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| 05 Feb 2007 2:08 PM |
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Updated 08 Feb 06 at 2226 by cagerbob
ITINERARY UPDATE Cpl. David C. Armstrong - ZANESVILLE, OHIO
STAGING POINT: Cornerstone Gospel Church 4509 Salt Creek Drive Duncan Falls, Ohio (10 mi South Of Zanesville) (directions below)
Park behind Sanctuary & below Barrack Youth Center,Park in a North South line at edge of parking lot to facilitate our exit for the cemetery.
STAGING TIME: 10:45
FLAGS UP: 11:15
Casket Arrives: 11:30
Funeral Service 13:00
Break Down: 13:10
Move to Zanesville for interment. A coffee break will ensue.
Interment will be at: Zanesville Memorial Gardens 1475 Military Road Zanesville, Ohio
DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO CORNERSTONE GOSPEL CHURCH:
Duncan Falls, Ohio is on State Route 60 approximately 9 miles south of I-70 @ State Route 60.
FROM ZANESVILLE: Exit I-70 at SR-60 (may be labeled Underwood), take SR-60 south and continue on SR-60 until you reach Duncan Falls. Street names in Duncan Falls are POORLY MARKED, so turn LEFT at the BP Station. That will be MILL St. Proceed east on MILL Street until the Cornerstone Gospel Church (BIG CHURCH) is visible up the hill and on the left side of the road. Go on UP the hill until you encounter the Church’s entrance to the left. Park BEHIND the sanctuary and below the Barrack Youth Center. Park in a line next to where the grass WOULD BE if it wasn’t snow covered. Parking that way will allow us to get out before the services have ended.
FROM MARIETTA: North on I- 77 to State Route 60. SR 60 north until you reach Duncan Falls. Once again, streets are poorly marked. Turn right onto MILL St. at the BP station (Mill Street is not marked with a street sign).
SAFETY FIRST: In this weather even though the sun may be shining through, temperatures can and will be, brutal. MAKE SURE that you dress warmly, have good boots and good gloves. This would be a good day to wear two pairs of sox! Do not stand on the Flag line too long without a break. I will do everything I possibly can to make sure that everyone gets a break at least every half hour. There will be appropriate facilities for "rest" and to warm up.
Let’s make this a safe ride and remember: This is all about Respect and Honor for this Hero and his Family.
Rod Foley, Ohio Ride Captain
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Updated - 08 Feb 07 1010 ET - PGRLabLuvr
The family has had second thoughts and requests our attendance at this remembrance of the life of David.
Services will be Saturday, 10 Feb at 1300, which means Flags Up no later that 1200 at the Cornerstone Gospel Church located at 4509 Salt Creed Rd. in Duncan Falls, Ohio.
After the memorial service starts, we will proceed directly to the Zanesville Memorial Park located at 1475 Military Rd. in Zanesville, approximately 13 miles from the Church.
Rod "rodfoley" Foley will be the assigned Ohio Ride Captain for this mission. He will be scouting today (Thursday) and will hopefully have Itinerary and directions no later than Friday afternoon. You can use the locations provided for preliminary planning. I suspect staging will be in the vicinity of the Church about 1100.
Please plan a safe trip and above all, dress warmly, and bring extra with you. Please stay tuned for futher information by Rod.
Respects,
Bob "Tater" Smith
PGR State Ohio State Captain
American Legion Rider
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No. 134-07
February 05, 2007 |
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DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Feb. 1 in Baghdad, Iraq, of injuries suffered from a vehicular accident. They were assigned to the 57th Military Police Company, 8th Military Police Brigade, 8th Theater Sustainment Command, U.S. Army Pacific, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.
Killed were:
Pfc. David C. Armstrong, 21, of Zanesville, Ohio.
Pfc. Kenneth T. Butler, 21, of East Liverpool, Ohio.
The incident is under investigation.
For further information in regard to this release the media can contact the Schofield Barracks public affairs office at (808) 655-4815 or (808) 655-8729. |
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wvhusker
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| 05 Feb 2007 2:31 PM |
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CPL Armstrong,
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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jif48
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| 05 Feb 2007 2:45 PM |
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To David's family and friends, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
David will not be forgotten.
CPL David C Armstrong your service and sacrifice will not be forgotten.
As God holds you close now, rest easy.
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Respect for the military has sometimes been lost. This should not happen again....ever.
The hero is one who kindles a great light in the world, who sets up blazing torches in the dark streets of life for men to see by.
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B Bioni
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| 05 Feb 2007 2:46 PM |
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My condolences to the family and friend's of CPL Armstrong.
May you rest in peace, and you family find peace in these troubling
times. I thank you sir for your service and sacrifice, we will not forget you
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CleverLori
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| 05 Feb 2007 2:48 PM |
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| My sincerest condolences to the family and friends of CPL Armstrong. We share in your grief. David will be remembered as a true American Hero. |
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Tater
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Ohio PGR Liason at Large Sandusky Ohio
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| 05 Feb 2007 3:13 PM |
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| Contact has been made with the CAO and our services will be offered to this family. Please be patient, there are many difficult decisions to make and many unknowns at this time. Information will be made available when known. |
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Enjoy your life and freedoms, for a most costly price is being paid for them. Support those that pay that price, and sacrifice, FOR US. |
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ultraclassic
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| 05 Feb 2007 4:00 PM |
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CPL Armstrong, you have my sincere gratitude and respect for your service and the ultimate sacrifice you made protecting the freedoms we have come to expect in the great Country. May God grant you eternal rest on his right hand.
May your family find a measure of comfort in the knowledge that you performed your duties with dignity and honor. We, the Patriot Guard Riders, stand at the ready to pay you the honor and respect you have earned.
