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Uffda 
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Wonder Lake, IL
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| 30 Apr 2008 4:33 PM |
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IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 363-08
April 30, 2008
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DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Sgt. 1st Class David L. McDowell, 30, of Ramona, Calif., died April 29 in Bastion, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked using small arms fire. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, Fort Lewis, Wash.
For further information, media should contact the U.S. Army Special Operations Command public affairs office at (910) 432-6005, or go to http://news.soc.mil/ . |
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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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1armymom
Posts: 392
Virginia Beach, VA User Accounts Support Team
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| 30 Apr 2008 4:49 PM |
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To the family and loved ones of Sgt. 1st Class David L. McDowell,
It is with great sorrow that I extend my condolences upon the loss of your Hero, who gave his all in the fight for freedom, and in the defense of his brothers and our grateful nation. May God give you strength until you meet again.
Sgt. 1st Class McDowell,
May God protect and guide your fellow warriors as they carry on without you; and bestow unto them, courage and strength to travel this most difficult path. I pray The Lord will grant your brothers the grace and perseverance to see the mission through.
Your sacrifice will remain in our hearts for a lifetime, with intense gratitude.
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Honor Our Armed Services, Pay It Forward!
Proud Mom of U.S. Army SSG Worrell, 202 BSB 4B/2ID Stryker Brigade Combat Team
2 Time Blue Star Mom ~ OIF
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DAR, Blue Star Moms, PGR District 5 'Hampton Roads'
"Who kept the faith and fought the fight;
The glory theirs, the duty ours."
~Wallace Bruce
"For the whole earth is the tomb of famous men; not only are they commemorated by columns and inscriptions, but there dwells also an unwritten memorial of them, graven not on stone but in the hearts of men." ~Pericles (c. 600 B.C.)
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sig22
Posts: 2846
New Port Richey, Fl. Senior Ride Captain FL State Captain-Retired
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| 30 Apr 2008 5:06 PM |
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I send my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Sgt. 1st Class David L. McDowell. May the Lord comfort you in the difficult days ahead.
Godspeed David.....Godspeed..... |
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Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there…
RIDING IN HONOR AND LOVING MEMORY OF:
PGR FL Ride Captain (Ret) Tom "Flaman2u" Rowell - 24 Jun 2008
PGR TN member and friend John "SmokyMtnSporty" Deniakis - 09 Jun 2008
"Optimistically pessimistic about life"
PGR GA Ride Captain (Ret) Mike "Deltoid" Bland - 22 Feb 2008
"It's all good"
PGR FL Senior Ride Captain Jack "Jacklok" Loken - 20 Oct 2007
"Take care, ride safe"
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mlmsan
Posts: 2266
Loganville, Georgia 30052
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| 30 Apr 2008 5:24 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of Sgt. 1st Class David L. McDowell, US Army, Special Forces Veteran. I pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful for Sgt. 1st Class David L. McDowell's, service to our Great Nation and greatly appreciate Him for my freedom. Sgt. 1st Class David L. McDowell, You are a true American Hero and will not be forgotten. Stand down Soldier, Your mission is complete. Job Well Done. May our Heavenly Father welcome You home to rest.
Know You Are Loved
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Larry "Sir Bear" Sanderson
Georgia Mentor Team
770-500-6895
U.S Navy Vietnam - 66/67
USS Franklin D. Roosevelt CVA 42
Blue Star Dad
Patriot Guard Rider
VFW Post 5290, Conyers
GVVA Post 5,Conyers
Cell 770-500-6895
GEORGIA PGR
Part of It
Proud of It
Ridding In Memory of my Father, PO1 Weldon A. Sanderson, WWII USN, Pacific Fleet. And in Honor of my Son, SSGT Michael W. Sanderson, Gulf, 2x Iraq, U.S. Army serving this Nation Proudly in Mt. Sinai, Egypt. |
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mailman
Posts: 12028
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 30 Apr 2008 5:44 PM |
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| Deepest condolences to the family and friends of Sgt. 1st Class David L. McDowell. Rest In Peace Hero. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
Jim
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New Mexico
Posts: 1429
Temple City, California 91780
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| 30 Apr 2008 6:14 PM |
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To the family and friends of Sgt 1st Class David L. McDowell I wish to extend my deepest and sincere condolences for the loss of your loved one. As an Army veteran I salute you SFC McDowell and thank you for your service to our country. You are a true American Hero. May God grant you eternal rest and peace. Vaya con Dios my brother and rest in peace. You will not be forgotten!
