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CAJUN 
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Updated on 15 Feb 07 at 2007 MST by Charger
FINAL ITINERARY
ATTENTION ALL HANDS........
THIS IS A TWO (2) DAY MISSION…..
Day 1: Escort Mission for Friday, 16 February 2007
We are escorting Sgt Pfister from Camp Pendleton Air Station, Camp Pendleton, CA to Miller Jones Funeral Home, 1501 W Florida, Hemet, CA
ETA: 1355 Hours, we need to be on base and ready for KSU and departing Camp Pendleton at a moments notice….
Staging: Shell Station, corner of Front (Hwy 79) and 15 Fwy look for large American Flag on west side of 15 Fwy…
KSU: 1215 Hours arriving Camp Pendleton 1315 Hours.
( We are riding onto a military base you must have your vest )
Ride Capt: Sparks with Pegleg, assisting
Weather: High of 79 and clear.
Note: Leaving Camp Pendleton to Hemet, is estimated any time after 1400 Hours. CHP has advised that traffic is expected to be moderate to heavy at 40 to 45 MPH, barring any incidents.
I need a head count as soon as possible of those going to Camp Pendleton.
Day 2: Memorial Service scheduled for Saturday, 17 February 2007
Time: 1300 Hours (1:00 PM)
Location: Gibbel Park, Hemet, CA.....NW Corner of Florida and Kirby, Hemet, CA
Staging: Gibbel Park, Hemet, CA… NW Corner of Florida and Kirby, Hemet, CA
Briefing: 1215 hours
Ride Capt: Sparks with Pegleg, assisting
Weather: Mostly Cloudy with High of 74.........
Local Law Enforcement has been notified.
That is all......... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Update 13 Feb 07 harly69g
TENTATIVE ITINERARY
ATTENTION ALL HANDS........
Sgt Pfister's is not in country as of yet and our only opportunity to escort this Marine may be from arrival to funeral home, STANDBY FOR VERY SHORT NOTICE.....
Memorial Service Tentatively scheduled for Saturday, 17 February 2007...
Location: Gibbel Park, Hemet, CA.....NW Corner of Florida and Kirby, Hemet, CA
Time: 1300 Hours (1:00 PM)
Staging: TBD
Briefing: TBD
Weather: Mostly Cloudy with High of 74.........
I will update as information is obtained.........
That is all......... -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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No. 160-07
February 12, 2007 |
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DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of five Marines who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Capt. Jennifer J. Harris, 28, of Swampscott, Mass.
1st Lt. Jared M. Landaker, 25, of Big Bear City, Calif.
Sgt. Travis D. Pfister, 27, of Richland, Wash.
Cpl. Thomas E. Saba, 30, of Toms River, N.J.
Sgt. James R. Tijerina, 26, of Beasley, Texas
All five Marines died Feb. 7 when the helicopter they were flying in crashed while supporting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq.
Harris, Landaker, Pfister, and Tijerina were assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 364, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
Saba was assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 262, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Okinawa, Japan.
The cause of the incident is under investigation.
Media with questions about Harris, Landaker, Pfister, and Tijerina can contact the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing public affairs office at (858) 577-6000. Media with questions about Saba can contact the Okinawa public affairs office at 011-81-611-745-0790. |
-- News Releases: http://www.defenselink.mil/releases/
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Pegleg
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| 12 Feb 2007 12:22 PM |
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My Sincerest and Deepest Sympathies to the Family and Friends of Sgt. Travis D. Pfister
A True American Hero. Thank You for Your Service and Sacrifice for Our Country.
WE WILL NEVER FORGET !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
SEMPER-FI ----- Hero..........
Pegleg
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Pepper_guy
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Lacey, WA
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| 12 Feb 2007 1:30 PM |
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| My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of SGT. Travis D. Pfister. SGT. Pfister, I am forever grateful for your service to our country. Your service and sacrifices will not be forgotten. You are and will remain a "TRUE AMERICAN HERO".
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ac57
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A.L.R. Post 111 Dallas,Georgia
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| 12 Feb 2007 2:07 PM |
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| My thoughts and prayers for the family and friends of Sgt. Travis D. Pfister during this very difficult time . We are forever grateful to this Hero for his courage , service , and sacrifice for our Nation . We will never forget. . 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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wvhusker
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Ashland, KY
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| 12 Feb 2007 2:43 PM |
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SGT Pfister,
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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HDriderDave1
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N. AL Ride Capt. Madison, AL
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| 12 Feb 2007 2:45 PM |
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God Bless Sgt Travis D Pfister, family and friends. My sincere condolences to the family and friends. Thank you so much for your service and sacrafice for the sake of freedom. You are a hero and may you rest in peace. I will be standing by in spirit with my fellow brothers.