Stand at ease Private. Your watch is complete
Will make every effort to attend the mission to honor this Hero. Tater, let me know if there's anything I can do to assist.
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"This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave." Elmer Davis
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In Memory of the crew of HU16E CGNR 2123, lost on SAR mission off Corpus Christi, TX on 21 September 1973:
LCDR Francis W. Miller (CG Aviator #1164)
LTJG Jerald M. Mack (CG Aviator #1567)
AD1 Harold D. Brown, Jr.
AM2 Benjamin R. Gaskins, Jr.
AT2 John F. Harrison
AT2 John P. Pledger
Montani semper liberi (Mountaineers are always free)
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| 05 Feb 2007 4:02 PM |
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| Words cannot express the Sorrow i feel in my Heart,or how Proud i am of his service to his country! You will not be Forgoten David!
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TMR
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| 05 Feb 2007 4:23 PM |
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"There is no greater love", say the Lord, "than to lay down your life for a friend".
Thank you and God Bless you, Pfc Armstrong, for being willing to do just that.
TMR
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jbm1955
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| 05 Feb 2007 4:32 PM |
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| My condolences to the family and friends of fallen hero, CPL David C Armstrong. May God comfort and guide you through this most difficult time. |
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jim1948
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| 05 Feb 2007 4:36 PM |
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| THANK YOU for your service to our country, May you be accepted with open arms into the Mansions of the Lord. Peace and comfort to your family and friends in this time of sorrow. |
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dlinjerdal
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| 05 Feb 2007 4:38 PM |
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| My God Bless the family and friends of CPL Armstrong,we are so sorry for your loss,we will never forget you young man you are our hero and will always be in our hearts. |
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blusun5
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| 05 Feb 2007 4:46 PM |
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Our condolences and prayers go out to the family and friends of CPL David C. Armstrong. 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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Uffda
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| 05 Feb 2007 5:37 PM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of CPL David C Armstrong. 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, David.
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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ac57
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| 05 Feb 2007 5:51 PM |
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| Our thoughts and prayers for the family and friends of CPL David C. Armstrong during this very difficult time . We are eternally grateful for this hero’s courage , service , and sacrifice for our Nation . We will never forget . God Bless |
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Dallas , Georgia
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Do your duty in all things . You cannot do more , you should never wish to do less .
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1stCavMP
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Warren, Ohio
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| 05 Feb 2007 6:15 PM |
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Our Heartfelt Condolences to the Armstrong Family and Friends. May God comfort you in this time of need.
Thank You CPL Armstrong, for your Service and Sacrifice to Our Country.
You will NOT be forgotten.
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| 05 Feb 2007 6:34 PM |
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| I was notified of this one by caretaker. I am standing by in Columbus originally from Zanesville. Not sure if I will be able to attend with work and school or not but whoever leads it I will be able to help to set it up with you as I know the area like tha back of my hand. Just let me know if you need my services. |
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| 05 Feb 2007 6:54 PM |
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| To the friends and family we extend our sincere condolences. To CPL Armstrong, thank you for your service and sacrifice. We will not forget... |
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Snowhite
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| 05 Feb 2007 7:48 PM |
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| My Heart and Prayers will be with the Family and Friends of CPL David C Armstrong. A True American Hero. Thank You for Your Service and Sacrifice for Our Country. |
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J TRAVIS
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| 05 Feb 2007 8:55 PM |
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My deepest condolences to the family and friends of CPL David C Armstrong. Thank you for your ultimate sacrafice.. Rest easy now Soldier...
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Akron, Ohio
In loving memory of:
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| 05 Feb 2007 9:40 PM |
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My condolences to the family and friends of CPL David Armstrong.
David your sacrafice and service to our country and freedom will never be forgotten. |
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northcoast
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| 05 Feb 2007 10:25 PM |
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May the lord comfort and guide the friends and family of Pfc. David C Armstrong. God rest his soul.
Tom
Northcoast
He was the kind if you got in trouble you didn't look back to see if he was still with you, you knew damned well he was.
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Wildchild45
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| 05 Feb 2007 10:43 PM |
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Our nation is forever grateful for your sacrifice. May God be especially close to CPL Armstrong's family and friends in the coming days.
O God, by whose mercy the faithful departed find rest, look kindly on your departed veterans who gave their lives in the service of their country. Grant that through the passion, death, and resurrection of your Son they may share in the joy of your heavenly kingdom and rejoice in you with your saints forever.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
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Hospitalman Apprentice Gary T. Frost,
U.S. Navy, 05/16/74 - 12/04/94
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What Heroes Gave
Each donned their uniform to be
Defenders of our liberty
Their mission sure, their spirits bright
Guard freedom’s home, be brave to fight
One final day each faced their call
Each gave their best enduring all
We’ll never know what they went through
But know they loved this country true
Deep down inside we should all feel
What heroes gave, their cost so real
We must stay thankful, grateful of
The gift of freedom through their love
Their loved ones bore the gravest pain
What we can’t know, some now sustain
To God I pray their pain will cease
And each will find long-lasting peace
Remember this from year to year
What heroes gave – shan’t disappear
We’ll never let their special day
Their time for honor slip away
These brave fought for a nation free
If not for them, where would we be?
by
©2001Roger J. Robicheau (Sp 5, US Army)
The Poetic Plumber
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sorrentokid
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| 06 Feb 2007 1:03 AM |
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| MY DEEPIST SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY OF CPL DAVID ARMSTRONG, MY GOD BE WITH YOU IN YOUR TIME OF SORROW! PFC ARMSTRONG THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND FOR PROTECTING OUR NATION, MISSION COMPLET PFC ARMSTRONG, REST IN PEACE! |
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