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Aranel 
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Houston, Tx
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| 09 Oct 2007 12:44 AM |
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updated 12 OCT 07 harly69g
***************MISSION INFORMATION FOR SATURDAY*************
Back home from visitation services and, although short on numbers, our presense was greatly appreciated by Jason's family, friends and members of the community.
Those planning to attend tomorrow's services, be advised we will be traveling approximately 20 miles from the funeral home to Center Point Cemetery, the final 10 miles of which are on SR 23, a very narrow, windy road. We are attempting to confirm police escort along the route. The road into the cemetery is paved, although a fairly steep grade of approximately 150 yards. We will NOT be riding into the cemetery but, rather, parking alongside the church and walking a short distance to the grave site. Kickstand plates WILL be required.
At the request of the family, we will be leading the procession, directly behind the local Fire Department. Thus, we will be controlling the speed. Those wishing to fly flags on their bikes, please ensure both the flags and their mounts are able to withstand speeds up to 45 MPH. That should be the maximum speed we reach upon initially departing the funeral home. Speeds on SR 23 will NOT reach that limit.
I am sincerely requesting as many riders as possible for this Mission of Honor. This entire family has expressed nothing but high praise for the PGR during the first two portions of this mission and we'd like nothing more than to show them just how much Honor and Respect we pay to our Fallen.
Remember, WEST VIRGINIA IS A HELMET STATE.
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Updated 10 Oct 07 1510cdt Aranel
**********MISSION UPDATE**********STAGING LOCATION
Staging for the visitaton and the funeral services will take place at the parking lot for the Doddridge County High School football field,located on the outskirts of West Union.
Coming west on Rt. 50, from Clarksburg, turn right on Rt. 18 toward West Union. Coming east, from Parkersburg, turn left. I THINK there is a flashing caution light at the intersection. Once you turn onto Rt. 18, the football field is on your right.
Staging times have not changed.
Again, I will not be able to attend on Friday, but Joe and Bob (Treygoose) will coordinate at the staging area and the funeral home. I will be scouting the cemetary and the funeral home tomorrow, and working with the funeral director to determine best parking locations. I will post more about that tomorrow evening.
Thank you for your support.
Barry Bledsoe, RC
Fairmont, WV
304-692-6900
fyrefighter814@aol.com
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updated 09 Oct 07 2006cdt aranel
**********MISSION UPDATE**********
Times have now been set for the services for Spec. Marchand. Our participation will be as follows:
-Staging for escort from Benedum Airport (Clarksburg) 12:00 NOON at Walmart, exit 117 off of I-79. Kickstands up to ride to the airport at 12:30 sharp. Arrival of Spec. Marchand at the airport is expected to be 1330 hrs. Escort will be on a four lane highway to West Union, at normal highway speeds. Keep this in mind when mounting flags.
-Staging for flag line / honor guard will be at 1530 hrs. in West Union. THE LOCATION OF THE STAGING AREA WILL BE VERIFIED ON WEDNESDAY. We will ride to the Sturgeon Funeral Home at 1600 hrs. to form an honor guard until 1900 hrs. (Actual visitation times are from 1300 to 2000 hrs. However, this is too long to stand for the flag line).
-Staging for the Saturday services will take place at 1030 hrs. on Saturday morning. We will ride to the funeral home at 1130 hrs. Funeral services will take place at 1300 hrs.
-We will LEAD the funeral processing to the Center Point Cemetary, where we will again form our normal flag line for the burial service.
I will be traveling to West Union on Thursday to get a view of the cemetary and route, so that we will be prepared for any issues. Again, I will post a definite staging area (with directions) tomorrow as soon as I get confirmed permission.
Also, West Union is a small town. It has only a few mom and pop restaurants, and no motels. The closest food is in Clarksburg, if coming from the east, or Parkersburg if coming from the west. Likewise with motels if anyone plans on spending the night.
Lets hope for a good turnout for this Saturday mission, to honor Spec. Marchand and his family.
Ride safe, stay free.
