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| 19 Oct 2006 3:17 PM |
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Updated 22 Oct 06 at 0729 EDT
Early this week another young American gave his life for you and me. Stephan Bicknell is a 19 year old patriot who graduated from Prattville, Alabama High School in 2005. A standout player with the football team, he was loved by many people. He has left a young wife, Miranda, who will deliver his son in February. He was a member of the 82nd Airbourne and has been in the Army since graduation. Services are expected late next week. I will post more as I know it. We are invited and will also do the escort from the Airport. So Montgomery area riders, sound off here and stand by.
Partial Itinerary
Airport run to Birmingham will be Monday. Time to be posted later today. We will escort the family from Prattville to the Birmingham Airport. The viewing will be Thursday and the funeral on Friday. Rally point both days will be the shopping mall at Hw31 and Hwy 14 in front of Vivians, 143 N Memorial Dr in Pratteville. This is the Crestview Mall.Exact times will be posted later today. This is the same rally point as Sgt Pernell's service.
LLRB
Snap
ITINERARY UPDATE
FUNERAL WILL BE AT 1ST UNITED METHODIST AT 1:00 PM WE WILL MEET AT CRESTVIEW MALL AT 12:00 PM. WE WILL ALSO ESCORT THURSDAY FROM THE FUNERAL HOME TO THE HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE MEMORIAL. MONDAY ESCORT TO THE AIRPORT WILL MEET AT PRATTVILLE MEMORIAL CHAPEL AT 2:00 PM FOR THE RIDE TO BIRMINGHAM AND BACK. PLEASE RESPOND BY PHONE IF YOU WILL BE THERE MONDAY AND/OR THURSDAY.
THANKS,
LLRB
Snap
ICVMC for PGR
FINAL UPDATE.
AFTER LAST NIGHTS PART OF THIS THREE PART MISSION,TIMES WERE SET. tHURSDAY WE NEED TO BE AT THE FUNERAL HOME BY 2:00 PM. WE WILL THEN ESCORT THIS YOUNG HERO TO THE HIGH SCHOOL. I WILL NEED A FEW RIDERS TO RETURN WITH ME ABOUT 8:30PM FOR THE TO RETURN TO THE FUNERAL HOME'
FRIDAY HAS ALSO CHANGED. WE NEED TO BE AT THE RALLY POINT AT CRESTVIEW MALL BY 11:00AM. KSU BY 11:30. tHIS WILL BE A SPLIT PART OF THE MISSION WITH SOME GOING TO THE CHURCH TO DISPLAY FLAGS.
TO THOSE WHO RODE LAST NIGHT IN 33 DEGREE WEATHER, MY HEARTFELT THANKS.
MY THANKS TO
JR MELTON
MIKE MORRIS USMVMC
TIM HOBBS
BRIAN KELLY
JR BREEDING
POP'S AND HONEY
TONTO ( JOHNNIE MASSIE)
GARY JOHNSON
YOU GUYS WENT ABOVE AND BEYOND AND I THANK YOU FOR IT' I HOPE EVERYONE WARMED BACK UP.
LLRB
SNAP
ICVMC FOR PGR
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No. 1055-06
October 19, 2006 |
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DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Oct. 15 in Samarra, Iraq, of injuries suffered when two land mines detonated near their HMMWV. Both soldiers were assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.
Killed were:
Sgt. Lester D. Baroncini Jr., 33, of Bakersfield, Calif.
Pfc. Stephen D. Bicknell, 19, of Prattville, Ala.
