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Uffda 
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Wonder Lake, IL
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Updated 3 June 08 2000 cdt Big rock
Updated 1 june 08 2245 cdt Big rock
Updated 30 May 08 1643 edt S Sturgis
Phase 3
Mission Update
Funeral:
Wednesday, 4 June 10 am (1000)
St Anthony's Church
1010 Ferguson St
Rockford, IL 61102
Staging: 0900
Mission brief at 0915
Be prepared to exercise part two of our Mission Statement.
Please monitor this thread for changes
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Phase 2 is Complete
Tuesday 3 June 08
We will stand in Honor of our Hero
SGT Blake W. Evans.
Visitation:
Fitzgerald & Associates Funeral Home,
1866 S. Mulford Road, Rockford, IL
note: This is not the same location as the airport escort.
Staging:
2:30pm (1430 hrs)
Parking for bikes is behind the building, go around the right side and you will see the parking area.
Cages, please park as far away from the door as possible.
Please come and Stand as long as you are able. If you cannot be there at 3, please feel free to come later.
The family will appreciate the time you give in honor of Blake.
Funeral:
Wednesday, 4 June 10 am (1000)
St Anthony's Church
1010 Ferguson St
Rockford, IL 61102
Staging: TBD
Be prepared to exercise part two of our Mission Statement.
Please monitor this thread for changes
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Phase 1 of our mission is complete
Arrival at Rockford Airport will be on Saturday, 31 May.
We will meet at Fitzgerald & Associates Funeral Home to escort the family to and from the airport
Staging Location: Fitzgerald & Associates Funeral Home
3910 Rockton Ave, Rockford
(visitation will not be at this location)
Staging: 9:30 am
Mission Brief:10:00 am
KSU: Immediately following
Please monitor this thread for changes
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Updated 29 May 08 2022 CDT by Sandra
Sgt. Blake W. Evans, 24, U.S. Army
Rockford, Illinois
2nd Battalion
327th Infantry Regiment
1st Brigade Combat Team
101st Airborne Division (Air Assault)
Ft. Campbell, KY
KIA 25 May in Al Jazeera Desert, Iraq. Sgt. Evans a married father of two from Rockford on his second tour of duty in Iraq was killed while on patrol by an improvised explosive device over the weekend. SGT. Evans had hoped both to further his education and make the military his career.
Arrival at Rockford Airport will be on Saturday, 31 May. We will be updated on Friday, 30 May
Staging Location: TBD
Staging: TBD
Escort to Fitzgerald & Associates Funeral Home, 1866 S. Mulford Road, Rockford.
Visitation: Fitzgerald & Associates FH. 3 - 8 pm (1500 - 2000) Tuesday, 3 June
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Funeral Wednesday, 4 June 10 am (1000)
St Anthony's Church
1010 Ferguson St
Rockford, IL 61102
Staging TBD
Escort to Sunset Memorial Gardens in MacHesney Park following service.
Watch thread for latest updates, particularly regarding arrival Saturday.
R/C Team:
John "Coastie" Kopeck, 630-400-3055
"Ro" Fordley, 847-204-1965
Rocky Napier 815-742-7761
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DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Blake W. Evans, 24, of Rockford, Ill ., died May 25 in Al Jazeera Desert, Iraq, of wounds suffered when his vehicle encountered an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.
For more information media may contact the Fort Campbell public affairs office at (270) 798-9966.
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Wescoot2
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Park Ridge, Illinois
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| 27 May 2008 4:34 PM |
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My Condolences to the Family and friends of Sgt. Blake Evans.......Another Eagle soars to Heavens Gate.....
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Banditsdad
Posts: 180
Des Plaines Illinois
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| 27 May 2008 4:39 PM |
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My deep and sincere condolences to the Evans Family, Relatives and Friends. Sgt Blake W. Evans, you will never be forgotten.
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aoop
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Vidor, Orange County, TX
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| 27 May 2008 5:29 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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1armymom
Posts: 638
Virginia Beach, VA User Accounts Support Team
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| 27 May 2008 5:30 PM |
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To the family and loved ones of Sgt. Blake W. Evans,
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. Evans,
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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"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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SFC Rod
Posts: 320
Weston, Mich
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| 27 May 2008 5:34 PM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Sergeant Blake W. Evans. Blake, You Will Never Be Forgotten... Christmas in Arlington..
Rest easy, sleep well my brother, Blake.
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...
SGT Balke W. Evans, OIF,
www.cmohs.org
www.thereading.us
And the Thousands of other Fallen Heroes... |
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SportyPig
Posts: 1063
Nashville, TN (Hermitage)
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| 27 May 2008 5:38 PM |
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| Thank you for fighting for our freedom. If requested, I'm standing by in Hermitage, TN. |
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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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sdoise
Posts: 4551
Kinder, La.
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| 27 May 2008 5:38 PM |
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| I convey my heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Sgt Blake W. Evans and my sincere 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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Big rock
Posts: 2002
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| 27 May 2008 6:38 PM |
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Our Heart and Prayers go out to the family and friends of our Hero.
Sgt. Blake W. Evans, Thank you for your service to our country.