Barry Bledsoe, RC
Fairmont, WV
304-692-6900
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updated 09 Oct 07 1523cdt aranel
***************CONFIRMED MISSION INFORMATION**************
Spec. Jason Marchand will be returning from Dover, DE to the Clarksburg Airport on Thursday, October, 11 at 1:30 PM. PGR will provide escort from the airport to the Spurgeon Funeral Home in West Union, WV.
Staging for this phase of the mission will be at the WalMart parking lot, which is just off of exit 117 of I-79, in Clarksburg, WV. Coming from the south, get off at exit 117, then proceed straight through the light, and up the hill. WalMart is on your right. Coming from the north, get off of I-79 at exit 117, turn left, then left again at the next light. WE WILL STAGE AT 12:00 PM, with KICKSTANDS UP AT 12:30 PM to travel to the airport.
There are a ton of restaurants in the immediate area, if you want to plan around lunch.
West Union is about a 30 minute ride from the airport, on Rt. 50, which is a four lane highway. Keep this in mind as you decide about flag mounting, as we will be traveling at around 65 MPH.
If you want to find West Union on the map, it is on Rt. 50, between Clarksburg and Parkersburg.
As of now, there are no times set for the visitation and funeral services. I will post these, along with staging times and info as soon as I have the information.
Barry Bledsoe, RC
Fairmont, WV
304-692-6900
fyrefighter814@aol.com
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updated 09 OCT 07 0813 pdt by Zippy
********** CONFIRMED MISSION **********
The mission for Spec. Jason Marchand is now a CONFIRMED MISSION. I spoke with SFC John Oliverio at 10:30 this morning and he confirmed that the family welcomes PGR participation. Following are the details that are known:
Spec Marchand will arrive at the Clarksburg airport sometime on Thursday, time as yet unconfirmed. He will travel by ground to the Spurgeon Funeral Home, in West Union, WV. The tentative plans for services are for viewing to be on Friday, funeral and burial on Saturday.
If anyone is available, we will provide escort from the airport to the funeral home on Thursday. I will post arrival times as soon as I know. We will obviously provide a flag line during visitation, and honor guard and escort for the funeral on Saturday. Again, I will post times, as well as staging areas, directions etc. as soon as I have more information.
The funeral home is VERY easy to find. It us just off of Rt. 50 in West Union. I do not know the location of the cemetary yet.
Anyone who is available for the Thursday escort, please start making plans.
Thank you.
Barry Bledsoe RC
Fairmont, WV
304-692-6900
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updated 09 OCT 07 0802 pdt by Zippy
********************PENDING MISSION INFORMATION*********************
I have updated information on Spec. Jason Marchand. Currently Spec. Marchand is at Dover, awaiting a flight to the Clarksburg airport. I do not know as yet when this will happen. I am hoping to get information on this as soon as possible, so that we may arrange a hasty escort from the airport to the Spurgeon Funeral Home in West Union. I will post as more becomes available.
I have made contact with the funeral home, and asked them to talk to the family about PGR, who we are and what we do, and of course obviously to offer our services. I will update as soon as I know something.
Keep the family of Spec. Marchand in your prayers, as this is obviously a very difficult time for them. It will also be hard on the community, as he is from a small town and a small school. I'm sure he was well known in the area.
Should this become a confirmed mission, I will be the RC. Feel free to contact me with any questions, comments or concerns.
Barry Bledsoe, RC
Fairmont, WV
304-692-6900
fyrefighter814@aol.com
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No. 1195-07
October 08, 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 Oct. 5 in Baghdad of wounds sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near their unit during combat operations. They were assigned to the 3rd Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment, in Vilseck, Germany.
Killed were:
Sgt. Joseph B. Milledge, 23, of Pointblank, Texas, and
Spc. Jason N. Marchand, 26, of Greenwood, W. Va.
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Pepper_guy
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Lacey, WA
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| 09 Oct 2007 2:12 AM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of SPC. Jason N. Marchand, U.S. Army. SPC. Merchand, 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". May you Forever Rest in Peace.
