jjmack22 
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| Semper Fi My brother!!!
Your family can be assured that I will be present to escort you home on Sunday!!!
Your sacrifice will never b forgotten!!!!!!!!!!!!
Semper Fi,
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1hdrider2007
Posts: 271
A.K.A. BIGN ACWORTH, GA
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| 19 Apr 2008 8:11 PM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of 1st Sgt. Luke J. Mercardante. Stand down hero and rest in peace.
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I RIDE IN MEMORY OF MY BROTHER!
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ROBERT D TURNER U.S. NAVY DOC
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Bagman51
Posts: 616
Lawrenceville, Ga.
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| 19 Apr 2008 8:28 PM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of 1st Sgt. Mercardante. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. 1st Sgt. Mercardante, may you rest in peace. You will not be forgotten. |
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Lawrenceville, Ga.
Georgia Mentor Team
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blevcon1
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| 19 Apr 2008 8:52 PM |
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| Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of 1st Sgt. Luke J. Mercardante, you will never be forgotten and our Nation Thanks you and your Family!
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SEMPER FI
Tony and Teresa Blevins
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JayDub
Posts: 1713
Ride Captain Norcross, Georgia
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| 19 Apr 2008 9:19 PM |
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There is a place in Heaven where only heroes are allowed to go. It is with a certain heart that I feel 1stSgt Luke Mercardante is now there, standing tall with Americas greatest heroes. This leader of Marines will be shown all the due respect that he deserves
My heart goes out to Lukes family, friends and fellow Marines for their incredible loss. May you find peace in knowing that he is a True American Hero.
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Assistant State Captain
Metro Atlanta Region
Georgia State Ride Captain
404-444-4770
Georgia PGR..... Part of it.......Proud of it!!
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Baker Company
Posts: 109
Ellijay, GA
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| 19 Apr 2008 9:44 PM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of 1st Sgt. Luke J. Mercardante. May God help you through this difficult time and sorrow. Know your son was and is a Hero to us all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you always. The ultimate sacrifice that he has made for our country will never be forgotten. He has now been lifted up and rests safely and securely in God's Loving Arms.
God Bless all of our Fallen Heroes.
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2nd Battalion-69th Armor Regiment-3rd Infantry
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satyr
Posts: 4904
Raleigh, NC
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| 20 Apr 2008 5:31 AM |
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I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and
friends of 1st Sgt Luke J. Mercardante. My thoughts and prayers
are with you.
Thank you for standing for our country and defending our freedom
Luke. Rest in peace soldier. I salute you.
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satyr
Steve Roma
USAF 1976 - 1980, TAC
Dry Hill AFS, Watertown, NY
Finland AFS, Finland, MN
We cherish too, the Poppy red
That grows on fields where valor led,
It seems to signal to the skies
That blood of heroes never dies.
- Moina Micheals - 1918
"We Shall Keep the Faith"
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Stretch67
Posts: 3
Athens, Georgia
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| 20 Apr 2008 6:38 AM |
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| I'll be standing with Athens' Marine Corps League Detachment this morning at the airport.
I have to work the day of the visitation, Monday (24 hour shift at Athens Fire Dept)
I'll be with PGR at the Funeral on Tuesday.
e-mail stretchman67@gmail.com
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BHawk
Posts: 365
"Doc Hawk"
Regional
Ride Captain
Northern California
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| 20 Apr 2008 7:43 AM |
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| My most sincere condolences to the family and friends of 1st SGT Luke J. Mercardante. |
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Bill Hawkins,
US Army Veteran - 1st Infantry Division Vietnam 1965-1967 "Combat Medic"
"No Mission Too Difficult. No Sacrifice Too Great. Duty First."
  
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MsMaurauder
Posts: 307
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| 20 Apr 2008 8:09 AM |
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My sincere condolences to the family and friends of this hero; may God bless each of you and hold you in his loving arms as you grieve over the loss of your loved one. He will not be forgotten.
