wyldhog 
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Northeast, La.
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NEWS RELEASES from the United States Department of Defense
No. 832-06 IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 29, 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.
Lance Cpl. Donald E. Champlin, 28, of Natchitoches, La., died Aug. 28 at
Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Germany, from wounds received while
conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq, on Aug. 27.He was
assigned to 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 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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When a mans heart is full of deceit it burns up, dies and a dark shadow falls over his soul. From the ashes of a once great man has risen a curse, a wrong that must be righted. We look to the skies for a vindicator, someone to strike fear into the black hearts of the same men who created him. The battle between good and evil has begun. Against an army of shadows comes the Dark Warrior, the purveyor of good, with a voice of silence and a mission of justice. - Steve "Sting" Borden |
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wyldhog
Posts: 2282
Northeast, La.
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| 29 Aug 2006 4:19 PM |
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| My condolences to the family of Lance Cpl Champlin. I will be there if this becomes a mission, pending work schedule. |
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When a mans heart is full of deceit it burns up, dies and a dark shadow falls over his soul. From the ashes of a once great man has risen a curse, a wrong that must be righted. We look to the skies for a vindicator, someone to strike fear into the black hearts of the same men who created him. The battle between good and evil has begun. Against an army of shadows comes the Dark Warrior, the purveyor of good, with a voice of silence and a mission of justice. - Steve "Sting" Borden |
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NoNo
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West Fargo, ND
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| 29 Aug 2006 4:23 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the family of Lance Cpl. Champlin.
Donald " Thank You " for your service to our country.
Rest in peacer soldier.
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We make a living by what we get.
We make a life by what we give.
Sir Winston Churchill
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louann
Posts: 1550
Peoria, Arizona
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| 29 Aug 2006 4:24 PM |
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With a heavy heart we send deepest condolences to the family and friends of Lance Cpl Donald Champlin on behalf of the Patriot Guard Riders in Arizona.
Lance Cpl Donald Champlin Stand Down! Your mission is now complete and a grateful nation stands ready to honor you an American Hero. You will not be forgotten, but carried in the hearts of many.
My brother and sister PGR members in Louisiana we trust our hearts to you thru this mission.
Ride safe PGR...ride Proud, my Heroes on the Homefront
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Louann Thomas
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flhtci_jim
Posts: 790
Poway, CA
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| 29 Aug 2006 4:28 PM |
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Our condolences to the family and friends of Lance Cpl Champlin. Your service and your sacrifice will not be forgotten.
Remembering and honoring Donald and all of our fallen heroes in Poway, California |
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Jim McKown
USAF 1975 - 1981
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Shane_123066
Posts: 306
Senior Ride Captain - North Louisiana
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| 29 Aug 2006 5:06 PM |
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Natchitoches is my hometown AND I only live about 1.5 hours away from there.
I did not know this Marine, but I will do whatever I can to make this mission (should it become one) a success.
I will map it for whomever needs it. I can also serve as RC if necessary.
Eagle: I'm going to call you this evening.
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U.S. Army - 31Charlie---COMMO! "You can talk about us, but you can't talk without us!"
HHC 2nd BDE 4ID 1985 - 1987 (Fort Carson)
HHC 1ST BDE 3AD 1987 - 1990 (Kirchgoens "The Rock" Germany)
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StarShip
Posts: 264
Florida's SunCoast
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| 29 Aug 2006 5:33 PM |
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Stand down, Marine, and well done. Your mission is completed.
To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Champlin, please accept our condolences.
America has lost not only a hero, but a Marine.
May he rest in peace for all time with all of his comrades who have gone before him.
Thank you and godspeed
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Just a Member
Tell Me Where To Go
Show Me Where To Stand
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Freebirdsnsc
Posts: 1073
Freebirds, SC Hoth Coordinator, Whitmire, SC
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| 29 Aug 2006 6:22 PM |
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| Sincere condolences to the family of Lance Cpl Champlin. May God give you comfort as only he can in this difficult time....my thoughts and prayers are with you |
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Freebirds, the redhead, defective weeble
SC HOTH COORDINATOR
WHY ARE YOU A PATRIOT GUARD RIDER?
Riding in memory of my dad Ronald C Thomas
freebirdsnsc@yahoo.com
myspace.com/freebirdsnsc
Patriotism is not short, frenzied outbursts of emotion, but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime.
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bennobles
Posts: 166
Halifax, Va - District 3 Ride Captain
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| 29 Aug 2006 6:28 PM |
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My condolences to the family and friends. May God be with you all and may this brave young warrior rest in the peace he died for.
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Ben Nobles
Sr Ride Captain District 3
Va HOTH Coordinator
Marine Riders
THE NATION WHICH FORGETS IT'S DEFENDERS WILL ITSELF BE FORGOTTEN |
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ShadowWarrior
Posts: 69
Seminole, Alabama
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| 29 Aug 2006 6:35 PM |
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| God bless LCpl Champlin and his family. God be with you, Marine. |
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Miles Davis - Platoon Leader, Kilo Company
Third Battalion, Ninth Marines 1968-1969
"The Shadow Warriors"
Life Member - Marine Corps League, DAV, MOPH
Riding in honor of the warriors who preceded me:
My Great Great Great Grandfather, Private Nicholas Hafner, Lincoln County North Carolina Militia, who fought valiantly at the Battles of Ramsour's Mill, NC and Kings Mountain and Eutaw Springs, SC in the Revolutionary War. He died with his boots on at 91.
