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Uffda 
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Wonder Lake, IL
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| 27 May 2008 12:04 PM |
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Airmen MIA From Vietnam War are Identified
The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office (DPMO) announced today that the remains of four U.S. servicemen, missing in action from the Vietnam War, have been identified and will be returned to their families for burial with full military honors.
They are Maj. Barclay B. Young, of Hartford, Conn.; and Senior Master Sgt. James K. Caniford, of Brunswick, Md. The names of the two others are being withheld at the request of their families. All men were U.S. Air Force. Caniford will be buried May 28 in Arlington National Cemetery near Washington, D.C., and Young's burial date is being set by his family.
Remains that could not be individually identified are included in a group which will be buried together in Arlington. Among the group remains is Air Force Lt. Col. Henry P. Brauner of Franklin Park, N.J., whose identification tag was recovered at the crash site.
On March 29, 1972, 14 men were aboard an AC-130A Spectre gunship that took off from Ubon Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, on an armed reconnaissance mission over southern Laos. The aircraft was struck by an enemy surface-to-air missile and crashed. Search and rescue efforts were stopped after a few days due to heavy enemy activity in the area.
In 1986, joint U.S.- Lao People's Democratic Republic teams, lead by the Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command (JPAC), surveyed and excavated the crash site in Savannakhet Province, Laos. The team recovered human remains and other evidence including two identification tags, life support items and aircraft wreckage. From 1986 to 1988, the remains were identified as those of nine men from this crew.
Between 2005 and 2006, joint teams resurveyed the crash site and excavated it twice. The teams found more human remains, personal effects and crew-related equipment. As a result, JPAC identified Young, Caniford and the other crewmen using forensic identification tools, circumstantial evidence, mitochondrial DNA and dental comparisons.
For additional information on the Defense Department's mission to account for missing Americans, visit the DPMO Web site at http://www.dtic.mil/dpmo or call (703) 699-1169.
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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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jpw105
Posts: 220
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| 27 May 2008 1:01 PM |
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My wife Robin and I would like to add our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Maj. Barclay Young, and profound gratitude to Major Young for his service to the United States of America. At the same time we bow our heads to bid this heroic American 'farewell', we will all stand a little taller, and draw inspiration from his patriotism and dedication to duty, honor and country.
At long last, Welcome Home, soldier.
Jonathan Worley
Glastonbury, CT
ETN3 USNR 1971-77
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sdoise
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Kinder, La.
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| 27 May 2008 1:04 PM |
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| I convey my heartfelt condolences to the family of Maj Barclay B. Young and my sincere appreciation of his service and ultimate sacrifice to preserve our way of life. May he now rest in eternal 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
Posts: 10405
Wonder Lake, IL
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| 27 May 2008 1:20 PM |
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After all these years your back home Maj. Barclay B. Young.
You were
never forgotten by your loved ones or a grateful nation. Welcome home.
Rest Safely and Securely in God's Loving Arms, Barclay.
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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Pepper_guy
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Lacey, WA
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| 27 May 2008 1:43 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of Maj. Barclay B. Young, U.S. Air Force / Viet Nam MIA. Maj. Young, Welcome Home! 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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aoop
Posts: 2506
Vidor, Orange County, TX
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| 27 May 2008 5:34 PM |
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| Thank You Airman and Welcome Home. |
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James M. Richards
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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mailman
Posts: 12909
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 27 May 2008 6:44 PM |
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| Welcome Home Major Barclay B. Young. Sincere condolences to your family and friends. Thank You Sir for your service and sacrifice to our Nation. Rest In Peace Sir. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
Jim
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mlmsan
Posts: 2740
Loganville, Georgia 30052
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| 27 May 2008 6:47 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of Maj. Barclay B. Young, USAF, Viet Nam/MIA. I pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful for Maj. Barclay B. Young's, service to our Great Nation and greatly appreciate Him for my freedom. Maj. Barclay B. Young, You are a true American Hero and will not be forgotten. May our Heavenly Father welcome You home and you soar through the Heavenly skies with the wings of an Eagle.
Know You Are Loved
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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
Part of It
Proud of It
Ridding 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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Slowhand
Posts: 3748
Northeastern, Maryland Senior Chaplain & Ride Captain
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| 27 May 2008 7:20 PM |
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| I would like to extend my deepest condolences to the family and friends of Maj. Barclay B. Young 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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Jasper54
Posts: 6329
Columbus, Ohio
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| 27 May 2008 10:26 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 Air Force Viet Nam MIA, Major Barclay B. Young, who made the ULTIMATE SACRAFICE while defending our nations freedom. I pray that the Lord Jesus is there with you to hold you and to give you His Peace and Comfort as you are finally able to bring your loved one home to be laid to rest in our nations most Hallowed Ground at Arlington National Cemetary. . |
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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
El Shaddai Ministries Chaplain
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; Spc. Angela West, USA; SrA Micah Burgess, USAF, Afghanistan.
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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690MedCo
Posts: 4051
Huntington Beach, CA
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| 27 May 2008 11:44 PM |
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| Thank you Maj. Barclay B. Young 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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adccop
Posts: 2780
Tonopah, Arizona
Ride Captain
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| 28 May 2008 12:08 AM |
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To the family of Maj. Barclay B. Young I offer my condolences and deepest sympathy for your loss. May you now find Peace that your loved one is being returned to the Home soil that he gave the ultimate sacrifice to protect.
To Barclay, Welcome Home Brother and Thank You for your ultimate sacrifice for our Freedoms and 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 on the soil you died to protect. 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.
