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Susan Sturgis 
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Bear, DE
In Memory of Ed "Old Iron" Barrett
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| 05 Jul 2007 9:23 AM |
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updated 09 Jun 07 at 1514cdt by~ oldiron
Itinerary Up-Date
1st LT Christopher N Rutherford, 25, Newport, OH
Rally location at 4:00PM:
Frontier High School, 44870 State Route 7, New Matamoras, OH 45767
We will have a mission briefing at 4:15 and be in the flag line at 4:30PM.
Services: Frontier High School
12 July 2007@ 1730hrs (5:30pm)
Located on SR 7 17 miles North of Marietta, Ohio. The school is on the riverside of the road directly on RT 7; difficult to miss when you go by.
Interment: Immediately following the Service at East Lawn Memorial Park, 27880 SR 7, Marietta OH.
The cemetery is 16.5 miles south of Frontier High School just outside Marietta.
Speed limits are up to 55 MPH on SR 7. I expect the funeral procession will travel slower, however if you fly a flag on your vehicle please be sure it is well secured.
We will stand a flag line outside the school entry and ride in the funeral procession.
Final arrangements are still being made, so more details will be given at the mission briefing.
Make sure you bring proper clothing, water, and your 3x5 flags.
I hope we are able to have a large PGR turnout to honor our fallen hero. Please travel safely!
-Rick Gifford
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updated 7 Jul 07 at 1635cdt ~ oldiron
Itinerary Up-Date
Confirmed Mission
1st LT Christopher N Rutherford, 25, Newport, OH
Forward Support Group, 19th Engineer Battalion, Fort Knox, KY
Services: Frontier High School
44870 State Route 7
New Matamoras, OH 45767
12 July 2007@ 1730hrs (5:30pm)
Interment: Immediately following the Service
We have been asked by the Family to stand a flag line outside the school entry and ride in the funeral procession as well. So please if you have a flag you can mount on your bike or car do so.
Please keep yourselves posted to this thread for a Staging area up-date.
The assigned Ride Captain for this Mission is Rick Gifford, of WV, please follow his instructions. Make sure you bring proper clothing, water, and your 3x5 flags.
I want to personally thank Rick for helping us out on this mission.
Bob Woods
Ohio State Captain
Patriot Guard Riders
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Confirmed Mission
1st LT Christopher N Rutherford, 25, Newport, OH
Forward Support Group, 19th Engineer Battalion, Fort Knox, KY
I spoke with the CAO and Mr. Rutherford this evening. I explained to Mr.Rutherford what it is that we do. He has given us the Honor of being there for Christopher and his family and community.
Please, keep yourselves posted to this thread for Itinerary up-dates. To clear up any confusion, this is the Newport,OH by Marietta, OH.
It was and Honor to talk to Mr. Rutherford please show your support. Your condolences will be of comfort to him and his family.
Bob Woods
Ohio State Captain
Patriot Guard Riders
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No. 832-07
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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.
1st Lt. Christopher N. Rutherford, 25, of Newport, Ohio, died July 2 near Balad, Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle. He was assigned to the Forward Support Group, 19th Engineer Battalion, Fort Knox, Ky.
For more information in regard to this release the media may contact the Fort Knox public affairs office at (502) 624-3051.
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wvhusker
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Ashland, KY
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| 05 Jul 2007 9:25 AM |
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1LT Rutherford,
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.
WVHusker
Tom & Kelly
Ashland, KY
NE KY R/C
US Army, 1988 - 1998
Operations Desert Shield/Storm
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vander177
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Vandergrift, PA
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| 05 Jul 2007 9:53 AM |
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My condolences and prayers to the family and friends of 1LT Christopher N. Rutherford. I thank you for your military service, leadership and ultimate sacriifce you made for this great country in keeping peace worldwide. You may be gone, but, you will never be forgotten.
The price of freedom is written on the WALL!
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PGR Western PA Veterans Liaison
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Riding in memory of our grandson Randy C. DeLorme - April 1986 - December 2001
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mailman
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West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 05 Jul 2007 10:01 AM |
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| Deepest condolences to the family and friends of 1st Lt. Christopher N. Rutherford. Rest In Peace Sir. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
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HDriderDave1
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N. AL Ride Capt. Madison, AL
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| 05 Jul 2007 10:14 AM |
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God Bless 1st Lt. Christopher N. Rutherford, family and friends. My sincere condolences to the family and friends. Thank you for your service and sacrifice Great Warrior. I pray the lord takes you into his Kingdom. May you rest in peace "A True American Hero". You will not be forgotten! 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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ac57
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| 05 Jul 2007 10:59 AM |
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| Our thoughts and prayers for the family and friends of 1st Lt. Christopher N. Rutherford 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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Roert
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| 05 Jul 2007 11:47 AM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of 1st Lt. Christopher Rutherford.
Rest in peace soldier.
