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Uffda 
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Wonder Lake, IL
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| 11 Jun 2008 12:31 PM |
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Updated 2240 cdt 13 June 08 Big rock
Updated 1415 cdt 12 June 08 Big rock
We will meet in the morning at the Valero Station on Hwy 181 in Taft at 8am. We will go to the funeral home around 0830 to stand a flag line as they place Cpl. Rodriguez in the funeral coach.
Some will go ahead to the church to stand a flag line as he arrives at the church. The service is scheduled to start at 10am. There will be an escort from the funeral home to the church and to the cemetery.
I spoke with the family this afternoon, this man was a real American Hero, he deserves a true hero’s send off. It will be warm tomorrow, we will have water and ice available in the support vehicles.
Thanks again for everything that everyone does. Take care and ride safe, any questions, please let me know.
Dan Creswell
Texas Deputy State Ride Captain
Patriot Guard Riders
www.patriotguard.org
www.pgrstx.com
386-956-8991
dancreswell@pgrstx.com
"It is the people of PGR that makes PGR great"
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Date: 14 Jun 08
Time: 1000
Location: Funeral Home:
Taft Colonial Funeral Home
204 N. Meyers (Taft)
Church:
Immaculate Conception
120 E. Escobedo (Taft)
Cemetery:
Taft Memorial Park
800 Ave C (Taft)
Staging time and locations will be announced very soon. The weather forecast calls for the day being rather hot, please plan accordingly. There will be support vehicles with ice chest of cold water. Any questions please feel free to contact me.
Take care and ride safe,
Dan Creswell
Texas Deputy State Ride Captain
Patriot Guard Riders
www.patriotguard.org
www.pgrstx.com
386-956-8991
dancreswell@pgrstx.com
"It is the people of PGR that makes PGR great"
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We have lost another Hero from the greatest generation, CPL. Cristoval H. Rodriguez, US Army 1941-46 passed away today. Of those years he spent in the Army, 4 were spent as a POW. The family has contacted us and asked Patriot Guard to stand for this Soldier. The services will be held in Corpus Christi Texas, date and locations are still being worked out. As soon as information comes available, we will get it posted.
Take care and ride safe,
Dan Creswell
Texas Deputy State Ride Captain
Patriot Guard Riders
www.patriotguard.org
www.pgrstx.com
386-956-8991
dancreswell@pgrstx.com
"It is the people of PGR that makes PGR great"
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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
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Kinder, La.
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| 11 Jun 2008 12:33 PM |
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I convey my heartfelt condolences to the family of Cristobal H. Rodriguez and my sincere appreciation of his military service to preserve our way of life. May he 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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custer7thcav
Posts: 6869
Hillsboro, Ohio
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| 11 Jun 2008 12:47 PM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Cpl. Cristobal H. Rodriguez. Thank you, sir, for your service, dedication, and sacrifices. God bless you, and be with your family during this very difficult time. Rest in peace. |
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custer7thcav
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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mailman
Posts: 14768
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 11 Jun 2008 1:12 PM |
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| Sincere condolences to the family and friends of US Army WWII Veteran CPL Cristobal H. Rodriquez. Rest In Peace Sir. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
Jim
"mailman"
US Army 1970 - 1972 |
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papajonohio
Posts: 2151
Swanton, Ohio
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| 11 Jun 2008 2:06 PM |
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I wish to express my profound condolences to family and friends of Cristobal Rodriguez.
May your sorrow be tempered by the fact that we hold in our highest honor a true hero who answered the call to serve his country and dedicate a precious segment of his life towards freedom. Thank You.
"...for those who man the battle line, the bugle whispers low,
and freedom has a taste and price the protected never know..."
In your difficult times be mindful that Cristoval has left a mark on our world and in our hearts.
"Never believe that a few caring people can't change the world. For, indeed, that's all who ever have."
- - - - - Margaret Mead
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FOR THOSE WHO MAN THE BATTLE LINE,
THE BUGLE WHISPERS LOW,
AND FREEDOM HAS A TASTE AND PRICE,
THE PROTECTED NEVER KNOW...
