82nd_Airborne_Dad 
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Laramie, Wyoming
" God's Country "Retired National
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| 06 Sep 2006 3:11 PM |
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The family and the CAO espresses their appreciation to the PGR for what we do. At this time the family wishes to keep the service private. If anything changes the CAO will contact the PGR.
Respectfully,
Frank Baranyai
va@patriotguard.org
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No. 864-06
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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. Angel D. Mercado-Velazquez, 24, died in Yusifiyah, Iraq, on Sept. 1 of injuries suffered from mortar fire during dismounted combat operations. Mercado-Velazquez was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.
For further information related to this release, contact the 82nd Airborne Division public affairs office at (910) 432-0661 |
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Rest in peace and God bless SSgt Mercado-Velazquez . . . Amen |
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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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PGRLabLuvr
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Naples, FL
Senior Ride Captain
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| 06 Sep 2006 3:26 PM |
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| My deepest, heartfelt condolences to the Family and Friends of SSGT Mercado-Velazquez. |
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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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tejas96
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| 06 Sep 2006 3:48 PM |
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Oigo la música. ¡Donde están el resto de ustedes! Llego Mercado al cielo. Puerto Rico llora hoy.
Angel D. Mercado-Velazquez .....You truly now match you given name as an Angel of God. Protect us here. Blessing to you and condolences to your family and friends. Prayers.
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StarShip
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Florida's SunCoast
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Freebirdsnsc
Posts: 1073
Freebirds, SC Hoth Coordinator, Whitmire, SC
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| 06 Sep 2006 6:39 PM |
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| My deepest, heartfelt condolences to the Family and Friends of SSGT Mercado-Velazquez May God comfort you only as he can during this difficult time....my prayers are with you |
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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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mailman
Posts: 14752
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 06 Sep 2006 6:40 PM |
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| Thoughts and prayers to the family of SSG Angel D. Mercado-Velazques. Rest In Peace Soldier. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
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Starfox
Posts: 453
Durham, NC
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| 06 Sep 2006 8:08 PM |
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Staff Sgt. Mercado-Velazquez, thank you for your service to this great country of ours, protecting our freedoms. I offer to your family and friends my heartfelt condolences. Rest easy, your mission is now complete.
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flhtci_jim
Posts: 790
Poway, CA
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| 06 Sep 2006 8:34 PM |
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Our condolences to the family and friends of SSgt Mercado-Velazquez. Your service and your sacrifice will not be forgotten.
Remembering and honoring Angel and all of our fallen heroes in Poway, California. |
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Jim McKown
USAF 1975 - 1981
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tessrollins
Posts: 563
Frederick, MD
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| 06 Sep 2006 10:14 PM |
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My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Mercado-Velazquez. At a time when words seem weak and empty, please know that many hearts are filled with strong emotions; filled with pride and appreciation for this young hero's service and sacrifice! My grandmother once said, " We should thank God for the gift of memory - without it life would be so barren. " I sincerely hope that memories of your Angel will keep him close in spirit always.
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wind_rider
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| 07 Sep 2006 1:06 AM |
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| My deepest condolences to the family of Staff-Sgt.Angel Mercado-Velazquez.My preyers are with you all at this time of sorrow.My pegs are down for you brother.Standing by in Indianapolis. Freedom is'nt free,but it is worth fighting for |
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sig22
Posts: 3309
New Port Richey, Fl
Senior Ride Captain
FL State Captain-Retired
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| 07 Sep 2006 4:54 AM |
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The family and friends of Staff Sgt. Angel Mercado-Velazquez are in my thoughts and prayers now and in the difficult days to come.
Godspeed Sgt.......Godspeed......
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Sig22@patriotguard.org
Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there.
"We are most effective as a team when we compliment each other without embarrassment and disagree without fear."
- Unknown
RIDING IN HONOR AND LOVING MEMORY OF:
PGR TN member and friend John "SmokyMtnSporty" Deniakis - 09 Jun 2008
"Optimistically pessimistic about life"
PGR GA Ride Captain (Ret) Mike "Deltoid" Bland - 22 Feb 2008
"It's all good"
PGR FL Senior Ride Captain Jack "Jacklok" Loken - 20 Oct 2007
"Take care, ride safe"
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Cyber
Posts: 438
Albuquerque NM
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| 07 Sep 2006 9:06 AM |
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Be at peace go with God, your mission is done!
My deepest sympathies to the family, god heal your heart and give you peace. Your hero son is going home! |
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In memory of my Father James W Grant SP7 US Army... WW2, Korea, Vietnam Era...
Dad I love you and miss you greatly! You carried a burden that was not yours. |
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RedOregon
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San Antonio, TX
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| 07 Sep 2006 11:13 AM |
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| Where will the mission for this hero take place? |
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Proud member #1263
Skivvy Niner? Email me!
The Ultimate Sacrifice, you fought...and died.
So it is in your honor for which we ride.
Rest easy now,
and know as your family cried.
The Patriot Guard was by their side.
