Zippy 
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| 25 Jan 2007 9:59 PM |
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There is a Memorial Service for Casey Casavant on Sat Feb 10 in Maytown WA
Thank you,
Pat Moritz, OR State Captain (WA State Captain requests this as well)
Patricia L. C. Moritz
Mission update for the Casey Casavant, Black Water Security and US Army Ranger Veteran.
I just got off the phone with Leslie, assistant ride captain for this mission. We are pleased that we got some people to come escort the hearse to the funeral home. For short notice in the middle of a working day that is excellent. I only wish I could have been there.
The funeral for Casey Casavant will be Saturday 2/3/07 at 1030hrs at the Central Assembly of God, 2001 Central Avenue, Great Falls, Montana.
Call to Muster:
The Patriot Guard Riders and supporters will muster at the Central Assembly of God at 0930hrs on Central Avenue. Bring your Flags, and your respect.
After the funeral, the Patriot Guard Riders and supporters will break and run ahead to the graveyard outside of Cascade, Montana. We will regroup at the bridge that crosses the Missouri River and then proceed to the graveyard and form a gauntlet of flags for the funeral procession to pass through as they enter the cemetery.
Dress for cold weather.
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PGR has been asked to provide our services for the funeral of Casey Casavant, former Ranger from Fort Lewis, WA. He was killed while employed by Blackwater Security when his helicopter was shot down in Iraq.
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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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Eagle Warrior
Posts: 83
Fort Smith, Montana
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| 25 Jan 2007 10:40 PM |
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CONFIRMED MISSION:
Casey will have final services at Cascade, Montana. I have been in contact with the family and they have asked PGR to attend. This Hero was a Army Ranger, separated from the Army and went to work with the Blackwater Security company. He was the gunner on the helicopter shot down on the 23rd of January.
Monitor this thread for Ride Captain appointment and other information. This may be a two state mission as he was living in Washington state and there will be a service in the Olympia area as I understand things now. More on this when information becomes available. |
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EODHOG
Posts: 117
Montana
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| 25 Jan 2007 11:17 PM |
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Our sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Ranger Casey Casavant. Thank you for your courage , service , and sacrifice for our country. You will not be forgotten.
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BelgianArmy
Posts: 858
Brussels, Belgium
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| 26 Jan 2007 12:45 AM |
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My sincerest condolences to the family and friends of former Ranger, Casey Casavant.
RIP brother!
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Chris from Belgium
Proud PGR Member #3787
International RWB book list coordinator
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Snowhite
Posts: 1419
Elsberry, Mo.
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| 26 Jan 2007 3:35 AM |
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| My Thoughts and Prayers will be with the Family and Friends of Casey Casavant. |
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Terry Martin
We Will Always Remember
Vietnam Vet 67-68
85th Evac Hospital
PGR Riders
CVMA MO. Chapter 4-2
American Legion Riders Chapter 313 MO.
American Legion Riders-MO. Asst. State Director
VFW Post 9064- Commander
MO. VFW 9th District POW/MIA Chairman
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trukr
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| 26 Jan 2007 4:06 AM |
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Casey Casavant,
Thank you for your willingness to defend the United States of America and all that we hold sacred. Though tears can never bring you back, we hope that our tears express our gratitude for the sacrifice that you made and our sorrow at your passing. You are truly a hero and your sacrifice will never be forgotten. Your mission on earth is complete. Stand down brave warrior and take your rightful place in Heaven with all the heroes who have passed before.
To the family and friends of Casey, we offer our deepest sympathy and condolences. May God smile down upon you in this time of deep sorrow and grant you the strength and conviction to carry on. May you find joy in fond memories and peace in knowing that your loss was not in vain. A grateful nation stands with you.
SOLDIER DOWN...KICKSTANDS UP!!!
Ron & Lea Eppich
Parents of Sgt Robert Scott Eppich
1981-2006
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vander177
Posts: 3275
Vandergrift, PA
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| 26 Jan 2007 4:10 AM |
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| My condolences to the family and friends of Casey Casavant. |
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Ralph A. DeLorme, SFC, US Army, Retired
PGR Western PA Veterans Liaison
Patriot Guard Riders (#75,342), Ride Captain, Region 10, PA
American Legion Riders, Post 820, Monroeville, PA
GWRRA member - PA Chapter U
DAV Life Member
Riding in memory of Herbert Weltz - US Army - KIA 03-25-68
Riding in memory of our grandson Randy C. DeLorme - April 1986 - December 2001
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wvhusker
Posts: 5133
Ashland, KY
Sr. KY R/C
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| 26 Jan 2007 5:24 AM |
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Mr. Casavant,
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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Uffda
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Wonder Lake, IL
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| 26 Jan 2007 5:50 AM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of former Army Ranger Casey Casavant. 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, Casey.
