harly69g 
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| 25 Dec 2006 8:31 PM |
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Updated 10 JAN 07 0932 MST by Zippy
NO MISSION, Chief Warrant Officer James E. Whitehead, 33, of Hawaii. D Troop, 4th Squadron, 6th U.S.Cavalry Fort Lewis Wash. No information from DOD, since this was training mission in Enumclaw, Wash not a war Casualty. Only information was from The News Tribune Published: December 24th, 2006 01:00 AM.
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Fort Lewis officials said Chief Warrant Officer Patrick J. Paige, 32, of Georgiana, was killed, along with Chief Warrant Officer James E. Whitehead, 33, of Hawaii, and Sgt. Thomas L. Clarkston Jr., 25, of Indiana.
All three soldiers were assigned to D Troop, 4th Squadron, 6th U.S.Cavalry, according to the Army. The aviators were on a scheduled night training mission preparing for anticipated deployment to Iraq in the spring.
The News Tribune in Tacoma, Wash., reported that a witness, Charles Van Hoof Jr., saw the helicopter fly over his home, hit a large tree and crash 400 feet up the mountain behind him.
Van Hoof and his wife were the first to reach the crash site. They led King County sheriff's deputies up the steep, snowy mountain to the debris field.
"When they hit that tree, it was over," Van Hoof said. "If they had went another 20 feet higher, it would have gone over everything." |
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jbm1955
Posts: 1261
Jacksonville, Florida
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| 26 Dec 2006 3:32 AM |
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| My condolences to the family and friends of Chief Warrant Officer James E. Whitehead. May God bless you all, and ease the pain of your loss. |
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"The soldier above all others prays for peace, for it is the soldier who must suffer and bear the deepest wounds and scars of war."
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mailman
Posts: 14768
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 26 Dec 2006 6:20 AM |
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| Thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of Chief Warrant Officer James E. Whitehead. Sir, Rest in Peace. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
Jim
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DFG
Posts: 283
Somersworth, NH
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| 26 Dec 2006 7:07 AM |
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My sincerest and deepest sympathies to the family of Chief Warrant Officer James E. Whitehead
The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not want; he makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters; he restores my soul.
He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil; for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff, they comfort me.
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of my enemies; thou anointest my head with oil, my cup overflows.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I shall dwell in the house of the LORD forever. |
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Don Gelinas
Somersworth, NH
Firefighter Retired
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Slowhand
Posts: 3748
Northeastern, Maryland Senior Chaplain & Ride Captain
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| 26 Dec 2006 7:40 AM |
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| I would like to convey my deepest condolences to the family and friends in this very sad time in your lifes. my prayers are that our GOD may bring peace and comfort to your hearts in these trying times. Rest in peace my brother your mission is complete and now you may rest in a place of honor for serving our country in a time of need. May God Bless You All |
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Uffda
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Wonder Lake, IL
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| 26 Dec 2006 9:19 AM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Chief Warrant Officer James E. Whitehead. May God help you though this difficult time and sorrow. Know your son was and is a Hero to us all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you always. He will never be forgotten.
Rest Safely and Securely in God's Loving Arms, James. |
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Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you: 1. Jesus Christ. 2. The American G.I. One died for your soul, the other for your Freedom. |
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Red Horse
Posts: 171
Clovis, NM
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| 26 Dec 2006 9:55 AM |
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I send my deepest condolences to the family and friends of Chief Warrant Officer James Whitehead. Your watch is over and your comrades who have gone before you have welcomed you into heaven. Everyone in this country should honor you and your fellow helicopter crew members for your ultimate sacrifice while training to protect our nation’s freedom from those who would cause terror against us. I salute you, sir! We take so much for granted in our day-to-day lives, but we must never forget the thousands of soldiers and airman who are deployed in foreign countries; fighting to protect our freedom. In memory of Sgt. Robert Kassin, Sgt. Leroy Segura and Captain Evans; along with the many men and women deployed from Cannon AFB, you are all heroes and thank you for protecting our country. |
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Dennis Chalker, MSgt USAF Retired (1971-1993) , 27 SOCES - Cannon AFB, New Mexico
Ride Captain - Eastern NM Region
"Sure I wave the American flag. Do you know a better flag to wave? Sure I love my country with all her faults. I'm not ashamed of that, never have been, never will be." -- John Wayne
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flhtci_jim
Posts: 790
Poway, CA
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| 26 Dec 2006 1:59 PM |
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Our condolences to the family and friends of CWO Whitehead. Thank you for your service and your sacrifice.
Remembering and honoring James and all of our heroes in Poway, California. |
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Jim McKown
USAF 1975 - 1981
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wvhusker
Posts: 5133
Ashland, KY
Sr. KY R/C
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| 26 Dec 2006 5:17 PM |
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CWO Whitead,
It's espeically hard to lose anyone this time of year. We pray that your family and friends will find strength and comfort at this time. We thank you for your willingness to train and prepare for situations that may arise which may threaten the very freedom we are blessed to have. We pray that you are now flying with the angels of God and that peace everlasting is now yours.
WVHusker
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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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DJ Dixie
Posts: 45
Louisville, KY
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| 26 Dec 2006 8:08 PM |
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| The families of all of these men have my deepest condolemces and most sincere respect. I trust that God will grant you the peace that you so richly deserve. |
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wyldhog
Posts: 2282
Northeast, La.
