Susan Sturgis 
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Bear, DE
In Memory of Ed "Old Iron" Barrett
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| 08 Oct 2006 1:04 PM |
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ITINIERARY UPDATE
Staging will be at St. Mary's Church, 400 E. Monroe. Southeast Corner of the property.
We will stage at the church at 7:45.
From 7th Street go West on Monroe to reach the church.
With Deepest Regrets….an Arizona Hero is Coming Home for His Final Duty Station
The DoD notification listed his name wrong. Spc. Santos R. Armijo.
Santos family has invited us to honor this hero, their Hero. His mother Tina, Sister Santana age 21 and Brother Alfonso age 18 and Santos fiancée Genavieve have been very gracious. Santos and Genavieve were planning to be married April 2008 upon his discharge.
Services will be held at St Marys Church at 400 E. Monroe, Friday Morning October 13. Viewing will be from 0830 til 0930. Catholic Mass is scheduled from 0930 to 1100.
Interment will be at St. Francis Cemetery at 2033 Nth 48th Street following the services.
Staging info is pending.
ANYONE AVAILABLE FOR ESCORTING THIS SOLDIER FROM THE AIRPORT WEDNESDAY EVENING AT 5:30 PM PLEASE EMAIL ME IMMEDIATELY. SECURITY NEEDS NAMES AND LICENSE TAG INFO TO ALLOW YOU ON THE TARMACK.
Thank You ALL So Very Much!!
Louann Cawthon
Az PGR State Captain
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No. 1006-06
October 08, 2006 |
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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 Oct. 2, of injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near their vehicle. All four soldiers were assigned to the 7th Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
Killed were:
Staff Sgt. James D. Ellis, 25, of Valdosta, Ga.
Spc. Santos R. Armijo, 22, of Phoenix, Ariz.
Spc. Justin R. Jarrett, 21, of Jonesboro, Ga.
Spc. Kristofer C. Walker, 20, of Creve Coeur, Ill.
For further information related to this release, please contact Fort Hood Public Affairs at 254-287-0103.
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BootLady
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"In God We Still Trust" Diamond Rio - Diamond Rio's Greatest Hits II
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PGRLabLuvr
Posts: 8034
Bonita Springs, FL
Ride Captain
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| 08 Oct 2006 1:05 PM |
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My deepest, heartfelt condolences to the Family and Friends of this Fallen Hero.
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Joan "PGRLabLuvr" Colosimo
Florida Ride Captain
PGRLabLuvr@patriotguard.org
239.250.0015
Proud USAF Blue Star Mom
TSgt Jennifer and her husband, TSgt Mark McIntosh
Proud Grandma of AF Brat Emma Marie McIntosh
Standing the Flagline 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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nighthawk5154
Posts: 388
Ride Captain Tucson, AZ
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| 08 Oct 2006 1:08 PM |
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My condolaneces to a real hero and his family. Thank you
for the ultimate sacrifice of your son. He is loved and is going home.
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Nighthawk
AKA Freedom Rider
PGR Ride Captain
American Legion Rider
USAF Ret. 1970-1990
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Marine2366
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| 08 Oct 2006 1:43 PM |
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To the family and friends of Spc Armijo, my most heartfelt condolences and respect.
Son of a Marine, Marine, Father of a Marine
"I pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours, to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of Freedom." Abraham Lincoln, Nov 21, 1864. |
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fred1ross
Posts: 79
Sun City, AZ
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| 08 Oct 2006 2:30 PM |
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My deepest, heartfelt condolences to the Family and Friends of this Fallen Hero: Rest in Peace young Soldier.