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big100hd
Posts: 487
Loudoun County, Virginia
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| 07 Sep 2006 12:07 PM |
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Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Staff Sgt Angel D. Mercado-Velazquez, a true hero who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.
Angel is from Puerto Rico, currently services are unknown at this time.
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The patriot volunteer, fighting for country and his rights, makes the most reliable soldier on earth.
Thomas J. Jackson
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big100hd
Posts: 487
Loudoun County, Virginia
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| 07 Sep 2006 12:48 PM |
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The family and the CAO espresses their appreciation to the PGR for what we do. At this time the family wishes to keep the service private. If anything changes the CAO will contact the PGR.
Respectfully,
Frank Baranyai
va@patriotguard.org
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The patriot volunteer, fighting for country and his rights, makes the most reliable soldier on earth.
Thomas J. Jackson
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rjwheaton
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Santa Cruz, California (Northern California)
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| 08 Sep 2006 3:10 PM |
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Thank you Staff Sgt. Mercado-Velazquez 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.
Roy "Genius" Wheaton
Santa Cruz, California
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jajinca
Posts: 343
Spanaway WA
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| 08 Sep 2006 5:10 PM |
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For the family of Staff Sgt. Angel D. Mercado-Velazquez:
I can only imagine what you and your family have gone through since being notified of the death of Angel. I want you to know that you are not alone. Hearts of families all over the United States are grieving with you and have your family in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
LIFE...so fragile. LOSS... so sudden. HEART...so broken.
In time, there will come a day when the tears of sorrow
will softly flow into sighs of remembrance. Your heart will begin to heal itself.
Grieving will be interrupted by episodes of joy; & you will hear the whisper of hope.
There will come a day when you will welcome the pangs of remembrance
as a sun shower of the soul; a turning of the tide; the promise of peace.
There will come a day when you will risk loving,
go on believing, and treasure the remembering.
Angel was a very good and brave man. You have much to be proud of. He has not left you, but has been re-deployed to Heaven. I wish that I could ease your pain and sadness, but it will be a long, slow and painful climb. Pain this deep will never go entirely away, but I pray that as each day that passes the hurt becomes a little less. And the memories of a lifetime will sustain you. These memories are your keepsake that can never be taken away. God has Angel in his keeping, but you have him forever in your thoughts and hearts. We pray that our Savior – in whose presence Angel now rests – will comfort you and ease the pain of this loss and that your memories of Him will shine through the sadness.
Patricia Perkins – Kard
Proud mother of a US Marine and a PGR CA Ride Captain
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Pat - Proud Mom of three boys
1 in college, 1 US Marine and a 13 yr old.
PGR Ride Captain
Proud member of Marineparents.com and Marinecomfortquilts.us
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bosky
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st. joseph, MO
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| 09 Sep 2006 9:25 AM |
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| my deepest condolences to the family of Angel Mercado-Velazquez. May the Good Lord grant you peace at this difficult time. Condolences from St. Joseph, MO. God Bless. BO |
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pilotwife28
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| 09 Sep 2006 4:55 PM |
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To all of you, thank you. My cousin is Angels widow and at a time like this it is nice to know that there are people like all of you out there. Angel leaves behind, not only his wife, but a 1 month old son whom he never met but through pictures. He was born just 10 days after his daddy deployed. Tonight will be a night of tears and prayers as the family receives Angel. He will receive what he has earned and that is a heroes welcome and farewell. I talked to my cousin on Monday and she has made it a promise to make sure that he receives the best of the best. Again, thank you all and God Bless always. |
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RODinCAGE
Posts: 71
Jacksonville, FL
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| 09 Sep 2006 11:03 PM |
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My prayers go out to the family and friends of SSgt. Angel D. Mercado-Velazquez.
May God strengthen and comfort you in this time.
I believe that all of heaven has already welcomed home SSgt. Mercado-Velazquez.
Now it is time for us to honor this Hero.
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Rod Morrill
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dreamcatcher
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TN State Captain Antioch, TN
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| 11 Sep 2006 5:50 AM |
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Our condolences to the family of Staff Sgt. Angel D. Mercado-Velazquez. Our prayers are with you, may the Lord keep His hand near you to comfort you at this time.
Annette and Matt Robeck
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Annette Robeck
aka Dreamcatcher
Proud Mom of an Army National Guard Daughter
Proud Wife of an USAF Veteran
PGR member and friend John "SmokyMtnSporty" Deniakis - 09 Jun 2008
"Optimistically pessimistic about life"
PGR Ride Captain (Ret) Mike "Deltoid" Bland - 22 Feb 2008
"It's all good"
A.L.R. Post #88, Donelson, TN
dreamcatcher@patriotguard.org
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DrWho
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| 12 Sep 2006 9:50 AM |
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My condolences to the Mercado-Velazquez family.
This hero will not be forgotten.
Please forward my condolences to the family, and if they have any photos and
info on our hero 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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Krista in MA
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MA
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| 13 Sep 2006 12:45 PM |
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| My condolences to the family and friends. May your memories offer you comfort during the times ahead. May Angel's son grow up knowing that his dad will always be a hero. May Angel 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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