cagerbob 
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Updated 18 Nov 06 at 0237 ET
The services for this Hero are today (16 Nov 06), and are private for family and those who knew him only. We respect that request from the family. Our hearts are breaking for you all, but we will not forget his sacrifice. Flags are at half staff in honor of Specialist Desjardins, by order of the Governor. Know that there are over 60,000 PGR members there in spirit with you in this time of difficulty.
STAFF Sergeant BAM!
Pacific Western State Regional Staff
Oregon State Captain
Patricia Moritz, Staff Sergeant, USMC
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Updated - 07 Nov 06 1609 ET
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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.
Spc. Douglas C. Desjardins, 24, of Mesa, Ariz., died Nov. 5 in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his M1A1 Abrams tank during combat operations. Desjardins was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 37th Armor Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, Ray Barracks, Giessen, Germany.
For further information related to this release, contact the 1st Armored Division public affairs office at 011-49-611-705-4862.
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"Remember that no matter how many missions you have been on, all that matters to the family is the one you are on today." ~ Roert
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cagerbob
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Parma, Ohio
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| 07 Nov 2006 5:25 AM |
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My sincerest condolences to the family. I pray that the Lord keep you and hold you in the palm of his hand.
Rest in peace SPC Douglas C. Desjardins, an American hero. |
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Bob Ellis
USN 80-86
In Memory of Ed "OldIron" Barrett
"Remember that no matter how many missions you have been on, all that matters to the family is the one you are on today." ~ Roert
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rmcpeek
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Pittsburgh, PA.
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| 07 Nov 2006 5:29 AM |
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My condolences to the family and friends of Spc. Desjardins. Thank you for your service. God Bless.
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Choke
Pittsburgh, Pa.
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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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| 07 Nov 2006 6:24 AM |
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| Deepest condolences to the family and friends of Specialist Douglas C. Desjardins. Rest In Peace Soldier. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
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Tina CMA
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Avondale, AZ
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| 07 Nov 2006 6:25 AM |
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May God welcome you home with open arms SPC Desjardins!! Thank you for being our HERO!! My thoughts and prayers are with the Desjardins family during this time. Douglas will NEVER be forgotten.
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flhtci_jim
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Poway, CA
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| 07 Nov 2006 6:38 AM |
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Our condolences to the family and friends of Spc Desjardins. Thank you for your service and your sacrifice.
Remembering and honoring Douglas and all of our heroes in Poway, California. |
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Jim McKown
USAF 1975 - 1981
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stevemc2az
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| 07 Nov 2006 6:57 AM |
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| My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Spc. Desjardins, may he rest in peace. |
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DFG
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Somersworth, NH
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| 07 Nov 2006 7:19 AM |
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My deepest sympathy to the family of SPC Douglas C. Desjardins.
O Lord, into your hands,
we humbly entrust our brother.
In this life you embraced him with
your tender love;
deliver him now from every evil
and bid him enter eternal rest.
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Don Gelinas
Somersworth, NH
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dlinjerdal
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| 07 Nov 2006 7:43 AM |
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| Our deepest sympathy to the family of Spc. Desjardins your loved one will never be forgotten in our home we thank him for his courage and honor and will pass his name on to our children and grandchildren as one of the great American hero's that faught for our freedom. |
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fred1ross
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Sun City, AZ
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| 07 Nov 2006 8:16 AM |
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So young so tragic the loss - Rest in Peace young soldier: Deepest condolences to the family and friends of Spc Douglas C. Desjardins.
Standing by
Fred
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louann
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Peoria, Arizona
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| 07 Nov 2006 8:28 AM |
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Family and Friends of Spc Desjardins please know your Hero is ours as well. His name will be written on the hearts of all, and he will stand with those who have gone before him. A grateful nation mourns with you.
Spc Desjardins Stand Down! Your mission is acciomplished! You Sir have given all for our Red White and Blue, and your sacrifice was not in vain. The Patriot Guard stands ready to honor you a Hero!
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Louann Thomas
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Zippy
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Phoenix, AZ
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| 07 Nov 2006 8:35 AM |
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My condolences to the family and friends of Spc Desjardins. May God give you all the strength you will need in these trying times.