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mailman
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West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 19 Oct 2006 3:53 PM |
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| Deepest condolences to the family and friends of PFC Stephan Bicknell. Rest In Peace Soldier. |
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J R
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Montgomery, Al
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| 19 Oct 2006 3:54 PM |
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| Another painfully tragic loss of such a young life in the war on terror. My deepest condolences and regrets to the Family and Friends of Stephen Bicknell. Thank you for your service to this country PFC Bicknell and for making the ultimate sacrifice so that the rest of us can enjoy a freedom not found everywhere in this world. All give some and some give all. May God be with the Family and Friends and comfort you during this tragic time of grief and sorrow. Rest in peace ultimate warrior rest in peace knowing your are now in the presence of the Lord. Standing by to ride for this fallen hero in Montgomery. |
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ShadowWarrior
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Seminole, Alabama
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| 19 Oct 2006 3:59 PM |
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May God's blessings enfold and comfort this young man's family and friends.
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Miles Davis - Platoon Leader, Kilo Company
Third Battalion, Ninth Marines 1968-1969
"The Shadow Warriors"
Life Member - Marine Corps League, DAV, MOPH
Riding in honor of the warriors who preceded me:
My Great Great Great Grandfather, Private Nicholas Hafner, Lincoln County North Carolina Militia, who fought valiantly at the Battles of Ramsour's Mill, NC and Kings Mountain and Eutaw Springs, SC in the Revolutionary War. He died with his boots on at 91.
My Great Grandfather, Private George Washington Heavner, Company G, 57th North Carolina Infantry, who fought in 14 major battles with the Army of Northern Virginia. Of the 2200 men who served in the regiment during the War, G. W. was one of only 31 men still under arms and present at the surrender at Appomattox. He died with his boots on at 94.
And my Father, General Raymond G. Davis, USMC, who fought in three wars, wore the Medal of Honor from the Chosin Reservoir, the Navy Cross from Peleliu, 2 Distinguished Service Medals, 2 Silver Stars, Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, Purple Heart, and 5 Presidential Unit Citations. A World Class Hero, a Grand Old Man, and The Last of the Old Breed. He died with his boots on at 88.
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ICV Animal
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Alabama
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| 19 Oct 2006 4:18 PM |
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| An American Hero and Patriot: Stephen Bicknell. A star football player in high school, who was awarded a scholarship to the University of West Alabama, he chose to serve his country instead, enlisting in the Army and becoming a proud member of the 82nd Airborne Division. We mourn the loss of this young man, for his full potential will never be known; but we take solace in the fact that he was doing what he wanted, on his terms, and that like those great Heroes and Patriots before him, made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of his nation and family. Rest in Peace, soldier; your duty is done. I will be proud to ride in your honor, and stand to salute you. |
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National Pres. In Country MC
USN 1964-1984
Vietnam 1968-1970
Proud Patriot Guard Rider since 2005
"People sleep peaceable in their beds at night because rough men stand ready to do violent things on their behalf" George Orwell |
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DumbAsDirt
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| 19 Oct 2006 4:54 PM |
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May God Bless and Comfort the family and friends of PFC Stephan Bicknell, A True American Hero.
Standing by in Gainesville Ga. |
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Dinky Dau
Posts: 1273
Anniston, Alabama
Past Dixie Regional Captain
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| 19 Oct 2006 5:16 PM |
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| My condolences go out to the Family of Private First Class Stephen Bicknell as well as to his friends, his unit members and to the City of Prattville. The words "I'm Sorry For Your Loss" just don't sound lilke enough words to cover the loss of Fallen Hero. Rest assured that the members of the Patriot Guard Riders recognize Private First Class Bicknell as a true American Hero. May God Bless the Bicknell Family, the members of the 82 Airborne Division, the United States Armed Forces OCONUS and CONUS and the United States of America. Welcome Home Private First Class Bicknell. Dinky |
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Jim (Dinky Dau) Lorenzo
USA (Ret.)
(256) 239-5058 (call anytime if you need help)
AL State President, VoVMC
Proud Member of the PGR Flag Line
Past Alabama PGR State Captain
Past PGR Dixie Regional Captain)
Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you:
Jesus Christ and the American G.I.
One died for your soul, the other for your freedom.
Thank them both!!
