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Updated 12 May 08 at 1100 PST by wags
We contacted Michael’s family today and although they appreciate our offer to attend his services they want to keep everything as simple and private as possible; they thank all for our condolences. We will not be attending his funeral on Friday.
Jim Boland
State Captain
Massachusetts PGR
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Michael Vinay Bhatia, Contractor, Medway, MA
Michael Vinay Bhatia, originally from Medway and a 1999 Brown University graduate, was killed along with two soldiers when their Humvee was struck by a bomb just north of the Afghani city of Khost, near the Pakistan border. Two other soldiers were badly wounded. Bhatia was hired by defense contractor BEA Systems of Rockville, Md., in September as a social scientist assigned to the U.S. Army's human terrain system program. The program is designed to help Army personnel better understand the socio-economic characteristics of the areas in which troops are deployed.
We do not have any more information than what is stated above; please check this thread for updates.
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Milford, MA
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| 10 May 2008 4:38 PM |
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| I offer my sincere condolences to Michael's family and friends for the tragic loss of your loved one. We are here for you. |
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sdoise
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Kinder, La.
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| 10 May 2008 4:39 PM |
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| I convey my heartfelt condolences to the family of Michael Vinay Bhatia. May he rest in peace. |
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Ride Captain for Lake Charles, La. and surrounding area
American Legion Post 318, Elton, La.
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JohnM141
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Coventry, RI
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| 10 May 2008 4:51 PM |
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| It is with heartfelt regrets that I write to express my profound sympathies and deepest condolences to the family of Michael Bhatia. = = = = = John, Rhode Island PGR |
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shrubus
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| 10 May 2008 5:59 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the family of Michael Bhatia. He has paid the ultimate price in service to our military and our country.
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trollsgal
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| 10 May 2008 6:20 PM |
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My condolences to the family and friends of Michael Vinay Bhatia
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HOTH Co-odinator Massachusetts
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wheatfield
Posts: 685
Rural Butler Co., west of New Hartford, Iowa
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| 10 May 2008 7:56 PM |
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| My regret and sympathy to the family of Mr. Michael Vinay Bhatia. May the kindness of good people outweight the workings of evil. I pray that all who have suffered the terrible loss of their loved one, will find peace in the coming days. |
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custer7thcav
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Moraine, Ohio
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| 10 May 2008 8:58 PM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Michael Vinay Bhatia. God bless you, and be with your family during this very difficult time. Rest in peace. |
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Richcop
Posts: 436
New England Regional Captain
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| 10 May 2008 11:32 PM |
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| Thank you Michael Vinay Bhatia for your sacrifice. Thank you for working with our soldiers. My deepest condolences to Michael's family and friends. |
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frebrd
Posts: 310
Oxford County Ride Captain, Norway Maine
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| 11 May 2008 5:12 AM |
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Our condolences to the family and friends of Michael Vinay Bhatia.
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sig22
Posts: 2772
New Port Richey, Fl. Senior Ride Captain
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| 11 May 2008 6:12 AM |
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I send my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Michael Vinay Bhatia. May the Lord comfort you in the difficult days ahead.
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BIX
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Region 1 RC Springfield, MA
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| 11 May 2008 6:22 AM |
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| Heartfelt condolences and sympathy to the family and loved ones of Michael Vinay Bhatia. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Rest in Peace Michael and God Bless You. |
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PGRLabLuvr
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Bonita Springs, FL
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| 11 May 2008 7:04 AM |
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| My deepest, heartfelt condolences to the Family and Friends of Michael Vinay Bhatia. May you rest in Honored, Eternal Peace. |
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mlmsan
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Loganville, Georgia 30052
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| 11 May 2008 8:22 AM |
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My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of Michael Vinay Bhatia, Contractor. I pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful for Michael Vinay Bhatia's, service to our Great Nation and greatly appreciate Him for my freedom. Michael Vinay Bhatia, 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.
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Chiefskid
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Pembroke, MA R/C
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| 11 May 2008 12:50 PM |
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Scientia Per Humanitas To the family, friends and teammates (HTT) of Michael V. Bhatia, Contractor, social scientist of the U.S. Army's Human Terrain System (HTS) Thank you Michael for your service to the Greatest Army in the World and your personal courage to this Great Nation in the face of danger. Thank you for your expertise.....Bravo Zulu Michael ....Standing For Those Who Stood For Us..............Standing Mission Ready in Pembroke Ma Ken (Chiefskid) Mass Ride Captain http://humanterrainsystem.army.mil/In%20Memoriam.htm
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Pepper_guy
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Lacey, WA
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| 11 May 2008 1:28 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of Michael Vinay Bhatia, U.S. Army Contractor / OEF. Mr. Bhatia, 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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Ugly Troll
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Western Mass
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| 11 May 2008 6:16 PM |
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| My deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Michael. |
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wvhusker
Posts: 4178
Ashland, KY
NE KY R/C
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| 11 May 2008 11:08 PM |
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| Kelly and I offer our most sincere condolences to Michael's family. Rest in peace, Michael. |
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| 11 May 2008 11:39 PM |
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34th Medical Btn
Ft Benning, GA
U.S. Army Reserve (IRR)1979-1982
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vander177
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Vandergrift, PA
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| 12 May 2008 5:55 AM |
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My condolences and prayers to the family and friends of U.S. Contractor Michael Vinay Bhatia. I thank you for your dedicated public service as a contractor 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!
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PGR Western PA Veterans Liaison
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VTXRIDER55
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Warner Robins, GA
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| 12 May 2008 6:19 AM |
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| Our heart felt condolences to the Bhatia family and friends in the loss of Michael. Thank you for his service to this great country. Our prayers go out to God for you in this time of loss. Michael 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. God tells us that “Greater love hath no man than this that a man lay down his life for his friends.” (John 15:13) As Christ our Lord laid down His life for us that believe in Him for salvation, so your love one has laid down his life for us for our freedom. This act has made him a Super Hero in my heart and I thank-you deeply for this sacrifice made for our freedoms. I pray that God will now bless your lives and help you see how great a thing this is which your loved one has done. The FALLEN MILITARY MEMBER has shown this country his greatest love for country and friends |
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catbrooks
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Lake Mary, FL
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| 12 May 2008 6:39 AM |
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"To live in the hearts of those you leave behind
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1Shakey1
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SW, New Hampshire
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| 12 May 2008 9:24 AM |
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| To the family and friends of, Mr. Michael Bhatia, I offer my most sincere and heartfelt condolences. Although, Michael, did not serve in uniform, his service portrays his character among the ranks, as a "TRUE AMERICAN HERO". We must, "Never Forget", all, the sacrifices endured in the battle against terrorism. |
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Don B., US Army Ret., Support your Service Members, safeguarding your freedom. Remember your Veterans, who acquired your freedom. Honor your Heroes, who sleep in Valor. |
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satyr
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Raleigh, NC
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| 12 May 2008 9:35 AM |
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I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Michael Vinay Bhatia. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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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.
Moina Micheals - 1918
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AF Mom in NC
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Lexington, NC
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| 12 May 2008 9:46 AM |
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I honor Michael Vinay Bhatia for his assistance for the Army to do the best job possible. His efforts to help our military make the world a better and safer place have earned my respect. We will not forget.
My heartfelt sympathy and condolences to the family and friends of Michael. |
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