Standing by in Phoenix to honor this hero. |
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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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TomAtnip
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| 07 Nov 2006 9:41 AM |
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My heart stops every time I see a notice to inform us that another one of our brave troops have fallen. Know that it is with a sad heart and deepest respect to the family and friends that I pass on my condolences. May your hearts be lifted in the knowledge that Douglas is in heaven standing tall as an honorable hero in the cause for our freedom. Thank you Spc Desjardins your mission is accomplished and you will not be forgotten. May God bless you, your family and friends now and forever!
Tom Atnip (MSG ret.)
Gilbert AZ
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Maggie45
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Bisbee, Az
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| 07 Nov 2006 11:35 AM |
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My heart goes out to the family and friends of our HERO SPC Douglas Desjardins. May God hold you and bring you comfort. SPC Desjardins, you will never be forgotten. Thank you for preserving our freedoms. Rest in Peace.
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Standing in memory of my Dad, MSgt Ruel A (Red) Goff, 1919-2006, US Army 1941-1963, WWII, Korea, Retired from Letterman Hospital, Presidio of San Francisco, and in honor of my Mom, US Army Nurse, Walter Reed, WWII |
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Attack
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Queen Creek, AZ
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| 07 Nov 2006 1:00 PM |
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It is with great honor that I salute SPC Douglas C. Desjardins and ride in respect of him. My deepest condolences to his family.
Standing by in Queen Creek.
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Doc Loesch
Posts: 516
Scott AFB IL
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| 07 Nov 2006 2:03 PM |
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PGRLabLuvr
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Naples, FL
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| 07 Nov 2006 2:18 PM |
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My deepest, heartfelt condolences to the Family and Friends of this Fallen Hero.
May you rest in peace. |
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Joan "PGRLabLuvr" Colosimo
Florida Ride Captain
PGRLabLuvr@patriotguard.org
239.250.0015
Proud Military Blue Star Mom
USAF - TSgt Jennifer and her husband, TSgt Mark McIntosh
USAR - PV2 Dominic Sutherland
Standing the Flagline...
In Honor of:
SP4 L. Gary Grassi - 4th Infantry Division - Kontum, South Vietnam - 05 FEB 1968 - 37/35
In Memory of:
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Jack "jacklok" Loken, Jr.
Mike "deltoid79" Bland
Tom "Flaman2u" Rowell
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longrider
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Phoenix, Az.
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| 07 Nov 2006 2:29 PM |
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| D***!! Another sad day for the country. Waiting to honor this young man. longrider |
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X ASA
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Chandler, AZ
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| 07 Nov 2006 2:29 PM |
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We are saddened to see the loss of another hero. Thank you for your service and sacrifice for our country. Our condolences to the family and friends of SPC Desjardins.
Scott and Cathy Tolbert
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Ronzo
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El Mirage
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| 07 Nov 2006 2:59 PM |
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My condolences to the family and friends of SPC Douglas C. Desjardins. Stand down Hero your mission is complete. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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cemax
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Cave Creek Arizona
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| 07 Nov 2006 3:14 PM |
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My deepest condolences to the family of SPC Douglas Desjardins. Stand down Spc Desjardins, your mission is complete!
Standing by in cave Creek to honor this hero! |
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SOMDHOG
Posts: 236
Southern Maryland US Army 1965-71
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| 07 Nov 2006 3:35 PM |
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| God bless this Hero. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends. Thank you for your service SPC Desjardins. You will not be forgotten for your sacrifice protecting the USA and our Freedoms. Rest in Peace. |
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Arizonated
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Morris, MN. and Surprise, AZ
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| 07 Nov 2006 4:11 PM |
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| Standing by in Surprise if this becomes a mission. Another hero is at rest; your duty is completed. Rest in peace, SPC Desjardins. |
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fxdwg_tom
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Peoria, Arizona
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| 07 Nov 2006 4:35 PM |
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My deepest condolences to the Family and Friends of SPC Desjardins. Thank you for your service. We will not forget.
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LetsRydeAz
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Apache Junction/East Mesa Arizona
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| 07 Nov 2006 4:36 PM |
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| Our condolences to the friends and family of Douglas. Rest in Peace Brother! |
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Russ (PakMan) & Karla (Blondie) McKinney
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