whr2nd 
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Sedalia, Missouri
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| 07 Jun 2006 10:31 AM |
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NEWS RELEASES from the United States Department of Defense
No. 517-06 IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Jun 07, 2006 Media Contact: Marine Corps Public Affairs - (703) 614-4309
Public/Industry(703)428-0711
DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine
who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Maj. Michael D. Stover, 43, of Mansfield, Ohio, died June 3 from a
non-hostile incident in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to Marine
Wing Support Squadron-371, Marine Wing Support Group-37, 3rd Marine Aircraft
Wing, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz.
Media with questions about this Marine can call the Marine Corps
Air Station Yuma Public Affairs Office at (928) 269-3422. |
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E8MC
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| 07 Jun 2006 10:34 AM |
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Condolences go to the family and friends of Marine Maj. Michael D. Stover ... your tour is over, and you're going home.
Semper Fi,
E8MC
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Zippy
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Phoenix, AZ
National Forum Admin
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| 07 Jun 2006 10:36 AM |
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| If a memorial is held in Yuma at the Air Station, I'll be there. May God bless this family with the strength they will need in this trying time. Your duty is done Marine, rest easy in God's loving arms. |
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Diane "Zippy" Anderson
PROUD Army Mom of SSgt Billy Myers 2nd Cavalry Stryker, Iraq
"...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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jmlhd
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Kokomo, Indiana
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| 07 Jun 2006 10:37 AM |
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| Standing by in Kokomo, Indiana |
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Granny Red
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Paradise, TX
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| 07 Jun 2006 10:41 AM |
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| Our sincere condolences to the family of Michael Stover. God Bless. |
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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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oldgoldstar
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| 07 Jun 2006 11:15 AM |
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| Prayers and sincere condolences to the family of Maj. Stover. May God bless you and comfort you in the days to come. Maj. Mike, the nation mourns and the PGR family mourns, but we stand tall to honor and respect you as an American Hero, and we thank you for your service, courage and sacrifice in the fight for feedom. Rest in Peace. |
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Bluebones
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OH Ride Captain Centerville, OH
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| 07 Jun 2006 11:50 AM |
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My condolences to the family, friends and to those who served with Major Stover.
Standing by in Dayton.
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mailman
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West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 07 Jun 2006 12:08 PM |
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Condolences to the family and friends of Major Stover.
Major Michael D. Stover, your service and sacrifice will not be forgotten.
Sir, May You Rest in Peace. |
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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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Kevin McMillan USMC
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| 07 Jun 2006 12:34 PM |
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“Some people work an entire lifetime and wonder if they ever made a difference to the world. But the Marines don’t have that problem.”
President Ronald Reagan
Sept. 23, 1983
Standing by in Mount Orab, Ohio. |
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DrWho
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| 07 Jun 2006 12:49 PM |
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My condolences to the Stover family.
This hero will not be forgotten.
Please forward my condolences to the family, and if they have any photos and
info on Michael that I can ad to his tribute page to please send them to
me..
You're also welcome to email me some of the PGR Mission photos to ad.
I wish all the riders a safe ride and a good mission.
I thank you all for supporting our fallen heroes and their families.
Q
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Baldeagle55
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| 07 Jun 2006 1:11 PM |
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| Standing by in Medina, OH if needed. |
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pipefit
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Galion, Ohio
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| 07 Jun 2006 1:31 PM |
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Standing by in Galion.
Thank you for your services Maj. Michael Stover. You will not be forgotten. |
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bulzeye
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OHIO
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| 07 Jun 2006 2:41 PM |
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| my condolences to Major Stover and his family...standing by in Columbus... |
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ALRTater
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PAST Ohio State Captain Sandusky Ohio
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| 07 Jun 2006 2:55 PM |
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Unfortunately, I see this and am working on it. I hate DOD Releases.
I will do the best I can to see that Maj. Michael D. Stover and his family obtain the honor, respect and support from America that they so richly deserve.
Please stay tuned to this thread for further information. |
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kburtt
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Creston, Ohio
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| 07 Jun 2006 5:29 PM |
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Condolences to the family of Maj. Michael D. Stover...
Standing by... |
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Keith M Burtt
"Praise, Honor and Respect the Warrior"
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TROG
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Jackson, MS Central Mississippi Ride Captain
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| 07 Jun 2006 5:57 PM |
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Our thoughts and prayers are lifted up to this family of another fallen hero. May God bless and keep you.
Thank you, Maj. Stover, for your service and your sacrifice. And welcome home, sir. |
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Cpt. Jera Anderson
US Army Aviation, Ret.