Going home, going home,
I'm just going home.
Quiet-like, slip away-
I'll be going home.
It's not far, just close by;
Jesus is the Door;
Work all done, laid aside,
Fear and grief no more.
Friends are there, waiting now.
He is waiting, too.
See His smile! See His hand!
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nurse
Posts: 2466
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| 26 Jan 2007 7:28 AM |
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| Condolences sent for this brave American Hero. We thank you for your services. Will stand proudly, in spirit, with all there, giving honor to another of our American brothers. God Bless the family and friends. |
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Landmine
Posts: 392
2516 Upward Rd Flat Rock, North Carolina 28731
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| 26 Jan 2007 8:01 AM |
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May you now Rest in Peace, brother, your work on earth is done. Thank you for my freedom, Casey Casavant, you will NEVER be forgotten. Condolences to your family and friends during these difficult times.
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USMC GySgt Retired 1983-2005
NC PGR Ride Captain
It takes a strong man to stand up for himself,
It takes a stonger man to stand up for others!
I'm standing proud and standing by in Flat Rock, for those that can no longer stand. |
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PGRLabLuvr
Posts: 8709
Naples, FL
Senior Ride Captain
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| 26 Jan 2007 8:50 AM |
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My deepest, heartfelt condolences to the Family and Friends of this Veteran.
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
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Eagle Warrior
Posts: 83
Fort Smith, Montana
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| 26 Jan 2007 9:56 AM |
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RIDE CAPTAIN APPOINTMENT
This mission is assigned to Mark Volkomener and he will be assisted by Leslie Postlethwait.
I would ask both Mark and Leslie to post contact information here so others can contact you if needed. I would type it myself but there seems to be quite a bit of water leaking from my eyes.
Casey, rest easy for your mission is done, ours is just beginning. The Montana PGR will stand for you, as you have stood for us. |
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John "Shooter" McCabe
PGR Montana State Captain
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Teddi bear
Posts: 1545
Elroy, Wisconsin
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| 26 Jan 2007 9:59 AM |
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| Our condolences to the family and friends of Casey Casavant, Thank you Casey for your Military Service to our country. Another AMERICAN HERO! Our prayers are with all of you. Our hearts are so sad and broken for all the families who have loss love one. May God wrap his loving arms around all of you. |
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Riding with Respect!
Revival of patriotism is what the patriot guards are bringing back to America! |
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remote450
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Tarkington Prairie Texas
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| 26 Jan 2007 1:03 PM |
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God saw you getting tired, but peace was not to be
So he put his arms around you and whispered "Come to Me"
With tearful eyes we prayed when we learned you passed away
And though we loved you dearly we could not make you stay
A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hads at rest
God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best
May God bless and keep you during this trying time. We are proud and humbled that this soilder would pay the ultimate price for billions of people he's never known.
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God saw you getting tired, but peace was not to be
So he put his arms around you and whispered "Come to Me"
With tearful eyes we prayed when we learned you passed away
And though we loved you dearly we could not make you stay
A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hads at rest
God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best
May God bless and keep you during this trying time. We are proud and humbled that this soilder would pay the ultimate price for billions of people he's never known.
Bill & Leitha Ingram
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Wombat
Posts: 60
Republic Of Texas
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| 26 Jan 2007 3:57 PM |
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Slowhand
Posts: 3748
Northeastern, Maryland Senior Chaplain & Ride Captain
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| 26 Jan 2007 6:51 PM |
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| I would like to extend 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. As a nation we owe you and your family a dept of gratitude that can never be fully repaid, know that you loved one paid the ultimate price but is now in heaven with the Father. I know that these are just words right now but please just remember the words that not just me but a country full of people like me wish to express to you and yours. Rest in Peace Soldior you mission is complete |
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EODHOG
Posts: 117
Montana
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| 26 Jan 2007 9:16 PM |
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Sir,
I have Mark's info from the last one up here, so until he posts I will leave this up.
Casavant Mission; Montana Ride Captain
Mark Volkomener
USN 73-78 FTM1
Ride Captain
406-868-7702
volkmare@bresnan.net
Standing by in Great Falls.