My Great Grandfather, Private George Washington Heavner, Company G, 57th North Carolina Infantry, who fought in 14 major battles with the Army of Northern Virginia. Of the 2200 men who served in the regiment during the War, G. W. was one of only 31 men still under arms and present at the surrender at Appomattox. He died with his boots on at 94.
And my Father, General Raymond G. Davis, USMC, who fought in three wars, wore the Medal of Honor from the Chosin Reservoir, the Navy Cross from Peleliu, 2 Distinguished Service Medals, 2 Silver Stars, Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, Purple Heart, and 5 Presidential Unit Citations. A World Class Hero, a Grand Old Man, and The Last of the Old Breed. He died with his boots on at 88.
SEMPER FIDELIS
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coltergeist
Posts: 165
Baton Rouge LA
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| 29 Aug 2006 7:43 PM |
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| Go with God. SEMPER FIDELIS brother. |
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"Heroes Live Forever" -- NLEOMF
South Louisiana Ride Captain
Semper Fi !!
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rjwheaton
Posts: 288
Santa Cruz, California (Northern California)
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| 29 Aug 2006 7:44 PM |
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Thank you Lance Corporal Champlin for your service, and for your sacrifice. We pray that your family, loved ones, and friends will receive God's comfort during this difficult time.
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Easy_D
Posts: 50
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| 29 Aug 2006 7:57 PM |
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My condolences to the family and friends of Lance Cpl Donald E Champlin.
Rest in peace Marine. Semper Fi |
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Marine Corps League Detachment 1049
Marine Rider
Riders Association of Triumph
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572 tc
Posts: 15
baton rouge LA
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| 29 Aug 2006 8:39 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Lance Cpl Champlin.May God be with you during this dufficult time .
my prayers are with you.
Should this become a mission I will do what I can to be there to honor this fallen marine hero.
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horsepen
Posts: 353
E. Texas
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| 29 Aug 2006 10:10 PM |
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Standing by.
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Senior R/C Texas
Riding with respect and honor.
Standing for those who stood for us.
No borders.
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PGRLabLuvr
Posts: 8703
Naples, FL
Senior Ride Captain
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| 30 Aug 2006 3:58 AM |
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| My deepest, heartfelt condolences to the Family and Friends of LCPL Donald E Champlin. |
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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
Throughout the centuries there were men who took first steps, down new roads, armed with nothing but their own vision.
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LWright86
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Crowley, LA
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| 30 Aug 2006 5:42 AM |
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Standing by in Crowley, LA
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Titan
CVMA #1024
Bikers of Baghdad #65
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CAJUN
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| 30 Aug 2006 6:44 AM |
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My condolences to this great american warrior's family and friends.Our prayers are with you.
Standing by |
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mum2shadow
Posts: 259
Cage Captain- Sumner, Maine
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| 30 Aug 2006 6:50 AM |
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To the Champlin Family,
On Behalf of the PGR Members from the State of Maine, our deepest sympathies for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
LCpl Champllin,
Your mission here is complete, Rest in peace soldier. Thank you
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OUR DEBT TO THE HEROIC MEN AND VALIANT WOMEN IN THE SERVICE OF OUR COUNTRY CAN NEVER BE REPAID, THEY HAVE EARNED OUR UNDYING GRATITUDE. AMERICA WILL NEVER FORGET THEIR SACRIFICES.
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bric51
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Walker, LA
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| 30 Aug 2006 7:21 AM |
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My condolences to the Champlin family, with the utmost honor and appreciation to my brother marine.
SEMPER-FI BROTHER.....Rest in Peace
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cwhite6
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Deville, LA (Alexandria area)
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| 30 Aug 2006 7:22 AM |
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Standing by in Pineville, LA.
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ebaker1954
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Gulfport, MS, Mississippi State Captain 228-832-4806
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| 30 Aug 2006 7:38 AM |
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Sending my heart felt condolences to the family and friends of Lance Cpl Donald E Champlin.
Another American has given their all, and another part of my heart is filled with sorrow from his sacrifice. May God bless and comfort the family of Donald. You are not alone during this time of sorrow. Donald, thank you for your service, courage and sacrifice in the fight for peace and freedom. Now is your time to take your rightful place of serenity and rejoicing as God and your fellow warriors welcome you home with open arms. I stand by to assist Lance Cpl Champlinon his final assignment. God Bless.
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God Bless our troops and God Bless America
State Captain of the proud state of Mississippi
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cuthru
Posts: 64
Ruston, LA
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| 30 Aug 2006 7:42 AM |
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Condolences to the family and friends of Lance Cpl Donald E Champlin.
Standing by...
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"cuthru"
Ride Free, Ride Safe, Ride with Respect, USAF '58-'61 Keesler Field, March AFB, Korea; Air Force Intelligence is not an "oxymoron"!
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SPMorel
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| 30 Aug 2006 8:58 AM |
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Condolences to the family and friends of Lance Cpl Donald E Champlin.
Standing by from East Texas...
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Shorty
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Overton, Texas
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| 30 Aug 2006 10:25 AM |
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My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Lance Cpl Champlin.
Will do my best to make this one!
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Thank you to all who serve or have served.
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