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Lord Jesus help me as I mourn, comfort me with the knowledge of your love which is stronger than death. Enable me to trust you for the future of my love ones and myself. Help me to cast all of my care on you, knowing that the grave holds no power over those who trust in you. Amen. |
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CleverLori
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Seattle, WA
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| 12 Feb 2007 2:46 PM |
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My sincerest condolences to Sgt Pfister's family, friends, and community.
Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Standing by in Seattle...
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jbm1955
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Jacksonville, Florida
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| 12 Feb 2007 3:09 PM |
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| My condolences to the family and friends of fallen hero, Sgt. Travis D. Pfister. His service to our country is appreciated and his ultimate sacrifice mourned. |
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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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Uffda
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Wonder Lake, IL
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| 12 Feb 2007 4:01 PM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Sgt. Travis D. Pfister. 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, Travis.
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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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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blusun5
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Wildwood, IL
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| 12 Feb 2007 4:15 PM |
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Our condolences and prayers go out to the family and friends of Sgt. Travis D. Pfister. 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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jeffmcpa
Posts: 334
Pacific Western Regional Captain
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| 12 Feb 2007 4:48 PM |
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My prayers go out for Sgt. Travis Pfister and for the friends and family left behind.
We know that there are no words to soften the pain of your loss but I pray that your god will help you find peace and comfort you and guide you through dealing with your loss.
We will not forget the service and sacrifice of Sgt. Pfister to protect our country and way of life.
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jeffmcpa
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Pacific Western Regional Captain
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| 12 Feb 2007 4:54 PM |
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Best information I have at this time is that services are scheduled in Southern California this week, with a possible memorial service in Tri Cities WA in 2 to 3 weeks.
We will update with any additional information as we receive it. |
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Zippy
Posts: 6646
Phoenix, AZ
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| 12 Feb 2007 7:32 PM |
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| May God bless the family and friends of this hero with the strength they will need in this time of mourning. |
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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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Reaps
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Idleyld Park,Oregon BoD VP-Director of Captains
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| 13 Feb 2007 3:27 AM |
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My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Sgt. Travis Pfister.
You served our Country and for that, we shall never forget.
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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vander177
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Vandergrift, PA
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| 13 Feb 2007 5:14 AM |
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My condolences and prayers to the family and friends of SGT travis D. Pfister. I thank you fro your service and ultimate sacrifice for this gfreat country. You may be gone, but, you will not be forgotten.
The price of freedom is written on the WALL.
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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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MelLane
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| 13 Feb 2007 7:38 AM |
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| Thank you Sgt. Travis, for all you have done for us. You will live forever in our hearts as a hero. May God keep your family in his arms and help them to heal.
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Proud daughter of a WWII Vet and Proud Wife of a Vietnam Vet.
If you can not stand behind our troops-stand in front of them.
They may not be stars-but holes in heaven for our loved ones to look down to watch out for us and let us know they are happy.
Standing in Honor and Memory of:
Service Battery, 3rd Battalion, 35th Field Artillary
FLO Royce L. McCleskey-P38 piliot shot down in
Italy during WWII
Pfc. Harold C. Gingrich-WWII Vet
Cpl. Marion Lee Dirickson 6/3/67 in Quang Tin
Pfc. Donald Mock 5/5/68 in Quang Tri
Sp4 Larry Massie 6/20/68 in Go Cong
Sp4 J.C. Strome 8/25/68 in Tay Ninh
Pfc. Paul Balint-Iraq
Sgt. Joshua Boyd-Iraq
Sgt. William Crow-Iraq
Johnny Dewey Baze-Vietnam Vet
Kyge C. Edmonds-Vietnam Vet and LEO
Lt. Col. James Ayres-shot down in Laos
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GARYCOLUMBIA
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Vancouver, WA
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| 13 Feb 2007 8:05 AM |
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| Marilyn and I wish to extend our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Sgt Travis Pfister. We pray that the Lord will grant you peace during this time of grieving. We want you to know that Travis is truley a Great American Hero and shall never be forgotten. Standing in Vancover, WA to honor this Great American. |
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--Elmer Davis
Gary Everett
USAF A1C
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ETribe
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| 13 Feb 2007 8:26 AM |
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My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Sgt. Travis D. Pfister, May God bless you and guide you through this time of great difficulty.Thank you for your service to our country. Rest in peace
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J. Michael Puckett
SSgt US Army 63-68
Patriot Guard Rider / Camarillo CA.
Riding in Memory of Bobby Thompson Jr.