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nano
Posts: 450
GA State Captain, Lawrenceville, GA
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| 20 Apr 2008 10:15 AM |
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Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of 1st Sgt. Luke Mercardante in this time of sorrow. Thank you for your service and sacrafice 1st Sgt. Mercardante. You have paid the ultimate price for the freedom of this nation and other countries around the world. You are a true American Hero and will never be forgotten. It will be an honor to stand for you. May God take you into his arms and protect you forever, and give comfort to your family.
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.... supporting those who defend our freedom ....
Michael "Nano" & Elaine "WW" Louviere
GA State Captain
U.S. Army 1969-1971
Lawrenceville, GA
Michael's Cell: 404-909-9328
Elaine's Cell: 770-596-2635
Georgia PGR...PART OF IT...PROUD OF IT!!!
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In loving memory: Dale "DragonWing" Duvall
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"Wookie"
Posts: 1450
Olympia, WA
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| 20 Apr 2008 10:32 AM |
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Our Sincere Condolences to the Family and Friends of 1st Sgt. Luke J. Mercardante!
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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Sgt_Bennett
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| 20 Apr 2008 11:56 AM |
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I had the opportunity to serve under this man. The first time I saw him was for a meritorious Sergeant board. He was an awesome Marine. One thing I can truly say about him after finding this out, is that he loved being a Marine and always stood firm for what he believed in. Before i departed for recruiting duty I wrote him an email thanking him for making me the Marine that I am. I've attached his reply back and hope that you all can truly see what kind of man he truly is:
(the below was written by 1stsgt Mercardante)
Devil Dog,
It was my honor to have served with such a motivated and reliable marine
such as yourself. I will leave you with this;
ALWAYS DO THE RIGHT THING, even when it is not the most popular!
Loyalty is only to the Corps itself not individuals.
NEVER EVER compromise your integrity.
Remember you are a leader that needs to put others in front of self with the
highest degree of integrity and initiative. Take charge and lead by example
from the front!
Semper Fi!
You are the future of our Corps! Take it!
1stSgt Mercardante, L.J., USMC
Battalion Sergeant Major
Combat Logistics Battalion 24
24th Marine Expeditionary Unit
Camp Lejeune, NC 28542
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Teezo
Posts: 62
Raleigh, North Carolina
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| 20 Apr 2008 11:57 AM |
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| Thank you 1st Sgt.Luke J.Mercardante for your courage and devoted service to your country. |
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Standing ready in Raleigh
Bobby L Thomas
Raleigh NC,
Riding with Honor of my Father
Robert L Thomas Veteran US Army/Korea
Sgt Co K 17th Inf Regt |
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SportyPig
Posts: 1063
Nashville, TN (Hermitage)
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| 20 Apr 2008 12:35 PM |
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My most sincere condolences to the family and friends of 1stSgt Luke Mercardante. I trust that God will comfort you during this painful time as only he can. 1stSgt Luke Mercardante, stand down Sir, mission complete, we'll take the fight from here.
Other Ride Captain duties will prohibit me from attending this mission, but know that I shall be in the flag line in Spirit. |
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"Riding with Respect" to go "Stand for Those Who Stood For US"
Central TN Ride Captain
Treasurer, Patriot Guard Riders of TN |
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mattsmom
Posts: 1429
Westminster, Maryland
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| 20 Apr 2008 4:36 PM |
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| 1st Sgt Mercardante, you are so deeply appreciated. Now you stand a hero at heaven's gates; rest easy there, Luke, and know you will never be forgotten here. |
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Thank you for your service and sacrifice in defending and protecting our freedoms. As a nation we mourn your loss, and we will remember you always as a true American hero. To the family, I offer my prayers and support. I understand a little of what you are going through-my son, a Marine LCpl, was killed in Iraq. I pray wonderful memories of your dear warrior help eventually to ease the pain you endure today. Your hero will never be forgotten-he leaves a legacy of honor and courage that few will ever achieve. God bless you. Julie Francis, Matt's Mom |
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Susan Sturgis
Posts: 4888
Bear, DE
In Memory of Ed "Old Iron" Barrett
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| 20 Apr 2008 6:58 PM |
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BootLady
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"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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catbrooks
Posts: 1760
Lake Mary, FL
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| 20 Apr 2008 8:09 PM |
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My family and I send our most sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of this American Hero. May you find peace in knowing the love and memories you have will remain in your hearts forever, and comfort in knowing you are in the hearts and prayers of a grateful nation. We will never forget!
