Wescoot2 
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| ----------UPDATE ------We should probably think about meeting at 9:30 atThe Reserve Center addy is 819 Summit ave. west., Ladysmith 54848. the H.S. addy is 1700 Edgewood. I was just informed last night that the processional will arrive at the H.S. at 10:45 and it would be nice if we had the rows of flags set by then. we'll have to stage up and move out pretty quick, so the earlier you get to the meeting spot, the better. |
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------UPDATE----- SSG Vachos funeral service will be Tue. May 16th at 11:00 a.m. at the Ladysmith H.S. We will meet at the Army Reserve center parking lot by 10:00 a.m. The reserve center is on Hwy 27 , several blocks north of Hwy. 8, on the right hand side, just past the tracks. Most likely we will be lining Hwy. 8 with flags as the processional enters. This may change , we will keep you updated. The H.S. is just off Hwy. 8 on the east side of town. |
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This will be a confirmed mission. We are invited. The service will be in Ladysmith at the High School. They have not yet confirmed a date.I will post it as soon as i know. Mac |
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No. 415-06 IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 09, 2006 Media Contact: Army Public Affairs - (703) 692-2000
Public/Industry(703)428-0711
DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three
soldiers who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died in Baghdad,
Iraq on May 5, when an improvised explosive device detonated near their HMMWV
during combat operations.
Killed were:
1st. Sgt. Carlos N. Saenz, 46, of Las Vegas, Nev.
Spc. Teodoro Torres, 29, of Las Vegas, Nev.
Sgt. Nathan J. Vacho, 29, of Janesville, Wis.
Saenz and Torres were assigned to the Army Reserve's 490th Civil
Affairs Battalion, Abilene, Texas. Vacho was assigned to the Army Reserve's
489th Civil Affairs Battalion, Knoxville, Tenn. During Operation Iraqi
Freedom, all three were attached to the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry
Division.
For further information related to this release, contact Army
Public Affairs at (703) 692-2000.
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| 09 May 2006 1:28 PM |
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| 09 May 2006 1:34 PM |
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iScoot2
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| 09 May 2006 2:19 PM |
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My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Sgt. Nathan J. Vacho. Standing by.
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| 09 May 2006 2:26 PM |
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Our prayers are for the fallen.
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JonD
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| 09 May 2006 2:56 PM |
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| Standing by. Thoughts and prayers to the family and friends. |
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Yohan
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| 09 May 2006 4:24 PM |
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oldgoldstar
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| 09 May 2006 4:31 PM |
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| SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY OF SGT. VACHO. REST IN PEACE, SOLDIER, YOUR TOUR IS DONE! |
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Chalupa
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| 09 May 2006 4:47 PM |
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SoldiersMom2
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| 09 May 2006 4:48 PM |
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My sincere thanks to you Sgt. Vacho for your dedication and sacrifice on our Country's behalf. My prayers go out to your family, friends and community for their loss. Rest in peace in the arms of God's Angels soldier, your work here is done. If called, I'll stand in your honor. |
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LooseLucy
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| 09 May 2006 5:09 PM |
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To the family and friends of Sgt. Nathan J. Vacho, a True American Hero:
May God bring you comfort and peace in this time of sadness.
My prayers are with you. Sgt. Vacho, your service and sacrifice will not be forgotten.
Sue
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In life we know this: They stood so brave and tall in honor of their country they gave
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hoss4468
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| 09 May 2006 5:20 PM |
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| My Thoughts and Prayers to the families of these Heroes. Standing by..... |
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winderness
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Slinger, WI
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| 09 May 2006 5:34 PM |
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Our condolences to the family and friends of Sgt. Nathan J. Vacho. Rest in peace Sgt.
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| 09 May 2006 6:13 PM |
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| My condolences to Sgt. Vacho"s family and friends, may God bless you all, Rest in pease Standing by in minnesota Russ |
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mamaminnesota
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| 09 May 2006 6:22 PM |
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| The Vacho family is in our thoughts and prayers. Standing by in Minnesota, ready to roll at a moments notice again. Mamaminnesota and Uncommonloon (AKA the Rios Family) |
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Big Bones
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| 09 May 2006 6:44 PM |
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| To the Vacho family, my families thoughts and prayers are with you in you time of sorrow. Standing by to stand in your honer. |
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| 09 May 2006 7:03 PM |
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Mac
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| 09 May 2006 8:04 PM |
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| Stand by folks.I'll make contact. Keep them in your thoughts. |
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Bludragon
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| 09 May 2006 8:43 PM |
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Nemo
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| 09 May 2006 9:10 PM |
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Sgt. Vacho is from a military family in Ladysmith.
The story was on tonight's news here in Madison.
I have family in the Ladysmith area.
Count me in.
http://nbc15.madison.com/home/headlines/2770916.html
My thoughts and deepest feelings go out to the Vacho family.
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SFCMac
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| 09 May 2006 9:36 PM |
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Hello all!
First, let me introduce myself:
SFC Stephen D. MacKellar
A Co, 397th EN BN
Ladysmith WI 54848
I was appointed by Casualty Assistance Command, Ft. Leonard Wood, as Casualty Assistance Officer for the Father and Mother of SSG Nathan Vacho on 05 May (posthumous promotion order pending, but DA has approved). I've known the Vachos now for over six years, and worked with CSM John Vacho daily here in Ladysmith for five of those, minus one year when we were both deployed to theater.
CSM Vacho is currently assigned as the 88th Reserve Readiness Command Command Sergeant Major--a command covering MN, WI, IL, IN, MI, and OH. His high-profile position might make this funeral a target.
Because of that, and since also his son was an avid motorcyclist, he asked me to look into requesting support for the funeral service. How do I go about requesting/coordinating this? I'm also looking into support from the Rolling Thunder MC.
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SFCMac
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| 09 May 2006 9:39 PM |
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| . . . by the way, the DoD release erroneously lists him from Janesville. His HOR was actually Ladysmith--and that's where the funeral will be. |
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jcurran516
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| 09 May 2006 9:51 PM |
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Wescoot2
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| 09 May 2006 9:58 PM |
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SFCMac..............
I'm sure that Mac, the State Capt for Wisconsin will see this post, and will be getting in touch with you within the next day or two.
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