Susan Sturgis 
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Bear, DE
In Memory of Ed "Old Iron" Barrett
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| 04 Apr 2008 2:29 AM |
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The Patriot Guard has been invited to a Memorial Ceremony for SPC Brian Botello , April 29 , 2008.
The ceremony will begin at 7:00 pm , at the Summit Evangelical Free Church , 1000 South Main , Alta Iowa.
Brian was a KIA one year ago.
Gary 'Wildman' Emery
District 8 Coordinator
ABATE of Iowa
American Legion Riders President Post 115
Independent Riders For Children's Charities
Patriot Guard Riders NW Iowa Ride Captain
Alta Fire/Rescue Asst.Foreman
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BootLady
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TOU Enforcement Agent
"In God We Still Trust" Diamond Rio - Diamond Rio's Greatest Hits II
"You may die with nothing, but if you have brought a rainbow into somebody else's life, your mission is complete." |
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wildman8
Posts: 81
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| 04 Apr 2008 5:17 AM |
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| I have been asked to RC this mission.For those of you who don't know , Brian was a KIA one year ago.Any questions , call me at 712-730-2712 |
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Gary"Wildman"Emery
NW Iowa Ride Captain
ABATE of Iowa District 8 Coordinator
ALR Siouxland Chapter President
Independent Riders For Children & Charities
A True Hero is Not Dead Until Forgotten.
Riding in Memory of Darrell Emery , My Dad
Cell # 712-730-2712
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Bear_1953
Posts: 799
Eldon, Iowa
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| 04 Apr 2008 5:47 AM |
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As we often say they will not be forgotten. I remember the mission for Brian Botello very well.
We had several Brothers & Sisters from other states there with us that day. We even had a ride captain and his wife from Texas with us that day.
To the family of Brian, I regret that I will not be able to attend this memorial. But I want you to know that we still remember the name Brian Botello as one of our hero’s.
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Charlie "Bear" Neill
IOWA: State Captain PGR, ABATE of Iowa District # 14
ILLINOIS: Officially Adopted IL PGR, Member of CP ^-^
bear_pgr@yahoo.com
641 - 652 - 7721 Home
641 - 799 - 2881 Cell
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churchman
Posts: 124
Blue Grass, Ia
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| 04 Apr 2008 8:18 AM |
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| Words seem to always fall short of the ultimate sacrifice that some of our soldiers and their families have been called upon to make. My prayers will be with the family and community during this special day of rememberance. We will never forget the sacrifice that SPC Brian Botello has made for our freedom and for freedom around the world. |
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Rev Jim
Iowa State Chaplain, Road Captain,
Vietnam Veteran, U.S. Navy
Proud Member of the Posse
"Happy moments, PRAISE GOD, Difficult moments, WORSHIP GOD, Painful moments, TRUST GOD, every moment, THANK GOD" (Rick Warren)
"Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of liberty. (J.F.K.) |
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SCS
Posts: 67
Marion, IA
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| 04 Apr 2008 8:27 AM |
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| The commitment, bravery, and ultimate sacrifice given by Brian Botello to sustain our freedom is not only still recognized, but is also deeply revered and will not be forgotten. To the family and friends of Brian, my gratitude and empathy go to you as well for the sacrifices you have endured. May God bless you all. |
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Steve Stamp, PGR, VROC, U.S. Army Europe, 1969-1971.
Riding now in honor of Christina Chalhoub of Iowa City. |
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mailman
Posts: 11399
West Branch, MI - Michigan Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Ride Captain
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| 04 Apr 2008 9:38 AM |
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| I will be with you in Spirit. The Service and Sacrifice of Specialist Brian Botello will not be forgotten. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
Jim
"mailman"
US Army 1970 - 1972 |
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Seadog76
Posts: 58
Pulaski Iowa
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| 04 Apr 2008 11:18 AM |
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I am deeply grateful for the service and ultimately the supreme sacrifice of SPC Botello in defense of our country. He will be forever remembered by those who value the freedoms for which he fought and died for. May God bless his family, friends and community who hold the memories of this brave warrior in their hearts.
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Lee "Seadog" Wright
USN RET
Pulaski Iowa |
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Safety_Guy
Posts: 98
Bettendorf, Iowa
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| 04 Apr 2008 11:27 AM |
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| "YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN" Those 5 words mean a great deal to all of us here in the PGR. Those 5 words mean a great deal to me. I wasn't a member a year ago but today I added Brian to my list, people I will NEVER forget. To the family and friends of SPC BRIAN BOTELLO, I give you my pledge to NEVER forget. The sacrifice you all have given this great Nation will never be forgotten. GOD BLESS YOU ALL. |
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"Wookie"
Posts: 1053
Olympia, WA
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| 04 Apr 2008 2:16 PM |
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Our Sincere Condolences to the Family and Friends of SPC Brian Botello,!