Have Flag Will Travel! |
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ROBERTRPEARMAN
Posts: 1615
WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, NY
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| 28 May 2008 1:53 AM |
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| OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF VIETNAM/MIA MAJ. BARCLAY B. YOUNG USAF. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. WELCOME HOME BARCLAY 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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custer7thcav
Posts: 6002
Hillsboro, Ohio
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| 28 May 2008 3:47 AM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Major Barclay B. Young. Thank you, sir, for your service, dedication, and sacrifice. God bless you, and be with your family during this very difficult time. You are home now; 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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wvhusker
Posts: 4740
Ashland, KY
Sr. KY R/C
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| 28 May 2008 6:19 AM |
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MAJ Young,
First of all, welcome home. Thank you for your willingness to defend the United States of America and her freedoms and interests. Your untimely death brings much sorrow and sadness to the hearts and lives of your family, friends, military brothers and sisters, each and every member of the Patriot Guard Riders, and all who truly appreciate their freedom. We are proud of your service and dedication in that which you believed in and fought for. Your mission is complete. You are truly an American hero and the world in which we live is a safer place because of your commitment to freedom. We will now proudly stand for you with honor, dignity, and respect. We pray that you will now rest peacefully in the arms of God. May He provide peace, comfort, and understanding to each life you touched.
WVHusker
Tom & Kelly
Ashland, KY
Sr. NE KY R/C
US Army, 1988 - 1998
Operations Desert Shield/Storm
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"Heaven Was Needing A Hero" (Jo Dee Messina)
My personal thanks to HUDPatriotGuard for posting this on YouTube. May this touch your heart as it did mine. ~WVHusker
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papajonohio
Posts: 1496
Swanton, Ohio
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| 28 May 2008 7:29 AM |
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My heartfelt condolences go out to the family and friends of Maj. Barclay Young.
Thank You to a true hero who answered the call to duty, performing the selfless act of giving of oneself 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...
* * * * * * * * * THE PRICE OF FREEDOM IS WRITTEN ON THE WALL * * * * * * * * *
Vietnam – ’67-‘68
Roadrunners – Convoy Escort
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YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN
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dlinjerdal
Posts: 1926
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| 28 May 2008 4:04 PM |
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| You are back home where you belong Maj.Young rest well and thank you we will never forget. |
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PGRLabLuvr
Posts: 8285
Naples, FL
Ride Captain
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| 28 May 2008 9:46 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 Barclay 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, Maj Barclay B. Young,, your mission is now complete, may you rest in Honored, Eternal Peace.
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Joan "PGRLabLuvr" Colosimo
Florida Ride Captain
PGRLabLuvr@patriotguard.org
239.250.0015
Proud Military Blue Star Mom
USAF - TSgt Jennifer and her husband, TSgt Mark McIntosh
USAR - PV2 Dominic Sutherland
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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VTXRIDER55
Posts: 1300
Warner Robins, GA
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| 29 May 2008 5:30 AM |
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| Our heart-felt condolences to the Young family and friends in the loss of Barclay. Thank you for his service to this great country. Our prayers go out to God for you in this time of loss. Barclay 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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AF Mom in NC
Posts: 2126
Lexington, NC
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| 29 May 2008 7:57 AM |
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Maj. Barclay B. Young earned my respect and gratitude when he answered the call to serve our country. His efforts to make the world a safer place will be remembered with honor and appreciation by this American family. Welcome home, Maj. Barclay, it is good to have you back on American soil.
My sincere condolences to the family and friends. You are in my prayers.
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Living in the Land of the Free
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satyr
Posts: 4058
Raleigh, NC
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| 29 May 2008 8:20 AM |
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I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Vietnam MIA, Major Barclay B. Young during your moments of closure. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Thank you for standing for our country and defending our freedom Barclay. Welcome home. Rest in peace sir. 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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SPADE
Posts: 312
RI
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| 30 May 2008 4:01 PM |
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Welcome home and Rest in Peace Sir! It has been a long journey for you. May your family find peace and closure.
AC-130's gunships - spookys or Puff the Magic Dragon, etc, got many a ground pounder out of hot water. Barclay is a true American hero!
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Riding in memory of SSG Ken Gentry (Gunner, Track Alpha Two Four) and SGT Ed Kutz (Gunner, Track Alpha Two Two), Alpha (Apache) Troop, 4th Squadron, 7th Cavalry (Divisional Cavalry, 3d Armored Division), Killed in Action by friendly fire during the Battle of Phase Line Bullet, Operation Desert Storm, 26 February, 1991.
Master Sergeant James E. Smith, Commo SGT, TUSLOG DET 67,Turkey. Gunned down by a Kurdish terrorist faction in Istanbul December 1979
John Westlake
SFC, U.S. Army Infantry, Ret (77-98)
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lonetexan2u
Posts: 915
Phelan, Ca. High Desert
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| 30 May 2008 10:00 PM |
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| My family extends it's Sincere Condolences to the Family and Friends of Maj. Barclay B. Young! "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. Mathews Airman recruit USAF, East Texas
Proud Grandfather of B. Frank Airman First Class 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
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Bones1965
Posts: 2
Old Saybrook, Connecticut
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| 31 May 2008 1:05 PM |
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To Major Barclay B. Young, Welcome home and Thank you for making the ultimate sacrifice for this country. I hope your family can find peace in remembering the good times spent with you. Sir, along with a grateful country, I salute you and wish you a very peaceful rest back in this great country.
J.P.R.
USAF 1984-1988
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MrK33
Posts: 216
Providence, RI
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| 31 May 2008 1:40 PM |
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| Maj. Young, welcome home to American soil. The trip has been long and tough, but you're back in the greatest country in the world. |
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In Memory of Christopher R. Kilpatrick
Iraqi Freedom 20 JUN 05 KIA
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