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harly69g 
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KY State Captain
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| 24 Jul 2008 8:38 AM |
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Updated 3 AUG 08 1640 edt S Sturgis
Updated 31 July 08 harly69g
This is a "GO!" Mission at ANC!
The family of this Hero, MSgt. Cirildo Valencio MIA from the Korean Conflict, was located and has just indicated they would like PGR to attend the ANC services.
Services will be from the Old Chapel on Ft Myer at approximately 1445 hours on 04 August, 2008, with procession to graveside and services there immediately following.
ANC Mission Plan - 04 August, 2008
Stage: 1330 hrs Iwo Jima Memorial (Marine Corps War Memorial)
Brief: 1335 hrs
Transit: 1345 hrs to Old chapel via ANC & "white line road"
Honors: 1400 hrs Flag Line at Old chapel
Honors: 1515 hrs Graveside ANC (time approx.)
Ride Captain: Patrick Gallagher (571) 275-0327 cell
Iron Horses preferred, cages welcome as always.
Mounted large flags preferred for the transit (furl upon chapel parking).
Large hand-held flags for the Honor Flag Line at the Old Chapel.
Military mandated ID / gear IS required for this mission.
(Photo ID, long pants, long sleeves, full finger gloves, face shield or goggles or windshield).
Remember we are here to honor the Hero and family, friends, and comrades-in-arms, and to stand tall, silent and proud. If you cannot join us, please set aside a moment of silence at the appointed hour, to reflect on their sacrifice.
More ANC - PGR Info:
Special ANC Considerations: Flags, etc and PGR-ANC Information / Maps / Etc
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
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Soldier Missing in Action from Korean War is Identified
The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office announced today that the remains of a U.S. serviceman, missing in action from the Korean War, have been identified and will be returned to his family for burial with full military honors.
He is Master Sgt. Cirildo Valencio, U.S. Army, of Carrizo Springs, Texas. He will be buried on Aug. 4 in Arlington National Cemetery near Washington, D.C.
Representatives from the Army met with Valencio's next-of-kin to explain the recovery and identification process on behalf of the Secretary of the Army.
Valencio was assigned to Company L, 3rd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division then occupying a defensive position near Unsan, North Korea in an area known as the "Camel's Head." On Nov. 1, 1950, parts of two Chinese Communist Forces divisions struck the 1st Cavalry Division's lines, collapsing the perimeter and forcing a withdrawal. In the process, the 3rd Battalion was surrounded and effectively ceased to exist as a fighting unit. Valencio was one of the more than 350 servicemen unaccounted-for from the battle at Unsan.
In 2002, a joint U.S.-Democratic People's Republic of Korea team, led by the Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command (JPAC), excavated a burial site south of Unsan near the nose of the "Camel's Head" formed by the joining of the Nammyon and Kuryong rivers. The team recovered human remains.
Among other forensic identification tools and circumstantial evidence, scientists from JPAC and the Armed Forces DNA Identification Laboratory also used mitochondrial DNA and dental comparisons in the identification of the remains.
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) 699-1420 or (703) 509-1905. | |
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In Memory: Caleb S. Newman 12/07 - 12/07
In Memory: Ed "oldiron" Barrett 10/07
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Patriot Guard Riders of Kentucky, Inc.
"Kentucky Rides With Respect"
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Uffda
Posts: 9756
Wonder Lake, IL
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| 24 Jul 2008 8:44 AM |
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After all these years you're back home MSgt. Cirildo Valencio.
You were
never forgotten by your loved ones or a grateful nation. Welcome home.
Rest Safely and Securely in God's Loving Arms, Cirildo.
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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sdoise
Posts: 3455
Kinder, La.
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| 24 Jul 2008 9:55 AM |
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| I convey my heartfelt condolences to the friends and family of MSgt. Cirildo Valencio and my sincere appreciation of his military service and ultimate sacrifice to preserve our way of life. Welcome MSgt. Valencio. May you 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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satyr
Posts: 3616
Raleigh, NC
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| 24 Jul 2008 10:49 AM |
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I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Korea MIA MSgt Cirildo Valencio. My thoughts and prayers are with you during your moments of closure.
