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Wags 
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| 30 Apr 2008 7:31 PM |
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This mission is confirmed! My email is down, but the computer is working so I'm posting the information here:
UPDATE ON MEMORIAL SERVICE AND STAGING:
Wednesday's Memorial Service for Sgt Stone is confirmed for 10:00am at the Calvary Hill Church in Kingsland, Texas. Staging will be from 8:30am to 9:15am in the Franklin Bank parking lot at the intersection of FM 1431 and Hwy 2900. We will use the area bordering Hwy 2900.
We will move to the Church at 9:15 to begin Flagline Setup for the Service. After the Service the Procession will be to Lakeland Hills Cemetery on Park Rd. 4. That distance is approx. 9 miles with one extremely sharp right turn as you enter Park Rd. 4 from Hwy 2342. We will all be moving very slow as the procession makes this turn so it should not be a problem.
An advance party will be at the Cemetery upon our arrival to assist in Parking and Flag line. J.R. Hill (Wingman) will be in charge of the Cemetery Operations for the PGR.
As before, please watch this thread for any unforeseen changes at this point...
Thanks Again to All for What you do,
Scout
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DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died April 28 in Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked their forward operating base with indirect fire.
Killed were:
Pfc. Adam L. Marion, 26, of Mount Airy, N.C. He was assigned to the 171st Engineer Company, North Carolina Army National Guard, Saint Pauls, N.C.
Sgt. Marcus C. Mathes, 26, of Zephyrhills, Fla. He was assigned to the 94th Brigade Support Battalion, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), located at Fort Polk, La.
Sgt. Mark A. Stone, 22, of Buchanan Dam, Texas. He was assigned to the 94th Brigade Support Battalion, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), located at Fort Polk, La.
For further information on Marion, media may contact the North Carolina National Guard public affairs office at (919) 664-6242.
For further information on Mathes and Stone, media may contact the Fort Polk public affairs office at (337) 531-4630. | |
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Pepper_guy
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Lacey, WA
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| 30 Apr 2008 7:43 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of Sgt. Mark A. Stone, U.S. Army / OIF. Sgt. Stone, 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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PGRLabLuvr
Posts: 7543
Bonita Springs, FL
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| 30 Apr 2008 8:10 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 Mark 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, SGT Mark A Stone, 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
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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aoop
Posts: 2216
Vidor, Orange County, TX
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| 30 Apr 2008 8:22 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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SFC Rod
Posts: 274
Weston, Mich
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| 30 Apr 2008 8:26 PM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Sergeant Mark A. Stone. Mark, 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...
SFC Paul Ray Smith, CMoH(P), OIF
CPL Jason L. Dunham, CMoH(P), OIF www.jasonsmemorial.com
LT(SEAL) Michael P. Murphy, CMoH(P), OEF
PO(SEAL) Michael A. Monsoor, CMoH(P), OIF
MSGT Woodrow Wilson Keeble, CMoH(P), Korean War.
www.cmohs.org
SFC Gary L. Collins, OIF, 08/11/03 |
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mailman
Posts: 11042
West Branch, MI - Michigan Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Ride Captain
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| 30 Apr 2008 8:26 PM |
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| Deepest condolences to the family and friends of Sgt. Mark A. Stone. Rest In Peace Hero. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
Jim
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US Army 1970 - 1972 |
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1armymom
Posts: 302
Virginia Beach, VA
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| 30 Apr 2008 8:28 PM |
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To the family and loved ones of Sgt Mark A Stone,
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 Stone,
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
Forum Moderator: WWW.STRYKERNEWS.COM
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.)
In Memory of the 37 souls who slipped from their earthly bounds and into The Lords Heavenly Army, from the 4th Brigade 2nd Infantry Division's first deployment, OIF 4/07 - 6/08.
And healing Prayers for a full recovery to the 411 wounded.
Welcome Home Raiders!
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custer7thcav
Posts: 4962
Moraine, Ohio
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| 30 Apr 2008 10:08 PM |
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| My deepest sympathy and sincere condolences to the family and friends of Sgt. Mark A. Stone. Thank you, sir, for your service and dedication. God bless you, and be with your family during this very difficult time. Rest in peace. |
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In honor and memory of
Sgt. Bill L. Mullins, 1/7 Cav, Vietnam '65-'66
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Frank Cicirelli, USN, WWII |
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semperpapa
Posts: 1244
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
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| 30 Apr 2008 11:22 PM |
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I would like to offer my deepest condolences to the family and friends of Sgt. Mark A. Stone 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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sig22
Posts: 2752
New Port Richey, Fl. Senior Ride Captain
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| 01 May 2008 4:05 AM |
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I send my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Sgt. Mark A. Stone. May the Lord comfort you in the difficult days ahead.
Godspeed Mark.....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 Ride Captain (Ret) Tom "Flaman2u" Rowell - 24 Jun 2008
John "SmokyMtnSporty" Deniakis - 09 Jun 2008
"Optimistically pessimistic about life"
PGR Ride Captain (Ret) Mike "Deltoid" Bland - 22 Feb 2008
"It's all good"
PGR Senior Ride Captain Jack "Jacklok" Loken - 20 Oct 2007
"Take care, ride safe"
Always in our thoughts....
