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Susan Sturgis 
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Bear, DE
In Memory of Ed "Old Iron" Barrett
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| 08 Nov 2007 5:02 PM |
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Updated 13 Nov 07 at 1109 CST by Sandra
Condolences only for
Capt Tiffner. I found out his internment date for those who would like
to know. It is still condolences only, but people are asking.
Especially those in Kentuky.
Christine: I called Arlington media inquiries, I got
transferred to voice mail, and they called me back in less than 5
minutes and gave me the information right away. Interment for Captain
Tiffner at Arlington is November 20. Thanks again!
From
Lisa Aug
Public Information Officer
KDVA, Kentuky State
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Updated 08 Nov 07 at 2254 ET by Cagerbob
I spoke with Mr.
Tiffner just a few minutes ago on the phone. He thanks us for what we
do and wishes to have a private ceremony with his family. Capt.
Benjamin D. Tiffner will be buried in Arlington National Cemetery with
other fine and brave Soldiers.
This is a STAND DOWN for the PGR. Thank you Capt. Tiffner, you have done your job well and we will see you again soon.
Christine Mahnken
Alaska State Capt.
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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.
Capt. Benjamin D. Tiffner, 31, of West Virginia,
died Nov. 7 in Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds suffered when he was struck by
an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne), Fort Campbell, Ky.
For further information, media should contact the U.S. Army Special Operations Command public affairs office at (910) 432-6005. |
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"In God We Still Trust" Diamond Rio - Diamond Rio's Greatest Hits II
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Uffda
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Wonder Lake, IL
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| 08 Nov 2007 5:07 PM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Capt. Benjamin D. Tiffner. May God help you though this difficult time and sorrow. Know
your loved one 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, Benjamin.
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.
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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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catbrooks
Posts: 1760
Lake Mary, FL
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| 08 Nov 2007 6:25 PM |
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My family and I send our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of this American hero. His courage, dedication, and selfless sacrifice will never be forgotten!
Capt. Benjamin Tiffner, our world is a safer place because of brave and selfless warriors like you, rest in peace... |
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Cat
"To live in the hearts of those you leave behind
is never to die"
~Robert Orr~
In loving memory of Sgt John D Rode
KIA 02/14/07 Baquaba Iraq |
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custer7thcav
Posts: 6869
Hillsboro, Ohio
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| 08 Nov 2007 6:43 PM |
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| My deepest sympathy and sincere condolences to the family and friends of Capt. Benjamin D. Tiffner. Thank you, sir, for your service. God bless you, and be with your family during this very difficult time. Rest in peace. |
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custer7thcav
In honor and memory of
Sgt. Bill L. Mullins, 1/7 Cav, Vietnam '65-'66
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ultraclassic
Posts: 2024
Proctor, WV
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| 08 Nov 2007 6:44 PM |
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On this and have made numerous attempts to discern more information. Conversation with Casualty Office @ Fort Campbell indicates Capt. Tiffner's NOK are residents of Soldotna, Alaska. No CAO has been assigned either from there or from Fort Knox.
Fort Bragg press release confirming this available at: http://news.soc.mil/releases/News%20Archive/2007/November/071108-03.html
Have a call in to Christine in AK to inform her of this. Will keep in close contact until it is ascertained where services will be held.
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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
Joe Cumblidge
West Virginia State Captain
UOV HOG Chapter
RM1 USCG 1969-78
(304) 455-4036 - Home
(304) 588-1278 - Cell
www.wvpatriotguard.org
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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mailman
Posts: 14768
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 08 Nov 2007 7:07 PM |
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| Deepest condolences to the family and friends of Captain Benjamin D. Tiffner. Rest In Peace Sir. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
Jim
"mailman"
US Army 1970 - 1972 |
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luvspooge
Posts: 649
Alaska
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| 08 Nov 2007 7:50 PM |
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Cpt Tiffner will be missed here in Alaska and condolences to the family of this brave Soldier.
I am researching now. If there is any more information, please keep me posted.
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"Standing for what you believe in, doesn't constitute anything other then you are strong."
Those who believe in censorship, should first censor themselves from the public.
Christine Mahnken
Alaska State Captain
cmahnken2003@yahoo.com
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acratliff
Posts: 2303
Charleston, SC
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| 08 Nov 2007 7:55 PM |
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| Thank you Capt. Benjamin D. Tiffner for your service and ultimate sacrifice. May you eternally rest in peace and never be forgotten. My sincerest and deepest condolences are offered to family and friends. |
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ultraclassic
Posts: 2024
Proctor, WV
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| 08 Nov 2007 7:58 PM |
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Capt Tiffner, for your service and sacrifice, we are eternally grateful. It is because of men and women, like you, that willingly put your lives on the line 24/7 to ensure we continue to live in the greatest country on earth. May God grant you safe passage as you approach the Gates of Heaven.
May your family find healing in God's comfort. May they understand that you continue to watch over them from your rightful place among the Angels.
Stand at ease Captain. Your watch is now complete. God Speed Benjamin.
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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
Joe Cumblidge
West Virginia State Captain
UOV HOG Chapter
RM1 USCG 1969-78
(304) 455-4036 - Home
(304) 588-1278 - Cell
www.wvpatriotguard.org
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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temsr
Posts: 312
Youngstown,Ohio
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| 08 Nov 2007 8:40 PM |
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| My condolences and prayers to the family and friends of Capt.Tiffner .Your service and sacrifice will not be forgotten. Rest in Peace. |
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Tom Moody
NE Ohio Ride Captain
U.S. Army 8th ID Airborne 66/68
DAV Life Member
Cell 330-770-7016
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luvspooge
Posts: 649
Alaska
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| 08 Nov 2007 8:41 PM |
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To the PGR:
I spoke with Mr. Tiffner just a few minutes ago on the phone. He thanks us for what we do and wishes to have a private ceremony with his family. Capt. Benjamin D. Tiffner will be buried in Arlington National Cemetery with other fine and brave Soldiers.
