Susan Sturgis 
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Bear, DE
In Memory of Ed "Old Iron" Barrett
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| 26 Jan 2007 6:11 PM |
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Updated 02 FEB 07 0939 MST by Zippy
This is final itinerary for the Mission to honor Specialist Darrell W. Shipp, 25, of San Benito,Tx. Specialist Shipp died January 25, 2007 in Baghdad, Iraq of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade,1st Cavalry Division-Fort Hood,Texas.
Services:: Saturday, February 3, 2007 at 1400 hours (2pm)
Marine Military Academy Auditorium
320 Iwo Jima Boulevard
Harlingen,Texas 78550-3627
Interment:: Saturday, February 3, 2007 following the service
Mont Meta Memorial Park
26170 State Highway 345
San Benito,Texas 78586-7582
Ride Captains for this mission are: Terence Tisdale 956 821 8503
Kevin Stein 361 443 4768
Weather forcast:
Today Feb 2nd: Areas of dense morning fog. Generally cloudy. High 71F. Winds NNE at 10 to 20 mph.
Tonight: Cloudy skies this evening. A few showers developing late. Low 52F. Winds NNE at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Tomorrow Feb 3rd: Overcast with rain showers at times. High 58F. Winds NNE at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 60%.
Tomorrow night: Steady light rain in the evening. Showers continuing late. Low 49F. Winds NNE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60%.
Sunday Feb 4th: Few showers. Highs in the mid 60s and lows in the upper 40s.
Monday Feb 5th: Times of sun and clouds. Highs in the low 70s and lows in the low 50s.
STAGING:
Beginning 1000 to1100 -Stripes station at 2195 W Hwy 77 (aka Sunshine Strip Road/Business 77)
Directions:
From the north and from McAllen areas: US 77 south of the 77/Hwy 83 exchange. Exit Paso Real (FM 509). Turn left onto Paso Real and proceed towards Business 77. The Stripes station will be on the right as you approach the second stoplight.
From the south on US 77: take Paso Real (FM 509) exit and turn right onto Paso Real. Stripes station is on the right as you approach the second stoplight.
We will be on the south side of the building, they have a wide enough area there to pull the bikes into line for easy right hand turn onto southbound Business 77/Sunshine Strip. The funeral home is approximately 2 miles at the intersection of Sunshine Strip and Williams. Funeral home is on the left, Boswell Ford is on the right before you cross the intersection.
Departure:
All members are requested to complete a Liability Release prior to the safety briefing. Safety briefing begins 1045.
Departure (KSU) is at 1100 for the San Benito Funeral Home. 1400 W 77 Sunshine Strip.
We will be accompanying Specialist Shipp to the Marine Military Academy
Iron Horses if you can. Bring flags, flag poles if you have them. Flags on bikes would be great but if you are in a cage, bring your big flags and any extras you might have. All bikes will present a uniform appearance. Please remain flexible as to mission requirements during the day.
Please remember that our mission is to respect andhonor this fallen soldier and his family. Stand tall, silent and proud as we salute this hero and his family for their great sacrifice.
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Updated on 01 Feb 07 at 0858 MST by Charger
Pfc. Darrell W. Shipp has been promoted posthumously to Specialist.
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Updated on 30 Jan 07 at 0947 by Charger
This Escort mission is 30 Jan 07
Itinerary for accompany PFC Shipp today at 3pm. Gulf Avionics at Harlingen International Airport:
Meet at the gas station at Loop 499 and Grimes Road before 2:30pm. We are expected to be at the hangar on or slightly before 2:30pm Today. I have 3 bikes who will be waiting for the McAllen/Mission folks to come by.
Those coming from Mission who are not with Terence need to take southbound 77 when they come off of 83 .
FROM Hwy 77, take Ed Carey Drive, turning east and continue towards the airport.
Right turn onto Grimes. 1.2 miles down Grimes to Bob Youker.
Left turn onto Youker,,, approx 1 mile to the entrance to Gulf Avionics on the Left.