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ron1ok
Posts: 606
Triadelphia WV
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| 09 Oct 2007 4:12 AM |
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| Am on this. Just saw it this a.m. Will make appropriate contacts today. Anyone available to RC this mission, should it be confirmed, contact me. Ride safe, Ron J. |
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Ron Jones USMC '74 to '78
WV ASC North
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ron1ok
Posts: 606
Triadelphia WV
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| 09 Oct 2007 4:16 AM |
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| Spc. Marchand, Thank you for your service to this country. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten. Rest now. To the family of Spc. Marchand, may the Good Lord bless you with peace and comfort during this hard time. Jason is a true American hero, and we will stand proudly for him. Standing by in the panhandle. Ride safe, Ron J. |
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semperpapa
Posts: 1341
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
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| 09 Oct 2007 4:20 AM |
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I would like to offer my deepest condolences to the family and friends of Spc. Jason N Marchand for the grave loss suffered. May God hold you close and give you peace and serenity in these times of sorrow.
Thank you for your service and sacrifice…IT WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN.
God bless you.
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Frank "Semperpapa"
"Beamer Rider"
VPF of a U.S. Marine
"God spoke Liberty only to those who love it and are always ready to guard and defend it"
Daniel Webster
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ac57
Posts: 1548
A.L.R. Post 111 Dallas,Georgia
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| 09 Oct 2007 4:29 AM |
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| Our thoughts and prayers for the family and friends of Spc. Jason N. Marchand 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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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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Pinger
Posts: 2169
Lisbon, NY
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| 09 Oct 2007 4:50 AM |
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Thank you Jason, for your service and ultimate sacrifice for the preservation of FREEDOM ............ I SALUTE YOU
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Spc Jason N Marchand ................. a HERO |
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Charlie
USAF 60 - 64
USN 65 - 82
USN Retired 82
Viet Nam 71 & 73
"We need not be afraid of the future, for the future will be in our own hands. We shall need courage, energy and determination, but above all, we shall need faith-faith in ourselves, in our communities and in our country." --- Thomas E. Dewey |
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PGRLabLuvr
Posts: 8709
Naples, FL
Senior Ride Captain
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| 09 Oct 2007 5:17 AM |
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My deepest, heartfelt condolences to the Family and Friends of this Fallen Hero. We thank you for your sacrifice, we are a grateful nation. May your pain be tempered in the knowledge that Jason is a True American Hero and he will Never be Forgotten.
Ride safe my Brothers and Sisters, I will be with you all in Spirit. Stand Tall, Stand Proud…An American Hero Is Coming Home.
Stand down, SPC Jason N. Marchand, your mission is now complete, may you rest in Honored, Eternal Peace.
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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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aoop
Posts: 2581
Vidor, Orange County, TX
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| 09 Oct 2007 5:51 AM |
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Vidor,TX
US Navy 1969-1972 Damage Control
jmrichards@aoop.net http://www.myspace.com/stoneagegeek
Travel in Memory of: Pvt Clinton Victor Richards, (Uncle) WWI, USA, KIA, GySgt Joseph B. Richards ,USMC, (Father) WWII, Deceased, SSgt Leroy Richards, USMC, (Uncle) WWII, Deceased, Pvt Dewitt E. Rabalais, USMC, Father in Law, Deceased, Col Gilbert Meibaum, USMC, VN, AO, SN Larry Slaymaker, USN, VN, KIA and each and every Brother and Sister who has worn the uniform and lifted their right hand to make the Promise to willingly die if need be to defend the freedoms of our Citizens and the innocents abroad.
A Mother asked President Bush, "Why did my Child have to die in Iraq?" Another Mother asked President Kennedy,"Why did my Child have to die in Vietnam?" Another Mother asked President Truman, "Why did my Child have to die in Korea?" Another Mother asked President F.D. Roosevelt,"Why did my Child have to die at Iwo Jima ?" Another Mother asked President W. Wilson, "Why did my Child have to die on the battlefield of France ?" Yet another Mother asked President Lincoln,"Why did my Child have to die at Gettysburg ?" And yet another Mother asked President G.Washington, "Why did my Child have to die near Valley Forge?" Long, long ago a Mother (Mary) asked, "Heavenly Father, why did my Child have to die on a cross outside Jerusalim?" All the answers are so near the same. One died to save our Souls and the others died to protect our Freedoms. |
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hollywood68
Posts: 740
Pittsburgh, PA
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| 09 Oct 2007 5:56 AM |
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My sincere condolences to the family, friends and community of SPC Jason N. Marchand, a true American Hero.