This is a STAND DOWN for the PGR. Thank you Capt. Tiffner, you have done your job well and we will see you again soon.
Christine Mahnken
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"Standing for what you believe in, doesn't constitute anything other then you are strong."
Those who believe in censorship, should first censor themselves from the public.
Christine Mahnken
Alaska State Captain
cmahnken2003@yahoo.com
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cagerbob
Posts: 4503
Parma, Ohio
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| 08 Nov 2007 9:16 PM |
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My sincerest condolences to the family of Capt. Benjamin D. Tiffner. I pray that the Lord hold you in the palm of his hand and give you his peace. Rest in honored peace Capt. Benjamin Tiffner, an American hero, at Arlington National Cemetery.
Bob Ellis
AKA Cagerbob
PGR Forum Moderator
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Bob Ellis
USN 80-86
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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vf52rcl
Posts: 770
Black Diamond WA. USA
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| 08 Nov 2007 9:47 PM |
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May you rest in peace. My sincere condolences to the family and friends. Thank you for your service and sacrifice Great Warrior. "A True American Hero". You will not be forgotten! I pray the lord takes you into his Kingdom, Rest in Peace.
Richard & Kary.
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To Live is to Love
To Love is to Live
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Pepper_guy
Posts: 6261
Lacey, WA
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| 08 Nov 2007 10:35 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of Cpt. Benjamin D. Tiffner, U.S. Army Special Forces. Cpt. Tiffner, 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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690MedCo
Posts: 4191
Huntington Beach, CA
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| 08 Nov 2007 10:36 PM |
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Thank you Capt. Benjamin D. Tiffner 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 ease them through these difficult times. You will never be forgotten! Rest in peace young soldier.
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Glen Owsley
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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drpepper
Posts: 3089
Texas Gulf Coast
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| 09 Nov 2007 12:08 AM |
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My sincere heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of this hero Capt. Benjamin Tiffner ..... May GOD be with you during this very difficult time....
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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....
Support your local
Viet Nam Vets MC / Legacy Vets MC
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Pinger
Posts: 2169
Lisbon, NY
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| 09 Nov 2007 12:49 AM |
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Thank you Benjamin, for your service and ultimate sacrifice for the preservation of FREEDOM ............ I SALUTE YOU
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Capt Benjamin D Tiffner ............. 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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wingone
Posts: 341
erie, pa
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| 09 Nov 2007 2:22 AM |
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Prayers and Condolences to the Family and Freinds of Capt. Benjamin Tiffner in their time of need.
Thank you Sir for your service to your country and our freedom. May you rest in peace. |
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Frank Dinger
NW Pa Sr. RC Reg.1
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windsinger
Posts: 2572
Medina,Ohio
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| 09 Nov 2007 4:26 AM |
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| MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF CAPT. BENJAMIN D. TIFFNER. |
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"HONOR TO THE SOLDIER AND SAILOR EVERYWHERE,WHO BRAVELY BEARS HIS COUNTRY'S CAUSE. HONOR ALSO TO THE CITIZEN WHO CARES FOR HIS BROTHER IN THE FIELD,AND SERVES, AS HE BEST CAN, THE SAME CAUSE. "
ABRAHAM LINCOLN
" NO MAN IS ENTITLED TO THE BLESSING OF FREEDOM UNLESS HE BE VIGILANT IN ITS PRESERVATION."
GEN. DOUGLAS MACARTHUR
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aoop
Posts: 2581
Vidor, Orange County, TX
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| 09 Nov 2007 6:51 AM |
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James M. Richards
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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sneakysnake
Posts: 4841
Panama City, Fl.
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| 09 Nov 2007 6:57 AM |
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Gail and I extend our deepest heartfelt sympathies to the family of Capt. Benjamin Tiffner.
A grateful nation mourns this loss with you. Benjamin's service and sacrifice will not be forgotten.
You all will be in our thoughts and prayers. May he rest in eternal peace. |
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James Davis
Dixie Region Captain
AL, FL, GA, LA, MS, TN
Proud Patriot Guard Rider
It Ain't Easy Bein' Me!
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WV Angel
Posts: 34
West Virginia
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| 09 Nov 2007 6:58 AM |
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Our fallen hero, Capt. Benjamin D. Tiffner, will never be forgotten and I thank you for your service and ultimate sacrifice to our country.
My deepest thoughts and prayers for the Tiffner Family, in this great time of sorrow and need.
From a mother-in-law of one serving in Baghdad and a PROUD Soldiers’Angel.
Janet M.
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May no soldier go unloved.
May no soldier walk alone.
May no soldier be forgotten,
Until they all come home.
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sdoise
Posts: 4551
Kinder, La.
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| 09 Nov 2007 8:33 AM |
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| I offer my heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Capt. Benjamin D. Tiffner and my sincere appreciation of his service and ultimate sacrifice to preserve our way of life. Rest in peace Soldier. |
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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 Nov 2007 1:02 PM |
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| Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Capt. Benjamin D. Tiffner. Thank you so much Benjamin, for serving our country. 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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milktoast
Posts: 2608
West Branch, MI Zephyrhills, FL
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| 09 Nov 2007 4:43 PM |
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| My heartfelt condolences and prayers to the family and friends of Capt. Benjamin Tiffner. Words alone cannot express my debt and gratitude for his service and sacrifice. 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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