Ride Captain Arlington National Cemetery
www.patriotguard.org
Cell: 301-758-5608 Home: (434) 990-1799
david.slone@pobox.com
163 Hickory Lane, Barboursville, VA 22923 |
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Geezer Glide 2001
Posts: 1303
Conroe,Texas
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| 16 May 2008 10:31 PM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of John R. Stampone,Thanks for being one of our heroes. God Bless. And God Bless, The fellow soldiers that stands for us everyday.Thank you for your dedicated service and sacrifice to defend this great nation of ours.
We salute you , My Friend
Final Inspection
The soldier stood and faced God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now,soldier.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My Church have you been true?"
The soldier squared his shoulders and said,
"No, Lord, I guess I ain't.
Because those of us who carry guns,
Can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays,
And at times my talk was tough.
And sometimes I've been violent,
Because the world is awfully rough.
But, I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep....
Though I worked a lot of overtime.
When the bills just got too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God, forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.
I know I don't deserve a place,
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around,
Except to calm their fears.
If you've a place for me here, Lord.
It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don’t, I’ll understand.
There was a silence all around the throne,
Where the saints had often trod.
As the soldier waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now,soldier
you’ve borne your burdens well.
Walk peacefully on Heaven’s streets;
you’ve done your time in Hell."
- Author Unknown -
Riding loud and proud......But standing tall and silent...........for the American Hero.
Paul Babb ( Ret. LEO )
MCSO-3110
S.E.Tx. P.G.R. Rider
Conroe, Texas
Riding in memory of
Sgt.Jack H. Holder Jr.
MCSO-3102
DIUSMC Parris Island, Buford SC.
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PGRLabLuvr
Posts: 7855
Bonita Springs, FL
Ride Captain
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| 17 May 2008 6:18 AM |
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My deepest, heartfelt condolences to the Family and Friends of this Veteran. Thank you for your service to our country. May you rest in Honored, Eternal Peace.
Ride safe my Brothers and Sisters, I will be with you all in Spirit as you Stand in Respect for this True American Hero.
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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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adccop
Posts: 2692
Tonopah, Arizona
Arizona
Asst State Captain
Northern Region
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| 18 May 2008 1:33 AM |
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To the family and friends of John R Stampone I offer my condolences and deepest sympathy for your loss.
To John, Welcome Home Brother and Thank You for your Service to our Country. Stand Down your mission on this earth is now complete. Those that have preceded you are now preparing your place of Honor among Them. Ride with the wind and the Angels and may you forever Rest in Peace. Pegs Down for a Brother Veteran.
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GOBB
adccop
Viet Nam 67-69
Riding in Memory of My Hero Natalie
"It's Never Too Late To Say Welcome Home"
One more in the mission to ensure that our Warriors know they are supported and Never Again treated with disdain.
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Pepper_guy
Posts: 4903
Lacey, WA
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| 19 May 2008 11:59 AM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of John R. Stampone, U.S. Coast Guard Retired / Viet Nam Veteran. Mr. Stampone, I am forever grateful for your service to our country. Your service and sacrifices will not be forgotten. You are a "TRUE AMERICAN HERO". May you Forever Rest in Peace.
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VTXRIDER55
Posts: 1188
Warner Robins, GA
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| 20 May 2008 5:03 AM |
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| Our heart-felt condolences to the Stampone family and friends in the loss of John. Thank you for his service to this great country. Our prayers go out to God for you in this time of loss. John served to give us the freedom we now enjoy so much and for that he is one of the GREAT AMERICAN HEROS of the land. God bless your family and friends. Wish I could have shaken his hand and told him thank you myself. |
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JR & Patti Bedford
Psalms 37:5
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Florida Shamrock
Posts: 232
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| 20 May 2008 5:25 AM |
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My sincere condolences to the family and friends of John Stampone. You will be missed “Brother”. Stand down your tour is done.
May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
And the rain fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the hollow of his hand.
Irish Blessing
Vietnam 67-68
Riding for POW/MIA’s
“You Are Not Forgotten”
“When one American is not worth the effort to be found, we as Americans have lost.” |
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Slowhand
Posts: 3730
Northeastern, Maryland Senior Chaplain & Ride Captain
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| 21 May 2008 7:35 PM |
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| I would like to extend my deepest condolences to the family and friends of John R. Stampone 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. |
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ROBERTRPEARMAN
Posts: 1250
WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, NY
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| 28 May 2008 2:00 AM |
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| OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF VIETNAM VETERAN JOHN R. STAMPONE USCG (RET). OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. WELCOME HOME JOHN AND REST IN PEACE BROTHER. 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
VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA
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Granny Red
Posts: 652
Paradise, TX
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| 28 May 2008 8:58 AM |
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| Our most sincere condolences to Kim, family and friends of John Stampone. |
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Granny Red
Wife of USAF Vietnam Vet 68-69,
Volunteer Fire Fighter,
and PGR Chip (Dragonmaster) Foster
In loving memory of our son, Kirk Foster 1966-2003
"We pray that God will visit that empty place inside your heart where tears are born, and give you comfort, and a rock to cling to in the storms this tragedy has brought." |
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rflowers65
Posts: 1
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| 29 May 2008 11:44 AM |
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Thank you for all your efforts. Please see the following note from Mr. Stampone's wife ...
