82nd_Airborne_Dad 
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Laramie, Wyoming
" God's Country "Retired National
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THIS IS A CONFIRMED MISSION IN WILLOWBY HILLS OHIO.
SERVICES AND MEMORIAL WILL BE FRIDAY, JUNE 16TH.
OHIO RIDE CAPTAIN ASSIGNED THIS MISSION IS KEITH BURTT.
PLEASE FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS OF MYSELF OR "CaptBurtt" on this thread for further information.
I look forward to attending to show support for this family, and to honor and respect this Hero.
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No. 521-06
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DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Mark T. Smykowski, 23, of Mentor, Ohio, died June 6 while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
Media with questions about this Marine can call the 2nd Marine Division Public Affairs Office at (910) 451-9033. |
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"The American Paratrooper exists to give the enemy soldier the best chance to die for his country." ~~ General George Patton.
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CAJUN
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| 08 Jun 2006 10:41 AM |
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| Sgt. Smykowski , Family and Friends my condolences to all of you. Please know that we have your back and await further info.... |
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Roert
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Erie, PA
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| 08 Jun 2006 10:51 AM |
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Awaiting further information. If at all possible, will attend if invited.
My wife and I want to express our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Sgt. Smykowski.
God Bless. Rest in peace Marine. |
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wingone
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erie, pa
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| 08 Jun 2006 11:05 AM |
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God Bless Sgt.Mark Smykowski and condolences to family and friends will make every effort to ride if this is a go
Bob got my email fixed I think if ya need to get ahold of me |
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Frank Dinger
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Murted Mad dogs
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Niagara Falls NY
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| 08 Jun 2006 3:18 PM |
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Thank You and Bless you marine. To the family of Sgt Smykowski I am sorry to hear if your loss and may god comfort you in the hard weeks to come. I will make every effort to be there if requested.
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Thor67
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Pittsburgh Pa.
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| 08 Jun 2006 3:59 PM |
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| My families deepest sympathy to the family of this fallen Marine. I await further developments, to honor my fallen Brother. God Bless, Standing by in Pittsburgh, Pa. |
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Semper Fi.
If you don't stand behind our troops,
Please feel free to stand in front of them. |
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bkrbill
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Sherrills Ford, NC North Carolina State Captain
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| 08 Jun 2006 4:00 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Sgt. Smykowski. If I can be there for you Sarge, I will. You have competed your watch with honor and God willing I'll be there to honor you. You are a HERO and you will not be forgotten!
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"Biker Bill"
Sherrills Ford, NC
NC State Captain
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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sabre4us
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| 08 Jun 2006 6:32 PM |
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With heart felt tears I take a knee and bow my head....I reach my hand out and let the spirit of the fallen marine touch my heart....my soul. No words can express the heavy sadness in feel for this family. But I hope they take some comfort that the prayers from my family and neighborhood go with them.
USAF PARARESCUE JUMPER Desert Storm Veteran
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oldgoldstar
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Holladay, Utah
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| 08 Jun 2006 7:07 PM |
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| Semper Fi Marine! Prayers and Condolences to the family of Sgt. Smykowski, may you have comfort and peace in the days to come with the knowledge Mark did his duty with dignity and commitment to the principles of freedom and peace. Mark, I honor you and salute you for your service and your sacrifice. Rest in peace, Marine, we have the watch and relieve you to rest. |
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Bruce L. Clements
oldgoldstar
Patriot Guard Rider, Utah
The nation which forgets it's defenders will itself be forgotten.
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mailman
Posts: 11053
West Branch, MI - Michigan Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Ride Captain
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| 08 Jun 2006 7:10 PM |
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Deepest condolences to the family and friends of Sgt. Smykowski.
Sgt. Mark T. Smykowski, your service and sacrifice will not be forgotten.
Marine, May You Rest in Peace. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
Jim
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vulcan_rider
Posts: 279
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| 08 Jun 2006 8:40 PM |
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Standing by in New Philadelphia.
I have a very full plate the next couple weeks but If I can make it I will ride once again for a fallen brother who stood for me.
God bless you Sgt Smykowski. Rest in peace |
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U.S.Army '73 - '76
There are bold bikers and there are old bikers. But there are no old, bold bikers.
Ride safe
In loving memory of...
Spc Justin R. Blackwell
59th MP Co.
KIA Baghdad Iraq 8/05/2007
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elisejk
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Hampstead, MD
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| 08 Jun 2006 8:46 PM |
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'Mentor 7' Marine Killed In Iraq
Marine Was 2000 Mentor High School Grad
UPDATED: 7:01 pm EDT June 8, 2006
MENTOR, Ohio -- A Mentor High School graduate was killed in Iraq on Tuesday.
