harly69g 
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Owensboro, KY
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NEWS RELEASES from the United States Department of Defense
No. 842-06 IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 01, 2006
Media Contact: (703) 697-5131/697-5132
Public/Industry(703) 428-0711
DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of four soldiers who were
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died in Taji, Iraq, on Aug 27, when an
improvised explosive device detonated near their M2A3 Bradley Vehicle during
combat operations. All soldiers were assigned to the 1st Battalion, 66th Armor
Regiment, 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
Killed were:
Spc. Tristan C. Smith, 23, of Bryn Athyn, Pa.
For further information related to this release, media can contact the 4th
Infantry Division public affairs office at (254) 287-0105.
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In Memory: Terri L. Newman 11/64 - 07/05
In Memory: Caleb S. Newman 12/07
"Kentucky Rides With Respect & Honor" |
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LesUSA7178
Posts: 1065
Sciota, Pa.
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| 01 Sep 2006 6:53 AM |
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Our condolences to the family and friends of this Pennsylvania Patriot. We share in your loss.
Rest easy Tristan, your mission is complete. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.
Standing by in NE Pa.
Les/Aleida
USA71/72-78
11thSig/32dAADCOM-Germany.
142dSig/2dArmored Div.-Ft. Hood.
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CAJUN
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| 01 Sep 2006 6:56 AM |
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| My condolences to the family of Spc. Smith. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the family and friends of this True American Hero ! |
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Ripley6
Posts: 141
Allentown, Pennsylvania
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| 01 Sep 2006 7:17 AM |
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Thank You Tristan for your service, My deepest condolences to the Smith family and friends, He will be remembered.
With Honor & Respect, Standing by in Eastern Pennsylvania. |
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Richard E. Marcks II >Ripley6<
State Captain - Pennsylvania
Sgt. at Arms, Riff-Raff-Riders
Sgt. U.S.Army 'Ranger' 67/69 RVN
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Plenum1
Posts: 113
Eastern Long Island, NY
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| 01 Sep 2006 7:32 AM |
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My deepest condolences to the family, friends and fellow military brothers and sisters of Spc. Tristan C. Smith.
Tristan , thank you for your sacrifices and service, may you now Rest In Peace.
God bless you all.
Standing by on LI, NY
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Honor All the Heroes & their Families. God Bless All. Ride Safe - Ride Proud! |
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Krista in MA
Posts: 434
MA
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| 01 Sep 2006 8:37 AM |
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| My condolences to the family and friends of Spc. Smith. May your memories offer you comfort during the times ahead. Thank you for your service and sacrifice Tristan. May you rest in peace. Never to be forgotten. |
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"The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy." ~Martin Luther King. Jr.
"I expect to pass through life but once. If therefore, there be any kindness I can show, or any good thing I can do to any fellow being, let me do it now, and not defer or neglect it, as I shall not pass this way again." ~William Penn
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CaptainKip
Posts: 115
Outside of Gettysburg, PA
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| 01 Sep 2006 10:24 AM |
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My God bless and keep Tristan always and comfort his family and loved ones in their grief.
He'll be remembered always as the Hero he is. |
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Kip Hamilton
So. Central PA Ride Captain
Outside of Gettysburg, PA
USArmy 1978-1984
A.L. Post 202
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charioteer
Posts: 41
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| 01 Sep 2006 10:26 AM |
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To our hero, Spc Tristan C. Smith, may you rest in peace for your misson is complete. To the family and friends of this hero, may God bless and comfort you during this time of sadness and sorrow. Spc Tristan C. Smith will not be forgotten. May God bless the United States of America.
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flhtci_jim
Posts: 790
Poway, CA
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| 01 Sep 2006 10:50 AM |
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Our condolences to the family and friends of Spc Smith. Your service and your sacrifice will not be forgotten.
Remembering and honoring Tristan and all of our fallen heroes in Poway, California |
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Jim McKown
USAF 1975 - 1981
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louann
Posts: 1550
Peoria, Arizona
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| 01 Sep 2006 11:11 AM |
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To the family and friends of Spc. Tristan Smith we send deepest condolences from the Patriot Guard Riders in Arizona. We offer our hearts to hold to thru this time of great sorrow.
Spc Tristan Smith, stand down Sir. You have given all, and a grateful nation stands ready to honor you a Hero coming home.
My brothers and sisters in Pennsylvania carry a heavy load as they carry the hearts of 52,000 Patriot Guard Riders with them.
Ride Safe PGR...Ride Proud, You are the Heroes on the Homefront
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Louann Thomas
National Captain
We of our own selves do nothing, for even in loving it is love that loves thru us. |
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bill16901
Posts: 35
Wellsboro PA
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| 01 Sep 2006 11:26 AM |
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| Our condolences to the family and friends of Spc Tristan Smith. You have given your all sir, rest in peace. You and your service to your country is much appreciated and will not be forgotten. |
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simpleman
Posts: 825
Blair County, PA
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| 01 Sep 2006 12:45 PM |
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| Deepest sympathies to friends and family of Spc Smith. Rest in God's Peace, Soldier, your sacrifice will not be forgotten. You have made the ultimate sacrifice, and we offer honor and respect to your service, and your memory. Thank you |
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Aspire to Inspire before you Expire.
"Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction." Ronald W Reagan |
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StarShip
Posts: 264
Florida's SunCoast
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jim1948
Posts: 272
grove city,pa
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| 01 Sep 2006 3:40 PM |
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| Grant eternal rest to Spc. Tristan Smith. May the Angels in Heaven take you in as one of their own. To your family and friends--May you find comfort in the days, weeks, and months ahead. THANK YOU!!!! |
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PGRLabLuvr
Posts: 8703
Naples, FL
Senior Ride Captain
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| 01 Sep 2006 4:31 PM |
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| My deepest, heartfelt condolences to the Family and Friends of SPC Smith. |
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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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unionff428
Posts: 211
Harrisburg Pa.
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| 01 Sep 2006 4:41 PM |
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| To the family of Spc Smith, please accept my deepest sympathies for your loss. This great American will never be forgotten for making the "Ultimate Sacrifice". May you Rest In Peace Tristan. |
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Waitaminit
Posts: 580
Monroeville, Pa.
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| 01 Sep 2006 5:21 PM |
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***AT THE REQUEST OF THE FAMILY THIS WILL BE A PRIVATE SERVICE.***
I received the following email today.
"Thanks for keeping an eye out. His body just arrived in Dover last night, and we held the memorial service yesterday with no show from protestors. Part of his family's religion is to hold the service 3 days following death so all is done except for the private service and that won't be made public except to our fire department.
Thanks again.
Dave "
We will honor this request.
All of the PGR members in Pennsylvania and elsewhere send our most sincere condolences to SPC Smith's family, firends, and community on the loss of this great person. |
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"The Tree of Liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants." Thomas Jefferson
We are here to honor those patriots!
Don Bright
Simply a Patriot Guard Rider
US Navy 71-79
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DrWho
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| 01 Sep 2006 5:58 PM |
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My condolences to the Smith family.
This hero will not be forgotten.
Please forward my condolences to the family, and if they have any photos and info on Tristan 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. q@IraqWarHeroes.com
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 & www.AfghanistanWarHeroes.org
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Freebirdsnsc
Posts: 1073
Freebirds, SC Hoth Coordinator, Whitmire, SC
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| 01 Sep 2006 6:52 PM |
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My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Spc. Smith. May God give you comfort during this difficult time as only he can.....you are in my thoughts and prayers
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Melissa ( Missy ) Stevens
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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reddog231
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| 01 Sep 2006 10:54 PM |
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| My condolences to the family of Spc. Smith. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of his family. |
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shovelhead85
Posts: 227
corry,pa
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| 02 Sep 2006 8:20 AM |
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| My Deepest Condolences to the Family and Friends of Spc. Tristen C.Smith, You Will Not Be Forgotten . |
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ROJ
Posts: 215
Long Beach, California
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| 02 Sep 2006 11:37 PM |
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| My deepest sympathy and condolences to the family and friends of Spc. Tristan Smith. May you find comfort in these trying times, for he is truly an American hero! Spc. Smith, stand down, your mission is complete. Rest in peace forever.
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Royal Jester
HOG SCRC JOW FMRC
PGR #2694
United States Army "Big Red 1"
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RangerG
Posts: 63
Downingtown, PA
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| 03 Sep 2006 8:45 AM |
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Spc. Tristan C. Smith, may you rest in peace having made the ultimate sacrifice for your Nation. Know that your service shall not go unnoticed, nor be forgotten by a grateful nation.
My sincere condolences to your family, friends and fellow soldiers. |
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1st Cav 1973-77
CH-47 Flight Engineer
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TJdoc
Posts: 36
NW New Jersey
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| 03 Sep 2006 10:35 AM |
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My deepest sympathy and condolences to the family and friends of Spc. Tristan C. Smith
Thank you for your service and ultimate sacrifice... Rest In Peace Soldier
Standing by for this Hero
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CE1SeaBee
Posts: 153
Stewartstown, PA. PA Assistant State Captain
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| 03 Sep 2006 4:59 PM |
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REST IN PEACE and GOD BLESS YOU FOREVER Spc Smith.
Another hero has given his all for his country. Our heartfelt condolences are extended to his family and friends. You will not be forgotten and will be remembered as atrue patriot and American. It is always a somber occasion to pay our respects for someone who has made the ultimate sacrifice, but we find it to be our honor and duty to stand and honor YOU at this most unfortunate time.
Standing by in Southern PA.
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FREEDOM IS NOT FREE, IT WAS BOUGHT AND PAID FOR BY THE VETERANS.
IN MEMORY OF SSGT KENNETH D KRALICK KIA 16DEC67 TAY NINH RSVN PANEL 32E 011
Tim Young
CE1 SEABEE USN 1971-1977 MCB23
Retired Baltimore County MD Police Officer
PGR 45377 07JUL06
PA ASC East
Honorary MD Ride Captain
717.993.6962
" NEVER FORGET, SERVICE, SACRIFICE, HONOR " |
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