whr2nd 
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Sedalia, Missouri
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NEWS RELEASES from the United States Department of Defense
No. 819-06 IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 26, 2006
Media Contact: (703) 697-5131/697-5132
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.
Cpl. Jordan C. Pierson, 21, of Milford, Conn., died Aug. 25 while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Plainville, Conn.
Media with questions about this Marine can call the Marine Forces Reserve at (978) 796-2839.
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Bill "Whirlwind"
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Airwolf1
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Newtown, CT
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| 26 Aug 2006 6:04 PM |
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On behalf of Connecticut please allow me to extend our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Cpl. Jordan C. Pierson.
Cpl. Jordan C. Pierson thank you from our hearts...you are a true hero.
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“Any society that would give up a little liberty to gain a little security will deserve neither and lose both.”
Connecticut PGR - PART OF IT....PROUD OF IT!
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anderson293
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| 26 Aug 2006 6:26 PM |
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Condolances to the family and friends of a true American hero,Cpl.Jordan C.Pierson.
Standing by. |
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BIX
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Western MA RC Springfield, MA
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| 26 Aug 2006 6:38 PM |
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| Heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of a Connecticut hero and warrior. Gods speed Cpl. Jordan C. Pierson. Standing by in MA |
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God Bless Our Troops!
"When you think you've gotten to the end of your rope....tie a knot in it and hang on."
Eleanor Roosavelt
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PGRLabLuvr
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Naples, FL
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| 26 Aug 2006 6:43 PM |
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| My deepest, heartfelt condolences to Family and Friends of CPL Pierson. |
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Joan "PGRLabLuvr" Colosimo
Florida Senior Ride Captain
Proud Military Blue Star Mom
USAF - TSgt Jennifer and her husband, TSgt Mark McIntosh - Kadena
USAR - SGT Dominic Sutherland - WOCS Ft. Rucker
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
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Ugly Troll
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Western Mass
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| 26 Aug 2006 6:53 PM |
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To the family and friends of Cpl Pierson; our deepest sympathies on your loss. And our undying gratitude to Jordan for his sacrifice. Standing by in Massachusetts.
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Descent
Posts: 63
S.E. Mass Ride Capt.
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| 26 Aug 2006 6:59 PM |
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| My heartfelt condolences to the family of Cpl. Pierson. Standing by in SE Mass. |
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IT IS BETTER TO BE HATED FOR WHAT YOU ARE THAN TO BE LOVED FOR WHAT YOU ARE NOT! |
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standbytostandby
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RHODE ISLAND - Ride Captain
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| 26 Aug 2006 7:05 PM |
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Rest in peace, Corporal. Standing by in Rhode Island.
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Blue Knights International Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club - Rhode Island I
United States Army 1990-1995
"War is an ugly thing, but not the ugliest of things. The decayed and degraded state of moral and patriotic feeling which thinks that nothing is worth war is much worse. The person who has nothing for which he is willing to fight, nothing which is more important than his own personal safety, is a miserable creature and has no chance of being free unless made and kept so by the exertions of better men than himself." ~ John Stuart Mill |
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Brew_VTX
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Chicopee, MA
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| 26 Aug 2006 7:06 PM |
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My condolences to the family and friends of Cpl Pierson, and sincere gratitude for his sacrifice. Standing by in MA.
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NHPaul
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Milford, NH
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| 26 Aug 2006 7:06 PM |
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Cpl Pierson, Thank you for your ultimate sacrifice to keep our country free of terrorists. To the family of Cpl Pierson, please know that over 50,000 Patriot Guard members offer our condolences and hope the Peace that only your God can provide will prevail over the next few weeks and months as you grieve for your lost Hero.
I am standing by in Milford, NH to ride in his honor, if you request.
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Milford, NH
Cell (603) 554-7527
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oldgoldstar
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| 26 Aug 2006 7:33 PM |
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| May God bless and comfort the family of Cpl. Pierson and may the lnow theymourn not alone. Jordan, Thankyou for your service and sacrifice. We Salute you and honor you. Rest in Peace, Brother. |
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Easy_D
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| 26 Aug 2006 8:03 PM |
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My deepest condolences and sympathies to the family and friends of Cpl. Jordan C. Pierson.