V/R
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Ride it like you stole it, or at least like you borrowed it from the in-laws!
Freedom isn't free. If you can read this, thank a teacher. If it's in English, thank a Veteran!
USAF Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD)
{Bomb Squad}
1986-present
2002 Softail "Standard" ;-) |
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wheatfield
Posts: 826
Rural Butler Co., west of New Hartford, Iowa
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| 27 Jan 2007 3:16 AM |
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| My regrets and sympathy to the family of Casey Casavant. The U.S. Army is a family of soldiers, from the very beginning to the present, and this is a sad time for us all. There are words from a West Point anthem which follow: "Grip hands with us now though we see not, Grip hands with us, strength our hearts; As the long line stiffens and straightens with the thrill that your presence imparts, Grip hands tho' it be from the shadows...." My respect and salute to Casey Casavant. God Bless, Boot to Boot, I'll see you on The Green. |
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From Psalm 90 'O God Our Help in Ages Past' by Isaac Watts |
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blusun5
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Wildwood, IL
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| 27 Jan 2007 8:18 AM |
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Our condolences and prayers go out to the family and friends of Caesy Casavant. Thank you for your service and sacrifice for our country. You are an American Hero. May God continue hold you in the palm of His hand.
Jim & Colleen
USN RET
Standing by in Grayslake, IL…
“And everyday I’m giving all I can because I’m damn proud to be an American.
Yeah, I made some friends, and I’ve lost some too.
When I think about what they gave for me and you”
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heart_of_montana
Posts: 56
Somewhere in the Middle of Montana
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| 27 Jan 2007 8:50 PM |
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I have been in touch with Mark about muster points in Great Falls and a possible muster point in Cascade. I contacted a friend of mine in Cascade to get an idea of where would be a gool location for a possible locale for such a place in Cascade and he will be betting back to me in the next 24 to 48 hours. As soon as I know you will. He is a close friend of the family as well. I asked about the location of the cemetery from Cascade and will post details in a few days...for obvious reasons.
In the meantime, here is my contact information:
Leslie Postlethwait
the_heart_of_montana@yahoo.com
e mail me and I will get back to you right away
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jim1948
Posts: 273
grove city,pa
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| 28 Jan 2007 8:15 AM |
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| Grant eternal rest to this Hero, Casey Casavant, may this Ranger help guard the streets of Heaven. Thank you for your military and civilian service to defend this country and wel being of others. May your family and friends find peace and comfort. |
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CleverLori
Posts: 974
Seattle, WA
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| 28 Jan 2007 7:05 PM |
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My sincerest condolences to Casey's family and friends.
Standing by in Seattle to honor this hero. |
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volkmare
Posts: 22
Great Falls, MT
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| 28 Jan 2007 11:06 PM |
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Mission update for the Casey Casavant, Black Water Security and US Army Ranger Veteran.
Casey’s fiancée Kim Wegner has requested our presence because Casey often spoke highly of our mission.
Staff Sgt, Casey Casavant separated from active duty on 6/28/2004, he loved his country and went back to Iraq as a security agent with Black Water Security. As many of you know, his helicopter was shot down on January 23rd over Iraq. Casey was the door gunner. The initial reports from the terrorists that they executed the occupants proved to be a lie. I am told that he died at his post instantly. That alone deserves our greatest respect.
I am currently expecting the Casey Casavant mission to be this Saturday Feb 3 in Cascade Mt. I do not know how or when he will arrive. I will update this string as I get the information.
Our state captain found the following hotel information in Cascade: The one hotel at http://www.cascademontana.com/badger.htm has rooms for $50.00 per night double occupancy.
Great Falls is 30 Miles to the north and Helena is 60 miles to the south along Interstate 15.
There is no evidence at this time that any “uninvited guests” are expected.
Mark Volkomener
USN 73-78 FTM1
Ride Captain
406-868-7702
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Mark Volkomener OPP
(Obnoxiously Proud Parent)
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weslambert
Posts: 93
Billings, Montana
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| 29 Jan 2007 8:31 AM |
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Casey Casavant, Thank you for your service, your sacrifice and your willingness and courage to go back into harms way even after your military duty was done. You are truly a Hero.
My wife Denise and I send our most sincere condolences and Prayers to the family and friends of this Fallen Hero. We will be standing tall in Cascade Mt. along with our PGR brothers and sisters to show our respect and to honor Casey.
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