Hero Down - Kickstands Up
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8th Infantry Division - 7th Howitzer Battalion
16th Field Artillery - Baumholder, Germany
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LadyHarley05
Posts: 296
Whiteville, NC
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| 30 Apr 2008 6:59 PM |
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| Sgt. 1st Class David L. McDowell, thank you for your service to our country. You will not be forgotten. My heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Sgt. McDowell. |
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Proud Mom of Sgt. Shane Sykes-deployed Iraqi Freedom 3-08
PGR Member
National HOG
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hbiker
Posts: 427
huntington beach
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| 30 Apr 2008 7:03 PM |
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Sgt. McDowell, thank you for your support and service to our country. It is because of warriors like you that we have the freedoms we do. Rest in peace. To all the family and friends of Sgt. McDowell I send my sincere condolences and ask that the Lord would give you peace and comfort during this most difficult time.
standing by
hbiker
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PGRLabLuvr
Posts: 7974
Bonita Springs, FL
Ride Captain
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| 30 Apr 2008 7:04 PM |
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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 David 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, SFC David L. McDowell, your mission is now complete, may you rest in Honored, Eternal Peace.
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Joan "PGRLabLuvr" Colosimo
Florida Ride Captain
PGRLabLuvr@patriotguard.org
239.250.0015
Proud USAF Blue Star Mom
TSgt Jennifer and her husband, TSgt Mark McIntosh
Proud Grandma of AF Brat Emma Marie McIntosh
Standing the Flagline 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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ambabryant
Posts: 3
Ft. Lewis
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| 30 Apr 2008 7:35 PM |
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My thoughts and prayers are with the family, as a 2/75 wife I would like to say "Thank you" for everything Sgt. McDowell has done. He will not be forgotten.
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"God's garden must be beautiful,
he only takes the best." |
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Pepper_guy
Posts: 5120
Lacey, WA
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| 30 Apr 2008 7:46 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of SFC. David L. McDowell, U.S. Army Ranger / OEF. SFC. McDowell, 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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SFC Rod
Posts: 297
Weston, Mich
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| 30 Apr 2008 8:13 PM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Sergeant First Class David L. McDowell.. David, You Will Never Be Forgotten... Christmas in Arlington..
Rest easy, sleep well my brother.
Know the line has held, your job is done.
Rest easy, sleep well.
Others have taken up where you fell, the line has held.
Peace, peace, and farewell....
SFC Rod Standing in Honor and Respect...
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LCPL Matthew Snyder, OIF, 03/03/06
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aoop
Posts: 2441
Vidor, Orange County, TX
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| 30 Apr 2008 8:19 PM |
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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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Kirby
Posts: 650
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| 30 Apr 2008 9:35 PM |
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My Thoughts and Prayers go out to the Family and Friends of Sgt. 1st Class David L. McDowell.
Thank you for your service and ultimate sacrifice for our Country.
Rest in Peace, my Brother
You will not be forgotten...
Kirby
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aprincessj00
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| 30 Apr 2008 11:05 PM |
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Thank you for your support in the loss of my little brother! He was an inspiration to me!
Love,
His big sis! |
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semperpapa
Posts: 1298
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
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| 30 Apr 2008 11:20 PM |
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I would like to offer my deepest condolences to the family and friends of Sgt. 1st Class David L. McDowell 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"
"Red 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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Jasper54
Posts: 5818
Columbus, Ohio
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| 01 May 2008 4:24 AM |
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| I wish to offer my most sincere prayers and extend my deepest sympathies to the family and friends of US Army Ranger, SFC David L. McDowell who has made the ULTIMATE SACRAFICE of his life while defending our nations freedom in the Global War on Terrorism in Afghanastan. I pray that the Lord Jesus is there with you to hold you and to give you His Peace and Comfort as you bring your loved one home to be laid to rest. |
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GySgt. Roger Casto, U.S.M.C. Ret. 1972-1992
Iran/Iraq War Veteran 1988 (Op Earnest Will)
Veteran of Foriegn Wars, Life Member
Double Blue Star Dad
El Shaddai Ministries Chaplain
God hath not promised us skies always blue,
flower-strewn pathways, all our lives through;
God hath not promised us sun without rain,
joy without sorrow, peace without pain.
But God hath promised strength for the day,
rest for the labor, light for the way,
grace for the trials, help from above,
unfailing sympathy, undying love ...