Fellow PGR and friend of the family,
Robert Flowers
Dear Patriot Guards (from afar,)
I was very touched that so many of you took time out to express your sympathy to my family and I following my husband's death. My husband was a true hero, not just during the Vietnam War, but during his long and fierce battle with cancer. He never gave up and he fought to the bitter end. I thank him and each of you who have fought bravely for our country. I am not a fan of war, but I will always be a fan of the men and women who serve to protect us and provide us with the freedoms we all share. Thank you all and God Bless.
Affectionately, Kim Stampone (Sunset Beach, NC) |
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lonetexan2u
Posts: 896
Phelan, Ca. High Desert
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| 30 May 2008 9:49 PM |
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| My family extends it's Sincere Condolences to the Family and Friends of John R Stampone! "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, you have served well... I stand in spirit with my brothers and sisters, humbled by all you have given!” “To some a soldier is just a soldier, but to comrades in arms, We’re Family” |
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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. Frank Airman Recruit 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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papajonohio
Posts: 866
Swanton, Ohio
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| 31 May 2008 3:30 PM |
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I wish to express my profound condolences to family and friends of John Stampone. I regret the loss of everyone of my "Nam Brothers".
THE PRICE OF FREEDOM IS WRITTEN ON THE WALL
I offer my thanks for the true character that is embodied in this American soldier. May your sorrow be tempered by the fact that we are honoring a true hero who answered the call to serve his country and dedicate a precious segment of his life to freedom.
In your difficult times be mindful that John has left a mark on our world and in our hearts.
"...for those who man the battle line, the bugle whispers low,
and freedom has a taste and price the protected never know..."
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~BobStreetBob~
Posts: 288
Zebulon,NC
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| 04 Jun 2008 6:31 AM |
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| My heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of John R. Stampone. Godspeed. |
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Pegleg
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Corona, Ca
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| 08 Jun 2008 9:46 PM |
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My Sincere Condolences to the Family and Friends of John R. Stampone (USCG Vietnam Veteran Retired)
I pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow.
Thank you for your Service to our Great Nation and for protecting my Freedoms. You will not be forgotten.
SEMPER-FI
Your Brother,
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RDWinters
Posts: 344
Wilson,NC
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| 15 Jun 2008 7:26 PM |
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| Our sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathies to the family and friends of John Stampone. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. May God comfort you in your time of need and grief. Thank you John for your courage, dedication and sacrifices. Thank you for standing guard for our freedoms and those of others around the world. Thank you for your service to our country. May God Bless You. Rest easy Brother. |
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"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends." John 15:13
De Oppresso Liber
R.D. and Kay Winters
U.S. Army (Ret) 1978-1998
Special Forces Assn Decade
American Legion
VFW
PGR
Blue Knights NC IX
www.myspace.com/kaynrick_hd
In Memory of:
L/Cpl Ronald Wayne Shields, P-39E/L-21, SVN, 13 Feb 68 (Uncle)
SFC Jonathan Tessar, Iraqi Freedom, 31 Oct 05 (Teammate, Friend, Brother)
James Kenneth Sinclair, Veteran, Motorcycle Accident, 16 Apr 04 (Kay's Dad)
It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat.
Pres. Theodore Roosevelt
Paris, France
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Uffda
Posts: 9432
Wonder Lake, IL
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| 18 Jun 2008 11:02 AM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of John R Stampone, USCG (ret), Viet Nam Veteran. May God help you though this difficult time and sorrow. He is
one of America's Heroes that will never be forgotten.
Rest Safely and Securely in God's Loving Arms, John.
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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Jasper54
Posts: 5536
Columbus, Ohio
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| 20 Jun 2008 3:39 AM |
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| I offer my most sincere prayers and extend my deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Retired US Coast Guard, Viet Nam Veteran, John R. Stampone. I pray that the Lord Jesus is there with you to hold you and to give you His Peace and Comfort as you lay your loved one in our nations most Hallowed ground at Arlington National Cemetary. |
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Be not forgetful to entertain strangers; for thereby some have entertained angels unawares. Hebrews 13:2 KJV
GySgt. Roger Casto, US Marine Corps, Retired 1972-1992;
Iran/Iraq War Veteran 1988
Veteran of Foriegn Wars, Life Member
Double Blue Star Dad
United Christian Faith Ministries Chaplain
Christian Motorcycle Association, Life Member
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. |
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Susan Sturgis
Posts: 4113
Bear, DE
In Memory of Ed "Old Iron" Barrett
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| 20 Jun 2008 2:53 PM |
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BootLady
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TOU Enforcement Agent
"In God We Still Trust" Diamond Rio - Diamond Rio's Greatest Hits II
"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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