SPC Marchand, thank you for your service and for your sacrifice,
Gods Speed,
Honor and Respect
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Western PA - Ride Captain
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B Bioni
Posts: 237
PA. Assistant State Captain
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| 09 Oct 2007 6:27 AM |
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My sincere condolences to the family and friend's of Spc Jason N. Marchand.
Thank you for your service to this great nation.May you rest in peace
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mac304dutch
Posts: 546
PGR Ride Captain Hope Mills, NC
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| 09 Oct 2007 7:00 AM |
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| My condolences to the family and friends of Spc Jason N. Marchand. |
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USA 1989 - 1995
NCNG 2000 - 2001
USAFR 2001 - 2004
"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. A man who has nothing for which he is willing to fight; nothing he cares about more than his own personal safety; is a miserable creature who has no chance of being free, unless made and kept so by the exertions of better men than himself"
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Uffda
Posts: 11023
Wonder Lake, IL
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| 09 Oct 2007 7:23 AM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Spc. Jason
N. Marchand. 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, Jason.
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!
He will lead me through.
Morning Star lights the way;
Restless dream all done;
Shadows gone, break of day,
Life has just begun.
Every tear wiped away,
Pain and sickness gone;
Wide awake there with Him!
Peace goes on and on!
Going home, going home,
I'll be going home.
See the Light! See the Sun!
I'm just going home.
http://lnwbooks.com/data/mp3/15.mp3
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kelleyfishing
Posts: 172
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| 09 Oct 2007 8:05 AM |
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To the family and friends of Spc. Jason Marchand my wife and I offer our deepest condolence. May God grant you peace and comfort at this difficult time. There is nothing that I or anyone else can say that will help ease the pain you feel now. I will say this though, Jason is a hero to my wife and I.
Jason it always hurt to see our soldiers hurt or killed. It especially hurts to read about a fellow Wv. Spec. Jason N. Marchand Stand down sir. Your job here is finished. May you rest in the Arms of God through out eternity. Thank you Sir for your service and sacrifice. |
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"B"Btry 4/60th Arty (Dusters) Central Highlands
Arty Hill Pleiku, Weight Davis, Shuller FSB's
ALR Post 27 Apache Junction Az
PGR Rider Az
VFW Rider Thunder Mountain Apache Junction,AZ
Old Guard Rider Mesa,Az
Hate like acid, damages the vessel in which it is stored,
and the object on which it is poured
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fyrefighter814
Posts: 63
Fairmont, WV
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| 09 Oct 2007 8:25 AM |
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********************PENDING MISSION INFORMATION*********************
I have updated information on Spec. Jason Marchand. Currently Spec. Marchand is at Dover, awaiting a flight to the Clarksburg airport. I do not know as yet when this will happen. I am hoping to get information on this as soon as possible, so that we may arrange a hasty escort from the airport to the Spurgeon Funeral Home in West Union. I will post as more becomes available.
I have made contact with the funeral home, and asked them to talk to the family about PGR, who we are and what we do, and of course obviously to offer our services. I will update as soon as I know something.
Keep the family of Spec. Marchand in your prayers, as this is obviously a very difficult time for them. It will also be hard on the community, as he is from a small town and a small school. I'm sure he was well known in the area.
Should this become a confirmed mission, I will be the RC. Feel free to contact me with any questions, comments or concerns.