1st Sgt. Luke Mercardante, 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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TexaninGA
Posts: 33
Dacula, GA
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| 20 Apr 2008 8:25 PM |
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To the family of 1st Sgt. Luke J. Mercardante, you will be in our thoughts and in our hearts. We are so very sorry for your loss. Take comfort in knowing that this wonderful hero is standing in the loving company of his brothers and sisters in the hands of his maker.
To 1st. Sgt. Luke J. Mercardante, thank you so much for your service and your sacrifice to this great country. You will be missed, rest in peace.
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"Our obligations to our country never cease but with our lives." - John Adams
-Amor Patriae
Georgia PGR - Part of it - Proud of it! |
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T-Bone
Posts: 2260
Georgia
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| 20 Apr 2008 8:32 PM |
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| Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of 1st Sgt. Luke J. Mercardante, United States Marine Corps, American Hero. Thank you Soldier, for your service to our country and our Freedom. Rest at Ease, your mission here is completed. |
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wintergreencourt 
Posts: 1580
Marietta GA
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| 20 Apr 2008 9:18 PM |
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1st Sgt. Luke Mercardante was a true Marine, and a true American hero. Everything I have read about his service and dedication to country and Corps literally defines what a Hero is. How a man dies does not define him. How he lived does. Luke will never be forgotten, and we honor his memory and his life. To Luke's family, you have our most sincere condolances, and you will continue to have our prayers for the Lord's strength and comfort as you deal with this very tragic loss in your lives. May God bless you all.
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GA Ride Captain
770-364-4393
Blue Star Parents of
Lcpl. Justin Schultz
3/14 Mike Battery, USMC
"N.W.M.C."
Riding in memory of my father,
Lt. Cmdr. Charles A. Byrne, USN
1911-1990
"...and I won't forget the men who died, who gave that right to me."
dona nobis pacem ... Give us Peace
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cricketskids
Posts: 1578
Suwanee, GA
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| 20 Apr 2008 9:33 PM |
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1st. Sgt. Luke,
I will never forget the ultimate price you have paid for Freedom. You are truly an American Hero. My family has prayed for yours and will continue to do so. We as Americans, as part of the Ga PGR, have cried with your family for their loss.
Stand down, Marine, we have the watch.,
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Cricket
Georgia Ride Captain
Forum Moderator
678-908-9932
Member since 11/06
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cat1948
Posts: 460
Alpharetta GA
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| 20 Apr 2008 10:34 PM |
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My sincerest condolences to the loss of your son. My prayers are with you and your family. Stand down Brother - mission done. Thank you for the service.
Sgt. JB - "Cat"
Vietnam - 1968-1970
82nd Airborne
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daisyhoney
Posts: 96
Mcdonough,Ga
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| 21 Apr 2008 3:23 AM |
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| My heart and condolences go out to the family and friends of 1st Sgt.Luke J.Mercardante,a hero to us all.Luke will never be forgotten for his sacrifice and thank you family and friends for your sacrifice.God bless you all and watch over you. |
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The Stars and Stripes,they flew forever
always in his heart,
He was loyal to his nation
and bravely did his part.
Always thinking of his brother,
ever in his mind,
He stood for love of country
and most of all,mankind.
Now gazing down with his master
through a light and heavenly cloud,
He's still looking out for all of us
of whom he is so proud.
God bless this great nation and
the Hero's who defend it.
I am proud to be an American!
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Blairsville Express
Posts: 193
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| 21 Apr 2008 4:13 AM |
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My sincere condolences to the family and friends of 1st Sgt. Luke J. Mercardante during this very sad time. 1st Sgt. Mercardante was a True American Hero, and we will never forget him. Rest in peace 1st Sgt. I will be proud to stand and honor this Marine and his family.
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Elliot
GEORGIA PGR...PART OF IT...PROUD OF IT !!!!!
"Courage is being scared to death, and saddling up anyway."
Hillsborough Co. SO-Tampa (ret.)
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