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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John"Wookie"Enoch |
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harley dawg
Posts: 174
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| 04 Apr 2008 3:45 PM |
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| I also was there 1 year ago. Thank you to this Hero for his ultimate sacrifice. My prayers go out for family and freinds. |
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Terry G. Mitchel , S.C. Iowa Ride Captain PGR, A.B.A.T.E. District 9 , NRA, National HOG |
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BZ_Matsky
Posts: 216
Des Moines, IA
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| 04 Apr 2008 4:08 PM |
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I recall the sunny, but sad day last year when I attended the services. His sacrifice will not be forgotten, and the memory this great American lives on.
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Steve "BZ" Matchinsky
Central Iowa RC
Iowa PGR BoD
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"The probability that we may fall in the struggle ought not to deter us from the support of a cause we believe to be just; it shall not deter me."
Abraham Lincoln - December 26, 1839
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Annette
Posts: 305
Davenport, Ia
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| 05 Apr 2008 12:22 AM |
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| It is hard to grasp the sacrifices that so many of our brave men and women have made. My gratitude continues for SPC Botello and all those that have given of themselves in Service to our Nation for our Freedoms. |
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Thank you for your Service and my Freedoms. Your sacrifices will never go unnoticed. I am grateful to live in a country made up of volunteers like you. Your choice to protect our Nation and put your self on the line can never be repaid.
Semper Fi,
Annette 'Patches" Wood
In memory of my father USMC LCPL William S. Wood
Proud daughter of a USMC Korean War Veteran
Patriot Guard Rider Member
ALLVETS Member
Hononary MarineMom Member
Honorary Navy Families Member
Proud and grateful to honor our Veterans |
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Rambo2
Posts: 10
NW Iowa
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| 05 Apr 2008 5:57 AM |
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| It is always hard to say good by to loved ones and i`m sure that you think of him often but Brian is with his maker and is doing fine. It is with great honor that I will be there to honor him again for the time and his life that he gave for this great country. |
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USMC 1981-1987
Abate of Iowa --Life Member |
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jjmutti
Posts: 248
Cedar Rapids, IA
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| 05 Apr 2008 6:04 AM |
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Brian will always be an American hero and there will never be enough "thank you's" to repay the debt we owe him.
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family as they remember Brian and their love for him. |
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Land of the free, because of the brave.
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"Do your duty in all things. You cannot do more, you should never wish to do less."
Gen. Robert E Lee
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"The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him." G.K. Chesterton
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Jan Lucas
IA PGR - Secty/Treasurer & Ride Captain |
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lkha
Posts: 40
NE IA
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| 05 Apr 2008 6:38 AM |
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| My prayers go out for family and friends. May you rest in peace. Thank you for your service to this nation. |
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USAR Retired 83-06 |
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DocBulldog
Posts: 26
Iowa
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| 05 Apr 2008 7:01 AM |
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| My heart and prayers go to the family and friends during this rememberance. Brian will live forever if we keep him in our hearts. He loved us so much that He gave His only son to save us. Thank you for your sacrifice. |
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We will not tire, we will not falter, and we will not fail
IA Guard since 1981
Desert Storm/OIF |
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Jasper54
Posts: 5343
Columbus, Ohio
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| 05 Apr 2008 9:11 AM |
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I wish to offer my prayers to the Botello family on this special day of rememberance. |
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Be not forgetful to entertain strangers; for thereby some have entertained angels unawares. Hebrews 13:2 KJV
GySgt. Roger Casto, US Marine Corps, Retired 1972-1992;
Iran/Iraq War Veteran 1988
Veteran of Foriegn Wars, Life Member
Double Blue Star Dad
United Christian Faith Ministries Chaplain
Christian Motorcycle Association, Life Member
Riding in honor of:
Sgt. Millard Archy, US Army, WWI, Purple Heart - Exposed to mustard gas.
Sgt. Alva Pete Osborn, US Army, WWII, KIA - France.
Seaman Bob Schneider, US Navy, WWII, Purple Heart.
T/Sgt. Russell Casto, USAF Congo Revolution, Viet Nam.
Sgt. Ron Casto, USMC C.A.P. Viet Nam 1966.