Rest in peace Marine. Semper Fi |
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Marine Corps League Detachment 1049
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lillep54
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Yonkers NY
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| 26 Aug 2006 8:19 PM |
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My deepest condolences to the family of Cpl. Jordon C. Pierson. He will always be a hero in our world and an Angel in Gods. Standing by in the Bronx,Westchester and Putnam county.
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flhtci_jim
Posts: 790
Poway, CA
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| 26 Aug 2006 8:26 PM |
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Condolences to the family and friends of Cpl Pierson. Your service and your sacrifice will not be forgotten.
Remembering and honoring Jordan and all of our fallen heroes in Poway, California |
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Jim McKown
USAF 1975 - 1981
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snonut
Posts: 443
Dover, NH
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| 26 Aug 2006 8:36 PM |
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Sending our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Cpl. Jordan Pierson.
Cpl. Pierson, may God hold you in his hands, now and forever.
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"All that it takes for evil to triumph is for good people to do nothing."
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teachr
Posts: 153
Orange County, NY
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| 26 Aug 2006 9:30 PM |
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Rest in peace Cpl. Pierson, and may your family and friends find comfort in that peace.
Thank you for your service to this country.
Your bravery will never be forgotten.
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flaggwaver1
Posts: 148
Woonsocket RI Ride Captain
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| 26 Aug 2006 9:34 PM |
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To the family and friends of Cpl. Jordan C. Pierson,,,I send my deepest condonlences.... Jordan, you mission here is done, and you have been called home... Know that you will never be forgotten....
Standing by in RI to honor and pay respect to this true American Hero.... |
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It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died.
Rather we should thank God that such men lived."
- General George S. Patton, Jr.
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Krazy1
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| 26 Aug 2006 9:55 PM |
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| I thank God for the brave men & women who are still willing to give up everything, so that we can continue to live free. My condolences to the family & friends for the lose of Cpl. Jordan C. Pierson as he is a hero. Semper Fi Sgt Karl (Krazy) Schenkel CH - 53 Mech. USMC 77 - 88 New Member to PGR & ready to roll when the word is given. |
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HarleyDave747
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Darien, Ct
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| 26 Aug 2006 10:01 PM |
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My condolences to the family of Cpl Pierson, his friends and fellow Marines.
We will never forget our fallen warriors.
Standing by in CT. |
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If we do not honor our fallen warriors, we ourselves are without honor.
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Daddytail
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| 26 Aug 2006 11:21 PM |
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MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY.
REST IN PEACE, MY YOUNG BROTHER!
STANDING BY WHEN NEEDED |
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Chuck (daddytail) Kusnierski
"ONE GREAT THING ABOUT BEING A BIKER IS------ YOU UNDERSTAND WHY A DOG RIDES WITH HIS HEAD OUT THE CAR WINDOW."
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dlema25247
Posts: 745
Rhode Island - Ride Captain
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| 27 Aug 2006 1:40 AM |
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My condolences to the family of Cpl. Jordan C. Pierson, a true American Hero. Thank you sir for serving our country. You will not be forgotten. Standing by in Rhode Island.
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David Lema
Ride Captain - Rhode Island
"One person with passion is better than forty people merely interested."
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Jharley48
Posts: 149
Franklin, Ma
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| 27 Aug 2006 3:33 AM |
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My deepest condolences to Cpl Pierson and his family. May you rest in peace.you will not be forgotten. Standing by in Maine
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Mike93evo
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Colonie NY
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| 27 Aug 2006 5:45 AM |
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God Bless another young Marine. Thank you Cpl. Pierson for your service to our country, and to his family and friends, we mourn your loss of a true American hero. Standing by in NY. |
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NJ Hawk
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Mid-Atlantic Regional Captain
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| 27 Aug 2006 6:20 AM |
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My condolences to the Family and my utmost gratitude to Cpl Pierson for his ultimate American sacrifice.
Semper Fi Brother.
Standing by in NJ and will honor the family's wishes if called upon. |
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Semper Fi,
Bill "Hawk" Connelly
Mid-Atlantic Regional Captain
Marine Vet and Proud Father of Marine Cpl presently in Iraq-2nd Tour,
Past NJ State Captain
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Billbob
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East Meadow, NY
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| 27 Aug 2006 6:48 AM |
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Eternal rest grant unto this Marine.....and may perpetual light shine upon him and this Band of Brothers who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. May we ever be grateful for the freedom that these fallen have so valiantly defended.
Standing by on Long Island....... |
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