Thank you for standing for our country and defending our freedom MSgt Valencio. Welcome home. Rest in peace soldier. I salute 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
"We Shall Keep the Faith"
Inspired by the poem "In Flanders Field" |
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mailman
Posts: 12060
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 24 Jul 2008 12:46 PM |
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| Welcome Home MSgt. Cirildo Valencio. Your service and sacrifice has not been forgotten. Condolences to your family and friends. 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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Miss_Behaving
Posts: 657
Hillsboro, MO
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| 24 Jul 2008 1:03 PM |
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Our deepest sympathy, to the family and friends of MSgt. Cirildo Valencio. We are saddened with the loss of another great hero. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rest in Peace Soldier. Your Mission is complete.
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acratliff
Posts: 2053
Charleston, SC
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| 24 Jul 2008 1:34 PM |
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| Welcome home MSgt Cirildo Valencio. Thank you for your service. May you eternally rest in peace and never be forgotten. My sincerest condolences are with family and friends. |
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AF Mom in NC
Posts: 1936
Lexington, NC
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| 24 Jul 2008 2:26 PM |
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After all these years, it is my privilege to say "Welcome Home!" to MSgt. Cirildo Valencio. His sacrifice to make the world safe and free will be remembered with honor and appreciation by this American family. We will not forget.
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of this brave soldier. My prayers are with you. |
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Living in the Land of the Free
BECAUSE of the Brave |
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Florida Shamrock
Posts: 278
West Central Florida
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| 24 Jul 2008 2:41 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Cirildo Valencio. Welcome Home, now you can rest in peace. Stand down your tour is done.
Vietnam 67-68
Retired Deputy Sheriff
Riding for POW/MIA’s
“You Are Not Forgotten”
2008 Ride to the Wall
“When one American is not worth the effort to be found, we as Americans have lost.”
Life is too short for drama and petty things, so kiss slowly, laugh insanely, love truly and forgive quickly.
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Pepper_guy
Posts: 5134
Lacey, WA
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| 24 Jul 2008 6:08 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of MSgt. Cirildo Valencio, U.S. Army / Korean War / MIA. MSgt. Valencio, 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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papajonohio
Posts: 1102
Swanton, Ohio
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| 24 Jul 2008 6:41 PM |
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My heartfelt condolences go out to family and friends of MSgt. Cirildo Valencio.
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...
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YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN.
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Jasper54
Posts: 5833
Columbus, Ohio
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| 24 Jul 2008 9:28 PM |
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I offer my most sincere prayers and extend my deepest sympathies to the family and friends of US Army MSgt. Cirildo Valencio, who served our nation in the Korean War and after the battle of Unsan on 1 November 1950 was listed as MIA along with 350 other US Service Men. 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 American Soil. |
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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 strength for the day,
rest for the labor, light 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. 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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Harley Harrold
Posts: 7397
Meridian, MS.
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| 24 Jul 2008 9:38 PM |
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| Home at last, I offer my condolences to the family and friends of Cirildo Valencio for the loss of this AMERICAN WAR HERO who will not be forgotten. Thank you for your dedicated service to our greatful nation. |
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ALL GAVE SOME, SOME GAVE ALL.
They may take my LIFE, but they will NEVER take my FREEDOM!
To my wife Anita, Love you always and forever babe!
It is accomplished by the few for the many - FREEDOM!
USN 1971-1977
USAF 1979-Present
Riding in memory of the Vietnam war, that it will NOT be repeated.
2007 Harley Davidson Fatboy (Warrior)
Here be Dragons from Houston, Texas!
American Legion, VFW, MRF, Poplar Springs United Methodist Church, National HOG member, Full time biker [ 39+ years ]. Ride hard or stay on the porch!!!!!!! |
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custer7thcav
Posts: 5618
Hillsboro, Ohio
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| 25 Jul 2008 12:47 AM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of MSgt. Cirildo Valencio. 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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Frank Cicirelli, USN, WWII |
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milktoast
Posts: 2186
West Branch, MI Zephyrhills, FL
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| 25 Jul 2008 6:45 AM |
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| My heartfelt condolences and prayers to the family of MSgt. Cirildo Valencio. I thank this hero for his service and sacrifice. Welcome home, MSgt. Valencio. Rest in peace. |
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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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PGRLabLuvr
Posts: 7976
Bonita Springs, FL
Ride Captain
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| 25 Jul 2008 11:32 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 Cirildo 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, MSG Cirildo Valencio, 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 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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LesUSA7178
Posts: 898
Sciota, Pa.
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| 26 Jul 2008 6:31 AM |
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Welcome home MSgt. Valencio. Thank you for defending freedom.
Les and Aleida
US Army-1971/72-78
HHC-11Sig/32dAADCOM
Kaiserslautern/Darmstadt, FRG
C Co.-142 Sig/2d Armored Div.