Barry Bledsoe, RC
Fairmont, WV
304-692-6900
fyrefighter814@aol.com |
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Ride Captain
Fairmont, WV
304-692-6900 |
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milktoast
Posts: 2608
West Branch, MI Zephyrhills, FL
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| 09 Oct 2007 8:32 AM |
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| My heartfelt condolences and prayers to the family and friends of Spc. Jason Marchand. Words alone cannot express my debt and gratitude for his brave and selfless service. This hero will live on in my heart forever. |
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Janet
Michigan Regional Ride Captain/Region 6
Florida Senior Ride Captain/Bushnell National Cemetery Ride Captain
Proud wife, daughter, daughter-in-law of vets from Vietnam, Korea, and WWII
"To share often and much...to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded." - Ralph Waldo Emerson |
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690MedCo
Posts: 4191
Huntington Beach, CA
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| 09 Oct 2007 8:51 AM |
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Thank you Spc. Jason N. Marchand for your dedicated service and sacrifice to defend this great country of ours!! Our thoughts & prayers are with you, your family and friends of this fallen hero to help them through these difficult times. You will never be forgotten! Rest in peace young soldier.
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SP4 U.S. Army 1976-1979
Medical Specialist
690th Medical Co (amb)
34th Medical Btn
Ft Benning, GA
U.S. Army Reserve (IRR)1979-1982
Patriot Guard Rider
Leave No Veteran Behind!
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God. Matthew 5:9
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Zippy
Posts: 6646
Phoenix, AZ
National Forum Admin
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| 09 Oct 2007 9:33 AM |
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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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lmcjwe
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| 09 Oct 2007 9:48 AM |
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Our Sincere Condolences to the Family and Friends of Spc. Jason N. Marchand !
Our heartfelt Prayers for Comfort and Strength during this time
of Remembrance for your Loved One !
We “Thank You” for a Hero who has served us so faithfully! |
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mailman
Posts: 14768
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 09 Oct 2007 10:17 AM |
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| Deepest condolences to the family and friends of Specialist Jason N. Marchand. 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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Timmer69
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| 09 Oct 2007 10:58 AM |
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Straight to heaven....
"There is no greater love", say the Lord, "than to lay down your life for a friend".
Thank you and God Bless you, Spc Marchand, for being willing to do just that.... for me and mine.
'Rest easy, son, at the top of the stairs.'
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sdoise
Posts: 4551
Kinder, La.
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| 09 Oct 2007 11:20 AM |
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| I offer my heartfelt condolences to the family of Spc. Jason N. Marchand and my sincere appreciation of his service to preserve our way of life. May he rest in peace. |
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Schelly
Ride Captain for Lake Charles, La. and surrounding area
American Legion Post 318, Elton, La.
DEFINITION OF A VETERAN
A Veteran - whether active duty, retired, national guard or reserve - is someone who, at one point in their life, wrote a check made payable to "The United States of America", for an amount of "up to and including my life."
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Teddi bear
Posts: 1545
Elroy, Wisconsin
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| 09 Oct 2007 12:03 PM |
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| Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Spc. Jason N. Marchand , Thank you so much Jason, for serving our country and giving yourself for it. May the Lord Jesus Christ comfort your family and friends. |
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Riding with Respect!
Revival of patriotism is what the patriot guards are bringing back to America! |
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AF Mom in NC
Posts: 2543
Lexington, NC
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| 09 Oct 2007 12:52 PM |
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My heartfelt condolences and prayers to the family and friends of Spc. Jason N. Marchand. I am thankful for his service to our country, and his efforts to bring freedom and security to people in other lands, as well. This hero will not be forgotten! I am sorry for your loss.
Living in the Land of the Free
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drpepper
Posts: 3089
Texas Gulf Coast
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| 09 Oct 2007 1:16 PM |
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Thank you Jason for your honorable and dedicated service to our homeland....
To the family and friends of this hero, my sincere heartfelt condolences....
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It is the Military who salutes YOUR flag, who serves beneath YOUR flag, whose coffin is draped by YOUR flag, and who by their service allows the protester to burn YOUR flag.
Riding in memory of my home town friends who didn't return from Vietnam:
Pete Clark, Dennis Fisher (next door neighbor), & Tommy "Saba" Clark
377 Combat Support Group, 21st MedEvac, Vietnam 1969-1971
Riding a HD Fatboy....
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