* * * * * * THE PRICE OF FREEDOM IS WRITTEN ON THE WALL * * * * * *
YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN
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~~~~ Vietnam – ’67-’68 ~~~~~
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satyr
Posts: 4904
Raleigh, NC
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| 11 Jun 2008 2:30 PM |
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I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of WWII veteran, Cpl Cristobal H. Rodriguez. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Thank you for standing for our country and defending our freedom Mr. Rodriguez. As one of America's greatest generation you will always be remembered. Rest in peace sir. I salute you.
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satyr
Steve Roma
USAF 1976 - 1980, TAC
Dry Hill AFS, Watertown, NY
Finland AFS, Finland, MN
We cherish too, the Poppy red
That grows on fields where valor led,
It seems to signal to the skies
That blood of heroes never dies.
- Moina Micheals - 1918
"We Shall Keep the Faith"
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Harley Harrold
Posts: 9818
Meridian, MS.
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| 11 Jun 2008 4:43 PM |
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| I offer my condolences to the family and friends of Cristobal H. Rodriguez for the loss of this AMERICAN WAR HERO who will not be forgotten. May you rest in the arms of our Lord with your brothers-in-arms who passed on before you. |
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ALL GAVE SOME, SOME GAVE ALL.
They may take my LIFE, but they will NEVER take my FREEDOM!
To my wife Anita, Love you always and forever babe!
"It is accomplished by the few for the many - FREEDOM!" John Harrold
USN 1971-1977
USAF 1979-Present
Riding in memory of the Vietnam war, that it will NOT be repeated.
2007 Harley Davidson Fatboy (Warrior) (My full time transportation)
Here be Dragons from Houston, Texas!
American Legion, VFW, MRF, Poplar Springs United Methodist Church, National HOG member, Full time biker [ 40 years ]. Ride hard or stay on the porch!!!!!!! |
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Pinger
Posts: 2169
Lisbon, NY
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| 11 Jun 2008 5:03 PM |
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Thank you Cristobal, for your service for the preservation of FREEDOM ............ I Salute You
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Cristobal H Rodriguez, US Army WWII Veteran ............ and Hero |
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Charlie
USAF 60 - 64
USN 65 - 82
USN Retired 82
Viet Nam 71 & 73
"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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New Mexico
Posts: 1814
Temple City, California 91780
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| 11 Jun 2008 5:11 PM |
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To the family and friends of Cpl Cristobal H. Rodriguez I wish to extend my deepest and sincere condolences for the loss of your loved one. As an Army veteran I salute you Cpl Rodriguez and thank you for defending our country and our freedom during WWII. You are a true American Hero. Que Dios te bendiga y te tenga a Su lado. Vaya con Dios mi hermano y descansa en paz. Rest in peace my brother. You will not be forgotten!
Hero Down - Kickstands Up
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8th Infantry Division - 7th Howitzer Battalion
16th Field Artillery - Baumholder, Germany
(The Convincers) |
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PGRLabLuvr
Posts: 8709
Naples, FL
Senior Ride Captain
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| 11 Jun 2008 8:47 PM |
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My deepest, heartfelt condolences to the Family and Friends of this Veteran. Thank you for your service to our country. May you rest in Honored, Eternal Peace.
Ride safe my Brothers and Sisters, I will be with you all in Spirit as you Stand in Respect for this True American Hero.
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Joan "PGRLabLuvr" Colosimo
Florida Senior Ride Captain
Proud Military Blue Star Mom
USAF - TSgt Jennifer and her husband, TSgt Mark McIntosh - Kadena
USAR - SGT Dominic Sutherland - WOCS Ft. Rucker
Standing the Flagline...
In Honor of:
SP4 L. Gary Grassi - 4th Infantry Division - Kontum, South Vietnam - 05 FEB 1968 - 37/35
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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Pepper_guy
Posts: 6261
Lacey, WA
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| 11 Jun 2008 9:44 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of Cpl. Cristobal H. Rodriguez, U.S. Army / WWII Veteran / POW. Cpl. Rodriguez, I am forever grateful for your service to our country. Your service and sacrifices will not be forgotten. You are a "TRUE AMERICAN HERO". May you Forever Rest in Peace.