We will be directed to line up alongside the parking in front of the gate to fall in as the limo's and hearse come through on the way to San Benito funeral home.
Terence will be RC for this part of the mission. His cell # is 956 821 8503
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Updated - 28 Jan 07 1235 ET - PGRLabLuvr
The Patriot Guard Riders have received permission from the family to attend the services of Pfc Darrell Shipp in San Benito, TX. The arrangements for Darrell's funeral are still in the state of flux.
Please continue to pray for the family as they mourn for the loss of their loved-one.
Stand Tall and Silent,
David A David, Sr. AKA Double D
Texas State Captain
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Updated on 27 Jan 07 at 1043 MST by Charger
I have contacted the CAO and requested that he seek permission from the family for the Patriot Guard Riders to attend the services of Pfc. Shipp. Please pray for Pfc Shipp and his family.
Stand Tall and Silent,
David A David, Sr. AKA Double D
Texas State Captain
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No. 101-07
January 26, 2007 |
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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.
Pfc. Darrell W. Shipp, 25, of San Antonio, Texas, died Jan. 25 in Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
For further information on this soldier, contact the Fort Hood public affairs office at (254) 287-9993.
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smokeybones
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Lake Ariel,Pa
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| 26 Jan 2007 6:32 PM |
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| Our condolences to the family and friends of Pfc. Darrell W. Shipp |
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Slowhand
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Northeastern, Maryland Senior Chaplain & Ride Captain
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| 26 Jan 2007 6:55 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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Uffda
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Wonder Lake, IL
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| 26 Jan 2007 7:25 PM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Pfc. Darrell W. Shipp. 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, Darrell.
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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blusun5
Posts: 695
Wildwood, IL
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| 26 Jan 2007 7:37 PM |
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Our condolences and prayers go out to the family and friends of Pfc. Darrell W. Shipp. 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”
~Rushlow Harris – Bagpipes Cryin Lyrics.
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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 Jan 2007 7:43 PM |
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| Thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of PFC Darrell W. Shipp. 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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MynameisEarl
Posts: 51
Corpus Christi, Texas
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| 26 Jan 2007 7:59 PM |
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| Condolences to the family and friends of another true American hero. Thank you Pfc shipp for the freedom I have as you gave the untimate sacrifice. Standing by in Corpus Christi. |
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Corpus Christi
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DFG
Posts: 283
Somersworth, NH
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| 26 Jan 2007 8:42 PM |
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My sincerest and deepest sympathies to the family of Pfc. Darrell W. Shipp
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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Somersworth, NH
Firefighter Retired
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kamuter
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Henderson, NV
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| 26 Jan 2007 10:12 PM |
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| My deepest and heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Pfc. Darrell Shipp. Our country owes you a debt that can never be repaid. Rest in peace Pfc. Shipp your job is done. |
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Wombat
Posts: 60
Republic Of Texas
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| 26 Jan 2007 10:31 PM |
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| My condolences for your loss. |
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DevilDoc(ret)
Posts: 33
San Antonio, TX
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| 26 Jan 2007 10:35 PM |
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Standing by in San Antonio
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Denniskent
Posts: 182
Arlington, TX
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| 26 Jan 2007 10:41 PM |
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| My deepest and heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of PFC Shipp. Our country owes you a debt that can never be repaid. You will never be forgotten. Rest in peace young hero. Well done soldier, stand down we've got the watch. With all repect. |
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D.Rifter
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San Antonio, TX
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| 26 Jan 2007 10:45 PM |
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Standing by in SA.
Sincere Condolences to Friends and Family of this American Hero.
God Bless.
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"War is an ugly thing, but not the ugliest of things. The decayed and degraded
state of moral and patriotic feeling which thinks that nothing is worth war is
much worse. The person who has nothing for which he is willing to fight,
nothing which is more important than his own personal safety, is a miserable
creature, and has no chance of being free unless made or kept so by the
exertions of better men than himself."