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Ancient 1
Posts: 596
NATIONAL STAFF
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| 19 Oct 2006 5:23 PM |
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A HERO to everyone who ever spent time with PFC Bicknell, his time on earth was not wasted, as he saw to that by becoming the man that he did. His Family, Friends, and community have my deepest condolences and prayers. I standby to Honor him.
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GOD is my PILOT
"PATRIOTISM IN MOTION"
CHARIOT RIDER, Living in GEORGIA
I Register OFFLINE MEMBERS (those without a computer) E-Mail me thier Name,address and phone number.
Riding in Memory of:
My Father, Brig.Gen Dick R Petty,USAF,now residing at Arlington National Cemetery.
My Brother, PFC Michael Petty,USMC,now residing on a mountain top in Colorado.
Both with God in Heaven.
Mike Bland "DELTOID",a Very Special Friend
Jack Loken "JACKLOCK"a FLSRC
Sarah Stamey "Georgia's SPECIAL ANGEL"
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JUNGLEJIM70
Posts: 122
Tn. ride captain
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| 19 Oct 2006 5:32 PM |
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My heartfelt condolences go out to this American Patriot who wanted and did serve his country and gave the ultimate sacrifice to try and make it a better world. May our GOD be with his family during this time.
May GOD bless our troops and all their Families
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101st. Airborne 2/506
Vietnam 70/71
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BAIR
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| 19 Oct 2006 5:57 PM |
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crownautorecycling
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Rome, Georgia
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| 19 Oct 2006 6:21 PM |
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| Hi from Rome, Georgia. My prayers go out to the family, friends, wife, and unborn child of this fine soldier who died doing what he loved. He gave the ultimate sacrifice so that we may be free. Standing by in Rome, Georgia. CF. |
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"You cannot change your future without disturbing your present." Unknown Author.
"We stand tallest when We stoop to help others" Unknown Author.
"You can hate the war...but LOVE the american warrior" General Hal Moore, Vietnam Veteran
"I learned the value of human life: It is given to us but once, and we ought to take it and use it so as to have no torturous regrets of wasted years. And I learned the value of freedom: Without freedom you can exist, but you cannot truly live." Colonel Benjamin Purcell, US Army retired, Former Vietnam POW, Columbus, Georgia. |
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candvvaugh
Posts: 515
Duluth Ga
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| 19 Oct 2006 6:41 PM |
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I am putting this on watch will attend to honor this hero if possible, am with the GA PGR but am from Phenix City AL and have relatives in Prattsville who most certainly know family members of Pfc. Bicknell.
This was a hero but was also someones baby. What a horrible loss. I am so sorry. Words are just inadequate.
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bosky
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st. joseph, MO
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| 19 Oct 2006 7:05 PM |
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| my deepest condolences to the family of Stephen Bicknell. May the Good Lord grant you peace at this difficult time. |
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kingshadow506
Posts: 1001
State Captain Montgomery, Alabama, My Son My Hero
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| 19 Oct 2006 7:56 PM |
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| My heartfelt condolences to this fine young hero and to his family. This is so tragic that this fine community, of which I was raised and attended High School has to suffer through this once again. This small community will once again show how proud they are of their young men and women as they always do, and comfort each citizen and family member. PFC Bicknell I salute you, your family and your community and I wish all god speed. Heaven is much brighter now, as another great American hero joins her ranks. Sir, you will be missed by all. |
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"Proud Father of an American Soldier, 2nd Tour , 101st Airborne
In honor of my father, L.A. Reynolds World War II Combat Vet.
In memory of Super Heroes, Cpl. Matthew Bolar, Sgt. Kirk Teegardin, Tommy Poss "Tomkatz
Penguin
Great State of Alabama
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Onefinerott
Posts: 400
Elgin, Oklahoma
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| 19 Oct 2006 8:03 PM |
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| My deepest condolences to the family and friends of PFC Bicknell. Thank You for your service to this great nation and protecting our freedoms. May you Rest In Peace. |
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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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Koolness
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Panama City Beach
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| 19 Oct 2006 8:11 PM |
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Our sincerest condolances to the family and friends of PFC Bicknell. Words are lacking that can explain the gratitude that we have for defending our country.