Ft. Hood, TX
DoDC-1979/80-?
PGR-2006-?
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jaegers
Posts: 502
Tipton, IA
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| 26 Jul 2008 6:51 AM |
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| My prayers are with the family of MSgt Cirildo Valencio. May the Lord bring you peace and give you the strength in this time of finality. Bless you and never forget that you are the family of an American Hero!!!!!! |
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So receive him in the Lord with all joy; and honor such men. Philippians 2--29 |
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690MedCo
Posts: 4047
Huntington Beach, CA
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| 26 Jul 2008 12:49 PM |
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| Thank you MSgt. Cirildo Valencio 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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wvhusker
Posts: 4542
Ashland, KY
NE KY R/C
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| 26 Jul 2008 5:45 PM |
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MSG Valencio,
First of all, welcome home, Soldier. 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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briscoeg
Posts: 557
San Antonio, Texas
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| 26 Jul 2008 5:55 PM |
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Welcome home at last, MSgt. Valencio.
You will always remain an American hero.
A fellow son of South Texas,
George
San Antonio
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Riding in memory of (Dad) Lt. Col. Richard E. Briscoe, Command Pilot, USAF, WWII, Berlin Airlift, Korea, Vietnam, Cold War, 31 May 1922 - 14 Mar 1991, (Best friend) 2nd Lt. Vincent L. Michael, USAF, Pilot, C-21 Learjet & one helluva tenor sax player, 05 Dec 1963 - 14 Jan 1987, and (Great Uncle) Grover Dehay (Purple Heart, survivor of mustard gas on the Western Front) WWI. |
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briscoeg
Posts: 557
San Antonio, Texas
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| 27 Jul 2008 3:37 AM |
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Article about MSgt Valencio in the San Antonio Express-News:
http://tinyurl.com/5w6u9o
Peace to your family at last...
George
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Riding in memory of (Dad) Lt. Col. Richard E. Briscoe, Command Pilot, USAF, WWII, Berlin Airlift, Korea, Vietnam, Cold War, 31 May 1922 - 14 Mar 1991, (Best friend) 2nd Lt. Vincent L. Michael, USAF, Pilot, C-21 Learjet & one helluva tenor sax player, 05 Dec 1963 - 14 Jan 1987, and (Great Uncle) Grover Dehay (Purple Heart, survivor of mustard gas on the Western Front) WWI. |
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vander177
Posts: 2906
Vandergrift, PA
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| 27 Jul 2008 6:15 AM |
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WELCOME HOME, I have been waiting for your return and I am very happy to hear that you are back on AMERICAN soil. My condolences and prayers to the family and friends of U.S. Army Korea War MIA Master Sergeant Cirido Valencio. I thank you for your military service, leaders, safrifices and ultriimate 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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Ralph A. DeLorme, SFC, US Army, Retired
PGR Western PA Veterans Liaison
Patriot Guard Riders (#75,342), Ride Captain, Region 10, PA
American Legion Riders, Post 820, Monroeville, PA
GWRRA member - PA Chapter U
DAV Life Member
Riding in memory of Herbert Weltz - US Army - KIA 03-25-68
Riding in memory of our grandson Randy C. DeLorme - April 1986 - December 2001
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New Mexico
Posts: 1431
Temple City, California 91780
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| 27 Jul 2008 3:15 PM |
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To the family and friends of MSgt Cirildo Valencio I wish to extend my deepest and sincere condolences for the loss of your loved one so many years ago. You now have closure on your long ordeal. As an Army veteran I salute you MSgt Valencio and thank you for defending our country and our freedom in Korea. You are a true American Hero. May God grant you the rest and peace that you so rightfully deserve in the country that you loved and gave your life for. Que Dios te bendiga y te tenga a Su lado. Vaya con Dios mi hermano y descansa en paz. Rest in peace my brother. You were not and will not be forgotten!
Hero Down - Kickstands Up
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8th Infantry Division - 7th Howitzer Battalion
16th Field Artillery - Baumholder, Germany
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mmpainter
Posts: 150
Chatsworth, GA
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| 27 Jul 2008 4:30 PM |
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My deepest, heartfelt condolences and sympathy to the family and friends of MSG Cirildo Valencio. I am grateful for your military service to this nation. Welcome home Soldier, your mission is complete. You will not be forgotten.
Blessed are the peacemakers; for they shall be called sons of GOD. – Matthew 5:9
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