Standing By
Fred
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tomkatz4
Posts: 586
Moccasin Creek GA
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| 08 Oct 2006 3:04 PM |
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| Our most sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of Spc. Raymond Armijo, a Fallen American Hero. |
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"A people that values its privileges above its principles soon loses both." - Dwight D. Eisenhower
Tommy Poss aka Tomkat
PGR BoD, Sec / ALR AL Post 11 Charter Member / USN |
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Tina CMA
Posts: 527
Avondale, AZ
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| 08 Oct 2006 3:28 PM |
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Our Condolences to the Armijo family. Know that Spc. Armijo will never be forgotten. May God wrap his arms around you during this difficult time. We are standing by in Avondale, ready to honor an American HERO.
Spc. Armijo stand down your mission is done. Rest in Peace! |
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flhtci_jim
Posts: 788
Poway, CA
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| 08 Oct 2006 4:26 PM |
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Our condolences to the family and friends of Spc Armijo. Thank you for your service and your sacrifice.
Remembering and honoring Raymond and all of our fallen heroes in Poway. |
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Jim McKown
USAF 1975 - 1981
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cemax
Posts: 120
Cave Creek Arizona
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| 08 Oct 2006 4:33 PM |
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My deepest condolences to tha Armijo family for the loss of your son. May God welcome him into his arms. To Spc Armijio, stand down, your mission is complete.
Standing by in Cave Creek! |
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Proud father of 2 son in laws and daughter in the military. |
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Zippy
Posts: 6326
Phoenix, AZ
National Forum Admin
User Accounts Admin
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| 08 Oct 2006 5:44 PM |
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| My deepest condolences to the family and friends fo Spc. Armijo. Standing by in Phx. |
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Diane "Zippy" Anderson
PROUD Army Mom of SSgt Billy Myers 2nd Cavalry Stryker, Iraq
"...for those who man the battle line, the bugle whispers low, and freedom has a taste and price the protected never know..."
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Warthog
Posts: 119
Tucson AZ
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| 08 Oct 2006 6:12 PM |
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Spc. Raymond S. Armijo: You are a brave and true American Hero. You cannot be questioned for standing up for your family and your country. God bless your family. Give them your courage to sustain them in the coming weeks.
Standing By in Tucson
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Warthog
PGR Ride Captain
American Legion Rider
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bosky
Posts: 603
st. joseph, MO
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| 08 Oct 2006 6:32 PM |
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| my deepest condolences to the family of Raymond Armijo. May the Good Lord grant you peace at this difficult time. |
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Ronzo
Posts: 91
El Mirage
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| 08 Oct 2006 6:36 PM |
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| My deepest condolences to the friends and family of Spc. Raymond S. Armijo. May God be with you in this most difficult time. This Hero will not be forgotten. Standing by in El Mirage. |
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WWH40
Posts: 352
Jacksonville, Fl.
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| 08 Oct 2006 6:40 PM |
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Our prayers are with the family and friends of Spc. Raymond S. Armijo. Rest in peace now, your mission is complete here on earth. Go soar with the eagles my friend. Thank you for what you have given to make our world free.
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mailman
Posts: 12208
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 08 Oct 2006 6:53 PM |
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| Specialist Armijo, your service and sacrifice will not be forgotten. Rest In Peace Soldier. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
Jim
"mailman"
US Army 1970 - 1972 |
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Arizona Jack
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| 08 Oct 2006 7:15 PM |
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My family and I send our deepest condolences. We appreciate everything that Raymond was doing for us and we will never forget his service to our country. May he rest in the Lord's hands.
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Freebirdsnsc
Posts: 957
Freebirds, SC Hoth Coordinator, Whitmire, SC
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| 08 Oct 2006 7:53 PM |
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| my deepest condolences to the family and friends of Spc Armijo...May God bring you comfort as only he can during this difficult time....know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers........God bless you all |
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Melissa ( Missy ) Stevens
Freebirds, the redhead, defective weeble
SC HOTH COORDINATOR
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: 380
West Fargo, ND
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| 08 Oct 2006 7:57 PM |
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My sincerest condolences to the Armijo family.
