82nd_Airborne_Dad 
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Laramie, Wyoming
" God's Country "Retired National
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Wyoming Senior
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| 11 Sep 2006 5:07 PM |
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| Stand Down. The family will hold services in TX and CA later in 2007 (currently planning for Dec of next year). It is the current intent of the family to invite PGR, at a later time, when final arrangements are finalized, next year. |
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Semper Fi,
Mad Dog
MadDog@patriotguard.org
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No. 890-06
September 11, 2006 |
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DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers, who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
They died in Kabul, Afghanistan, on Sept. 8, when a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device detonated near their HMMWV. Both soldiers were assigned to the Army Reserve's 405th Civil Affairs Battalion, Fort Bragg, N.C.
Killed were:
Sgt. 1st Class Merideth L. Howard, 52, of Alameda, Calif.
Staff Sgt. Robert J. Paul, 43, of The Dalles, Ore.
Media with questions about these soldiers should contact the Army Special Operations Command Public Affairs Office at (910) 432-6005.
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Rest in peace and God bless SFC Howard . . . 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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PGR Mad Dog
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| 11 Sep 2006 5:14 PM |
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We are on it - tracking the CAO, and am coordinating with the Nor Cal Army Honor Guard. Just saw the DOD release.
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PGRLabLuvr
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Naples, FL
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| 11 Sep 2006 5:32 PM |
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My deepest, heartfelt condolences to the Family and Friends of SFC Howard.
Pegs down…
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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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flhtci_jim
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Poway, CA
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| 11 Sep 2006 6:17 PM |
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Our condolences to the family and friends of Sgt 1st Class Howard. Your service and your sacrifice will not be forgotten.
Remembering and honoring Merideth and all of our fallen heroes in Poway, California. |
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Jim McKown
USAF 1975 - 1981
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SayHey
Posts: 358
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| 11 Sep 2006 6:37 PM |
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Our Condolances to Sgt !st Class Howard's family. May Gods all encompassing Grace be upon the family at this time. Standing by in Fremont!
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Steve sayhey Stansberry
Serving with Other Great American Patriots
Roseville, CA
US Army NG 1972-1978
Vulcan1500 Classic FI
No man has greater love for another, then to lay his life down.
No Nation has been so Great as Americans who have given of themselves so that others may be Free.
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mailman
Posts: 14756
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 11 Sep 2006 6:46 PM |
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| Deepest condolences to the family and friends of SFC Merideth L. Howard. Rest in Peace Soldier. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
Jim
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US Army 1970 - 1972 |
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the crow
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| 11 Sep 2006 7:50 PM |
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Thank You for defending my freedom, Meredeth. May you walk with God.
Sadly standing by in Milwaukee.
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1MileCrash
Posts: 354
Wisconsin Rapids, WI
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| 11 Sep 2006 8:29 PM |
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| condolences to the family and friends. standing by schedule permitting. |
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Andrew Kirkpatrick
Secretary - WReX Inkorporated
Wisconsin Rapids
www.wrexink.com |
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Onefinerott
Posts: 400
Elgin, Oklahoma
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| 11 Sep 2006 8:32 PM |
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| SFC Howard, may you Rest In Peace knowing that your actions have helped keep a Very Greatful Nation free. My deepest condolences to the family and friends of this Hero. |
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"Shooter"
SFC, U.S. Army 1973-1993 (Retired)
SW Okla RC
Riding to Honor my Father, Robert R. Drayer (U.S. Navy - USS Runner, submariner) |
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Freebirdsnsc
Posts: 1073
Freebirds, SC Hoth Coordinator, Whitmire, SC
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| 11 Sep 2006 8:45 PM |
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My deepest, heartfelt condolences to the Family and Friends of SFC Howard. May God comfort you as only he can during this difficult time.....my thoughts and prayers are with you.
we will never forget!
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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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NoNo
Posts: 381
West Fargo, ND
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| 11 Sep 2006 8:55 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the famil and friends of Sgt. Howard.
Merideth " Thank You " for your service to our country.
Rest in peace soldier.
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Dave
We make a living by what we get.
We make a life by what we give.