KIA 4-08-1967 Tay Ninh, Viet Nam. 173rd Airborne Brigade
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db4175
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Montesano, Washington
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| 13 Feb 2007 8:57 AM |
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| My deepest sympathy to Sgt Pfister and his family. His service to this country will never be forgotten by those who have gone before and those yet to serve. May his family find strength and peace in Gods grace. Rest in peace my Brother |
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Riding in memory of Bernice T. Bach 1LT USA Nurse Corp. WWII, Saipan and in support of MSG Thomas Buettner a true soldier and my son-in-law. May God watch over them all.
Don Berry
SFC (Retired)
US Army 1964 - 1986
Vietnam 1969 -1970 1972 -1973
Freemasons Riding Club
Patriot Guard Rider
“Lest I keep my complacent way I must remember somewhere out there a person died for me today. As long as there must be war, I ask and I must answer was I worth dying for?”
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KnightOfNI
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Bakersfield, CA
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| 13 Feb 2007 9:47 AM |
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I had the honor of floating kegs with this Marine a few years ago at Camp Pendleton. He was a great guy. He will truly be missed.
Here is an article from October featuring a quote from Sgt Pfister:
HUSAYBA, Iraq (Oct. 19, 2006) - Marines assigned to K Company, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment showed "grace under fire" when they saved three Marines and a sailor from a fiery blaze caused by an improvised explosive device blast here Oct. 19. The Marines were on patrol through a nearby Iraqi village interacting with locals when the bomb detonated. The blast sounded like thunder. A cloak of smoke covered a hummer. The Marines on patrol instantly ran to the scene. It was a few of their own. "Our immediate action came into play," said Lance Cpl. Ian A. O’Neal, a rifleman with K Company. "We didn't second guess what we did; we just did it." The 20 year old from Matthews, N.C., thought insurgents were just testing them to see how he and his fellow Marines would react. They did react, quickly. Within minutes, Marines got their own hidden at a safe location for an air evacuation. Marines said the helicopter played an important role in bringing their own to safety. A helicopter crew chief said he is always glad to be there for his Marines. He said saving his Marines comes first for him. "My primary concern prior to picking up the wounded is getting to the zone as quickly as possible," said Sgt. Travis D. Pfister, a helicopter crew chief with the "Purple Foxes" of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 364, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, operating out of Al Taqqadum, Iraq, and a neighbor to the battalion. "Regardless of what it is that you are doing when that alarm goes, you drop it and go full sprint out to the aircraft." The 27 year old from Richland, Wash., said "every minute his team shaves off getting the wounded to the hospital is just that much more of a chance for them to survive."
My deepest condolences to the family and friends. Rest in peace bro.
The family wants us there, I have a contact the family would like us to use. Most likely the services will be saturday in Hemet, CA. ride captains or who ever handles the preperations, message me or call I'll give ya the info.
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Zippy
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Phoenix, AZ
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| 13 Feb 2007 4:08 PM |
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| This mission is now confirmed for Hemet, CA. |
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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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Zippy
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| 13 Feb 2007 4:08 PM |
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| This mission is now confirmed for Hemet, CA. |
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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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Dudly
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| 13 Feb 2007 4:43 PM |
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Zippy,
Not able to log on at home right now. Do you have the mission specs? Just getting back from Iraq and would like to join a ride.
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CA_Sparks
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Regional Ride Captain
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| 13 Feb 2007 5:30 PM |
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TENTATIVE ITINERARY
ATTENTION ALL HANDS........
Sgt Pfister's is not in country as of yet and our only opportunity to escort this Marine may be from arrival to funeral home, STANDBY FOR VERY SHORT NOTICE.....
Memorial Service Tentatively scheduled for Saturday, 17 February 2007...
Location: Gibbel Park, Hemet, CA.....NW Corner of Florida and Kirby, Hemet, CA
Time: 1300 Hours (1:00 PM)
Staging: TBD
Briefing: TBD
Weather: Mostly Cloudy with High of 74.........
I will update as information is obtained.........
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To Remain,
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Candelario
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| 13 Feb 2007 5:46 PM |
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Sgt. Pfister, Stand Down Marine, your mission is complete. MY prayers go out to your family and loved ones you have left behind. Your honerable name will not be forgotten.
To the family; from what I have read this young man was a true Marine thru and thru like all the others I have been blessed to have met. This country has lost not only a good man, a good son, but also, a Good Marine...
I don't know if I will be able to make it, as I have to be in Oceanside at 1600 Hrs with my band for a concert, later that evening. If I can get someone to haul my equipment then I will attend the service then head to Oceanside. Either way my prayers are with you all. Ride Safe
God Bless
Brothers Forever
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