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Uffda 
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Wonder Lake, IL
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| 05 May 2008 7:03 AM |
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Updated 7 May 08 1802 edt S Sturgis
MAY 8, 2008
Casey will be coming home Thursday at 1:30pm to the Mccomb Airport Exit 15 (I-55)
We will stage at the truck stop located on the Southwest corner of that exit. KSU at 1pm. We will escort Casey to the funeral home in McComb.
April 10, 2008
Staging will be at the McComb Walmart located at exit 19 (I-55) east of the exit. KSU at 12 noon.
We will then proceed to the church,
McComb Seventh Day Adventist
1015 Gordon Covington Rd.
Summit, MS
601-276-7705
where we will stand the flag line for her memorial service. At this time there will be no escort to a cemetery that we know of.
Glenn Green will be the RC for this mission with my assistance. We will have a plaque and a memorial flag to present to the mother at the services.
Staging on the gulf coast will be the Flying J (I-10 exit 31 Canal Road)for both days.
KSU Thursday 1030am
KSU Saturday 9:30am
we will pass through Slidell at aprox
1115 Thursday and 1015 Saturday
refuel in Baton Rouge at the station across from the truck stop at
noon Thursday
11am Saturday
Staging for the Jackson and Hattiesburg area to follow shortly. Alan & Noel or Frank I need times and locations asap.
Ed Baker, MS SC
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Updated 06 MAY 08 1126 PST by Zippy
THIS IS A CONFIRMED MISSION
Casey's mother, Paula Caruth has requested our assistance to honor Casey on her final ride home.
We will be escorting from the airport to funeral home tentatively this Thurs and funeral is being worked up for this Saturday. Please stand by as details are made.
Ed Baker, MS SC
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PENDING MISSION - I am in the process of getting the family's permission to honor Casey. Please stand by to render honors.
Ed Baker, MS PGR
Permission for use of this article granted by McComb Enterprise Newspaper.
A 22-year-old McComb woman who served with the U.S. Marines in Iraq was killed around 11 p.m. Friday Iraq time by a roadside bomb, a family friend reported Saturday.
Casey Casanova was a lance corporal in radio communications. She and three other U.S. Marines were in a transport when the roadside bomb went off, killing all four.
Casanova’s former youth minister, Nathan Wells of New Heights Baptist Church, said her mother, Paula Carruth, was taking it hard.
“She was a single mom, and Casey was an only child,” Wells said. “To get that message was really tough on her.”
Wells said Marines informed Carruth of Casanova’s death around midnight Friday.
“It’s hurting, but she accepts the fact that God’s going to turn this into something good,” Wells said. “She said, ‘There are still other kids there that need our comfort and prayers.’ ”
Casanova was featured in a March 24 Enterprise-Journal Page 1 article.
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DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of four Marines who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Casey L. Casanova, 22, of McComb, Miss.
Cpl. Miguel A. Guzman, 21, of Norwalk, Calif.
Lance Cpl. James F. Kimple, 21, of Carroll, Ohio
Sgt. Glen E. Martinez, 31, of Boulder, Colo.
All four Marines died May 2 in Al Anbar province, Iraq, supporting combat operations. They were assigned to the Combat Logistics Battalion 1, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
Media with questions about these Marines can contact the Camp Pendleton public affairs office at (760) 725-5044. |
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LZ__Morgan
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South Eastern Kentucky ( Estill County )
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| 05 May 2008 7:07 AM |
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My Heartfelt Condolences to the Family and Friends of LCPL Casey Casanova. Our thoughts and Prayers will be with you.
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Remember: That No Matter How Many Missions You Have Been On. All That Matters To The Family, Is The Mission Your On Today. By (~ Roert~ ).
Veterans Of Foreign Wars ~ Riders ~
Estill County Post 8019
Ravenna, Kentucky
Dept. Of Kentucky District 11 Sr. Vice Cmdr.
Still Serving Our Veterans
Still Riding For Our Veterans
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RatFink101
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| 05 May 2008 7:09 AM |
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May the lord be with this family and know that the people of this great country thank Casey for her service.