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| 26 Dec 2006 9:53 PM |
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To the family of CWO Whitehead...
What words could possibly help during a time like this…
When we know not what we should pray for as we ought, the Spirit maketh intercessions for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. Romans 8:26
So let not your heart be troubled, for your loved one has gone to the place which Jesus has prepared.
Stand down soldier, your mission here is complete.
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When a mans heart is full of deceit it burns up, dies and a dark shadow falls over his soul. From the ashes of a once great man has risen a curse, a wrong that must be righted. We look to the skies for a vindicator, someone to strike fear into the black hearts of the same men who created him. The battle between good and evil has begun. Against an army of shadows comes the Dark Warrior, the purveyor of good, with a voice of silence and a mission of justice. - Steve "Sting" Borden |
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PGRLabLuvr
Posts: 8709
Naples, FL
Senior Ride Captain
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| 26 Dec 2006 10:32 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 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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CleverLori
Posts: 974
Seattle, WA
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| 27 Dec 2006 9:46 AM |
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| My heart goes out to the family and friends of CWO Whitehead, and to all of our brave troops at Ft Lewis. We in Washington share your grief. God Bless you all. |
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smokeybones
Posts: 276
Lake Ariel,Pa
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| 27 Dec 2006 11:01 AM |
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| My deepest condolences to the Family and Friends of Chief Warrant Officer James E. Whitehead |
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WWH40
Posts: 352
Jacksonville, Fl.
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| 27 Dec 2006 1:56 PM |
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Our prayers are with the family and friends of Chief Warrant Officer James E. Whitehead. Rest in peace now, your mission is complete here on earth. Go soar with the eagles my friend. Thank you for your service to our country .
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Scottydogg
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| 27 Dec 2006 5:31 PM |
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| Our deepest and sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Chief Warrant Officer James E. Whitehead. |
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Reaps
Posts: 1333
Idleyld Park,Oregon BoD VP-Director of Captains
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| 29 Dec 2006 3:09 AM |
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My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Chief Warrant Officer James Whitehead.
We shall never forget your service to our Country.
May you forever Rest in Peace.
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~Your right to desecrate our nations flag is protected by law....may that knowledge give you great comfort while you are healing~
~Abraham Lincoln: "Congressmen who willfully take actions during wartime that damage morale and undermine the military are saboteurs and should be arrested, exiled or hanged."~
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ac57
Posts: 1548
A.L.R. Post 111 Dallas,Georgia
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| 29 Dec 2006 4:59 AM |
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| My thoughts and prayers for the family of Chief Warrant Officer Whitehead during this difficult time . We are forever thankful for his service and sacrifice for our Nation . God Bless |
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A.L.R. Post 111
Dallas , Georgia
cell # 678 - 371 - 6321
Do your duty in all things . You cannot do more , you should never wish to do less .
General Robert E. Lee
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HGPreacherman
Posts: 558
West Branch, MI
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| 29 Dec 2006 10:52 PM |
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To Cheif Warrant Officer James E. Whitehead
A great man once said, "Poor is the Nation that has no Heroes, Shameful is
the one that, having them, Forgets". We will never forget the duty,
service, honor, faithfulness and sacrifice you have given to our nation.
You are now in the great cloud of witnesses cheering us on. We will not
falter, We will not fail, We will not weaken.
To the family of Cheif Warrant Officer James E. Whitehead
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. (Lincoln to Mrs. Bixby 21 Nov 1864). We will continually be
praying for your family at our church. God is strengthening you.
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There is no telling what can be accomplished when no one cares who gets the credit.
Sam Cottle
MI State Captain
www.pgrmichigan.org
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BelgianArmy
Posts: 858
Brussels, Belgium
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| 30 Dec 2006 4:45 AM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Chief Warrant Officer James E. Whitehead
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Chris from Belgium
Proud PGR Member #3787
International RWB book list coordinator
For the RWB forum, click here: Red, White, and Blue Book
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2Gun
Posts: 45
Pearland, TX
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| 31 Dec 2006 10:28 PM |
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| Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Thanks you for your service to our great country. |
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"Better to fight for something than live for nothing."
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"Mixster"
Posts: 622
Williamsport, PA 17701
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| 01 Jan 2007 9:07 AM |
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I privately stand in silence and salute this brave young man, Chief Warrant Officer James E. Whitehead. Thank you Sir, for your service and your sacrifice for this great country.
May your family and friends find comfort in knowing you will not be forgotten. Rest in peace, my Brother.
Mixster......Standing by in Williamsport, PA
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WWH40
Posts: 352
Jacksonville, Fl.
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| 01 Jan 2007 6:05 PM |
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Our prayers are with the family and friends of Chief Warrant Officer James E. Whitehead. Rest in peace now, your mission is complete here on earth. Go soar with the eagles my friend. Thank you for your service to our country .
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Dark Warrior
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| 02 Jan 2007 12:12 PM |
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It is with great sorrow that I read of the loss of another American soldier.
My most heartfelt condolences to the family of this hero.
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BlackHorse MP
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| 06 Jan 2007 8:28 PM |
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American Hero
Thank you for your service to this great nation. Rest in peace knowing that you sacrifice will be eternally honored by all that share the blessing of freedom.
Where do we get such men?
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