whr2nd 
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Sedalia, Missouri
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I have talked to the funeral director and the family. We have just gotten this email as follows. I will have staging, maps and agenda posted shortly. Thanks everyone.
After a flurry of phone calls between Washington & Dover, we now have CONFIRMED flight arrangements for SSG Michael Deason. The details are as follows:
* 09.08.06, Arrival @ Lambert/StL via AA #690 # 7:15 pm
* Departure for Farmington immediately upon release from Lambert
* VISITATION: Saturday, 5-9 pm @ Taylor Funeral Service
* FUNERAL: Sunday, 2 pm, 09.10.06, at Farmington First Assembly of God Church
* INTERMENT: Immediately following at Big River Cemetery, Irondale
The time leaving the church for the cemetery could be hard to "nail-down" My best guesstimate at this time would be our departure from the church no earlier than Sunday, 3:30 pm
Due to paperwork issues in Dover, the escort from St. Louis' Lambert airport will not occur on Thursday, 09/07 as originally planned. It may be on 09/08 instead. At this time the schedules for other services has not changed. Stand by for further details.
With Respect,
Monty Schrunk
St. Louis area Ride Captain
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I just got off the phone with Dave Taylor at Taylor Funeral Services, Farmington, MO. He has shared our information with the family and has gotten permission from them to invite the Patriot Guard to participate. He advised that a family member will contact me personally to discuss details. The Fort Campbell Casualty Assistance officer was in Farmington today meeting with the funeral director and the family. SSGT Deason's body has arrived in Dover and they are targeting a Thursday arrival in St. Louis. Tentatively the viewing of the body will be Friday and the funeral on Saturday. I will go to Farmington tomorrow or Thursday to check out the route and possible staging areas. We'll be working with Sgt. Tate of the St. Francois county sheriffs dept.
We have a confirmed mission.
Randy Dunn
SE Missouri Ride Captain
US Army Staff Sergeant Michael Deason, of Farmington, Missouri.
The DOD notice will be posted when available. Please visit this link for more information.
http://www.dailyjournalonline.com/articles/2006/09/02/community/news1.txt
We will be working on family contact.
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No. 849-06
September 05, 2006 |
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DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Michael L. Deason, 28, of Farmington, Mo., died on Aug 31, in Ad War, Iraq, of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle during combat operations. Deason was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 320th Field Artillery Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky.
Media with questions about this soldier can contact the Fort Campbell public affairs office at (270) 798-3025 |
Rest in Peace and God bless SSgt Deason . . . Amen | |
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Freebirdsnsc
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| 03 Sep 2006 11:28 AM |
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this article broke my heart.....My deepest condolences to the family of Staff Sgt Deason..May God give you comfort as only he can during this difficult time...My prayers are with you.
We will never forget Sgt Deasons dedication, love and sacrifice for this country.
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WHY ARE YOU A PATRIOT GUARD RIDER?
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PGRLabLuvr
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Naples, FL
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| 03 Sep 2006 12:36 PM |
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| My deepest, heartfelt condolences to Tiffany, Jayden & Kayler along with the rest of SSGT Deacons Family and Friends. |
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USAF - TSgt Jennifer and her husband, TSgt Mark McIntosh - Kadena
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Toby
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Lincoln, Nebraska/hometown is Cape Girardeau,MO
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| 03 Sep 2006 12:43 PM |
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Being born in the same "neck of the woods" as SSgt Deason comes from, his death hits me hard. May God Bless and comfort his family and friends in their great loss.
Our Prayers are with You,
Toby Long and family
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Steam
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Whitmire SC - the land that time forgot
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| 03 Sep 2006 1:02 PM |
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On behalf of all Patriot Guard Riders in South Carolina, I extend our sympathies to the Deason family.
That really is inadequate to say at a time like this. I know that. I freely admit I don't know what else to say. There is so much this young man will miss because he freely went into harm's way to protect me. He has my gratitude and ultimate respect.
I wish I could say something to make the hurt go away. I cannot. I can only say that we acknowledge this most precious gift.
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cchii
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Cliff (Mug) Hall Exeter, MO
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| 03 Sep 2006 1:14 PM |
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| My heart felt condolances to the family , friends and community of SSG Michael Deason. We have lost a true hero and patriot. His sacrifices on our behalf didn't go without notice and thank you hardly seems enough. |
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RD
Posts: 176
Cape Girardeau, MO
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| 03 Sep 2006 1:46 PM |
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Just talked to Bill and I will get going on this mission.
Awaiting the DOD notice. God Bless you Staff Sergeant Michael
Deason. We will pay you the honor and respect you so heroically
deserve.
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Tina CMA
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Avondale, AZ
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| 03 Sep 2006 2:34 PM |
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Wow I read the story about this wonderful HERO, brought tears to my eyes. My God be with this family!! I will pray that those who knew this great man make sure his children know how special of a man he turly was.
Thank you SSgt. Deason for all you have done for this country. We are all in debt to you!! May God welcome you home with open arms and you watch over your family from above. |
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KarenSiddall
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Belleville, Illinois
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| 03 Sep 2006 3:42 PM |
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Thank you for posting the link to the article about this great man and American hero. America is mourning.
My words of condolences will never fill the void in your heart, but always remember we are here with you during your time of sorrow. May God bless you all.
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Proud daughter of a Korean War Veteran
May we live our lives to make them proud.
