PGRLabLuvr 
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Naples, FL
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| 09 Dec 2006 1:04 PM |
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Updated -12 Dec 06 1612 ET
Please stand down this mission. Services for the family and friends.
Grnpaw - North Carolina State Captain
(Michael Haluski)
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No. 1257-06
December 09, 2006 |
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DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of five soldiers who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Dec. 6 in Hawijah, Iraq, of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near their vehicle while on patrol.
Killed were: Sgt. Jesse J.J. Castro, 22, of Chalan Pago, American Samoa. Cpl. Jason I. Huffman, 23, of Conover, N.C.Spc. Joshua B. Madden, 21, of Sibley, La. Spc. Yari Mokri, 26, of Pflugerville, Texas Pfc. Travis C. Krege, 24, of Cheektowaga, N.Y.
Castro, Huffman, Madden and Krege were all assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry, 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii. Mokri was assigned to the 3rd Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division.
For further information related to this release the media can contact the 25th Infantry Division public affairs office at (808) 655-4815 or (808) 655-8729.
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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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Rev. Limiter
Posts: 289
Albemarle, NC
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| 09 Dec 2006 1:17 PM |
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Dear God, please watch over the family and friends of Cpl. Huffman during their time of great loss and sorrow. I wish I could say the words that would express the sorrow we feel. May you rest in peace, Cpl. Huffman.
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"If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went."
Will Rogers, 1897-1935
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Ncbones
Posts: 104
Thomasville NC.
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| 09 Dec 2006 1:25 PM |
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My condolences to the family and friends of Cpl. Huffman.
May God provide you with comfort during this difficult time.
Standing by in Thomasville.....
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Riding in memory of
SFC. Robert J. Rathbone (DAD)
No person is ever honored for what he received.
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dlinjerdal
Posts: 1951
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| 09 Dec 2006 1:45 PM |
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| Our sincere condolences to the family and friends Cpl. Jason Huffman,may God carry your time if sorrow,your loved one will never be forgotten he is our American hero,sleep well now young man you are with God. |
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DFG
Posts: 283
Somersworth, NH
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| 09 Dec 2006 1:51 PM |
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My sincerest and deepest sympathies to the family of Cpl. Jason I. Huffman
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
Firefighter Retired
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SOMDHOG
Posts: 236
Southern Maryland US Army 1965-71
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| 09 Dec 2006 2:36 PM |
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My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Cpl Huffman. Thank you for your service and your sacrifice. YOU WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN.
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CleverLori
Posts: 974
Seattle, WA
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| 09 Dec 2006 2:39 PM |
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My sincerest condolences to Cpl Huffman's family and friends. We share in your grief and will never forget the ultimate sacrifice made by this HERO.
God Bless,
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krzyabncanuck
Posts: 237
Raeford, N.C.
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| 09 Dec 2006 2:42 PM |
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My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Cpl Huffman.
Standing by in Raeford NC. |
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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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alfontz1962ss
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| 09 Dec 2006 2:48 PM |
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May the grace of GOD hold you tightly in his hands while getting through your loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Cpl Huffman will not be forgotten for his scrifice.
Standing by here. |
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Knobby
Posts: 636
NC Asst. State Captain
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| 09 Dec 2006 2:55 PM |
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My condolences to the family and friends of Cpl. Huffman.
Standing by in Charlotte.
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See you on the flag line.
Brad "Knobby" Huntley
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Riding out of Matthews / Charlotte
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The PGR of NC alternate site.
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You cannot unsay a cruel word.
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trapprjon
Posts: 188
Snow Camp, NC
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| 09 Dec 2006 4:06 PM |
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My most sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Cpl. Huffman.
Just thawed out from today's mission, fed and watered my horse, now standing by in Snow Camp to honor this hero.
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mailman
Posts: 14768
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 09 Dec 2006 4:12 PM |
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| Deepest condolences to the family and friends of Corporal Jason I. Huffman. 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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Redgatordude
Posts: 8
Rock Hill.South Carolina
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| 09 Dec 2006 5:54 PM |
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My prayers and condolences go out to the family of Cpl.Jason I. Hufman.
Standing by in Rock Hill,South Carolina
May God Bless |
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NCBoulevard
Posts: 1575
EX Regional Captain Capital Region DE,MD,NC,SC,VA,WV
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| 09 Dec 2006 6:00 PM |
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My condolences to the family and friends of Cpl. Huffman.
Standing by in Charlotte.
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Riding out of Charlotte N.C.
704.340.1239
The PGR of NC alternate site can be found at --> http://forums.delphiforums.com/PGRofNC/start |
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Billy Walker
Posts: 11
Apex, NC
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| 09 Dec 2006 6:32 PM |
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My most sincere condolences to the family and friends of Jason Huffman.