Raymond "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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Bugout
Posts: 141
Anthem, Arizona
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| 08 Oct 2006 8:31 PM |
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It is with the deepest of sorrow but of the highest respect for this fallen hero that my prayers are offered. My condolences to the family and friends of Spc Raymond S. Armijo.
Standing by to honor this hero who has given the ultimate for this great nations freedom and safety. |
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Jack-- Arizona PGR
In God We Trusted, All Others We Monitored
Army Security Agency (ASA) 62-66 |
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Slopoke
Posts: 129
Tucson
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| 08 Oct 2006 9:16 PM |
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| My condolences to the family and friends of Spc Armijo. May he rest in peace. |
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AZ BK IX
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adccop
Posts: 2747
Tonopah, Arizona
Arizona
Asst State Captain
Northern Region
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| 08 Oct 2006 10:26 PM |
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To the family and friends of Spc. Santos Armijo I offer my condolences and deepest sympathy for your great loss. Raymond has served his country and given the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms. We thank him for his service and suffer the loss of an American Hero.
Santos Stand AT Ease your mission on this earth is complete. Your fallen brothers and sisters are preparing to Welcome you.
Standing by in Tonopah to honor this American hero. |
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GOBB
adccop
Viet Nam 67-69
Riding in Memory of My Hero Natalie
"It's Never Too Late To Say Welcome Home"
One more in the mission to ensure that our Warriors know they are supported and Never Again treated with disdain.
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louann
Posts: 1448
Peoria, Arizona
Asst Nat'l
Captain
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| 09 Oct 2006 1:35 AM |
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To the friends and family of Spc. Raymond Armijo I thank you and honor you as Heroes. You have given this country and all who live here your friend, your son...a very special part of who you are. There are no words to ease the pain, but we the Patriot Guard reach hearts and hands across this great land...each wanting with all that we are to make but one moment a little easier.
Spc Raymond Armijo Stand Down. Your mission is accomplished and done so with heart and wisdom beyond the years. Your name will forever be marked into history, an American Hero.
Patriot Guard stand ready....WE ARE ON ALERT, A HERO IS COMING HOME |
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Louann Thomas
Asst National Captain
We of our own selves do nothing, for even in loving it is love that loves thru us. |
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TheJediPimp
Posts: 268
Presently Fort Mitchell, Alabama/Fort Benning, Georgia
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| 09 Oct 2006 4:34 AM |
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| SPC Raymond Armijo...The United States of America is a better, safer place because of you and people like you. Stand down soldier, mission accomplished |
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Steve Tofanelli, SSG U.S. Army
2/502 Infantry, 101 Airborne
KOSOVO KFOR 3A 2001
IRAQ 2003-2004
2006 Harley Davidson FXDBI "Street Bob"
Captain, Fort Mitchell Volunteer Fire Rescue
Life Member of 101st Airborne Division Association
PGR Since 23 May 2006
Miss ya, Deltoid
Riding in memory of
My Daughter Amber Rose Tofanelli
21 January 1992-22 January 1992
My Father Earl Peter Tofanelli Sr.
Korea Vet
04 July 1929-29 January 1992
PFC Branden F Oberleitner "Obie"
B co 2/502 INF, 101st ABN DIV
KIA 05 June 2003 Fallujah, Iraq
SGT Joseph Minucci II
C CO 2/503 INF (ABN)
KIA 13 November 2003 Samara, Iraq
SSG Mario J. Bievre
2/502 INF, 101st ABN DIV
KIA 23 June 2006 Baghdad, Iraq
SFC Luis Gutierrez-Rosales
1/26 INF, 1st ID
KIA 18 July 2007 Adhamiyah, Iraq |
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AZCOWBOY
Posts: 40
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| 09 Oct 2006 9:40 AM |
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My deepest condolences to tha Armijo family..
Standing by in Peoria Az,
AZCOWBOY/PGR RoadGuard
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CAJUN
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| 09 Oct 2006 12:29 PM |
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My condolences to the family and friends of this true AMERICAN WARRIOR.
Thanks for your service. |
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