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whr2nd
Posts: 1318
Sedalia, Missouri
Missouri State Captain
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| 03 Sep 2006 4:58 PM |
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My prayers and condolences to this family and SSG Michael Deason. Words can not express the sorrow at what this family is going through. Thank you sir, for your service.
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Angel2Soldiers
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St. Louis, MO
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| 03 Sep 2006 6:16 PM |
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Our hearts go out to the wife, children, parent's and siblings of this hero. There aren't enough words to express our sorrow to you. Just know that a Soldiers Angel and family will be praying for you and for Michael.
Bless you always,
Mike and Diana Craig
Proud member of Soldiers Angels. www.soldiersangels.org |
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Kennyv
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Powhatan Ar Ne Arkansas RC
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| 03 Sep 2006 6:16 PM |
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My thoughts and prayers go out to this young man's family and friends. May God grant them some peace at this most sorrowful time. SSG Deason your service to this country will never be forgotten. Standing by in NE Arkansas to honor this great hero.
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PARACHUTE
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| 03 Sep 2006 6:18 PM |
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My condolences to the Deason family and may God bless them and stand by them. SSG Michael Deason has given the greatest sacrifice for his country, he was willing to do so without question for others in a foreign land and to preserve the freedoms that all take for granted in this country. He is mow at rest with his creator, Rest in Peace. His mission is completed. It is now our turn to step up and begin our mission for him. He will not be forgotten.
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brandonjones1983
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| 03 Sep 2006 7:19 PM |
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| My condolences to the family of SSG Michael Deason. Standing by in St. Louis pending details. |
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bosky
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st. joseph, MO
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| 03 Sep 2006 7:59 PM |
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| deepest condolences to the family for the loss of a loved one. may the Good Lord help them through this difficult time. God Bless. BO |
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hamhok
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Pacific, MO / Southwest FL (Winter)
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| 03 Sep 2006 8:32 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the family, friends and community of SSgt. Michael Deason. May God be with you and grant you comfort and peace in your time of sorrow. My humble thanks for his service and regret that he was called upon to make the ultimate sacrifice. I pray that God will give his wife and children strength and courage to carry on and hope for the future as they work to rebuild their lives.
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Lest I keep my complacent way, I must remember that somewhere out there a person died for me today. As long as there must be war, I ask and I must answer: Was I worth dying for?
From a bronze plaque at the Memorial Monument in Hillsboro, IL.
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BailBondChick
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Park Hills, MO (South of St. Louis)
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| 03 Sep 2006 9:21 PM |
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Following is a link to the St. Louis NBC Affiliate's story on Sgt. Deason's death. It includes a very moving interview with his Dad reading a letter he received from his son this past Father's Day:
www.ksdk.com
On the mid-right side under Video's, Farmington Soldier Killed |
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Park Hills, Missouri
Phone: 573-631-9086
FAX: 573-431-3997
Member, CMA - Parkland Cycle Servants
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critter911
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St. Mary, MO
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| 03 Sep 2006 9:34 PM |
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Just joining today, I am still reading some of the older info. After I heard about it on the news, I done a search with his name and found a picture of him in the "stars and stripes" he is the third picture down. http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=104&article=33773&archive=true It looks like we were both taking classes at Mineral Area College at the same time but I didn't know him.
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lgc
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Macon, Missouri
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| 03 Sep 2006 10:23 PM |
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To Tiffany, Jayden & Kayler Deason,
My condolences for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
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harly69g
Posts: 8072
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| 03 Sep 2006 11:12 PM |
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| Our condolences from Kentucky. The family is in our prayers. God Bless !!!!! |
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In Memory: Terri L. Newman 11/64 - 07/05
In Memory: Caleb S. Newman 12/07
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cutey_1vp
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| 03 Sep 2006 11:28 PM |
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Our sincerest condolences to the family and friends of SSG Michael Deason....We pray that God comfort you in your time of sorrow... your sacrifice will not be forgotten.
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ArkieVol
Posts: 75
North Central Arkansas Ride Captain, Greer's Ferry Lake area
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| 03 Sep 2006 11:40 PM |
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My deepest heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of SSgt. Deason. May the Lord watch over and keep you.
Standing by in north central Arkansas.
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Cpl., US Army Reserves 1954-1963
Major, Memphis PD 1965-1995
Riding in memory of Robert D. Trier, Major, USAF
11 Nov. 1933 - MIA, Vietnam, 20 Dec. 1965
Remains returned 14 Oct. 1982 - Rest in Peace my friend
Also riding in honor of my family's 250 year tradition of military service: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Cottage/1955/text/milhist.html
and 220 year history in law enforcement:
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padjr
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St. Clair, Mo.
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Snowhite
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Elsberry, Mo.
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| 04 Sep 2006 5:09 AM |
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| Standing by in Elsberry, MO. My thoughts and prayers will be with the family and friends of this brave hero Staff Sergeant Michael Deason. He was a true American Hero, He Will Not BE Forgotton. |
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We Will Always Remember
Vietnam Vet 67-68
85th Evac Hospital
PGR Riders
CVMA MO. Chapter 4-2
American Legion Riders Chapter 313 MO.
American Legion Riders-MO. Asst. State Director
VFW Post 9064- Commander
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Smackwater
Posts: 588
Missouri State Captain
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| 04 Sep 2006 5:57 AM |
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They all hit hard but this one a little harder. To the family of Staff Sergeant Deason, please know the Gibbs family from Hillsboro are praying for you. May Gods grace bring you peace.
Stand down soldier, rest well. |
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