Sir Winston Churchill
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RODinCAGE
Posts: 71
Jacksonville, FL
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| 11 Sep 2006 9:06 PM |
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A simple verse for this hero:
Soar now like an eagle in the sky, as over all you’ve known you fly,
Soar up and into the light, Heaven’s gate is now in sight
Enter the fulfillment of your belief, where there is no sorrow or grief,
Safe now from all that harms, rest in God’s loving arms.
Rod
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Rod Morrill
Jacksonville, FL
US Army 66-69
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mustang
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Laton, CA
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| 11 Sep 2006 10:30 PM |
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| We will never forget this hero's ultimate sacrifice. May the family find the Lord's peace during this time of need and the days to come. SFC Howqrd, rest in peace..... |
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U.S. Army
Military Police
USAREUR '73-76
Patriot Guard Riders #119
American Legion Riders Post 23 Chaplain
Pony Express Messenger
*I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.*
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noname
Posts: 79
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| 11 Sep 2006 10:55 PM |
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From our family to the family and all the love ones of Sgt 1st class Howard. We are very grateful for his service to our great country., protecting our freedom.
Mac McKown, U S Navy, Retired
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Scooter
Posts: 175
Modesto, CA
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| 11 Sep 2006 11:24 PM |
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| Our deepest condolences to the Family and Friends of Sgt. 1st Class Merideth L. Howard. |
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bikerboy
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Napa, CA
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| 12 Sep 2006 1:39 AM |
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May God bring peace to the Howard and Paul families. You are in our prayers. God bless you.
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USNR - NCHB-3 Det DELTA (Sacramento); USNR - NAVSPECWAR UNIT ONE; USNR - USS Mckee Det (AS 41); USN - VFA-113, NAS Lemoore, CA; USN - PSD Subase Pearl Harbor, HI; USN - USS Texas (CGN 39), Alameda, CA
Freedom Cruisers, Chapter 10; AMA Member; Volusia Owners/Volusia Riders Group |
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eastbay123
Posts: 227
Hayward, CA
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| 12 Sep 2006 7:40 AM |
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My deepest condolences to the friends and faamily of Sgt. Howard.
Merideth " Thank You " for your service to our country.
Rest in peace soldier.
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Cailf. State Captain
USN 1964-1969
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njp5842
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Merrimac, WI 53561
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| 12 Sep 2006 7:42 AM |
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Not sure why this casualty is listed as from Almeda, CA when she is in fact from Waukesha, WI. Anyone check into this to see if maybe her location is a typo in the original DOD news release? Just curious.
Standing by in Merrimac, WI
Nick & Paula
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bosky
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st. joseph, MO
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| 12 Sep 2006 8:21 AM |
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My deepest condolences to the family of Merideth Howard. May the Good Lord grant you peace at this difficult time.
Condolences from St. Joseph, MO. God Bless. Bo |
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1MileCrash
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Wisconsin Rapids, WI
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| 12 Sep 2006 8:30 AM |
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| local news in wausau, wi reported her as being from waukesha, wi |
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Andrew Kirkpatrick
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Wisconsin Rapids
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CAJUN
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| 12 Sep 2006 8:51 AM |
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| My condolences to the family and friends of Sgt 1st Class Howard |
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PGR Mad Dog
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| 12 Sep 2006 9:32 AM |
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| Have contacted the CAO - currently looks as if the services will be in CA (San Francisco area). |
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GoldwaterRep
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| 12 Sep 2006 9:48 AM |
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Heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Sgt. 1st Class Merideth L. Howard. You will not be forgotten. Thank you for your service to our country.
Today's San Francisco Chronicle article reports that Sgt. Howard was a native of Corpus Cristi, TX, and resided in Alameda, CA for some time before moving to Wisconsin with her husband. I share the sense of loss with our countrymen and women in Wisconsin and Texas.
God bless and comfort the friends and family of St. 1st Class Merideth L. Howard.
. . . . . standing by in Alameda, CA should we be allowed the honor of attending services for Sgt. Howard. |
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DrWho
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| 12 Sep 2006 10:02 AM |
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My condolences to the Howard 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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rjwheaton
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Santa Cruz, California (Northern California)
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| 12 Sep 2006 11:17 AM |
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Thank you Sgt. Howard 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
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