Forever in our hearts |
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Jasper54
Posts: 5047
Columbus, Ohio
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| 01 May 2008 4:15 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 Sgt. Mark A. Stone who has made the ULTIMATE SACRAFICE of his life while defending our nations freedom in the Global War on Terrorism in Iraq. 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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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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vander177
Posts: 2699
Vandergrift, PA
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| 01 May 2008 5:10 AM |
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My condolences and prayers to the family and friends of U.S. Army Sergeant Mark A. Stone . I thank you for your military service 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, Ride Captain, Region 10, PA
American Legion Riders, Sgt of Arms, 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: 1656
Shermer, IL
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| 01 May 2008 5:42 AM |
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My deepest sympathy to the family of Sgt Mark A Stone. 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: 1987
West Branch, MI Zephyrhills, FL
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| 01 May 2008 6:49 AM |
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| My heartfelt condolences and prayers to the family and friends of Sgt. Mark Stone. 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: 3044
Raleigh, NC
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| 01 May 2008 7:49 AM |
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I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Sgt Mark A. Stone. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Thank you for standing for our country and defending our freedom Mark. 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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scout06
Posts: 519
Killeen, Texas
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| 01 May 2008 8:59 AM |
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I was able to make the initial contact with Fort Hood Casualty assistance office this morning and spoke to the case worker. Standing by for contact with the Stone family.
May this family be blessed in their time of distress. Sgt Stone, I'll meet you in Fiddler's Green when my time comes. Until then, rest in peace, Brother. |
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No title posted. If I don't make sense, don't listen!
US Army (Retired)
email: stevec@hot.rr.com
The truest and best indicator of one's character is what one is willing to do for another without expectation of receiving anything in return. The PGR is full of men and women with outstanding character! |
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Uffda
Posts: 8815
Wonder Lake, IL
Forum Moderator
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| 01 May 2008 9:43 AM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Sgt Mark A Stone. 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, Mark.
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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briscoeg
Posts: 523
San Antonio, Texas
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| 01 May 2008 2:05 PM |
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My condolences to the family and friends of Sgt Stone.
Standing by in San Antonio,
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Riding in memory of (Dad) Lt. Col. Richard E. Briscoe, Command Pilot, USAF, WWII, Berlin Airlift, Korea, Vietnam, Cold War, 31 May 1922 - 14 Mar 1991, (Best friend) 2nd Lt. Vincent L. Michael, USAF, Pilot, C-21 Learjet & one helluva tenor sax player, 05 Dec 1963 - 14 Jan 1987, and (Great Uncle) Grover Dehay (Purple Heart, survivor of mustard gas on the Western Front) WWI. |
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AF Mom in NC
Posts: 1679
Lexington, NC
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| 01 May 2008 3:15 PM |
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Sgt. Mark A. Stone earned my respect and gratitude when he volunteered to serve our country. His efforts to make the world a safer place will be remembered with honor and appreciation by this American family.
My sincere condolences to the family and friends. You are in my prayers during this time of sorrow.
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Living in the Land of the Free
BECAUSE of the Brave |
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mlmsan
Posts: 1690
Loganville, Georgia 30052
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| 01 May 2008 3:15 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of Sgt Mark A Stone, Veteran. I pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful for Sgt Mark A Stone's, service to our Great Nation and greatly appreciate Him for my freedom. Sgt Mark A Stone, 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 Big Bear" Sanderson
U.S Navy Viet NAM - 66/67
USS Franklin D. Roosevelt CVA 42
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. |
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sdoise
Posts: 2823
Kinder, La.
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| 01 May 2008 3:59 PM |
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| I convey my heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Sgt Mark A. Stone and my sinere 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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Pinger
Posts: 2139
Lisbon, NY
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| 01 May 2008 5:53 PM |
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Thank you Mark, for your service and ultimate sacrifice for the preservation of FREEDOM ............ I SALUTE YOU
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Mark A Stone, Sgt, US Army ................. and HERO |
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Charlie
USAF 60 - 64
USN 65 - 82
USN Retired 82
Viet Nam 71 & 73
Asst R/C NY Region 3
"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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TXToad
Posts: 84
Md cities DFW
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| 01 May 2008 6:58 PM |
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| Standing Fast In Buchanan Dam.. My thoughts and prayers are with the Family and friends of this Solider.. . anything I can do I would be Honored I am Local on RR 261 The address is 1192 RR 261 # % with respect... TXToad |
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LadyHarley05
Posts: 296
Whiteville, NC
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| 01 May 2008 7:43 PM |
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| My heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Sgt. Mark A. Stone. Sgt. Stone, thank you for your service to our country. You will not be forgotten. |
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Proud Mom of Sgt. Shane Sykes-deployed Iraqi Freedom 3-08
PGR Member
National HOG
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690MedCo
Posts: 3824
Huntington Beach, CA
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| 01 May 2008 10:43 PM |
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| Thank you Sgt Mark A Stone 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. |
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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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