Previous member of the 25th infantry division standing by in Apex, NC. |
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CheyenneCowboy
Posts: 481
NC State Captain Burlington, NC
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| 09 Dec 2006 8:02 PM |
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| May the Lord watch over you and comfort you in your time of grief. |
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Ron "Cowboy" Iniguez, USAF (Ret)
Army Parent--Kristopher Middleton Michigan NG
Riding in memory of:
My Grandfather: CW4 George S. Burney, Jr.
1919-1973
WWII Veteran, USArmy, Wy National Guard
Cheyenne, Wyoming
LtCol Joseph L. Hart, USAF
Cheyenne/Afton, WY
Laos 25 Feb 1967
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lonewolf65
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| 09 Dec 2006 8:12 PM |
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| May God bless this family and let them know that this hero will not be forgotten. |
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PGRLabLuvr
Posts: 8709
Naples, FL
Senior Ride Captain
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| 10 Dec 2006 1:57 AM |
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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 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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Argo11
Posts: 117
Charlotte N.C.
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| 10 Dec 2006 2:18 AM |
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| May God offer comfort to the friends and family of Cpl. jason I. Huffman. Rest in peace HERO. |
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wvhusker
Posts: 5133
Ashland, KY
Sr. KY R/C
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| 10 Dec 2006 4:40 AM |
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CPL Huffman,
Thank you for your willingness to defend the United States of America and her freedoms and interests. Your untimely death brings much sorrow and sadness to the hearts and lives of your family, friends, military brothers and sisters, each and every member of the Patriot Guard Riders, and all who truly appreciate their freedom. We are proud of your service and dedication in that which you believed in and fought for. Your mission is complete. You are truly an American hero and the world in which we live is a safer place because of your commitment to freedom. We will now proudly stand for you with honor, dignity, and respect. We pray that you will now rest peacefully in the arms of God. May He provide peace, comfort, and understanding to each life you touched.
WV Husker
Tom & Kelly
Ashland, KY
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"Heaven Was Needing A Hero" (Jo Dee Messina)
My personal thanks to HUDPatriotGuard for posting this on YouTube. May this touch your heart as it did mine. ~WVHusker
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bkrbill
Posts: 880
Sherrills Ford, NC
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| 10 Dec 2006 5:58 AM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of an American hero, Cpl. Jason Huffman. Jason, thank you for your service and sacrifice. Your loss will not go unnoticed and you will never be forgotten. Your watch here has ended as you move on to greater glory. Standing close by in Sherrills Ford to serve this family should they decide to invite us to honor our hero. |
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"Biker Bill"
Sherrills Ford, NC
NC Ride Captain
NC State Captain - Oct 07 - Oct 08 - retired
U.S. Army Security Agency (ASA) '62 - '65
Proud Grandfather of CPL. Andrew J. Smith
and Army PFC Joe D. W. Cook
"We Few, We Happy Few, We Band of Brothers, For He Today That Sheds His Blood With Me, Shall Be My Brother."
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madjack56
Posts: 270
Rio Rancho, NM
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| 10 Dec 2006 7:16 AM |
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| My most sincere condolences to the family and friends of Cpl. Huffman. May you find God's grace and peace as you go forward and may Jason find his eternal reward at the throne of The Almighty. Standing by in Simpsonville, SC. |
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"It is well that war is so terrible- lest we should grow too fond of it." - Gen. Robert E. Lee, Fredricksburg, VA, 1862
SSgt. Jack Gilbert
60th MAW
Travis AFB, CA
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~BobStreetBob~
Posts: 329
Zebulon,NC
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| 10 Dec 2006 8:04 AM |
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My deepest,heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Cpl Huffman. God speed Jason.
Standing by in Zebulon..... |
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A nation reveals itself not only by the men it produces, but also by the men it honors, the men it remembers. ~JFK |
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bennobles
Posts: 166
Halifax, Va - District 3 Ride Captain
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| 10 Dec 2006 9:07 AM |
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My sincere condolences to the family and friends of this brave young warrior. May God bless you all in this time of sorrow. May Cpl Jason Huffman forever rest in the peace he died for.
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Ben Nobles
Sr Ride Captain District 3
Va HOTH Coordinator
Marine Riders
THE NATION WHICH FORGETS IT'S DEFENDERS WILL ITSELF BE FORGOTTEN |
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buckgodwin
Posts: 73
in Meadow between the scenic downtowns of Benson and Newton Grove
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| 10 Dec 2006 9:22 AM |
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silent post for Cpl. Huffman, will be standing by.
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Buck Godwin
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