Blake, "We will Never Forget" |
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mailman
Posts: 14766
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 27 May 2008 6:47 PM |
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| Deepest condolences to the family and friends of Sgt. Blake W. Evans. Rest In Peace Hero. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
Jim
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mlmsan
Posts: 3558
Loganville, Georgia 30052
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| 27 May 2008 6:50 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of Sgt. Blake W. Evans, US Army, Veteran. I pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful for Sgt. Blake W. Evans, service to our Great Nation and greatly appreciate Him for my freedom. Sgt. Blake W. Evans, 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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"The will of God will never take you where the Grace of God will not protect you".
Larry "Sir Bear" & "Queen Mary" Sanderson
sirbear@comcast.net
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
Riding 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 now serving this Nation Proudly in Mt. Sinai, Egypt. |
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Slowhand
Posts: 3748
Northeastern, Maryland Senior Chaplain & Ride Captain
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| 27 May 2008 7:14 PM |
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| I would like to extend my deepest condolences to the family and friends of Sgt. Blake W. Evans in this very sad time in your lives. My prayers are that our GOD may bring peace and comfort to all of you during this tragic time. Please know that not just me , but a country full of people like me owe you a debt that can never be repaid. We know that your loved one is now serving in the Army of our LORD in heaven, and the LORD said if I go to prepare a place for you, I will come again and recieve you unto myself that where I am there you may be also. I thank you for the sacrifice you and your family have endured so our nation can remain the home of the free because of the brave. We are all brothers and sisters in arms and we don't forget one of our own, rest in peace my comrade, your mission is complete and now it's time for you to rest. May GOD Bless each and everyone of you. |
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LZ__Morgan
Posts: 521
South East. ( Irvine ) Kentucky ( Estill County ) Ride Captain
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| 27 May 2008 7:29 PM |
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| My Heartfelt Condolences to the Family and Friends of Sgt. Blake W. Evans. 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
Ride Captain
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LadyHarley05
Posts: 308
Lumberton, NC
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| 27 May 2008 7:57 PM |
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| Thank you for your service Sgt. Blake W. Evans. You will not be forgotten and may you rest in peace. My heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Sgt. Blake. God bless you and be with you. |
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Proud Mom of Sgt. Shane Sykes-deployed Iraqi Freedom 3-08
PGR Member
National HOG
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ww2_100thbombgroup
Posts: 43
Rockford, IL
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| 27 May 2008 8:18 PM |
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I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. May God grant you Peace in this time of Sorrow. Be assured that his service to our Country will never be forgotten!
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Michelle
Proud Daughter of
Kenneth A. Lemmons
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sandra63
Posts: 588
Huntsville, Al
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| 27 May 2008 8:36 PM |
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| Thank you for your service, Thank you for my freedom. I will be praying for the family. GOD BLESS YOU. |
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sefd131
Posts: 16
Yorkville, IL
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| 27 May 2008 8:52 PM |
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| Sgt. Blake You and your family, friends are in my heart and prayers. God Bless and Thank You. |
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milktoast
Posts: 2608
West Branch, MI Zephyrhills, FL
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| 27 May 2008 8:54 PM |
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| My heartfelt condolences and prayers to the family and friends of Sgt. Blake Evans. 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 Senior Ride Captain/Bushnell 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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catbrooks
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Lake Mary, FL
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| 27 May 2008 8:58 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.
Sgt. Blake Evans, our world is a safer place because of brave and selfless warriors like you, rest in peace... |
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"To live in the hearts of those you leave behind
is never to die"
~Robert Orr~
In loving memory of Sgt John D Rode
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ivetret
Posts: 1874
Shermer, IL
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| 27 May 2008 8:59 PM |
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My deepest sympathy to the family of
Sgt. Blake W. Evans. I appreciate all of his contributions to our country and may there be a special place for him in heaven. All gave some and some gave all. He gave his 'all' so young. I will never forget.
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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?”
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semperpapa
Posts: 1341
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
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| 27 May 2008 9:12 PM |
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I would like to offer my deepest condolences to the family and friends of Sgt. Blake W. Evans 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"
"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
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Columbus, Ohio
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| 27 May 2008 10:05 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 Army Sgt. Blake W. Evens, who has made the ULTIMATE SACRAFIVE 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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For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, nor height nor depth , nor any other created thing , shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. - Romans 8:38-39.
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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
Riding in honor of:
Sgt. Millard Archy, USA, WWI, France; Sgt. John Meyer, USA WWI, France; Sgt. Alva Pete Osborn, USA, WWII, KIA - France; Seaman Bob Schneider, USN, 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; Sgt. Sean Casto, TennANG. Iraq War;
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, LCpl. Adams, Cpl. Monahan,
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690MedCo
Posts: 4191
Huntington Beach, CA
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| 27 May 2008 11:47 PM |
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| Thank you Sgt. Blake W. Evans 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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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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Pepper_guy
Posts: 6254
Lacey, WA
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| 28 May 2008 12:09 AM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of Sgt. Blake W. Evans, U.S. Army / OIF. Sgt. Evans, 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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hkycoach27
Posts: 38
Frankfort, IL
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| 28 May 2008 12:52 AM |
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| My thoughts and prayers go out to you Sgt Blake as well as your family. Thank you for your service to this country and may you rest in peace. |
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Brett "Coach" Wittenkeller
"It takes courage to have a dream and determination to make it come true"
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