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vander177
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Vandergrift, PA
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| 05 May 2008 7:12 AM |
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My condolences and prayers to the family and friends of U.S. Marine Corps Lance Corporal Casey Casanova . 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 (#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
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Uffda
Posts: 10360
Wonder Lake, IL
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| 05 May 2008 7:19 AM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of LCpl Casey Casanova. May God help you though this difficult time and sorrow. Know
your daughter was and is a Hero to us all. Our thoughts and prayers are with
you always. She will never be forgotten.
Rest Safely and Securely in God's Loving Arms, Casey.
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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sdoise
Posts: 3749
Kinder, La.
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| 05 May 2008 8:45 AM |
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| I convey my heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of LCpl Casey Casanova and my sincere appreciation of his service and ultimate sacrifice to preserve our way of life. May she rest in peace. |
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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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satyr
Posts: 3979
Raleigh, NC
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| 05 May 2008 8:57 AM |
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I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of LCpl Casey Casanova. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Thank you for standing for our country and defending our freedom Casey. Rest in peace Marine. 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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semperpapa
Posts: 1314
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
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| 05 May 2008 9:51 AM |
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My most sincere condolences to the family of LCpl Casey Casanova for your great loss. May the Lord grant you peace and serenity in these times of sorrow.
Thank you for your service and sacrifice. It will not be forgotten!
May God bless you all.
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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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AF Mom in NC
Posts: 2101
Lexington, NC
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| 05 May 2008 10:24 AM |
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LCpl Casey Casanova earned my respect and gratitude when she volunteered to serve our country. Her 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
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custer7thcav
Posts: 5935
Hillsboro, Ohio
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| 05 May 2008 10:59 AM |
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| My deepest sympathy and sincere condolences to the family and friends of LCpl. Casey Casanova. Thank you, Casey, 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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CAN-DO
Posts: 215
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| 05 May 2008 12:17 PM |
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On behalf of the US Marine Riders Association, we wish to express our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Lance Corporal Casey Casanove, USMC.
Your service as a Marine and the many sacrifices you made are truly worthy of the title “American Hero”. We all thank you for defending the United States of America, her freedoms and interests. Your outstanding devotion to God, Country and Corps will not be forgotten by those who have gone before you, those who are currently serving, and those who will step up in the future.
Marine!
Your mission is now finally complete.
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MGySgt / USMC - Retired
U.S. Marine Riders Association, Inc. (KY, OH, IN)
Treasurer / Communications
www.usmarineriders.com
PGR - KY Ride Captain
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markharris
Posts: 606
Sandhill, Ms
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| 05 May 2008 2:03 PM |
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Our sincerest condolences to the family and friends of LCpl Casey Casanova. Thank You, Casey, for Your Service to Our Country. We Will Never Forget. Rest In Peace, American Hero.
Standing by in Sandhill for pending mission details... |
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Khazarian
Posts: 6
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| 05 May 2008 6:10 PM |
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Standing by in New Orleans. |
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"Freedom Through Vigilance"
USAFSS SouthEast Asia 1959-1966
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milktoast
Posts: 2323
West Branch, MI Zephyrhills, FL
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| 05 May 2008 6:42 PM |
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| My heartfelt condolences and prayers to the family and friends of LCpl Casey Casanova. Words alone cannot express my debt and gratitude for her 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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1armymom
Posts: 474
Virginia Beach, VA User Accounts Support Team
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| 05 May 2008 6:57 PM |
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To the family and loved ones of LCpl Casey Casanova,
It is with great sorrow that I extend my condolences upon the loss of your Hero, who gave her all in the fight for freedom, and in the defense of her brothers and our grateful nation. May God give you strength until you meet again.
LCpl Casanova,
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 & sisters 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.)
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mlmsan
Posts: 2648
Loganville, Georgia 30052
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| 05 May 2008 9:39 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of LCpl Casey Casanova, USMC Veteran. I pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful for LCpl Casey Casanova's, service to our Great Nation and greatly appreciate Her for my freedom. LCpl Casey Casanova, You are a true American Hero and will not be forgotten. Stand down Soldier, Your mission is complete. May our Heavenly Father welcome You home to rest.