My son, SPC Sean Casto, TennANG. Iraqi Veteran
My daughter, Spc. Angela West, US Army
SrA Micah Burgess, US Air Force, Afghanistan Veteran
In Honor and Memory of Ten HMLA-267, MAG-39 Marines who Answered the call and made the ULTIMATE SACRAFICE while ensuring the safety and security of our nation:
Lt. Col. Knott
Capt. Dillon
Capt. Dolvin
Capt. Hurley
Capt. Cronin
Sgt. Kilkus
Sgt. Keller
Cpl. Romei
Cpl. Monahan
LCpl. Adams
And ALL of our Military Men and Women from ALL Wars who have answered that call and have paid the ULTIMATE PRICE in the battle to defend our nation. |
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jaegers
Posts: 203
Tipton, IA
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| 06 Apr 2008 7:57 AM |
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My deepest condolences to the family of Brian. I will not be able to ride with you but you are in my heart.
Lest we will never forget for they are in our hearts. |
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So receive him in the Lord with all joy; and honor such men. Philippians 2--29 |
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Baldr
Posts: 19
Algona IA
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| 06 Apr 2008 11:40 AM |
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| My condolences to the family of SPC Brian Botello. His sacrifice and service to his country will not be forgotten. As he passes into the loving embrace of God to receive eternal peace I pray for his families pain be comforted. |
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rbaldy435
Posts: 12
Moville, Iowa
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| 06 Apr 2008 10:43 PM |
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| It doesn't seem like a year since we honored this
brave young soldier. I pray that during this year
your pain has tempered and you have had many
special times to remember and celebrate Brian's
life. May God touch those who loved him in a
special way as we honor him anew. I rode a year
ago and am standing by to ride again.
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SteveC1951
Posts: 376
Blue Grass Iowa
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| 07 Apr 2008 6:55 AM |
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| To the friends and family, my sincere condolences. To SPC Brian Botello, thankyou for your service in the defence of our country and the freedoms we enjoy. You are a true American Hero, rest in peace. |
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Steve Cole
SFC, US Army, 1970 - 1992, Retired
Member H.O.G., ABATE
Proud Member PGR |
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davedz
Posts: 18
NW Iowa
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| 07 Apr 2008 7:06 AM |
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May we never forget the service and sacrifice of our heroes! My condolences and God's strength and comfort to the family.
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Standing in memory of William Dziurawiec, Sr. SSGT, US Army, WWII
and Rose Mazur, SSGT, USWMA, WWII
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Biker4God
Posts: 20
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| 07 Apr 2008 8:01 AM |
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| A year to us seems like an eternity. Brian has been physically from us for a year, but his spirit, love, and compassion is inbeded in our hearts and will never fade. May we all strive to hear the words Brian heard from God a year ago: 'Well done, my good and faithful servant'. |
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God bless and THANK YOU,
Brenda H. Bolen (Ma Bolen), Des Moines, IA
CMA -Christian Motorcyclists Association
PGR -Patriot Guard Rider
ABATE -A Brotherhood Aimed Toward Education
MRF -Motorcycle Riders Foundation |
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Big V-Twin Jim
Posts: 7
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| 07 Apr 2008 9:52 AM |
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My prayers will be with the family and community during this special day of rememberance. We will never forget the sacrifice that SPC Brian Botello has made for our freedom's in this our Great Country The United States of America , and for the freedom's of other's around the world. No Greater thing can happen then when a Man lies down his life for Another.
On this a very special day " SPC Brian Botello " you well continue to be One of OUR Nation's Greatest of Hero's. Your Heart ,and your mind ,and your body, and your Soul have served Your Nation the greatest Gift of all '' Your Life " .................You Will Never Be Forgotten ....Your Given Life is like that of our Lord and Brother Jesus Christ..... His life was given so we can all follow him , and all have a chance to be in Heaven and have an eternal life there ..... And your life was given so that we can keep that Choice to be in Heaven with all of our Hero's.. God Bless you son ...... God Bless You...........
Respectfully
Jim & Sharon Laird
PGR.Member
# 107229
I ride for My Father USN Jack Dean Laird WW II . And also All the many Brave Ones who came before and tho's who have came after.. May all your Greatest Deed's never be forgotten.
It is better to have had one Friend with Honor, then many with none...... " Self " |
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electraglide4me
Posts: 6
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| 07 Apr 2008 3:23 PM |
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| May God bless & comfort and may a nation be grateful for the sacrifice made on our behalf. |
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