`74 to `94 Thunder From The Sun
Riding in memory of:
CPL Dustin "DUSTY" Jerome Lee
CWO5 Jamie D. Weeks
CWO Jason G. Defrenn
CWO Keith Yoakum
I Peter 2:15-16 – "For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men: As free, and not using your liberty for a cloak of maliciousness, but as the servants of God."
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doghair
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Fort Smith, AR
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| 07 Jun 2006 8:45 PM |
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May God bless Maj. Stover. Our deepest condolances to the family and friends
Standing by in Edgerton, OH |
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goldwing48
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Mount Vernon, Ohio
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| 08 Jun 2006 7:16 AM |
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God Bless Maj. Stover, deepest sympathies to his family.
Standing by in Mount Vernon, Oh. |
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~~My memory is not as sharp as it used to be.
Also, my memory is not as sharp as it used to be.~~ |
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ItsButaDream55
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Anderson, Indiana Forum Moderator
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| 08 Jun 2006 7:20 AM |
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My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Maj. Michael D. Stover. May God and the sincere gratitude of our nation grant you some comfort in your time of loss. Marine Maj. Stover honored America with his service in our time of need, now America will honor him and see to it that he and his sacrifice is not forgotton. May this hero rest in Peace. Standing by in Indiana.
From the News Journal, Mansfield, OH:
http://www.mansfieldnewsjournal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060608/NEWS01/606080305/1002
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SO NIGH IS GRANDEUR TO OUR DUST
SO NEAR IS GOD TO MAN
WHEN DUTY WHISPERS LOW,
THOU MUST!
THE YOUTH REPLIES, I CAN!
Ralph Waldo Emerson
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bkrbill
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Sherrills Ford, NC North Carolina State Captain
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| 08 Jun 2006 7:56 AM |
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My deepest sympathy and thanks to the family of Major Stover. While it would be a long haul for me I will plan to be there to honor him.
Rest in peace Major... your watch is now in a safe place.
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"Biker Bill"
Sherrills Ford, NC
NC Ride Captain
NC State Captain - Oct 07 - Oct 08 - retired
U.S. Army Security Agency (ASA) '62 - '65
Proud Grandfather of CPL. Andrew J. Smith
and Army PFC Joe D. W. Cook
"We Few, We Happy Few, We Band of Brothers, For He Today That Sheds His Blood With Me, Shall Be My Brother."
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Resq7117
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Grove City, PA
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| 08 Jun 2006 9:57 AM |
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Standing by in Grove City, PA!
The family has the deepest sympathy from my family and I. Keep marching on soldier, keep marching on! |
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wingone
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erie, pa
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| 08 Jun 2006 11:15 AM |
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| God Bless Maj.Michael Stover and condolences to family and friends wathching this and stand by |
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TBone-AZ
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Yuma, AZ
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| 08 Jun 2006 11:51 AM |
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First, to the Family of Maj Stover, my deepest and most sincere condolences on your loss. I served in Iraq with Mike and MWSS-371, and he will be greatly missed by everyone whose lives he touched.
TO ALRTater and the other PGR who are standing by: Like I said above, I served last summer with Mike in MWSS-371 while we were deployed to Iraq. He is a true "Marine's Marine" and an exceptional leader. I am still assigned to MWSS-371 in Yuma, AZ, and the news of his passing has hit this unit like a freight train. The request has been forwarded to the family in Mansfield and to the Casualty Officer assisting them. As information becomes available, I will assist in forwarding that to ALRTater or whomever is going to head the ride up in Ohio. Unfortunately, I will be unable to make the trip up to Ohio, however, several of our Unit wlll be there. As for services in Arizona, arrangements are still pending. In the coming weeks, we expect to have a memorial service at the base chapel, when the family is available to come down. That request has also been forwarded, and once word becomes available and dates are solidified, I will post that information here for the PGR. Any PGR is free to contact me for information as needed or desired.
I was hoping to never have to ride a mission, although I knew that was going to likely be impossible to avoid. However, if this turns to be my first mission ride, it will make it that much more difficult, but at the same time, a true honor and priveledge to make my first mission one for a warrior with whom I proudly served in combat.
T-Bone
Active Duty Marine
MWSS-371
MCAS Yuma, AZ
Proud PGR Member
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Iraqi Freedom Vet
Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference. The Marines don't have that problem. - President Ronald Reagan |
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Grunts Pop
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| 08 Jun 2006 5:16 PM |
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| Major Stover, God Bless and carry on. Standing by in North Olmsted, Oh |
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Steam_Dragon
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Stark County
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| 08 Jun 2006 6:08 PM |
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Standing by in Stark County
Condolences to the family and friends. |
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Heros already know,
There are no tears in Heaven
Thank The Lord for our heros. |
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