Visit Me At: WWW.MySpace.com/ChaplainRoger
Riding in honor of:
Sgt. Millard Archy, US Army, WWI, Purple Heart - Exposed to mustard gas in France.
Sgt. Alva Pete Osborn, US Army, WWII, KIA - France.
Seaman Bob Schneider, US Navy, WWII, Purple Heart; Battle of Leyte Gulf
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
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HMurray
Posts: 27
Atwater Ohio
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| 01 May 2008 4:38 AM |
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to the family of SFC McDowell, I am so sorry for the tremedious pain you are going through,David was a amazing man and a great American hero.
PGR please go above and beyond on this one, David and my KIA son( Sgt Jeremy Murray) were friends and I pray you show his family how us Americans truley appreciate him!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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vander177
Posts: 2902
Vandergrift, PA
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| 01 May 2008 5:21 AM |
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My condolences and prayers to the family and friends of U.S. Army Sergeant First Class David L. McDowell . I thank you for your military service, leadership and ultimate sacrifice you made for this grateful nation in keeping peace worldwide. You may be gone, but, you will never be forgotten.
The price of freedom is written on the WALL!
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Ralph A. DeLorme, SFC, US Army, Retired
PGR Western PA Veterans Liaison
Patriot Guard Riders (#75,342), Ride Captain, Region 10, PA
American Legion Riders, Post 820, Monroeville, PA
GWRRA member - PA Chapter U
DAV Life Member
Riding in memory of Herbert Weltz - US Army - KIA 03-25-68
Riding in memory of our grandson Randy C. DeLorme - April 1986 - December 2001
ALL GAVE SOME - SOME GAVE ALL |
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ivetret
Posts: 1727
Shermer, IL
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| 01 May 2008 5:50 AM |
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My deepest sympathy to the family of SFC David L. McDowell. I appreciate all of his contributions to our country and may there be a special place for him in heaven. He gave his 'all' so young.
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Rose
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“Lest I keep my complacent way I must remember somewhere out there a person died for me today. As long as there must be war, I ask and I must answer was I worth dying for?”
[Elenore Rosevelt]
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milktoast
Posts: 2180
West Branch, MI Zephyrhills, FL
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| 01 May 2008 6:53 AM |
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| My heartfelt condolences and prayers to the family and friends of SFC David McDowell. 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 Ride Captain/Florida 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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satyr
Posts: 3602
Raleigh, NC
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| 01 May 2008 7:48 AM |
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I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of SFC David L. McDowell. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Thank you for standing for our country and defending our freedom David. Rest in peace soldier. I salute you.
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Steve
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 heros never dies.
Moina Micheals - 1918
"We Shall Keep the Faith"
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Butchhd
Posts: 242
Anaheim, Ca.
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| 01 May 2008 7:52 AM |
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SFC McDowell,
Thank you for protecting this great nation and our Freedom. You are a TRUE AMERICAN HERO and will NOT BE FORGOTTEN!!!
You and yours are in our prayers. |
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Riding in Memory of my Grandfather, Travis L. Galyean, WWII Veteran;
Riding for my Dad, Bill Schmid, Vietnam Vet, Purple Heart Recipient, Mississippi PGR Member;
Riding for my Brother, Billy Schmid, active duty Air Force;
Sister in-law, Michelle Schmid, active duty Coast Guard;
Brother in-law, Rob Nelson, active duty Navy.
USMC, SGT, 9/80 ~ 1/88
Semper Fi
For God and Country
American Legion Riders
Vice President, Chapter 777,
San Bernardino, Ca
American Legion Post 291, Newport Beach Ca.
Patriot Guard Riders #93328
Standing by in Anaheim Ca.
Butch & Karen
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Uffda
Posts: 9756
Wonder Lake, IL
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| 01 May 2008 9:46 AM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of
SFC David L. McDowell. 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, David.
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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Bluejeans92126
Posts: 97
San Diego, CA
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| 01 May 2008 1:56 PM |
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"Their's not to make reply, Their's not to reason why, Their's but to do and die." ~ Tennyson
My heart-felt condolences to the family and friends of SFC David McDowell.
May you all find peace with time. Fair Wind and Following Seas. I salute you.
Standing by in San Diego to honor this American Hero.
Bruce aka Bluejeans PO2 United States Navy 1963-1977
Patriot Guard Riders "Standing For Those Who Stood For Us"
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