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vpb40165
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Shepherdsville, KY
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| 05 Jul 2007 11:59 AM |
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| Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends, and fellow soldiers of this fallen hero. May God comfort them at this most difficult time. May their hearts be filled with warm and loving memories of 1st Lt. Rutherford. To say thank you is not enough for the ultimate sacrifice that was made for our nation; may 1st Lt. Rutherford be rewarded with peace in heaven.
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Commander Morgan
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| 05 Jul 2007 12:03 PM |
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| My heartfelt condolences to the Family and Friends of 1st Lt. Christopher N. Rutherford. Your thoughts will be in our prayers. |
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Pinger
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| 05 Jul 2007 12:33 PM |
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Thank you Christopher, for your service and ultimate sacrifice for the preservation of FREEDOM..........I Salute You
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of 1st Lt. Christopher N Rutherford...........a HERO |
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Viet Nam 71 & 73
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semperpapa
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| 05 Jul 2007 1:52 PM |
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My most sincere condolences to the family of 1st Lt. Christopher N. Rutherford for your great loss. May the Lord grant you peace and serenity in these times of sorrow.
Thank you for your service and sacrifice. It will not be forgotten!
May God bless you all.
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Frank "Semperpapa"
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VPF of a U.S. Marine
"God spoke Liberty only to those who love it and are always ready to guard and defend it"
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Rip007
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Indianapolis
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| 05 Jul 2007 3:58 PM |
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Thank you 1st Lt. Christopher N. Rutherford for your service to our country. My deepest condolences to the family and friends of this Fallen Hero. May God Bless you.
Your Service and Sacrifice for Our Country will not be forgotten. |
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ron1ok
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Triadelphia WV
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| 05 Jul 2007 4:12 PM |
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| Lt. Rutherford,
Thank you, sir, for your service to this country. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten. To the family of Lt. Rutherord, may God bless you with peace and comfort during this hard time. Christopher is a true American hero. Standing by in the panhandle. Ride safe, Ron J. |
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Jasper54
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Columbus, Ohio
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| 05 Jul 2007 5:16 PM |
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| I wish to offer my sincere prayers and condolences to the family and friends of 1st Lt. Rutherford. His dedication and ultimate sacrafice for the security of our nation will not be forgotten. I pray that the Lord Jesus is there with you to hold you and comfort you as you go through this time of sorrow. |
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PGRLabLuvr
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Naples, FL
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| 05 Jul 2007 5:30 PM |
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My deepest, heartfelt condolences to the Family and Friends of 1LT Christopher N. Rutherford.
May you rest in eternal peace. |
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Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 05 Jul 2007 6:00 PM |
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| May God Bless and hold close the family and friends of 1st. Lt.Rutherford in this most difficult time,we are so sorry for your loss,we will never forget you Christopher,we will always have you in our hearts and will forever be grateful to you for our freedom,rest well our hero you are with God now. |
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Susan Sturgis
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Bear, DE
In Memory of Ed "Old Iron" Barrett
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mayorham
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West Chester, OH
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| 05 Jul 2007 6:13 PM |
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Words cannot express the gratitude of a grateful nation for heroes like Lt. Rutherford. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends during this most difficult time.
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RAW
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West Chester,OH. Ohio State Captain
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| 05 Jul 2007 6:32 PM |
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To clear up any confusion, this is the Newport,OH by Marietta,OH
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cagerbob
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Parma, Ohio
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| 05 Jul 2007 6:51 PM |
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My sincerest condolences to the family of 1st Lt. Christopher N. Rutherford. I pray that the Lord hold you in the palm of his hand and give you his peace.
Rest in honored peace 1st Lt. Christopher Rutherford, an American hero. |
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In Memory of Ed "OldIron" Barrett
"Remember that no matter how many missions you have been on, all that matters to the family is the one you are on today." ~ Roert
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mimi4amme
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Ohio
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| 05 Jul 2007 7:04 PM |
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Our deepest sympathy and condolences to the family of 1st lt. Christopher Rutherford. May the Lord bring you comfort at this time of loss.
Thank you Lt. Rutherford for your service and sacrifice for this great country and my family's freedom. Rest in Peace- You Will Not Be Forgotten.
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Malcolm Ritchie
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| 05 Jul 2007 7:14 PM |
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| My heart is heavy with another fallen brother. My sincere condolences to the family and friends of this brave young Lieutenant. Standing by in Newcomerstown. |
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windsinger
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| 05 Jul 2007 7:22 PM |
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| MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF 1ST LT. CHRISTOPHER N. RUTHERFORD. |
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| 05 Jul 2007 8:44 PM |
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| Condolences to family and friends. Lt.Rutherford stood for me and mine, I will stand for him and his. Standing by in Youngstown. |
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Groundhogpmc
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| Condolences and prayers to the family and friends of this great American. Thank you, Lt. Rutherford for your service, your dedication to duty and your sacrifice. I salute you sir and hope to be able to stand for you. Standing by in Portsmouth, Ohio: Groundhog |
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