Marine Sgt. Mark Smykowski, 23, died when an armored Humvee went by a roadside bomb, NewsChannel5 reported.
Smykowski was with the 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion stationed near Fallujah.
NewsChannel5 reported that when Smykowski left Mentor to join the Marines, he didn't go alone -- his best friends went with him. The group became known as the Mentor 7, a group of seven friends and brothers who served together.
"If it came down to a fight he would have never lost. But he didn't have that chance," said Smykowski's friend, Brian Halan.
Fellow Mentor 7 members Halan and Matt Neath said Smykowski loved the Marines, and probably would have made a career of it, even though he didn't fit the stereotype.
"Very caring, very gentle -- the best friend anybody could ask for," said Halan.
His friends said that they spoke to Smykowski just a few months ago, just before he started his second tour in Iraq.
"It was a job. We all felt the same way and when they told us to go somewhere, we picked up our gear and went where we had to go," said Neath.
"I just want everyone to remember that those people in uniform aren't just numbers, they're souls, best friends, brothers and family," said Halan. "He will be greatly missed. I just love him."
Smykowski's two younger brothers are also in the Marines, one of whom is a member of the Mentor 7.
Halan and Neath are both out of the Marines now, but will escort Smykowski's body from the airport to the funeral home.
Smykowski was a 2000 graduate of Mentor High School.
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"I've learned that the Patriot Guard Riders motorcycle club may seem unconventional, but its members' patriotism and sincerity are undeniable. " William Troy - Funeral Duty
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DrWho
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| 08 Jun 2006 10:13 PM |
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My condolences to the Smykowski family.
This hero will not be forgotten.
Please forward my condolences to the family, and if they have any photos and
info on Mark that I can ad to his tribute page to please send them to
me.. It is my mission to help people remember who this hero is.
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
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
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cagerbob
Posts: 3792
Parma, Ohio
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| 09 Jun 2006 6:24 AM |
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God Bless Sgt Mark Smykowski, an American hero, and his family. I pray that the Lord keep them during this tiime and give them his peace.
With much sadness, I am standing by in Parma. |
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Bob Ellis
USN 80-86
In Memory of Ed "OldIron" Barrett
"Remember that no matter how many missions you have been on, all that matters to the family is the one you are on today." ~ Roert
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ALRTater
Posts: 427
PAST Ohio State Captain Sandusky Ohio
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| 09 Jun 2006 8:23 AM |
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This is seen and is being worked on now. Thanks for your input to the family. Please stay posted for further information. |
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ALRTater
Posts: 427
PAST Ohio State Captain Sandusky Ohio
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| 09 Jun 2006 8:48 AM |
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Casualty Assistance has been contacted and given the information of the PGR and our offer of services to this family in their most dark hour. I am awaiting word from the family.
Please be patient. I like to give the family time, and will not bother them further. When they are ready to reply to me, they will. We do not wish to be another problem to them, but aid them in their time of need.
The CACO was unaware of us, therefore, there is a certain education period he must go through by visiting our web site, then offering our services to the family.
So please, for now, pray for this family to heal. We will be here when called upon, no matter when that is, or where. |
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Stook
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Central Ohio
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| 09 Jun 2006 9:10 AM |
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| Standing by in Groveport, OH. |
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Dave "Stook" Stuckey
ABATE Region 9
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theengineer
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Carroll, Oh.
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| 09 Jun 2006 9:19 AM |
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| Standing by |
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Signalman USN 74-86
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sully1948
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Troy, OH
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| 09 Jun 2006 10:15 AM |
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| Standing by in Troy, Oh |
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Redpony997
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| 09 Jun 2006 2:57 PM |
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Randy in Westland, Mich. is ready to go if the schedule permits
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er1300
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| 09 Jun 2006 4:39 PM |
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COndolences to Mark's family and to the community in Mentor.
Standing by in Youngstown... |
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Ed
NE Ohio Ride Captain
101st Airborne Division RVN 69-70 |
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Granny Red
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Paradise, TX
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| 09 Jun 2006 6:14 PM |
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| Our sincere condolences to the family of Mark Smykowski. 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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Steam_Dragon
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Stark County
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| 09 Jun 2006 6:47 PM |
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Standing by in Stark County.
Deepest sympathy tho those bereaved. |
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Heros already know,
There are no tears in Heaven
Thank The Lord for our heros. |
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skiph1
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Birmingham,Ohio
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| 09 Jun 2006 8:42 PM |
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| Our sincere condolences to Mark's family and friends in the Mentor community. Standing by in Birmingham,Oh. |
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goldwing48
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Mount Vernon, Ohio
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| 10 Jun 2006 4:55 AM |
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Standing by in Mount Vernon, Ohio
Deepest Sympathies to Sgt. Smykowski's family |
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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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