Semper-Fi
Know You Are Loved
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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
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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Jasper54
Posts: 6220
Columbus, Ohio
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| 05 May 2008 10:22 PM |
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I wish to offer my most sincere prayers and extend my deepest sympathies to the family and friends of US Marine Corps LCpl. Casey Casanove, who has made the ULTIMATE SACRAFICE of her 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.
SEMPER-FI MARINE
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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 US, STRENGTH 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. John Meyer, US Army WWI, 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, Sgt. 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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CHat946
Posts: 169
Pearl Mississippi
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| 05 May 2008 10:23 PM |
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Our condolences to the family and friends of LCpl. Casey Casanova
Standing by in Pearl to render Honors |
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Craig S. Hatter
"Mad Hatter"
Mississippi Asst. Hoth Coordinator
CHat946@bellsouth.net
CHatter@service-partners.com
(601) 955-0053
(601) 510-9321 Fax
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690MedCo
Posts: 4051
Huntington Beach, CA
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| 05 May 2008 10:49 PM |
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| Thank you LCpl Casey Casanova 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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mailman
Posts: 12764
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 06 May 2008 5:42 AM |
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| Deepest condolences to the family and friends of LCpl Casey Casanova. Rest In Peace Hero. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
Jim
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aoop
Posts: 2465
Vidor, Orange County, TX
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| 06 May 2008 6:17 AM |
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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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Hobodog
Posts: 36
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| 06 May 2008 9:03 AM |
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| My family and I wish to extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of LCpl Casey Casanova. Thank you for your service. |
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The Big G
Posts: 57
Creedmoor NC
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| 06 May 2008 11:16 AM |
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Blessings, Thoughts and Prayers to the Family and Friends of L/Cpl Casanova. Let the Memories and Spirit of Casey blow in the Mississippi breeze and across your brow. A Hero is Home!
Heavens streets are guarded by United States Marines. You will be missed Marine! Semper Fidelis!
For more insight on the Marine -
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Geezer Glide 2001
Posts: 1547
Conroe,Texas
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| 06 May 2008 11:44 AM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of LCpl.Casey Casanova, Thanks for being one of our heroes. God Bless. And God Bless, The fellow soldiers that stands for us everyday.Thank you for your dedicated service and sacrifice to defend this great nation of ours.
We salute you , My Friend
Final Inspection
The soldier stood and faced God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now,soldier.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My Church have you been true?"
The soldier squared his shoulders and said,
"No, Lord, I guess I ain't.
Because those of us who carry guns,
Can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays,
And at times my talk was tough.
And sometimes I've been violent,
Because the world is awfully rough.
But, I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep....
Though I worked a lot of overtime.
When the bills just got too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God, forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.
I know I don't deserve a place,
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around,
Except to calm their fears.
If you've a place for me here, Lord.
It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don’t, I’ll understand.
There was a silence all around the throne,
Where the saints had often trod.
As the soldier waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now,soldier
you’ve borne your burdens well.
Walk peacefully on Heaven’s streets;
you’ve done your time in Hell."
- Author Unknown -
Riding loud and proud......But standing tall and silent...........for the American Hero.
Paul Babb ( Ret. LEO )
MCSO-3110
S.E.Tx. P.G.R. Rider
Conroe, Texas
Riding in memory of
Sgt.Jack H. Holder Jr.
MCSO-3102
DIUSMC Parris Island, Buford SC.
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Zippy
Posts: 6396
Phoenix, AZ
National Forum Admin
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| 06 May 2008 12:53 PM |
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This mission is now confirmed.
My most deepest condolences to the family and friends of Casey. May you be granted the strength you will need in this most difficult time. |
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Diane "Zippy" Anderson
PROUD Army Mom of SSgt Billy Myers 2nd Cavalry Stryker, Iraq
"...for those who man the battle line, the bugle whispers low, and freedom has a taste and price the protected never know..."
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