Standing by in the Panhandle
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SGM Stick
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Ga. State Medical Coordinator Kennesaw, Georgia
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| 19 Oct 2006 8:21 PM |
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My most heartfelt condolences to PFC Bicknell's family and loved ones. I know it is of little comfort, but please know that your young Warrior was an elite and special Soldier - a proud Airborne Soldier - who was prepared to do what had to be done regardless of the cost to protect our freedom and liberty.
"Airborne - All The Way!"
82nd Airborne Division - AA - "All American"
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Sergeant Major (ret)
United States Army
- De Oppresso Liber
"For those who have fought for it, Freedom has a flavor the protected will never know" |
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Catfish
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Daleville, AL
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| 19 Oct 2006 9:37 PM |
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PFC Stephen Bicknell - Thank you for your service to our great country. Go with God now young soldier, your mission here is done. Rest In Peace my young brother.
To the Family and friends - I pray that God will wrap you all in his arms and give you comfort during this difficult time. Words cannot express how sorry I am for your loss, but Stephen is in a better place now where there is no fighting or hatred. It is not that he lived from 1993 to 2006, but how he lived the dash in the middle. I think he lived it very well.
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deltoid79
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| 19 Oct 2006 11:46 PM |
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| my condolences and prayers for the Bicknell Family and Friends. Such another tragic loss. I pray for peace and comfort for all. Standing by... |
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Mike,,, 
I LOVE BEING A BIKER.....
myspace.com/vicrider05
Spc Tyler Bland 82'nd AB
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krzyabncanuck
Posts: 237
Raeford, N.C.
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| 20 Oct 2006 5:00 AM |
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My Sincerest condolences for the Bicknell Family and Friends.
This Soldier was in the unit i just retired out of. I had met this Soldier only once but can remember he was a fine Soldier. I know right now that the unit is taking this very hard as i just talked to them over there yesterday.
I am going to try and make this one myself, might need a place to camp out the night before if anyone has the room for a tent and bike. |
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POW-MIA ( I Ride For Those Who Can't.)
- SSG Lester ( Buddy ) Kinney KIA 24 Jan 04
US Army ( DAAG ) 1985-2005
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tomkatz4
Posts: 590
Florence AL
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| 20 Oct 2006 6:33 AM |
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Our most sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of Pfc. Stephen Bicknell, another 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 / ALR AL Post 11 Charter Member / USN |
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Rigger1
Posts: 111
Montgomery AL
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| 20 Oct 2006 6:41 AM |
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My sincere condolences to his family and friends; may God comfort and strengthen them all in the knowledge that a grateful nation shares their sorrow. My pegs are down for PFC Bicknell.
Standing by in Montgomery AL.
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Rigger 1
PGR Alabama Safety Captain
VP Blue Knights Alabama IV
American by birth Southern by the grace of God
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marco
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| 20 Oct 2006 7:05 AM |
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| My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of Pfc Bicknell. He will not be forgotten and will forever be remembered as a TRUE AMERICAN HERO. Rest in GODS care my BROTHER. Standing ready to ride in north alabama. |
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Catfish
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Daleville, AL
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| 20 Oct 2006 7:05 AM |
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Posted By krzyabncanuck on 20 Oct 2006 5:00 AM
I am going to try and make this one myself, might need a place to camp out the night before if anyone has the room for a tent and bike.
Darin, check your email. We got you covered down here brother. |
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diamondice2000
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Lake Norman NC
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| 20 Oct 2006 7:16 AM |
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| My heartfelt condolences and prayers are with the family and friends of Pfc. Bicknell. May God comfort you in this time of need. I am so sorry for your loss. Thank You Stephen for your brave service to our country and our freedoms. You will never be forgotten. We honor you. Standing by, Diamondice2000
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