- John Stuart Mill
"We happy few, we band of brothers/For he today that sheds his blood with
me/Shall be my brother."
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Keeper
Posts: 251
Waco/Aquilla area
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| 27 Jan 2007 12:53 AM |
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http://www.valleystar.com/articles/2007/01/27/local_news/local_news1.txt
His family is here in Harlingen. Valley Morning Star said they expect 2 weeks before he can be brought home. |
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BelgianArmy
Posts: 858
Brussels, Belgium
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| 27 Jan 2007 1:58 AM |
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My sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Pfc. Darrell W. Shipp.
RIP Soldier!!!
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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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briscoeg
Posts: 604
San Antonio, Texas
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| 27 Jan 2007 3:42 AM |
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Here is an article from the San Antonio Express-News:
http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/metro/stories/MYSA012707.01A.soldier_killed.1b5bab0.html
PFC. Shipp has ties to San Antonio and Harlingen, where his parents currently live, so this could be a Rio Grande Valley mission or a San Antonio mission, or both.
I also perform at Sam's Burger Joint, where he used to play with his band and I have informed the staff there. I will dedicate my performance there on Thursday to his memory.
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of PFC. Shipp. May time comfort you and grant you peace.
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Riding in memory of (Dad) Lt. Col. Richard E. Briscoe, Command Pilot, USAF, WWII, Berlin Airlift, Korea, Vietnam, Cold War, 31 May 1922 - 14 Mar 1991, (Best friend) 2nd Lt. Vincent L. Michael, USAF, Pilot, C-21 Learjet & one helluva tenor sax player, 05 Dec 1963 - 14 Jan 1987, (Cousin) Capt. Dan Secker, USAF Navigator, KC-135s in Vietnam, CAF pilot, killed 14 May 2001 (BT-13), Midland, Texas, and (Great Uncle) Grover Dehay (Purple Heart, survivor of mustard gas on the Western Front) WWI.
"I believe that success is not determined by our careers, but whether we live our lives the way we have wanted to. Try for something you love and take the chance of regretting it later, rather than regret not trying for it at all.” - Erica Simpson, 32, Air Racer lost at the Reno Air Races, 07 Sept 2008.
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trukr
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| 27 Jan 2007 3:44 AM |
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PFC Darrell W Shipp,
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 PFC Shipp, 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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Snowhite
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Elsberry, Mo.
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| 27 Jan 2007 5:04 AM |
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| My Heart and Prayers will be with the family and friends of Pfc. Darrell W. Shipp. A true American Hero thank you for your service and sacrifice for our country. |
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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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jbm1955
Posts: 1261
Jacksonville, Florida
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| 27 Jan 2007 5:08 AM |
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| My condolences to the family and friends of fallen hero, Pfc. Darrell W. Shipp. His service to our country is appreciated and his ultimate sacrifice mourned. May God guide you through this most difficult time. |
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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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PGRLabLuvr
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Naples, FL
Senior Ride Captain
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| 27 Jan 2007 6:31 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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DrWho
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R Ray
Posts: 2
San Antonio, Texas
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| 27 Jan 2007 10:49 AM |
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| I would consider it a great honor to ride to show respect for this great American and Texan. I am standing by to ride. |
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Charger
Posts: 3557
Golden Colorado
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| 27 Jan 2007 10:53 AM |
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Brad 'CHARGER' Lewellen
Colorado Ride Captain
Retired Colorado State Captain
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"History does not long entrust the care of freedom to the weak or the timid"
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Wombat
Posts: 60
Republic Of Texas
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| 27 Jan 2007 11:10 AM |
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Landmine
Posts: 392
2516 Upward Rd Flat Rock, North Carolina 28731
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| 27 Jan 2007 2:05 PM |
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Condolences to the family and friends of Private First Class Darrell W Shipp. May you Rest in Peace,
Darrell, in the arms of our Lord. Your sacrifices, for our freedom, will not be forgotten.
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John 'Landmine' Collins
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!
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