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RDWinters
Posts: 836
Wilson,NC
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| 11 Jun 2008 10:57 PM |
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| Our sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathies to the family and friends of Cpl. Cristobal Rodriguez. May God comfort you during your time of grief and need. Thank you Cpl. Rodriguez for your courage, dedication and many sacrifices. As one of the "Greatest Generation", you protected and shaped a world, guaranteeing our freedoms. We honor you and salute you. Rest easy Brother. |
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"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends." John 15:13
De Oppresso Liber
R.D. and Kay Winters
U.S. Army (Ret) 1978-1998
Special Forces Assn Decade
American Legion
VFW
PGR
Blue Knights NC IX
www.myspace.com/kaynrick_hd
In Memory of:
L/Cpl Ronald Wayne Shields, P-39E/L-21, SVN, 13 Feb 68 (Uncle)
SFC Jonathan Tessar, Iraqi Freedom, 31 Oct 05 (Teammate, Friend, Brother)
James Kenneth Sinclair, Veteran, Motorcycle Accident, 16 Apr 04 (Kay's Dad)
It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat.
Pres. Theodore Roosevelt
Paris, France
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ROBERTRPEARMAN
Posts: 2159
WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, NY
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| 12 Jun 2008 2:35 AM |
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| OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF WWII VETERAN CPL CRISTOBAL H. RODRIGUEZ USA. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. REST IN PEACE CRISTOBAL. ROBERT AND JUANITA |
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YOU ARE NEVER REALLY GONE UNTIL YOU ARE FORGOTTEN
ROBERT R PEARMAN
US AIR FORCE 1961 - 1965
AMERICAN LEGION
VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA
PATRIOT GUARD RIDERS |
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VTXRIDER55
Posts: 1322
Warner Robins, GA
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| 12 Jun 2008 7:04 AM |
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| Our heart-felt condolences to the Rodriquez family and friends in the loss of Cristobal. Thank you for his service to this great country. Our prayers go out to God for you in this time of loss. Cristoval served to give us the freedom we now enjoy so much and for that he is one of the GREAT AMERICAN HEROS of the land. God bless your family and friends. Wish I could have shaken his hand and told him thank you myself. |
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JR & Patti Bedford
Psalms 37:5
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SteveC1951
Posts: 377
Blue Grass Iowa
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| 12 Jun 2008 9:27 AM |
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| America Says farewell to another of the Greatest Generation. My sympathy and condolences to the family and friends and to CPL Cristobal H. Rodriguez, my grattitude for your service in defense of our Nation and the freedoms we enjoy. You are an American Hero and you will not be forgotten, Rest In Peace. |
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Steve Cole
SFC, US Army, 1970 - 1992, Retired
Member H.O.G., ABATE
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mlmsan
Posts: 3568
Loganville, Georgia 30052
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| 12 Jun 2008 5:10 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of CPL Cristobal H. Rodriguez, US Army, WWII Veteran. I pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful for CPL Cristobal H. Rodriguez, service to our Great Nation and greatly appreciate Him for my freedom. CPL Cristobal H. Rodriguez, 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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690MedCo
Posts: 4191
Huntington Beach, CA
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| 12 Jun 2008 9:52 PM |
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| Thank you CPL Cristobal H. Rodriguez 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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lonetexan2u
Posts: 940
Phelan, Ca. High Desert
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| 12 Jun 2008 11:21 PM |
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| My family extends it's Sincere Condolences to the Family and Friends of CPL Cristobal H. Rodriguez! May God give you peace and comfort within your hearts at this time. "A warrior's road is not finished until he walks upon the streets of Heaven. God's speed as you join your comrades and hoist another Flag of Victory as you well deserve. Rest in Peace, you have served well... I stand in spirit with my brothers and sisters, humbled by all you have given!” “To some a soldier is just a soldier, but to comrades in arms, We’re Family” |
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Billy "Hawkeye" Mathews
Sgt USMC 1969 - 1972 Texas
Proud Patriot Guard Rider
American Legion Post 262
American Legion Riders Chapter 777
Proud Father of 1st Sgt G.R. Mathews 1st Cav US Army, East Texas
Proud Grandfather of B. Mathews Airman USAF, East Texas
Proud Grandfather of B. Frank Airman First Class USAF, Calif.
Proud Father-in-law of C. Stoney Spc US Army 1st Cav, West Texas
Riding in Memory of:
My Father, George G. Mathews Pvt US Army WWII Purple Heart, Texas
Uncle Henry W. Mathews Pvt US Army WWII, Texas
Uncle C.L. Lynch Sgt US Army WWII, Texas
Cousin C.M. Lynch US Navy Vietnam, Texas
Cousin T.E. Lynch US Navy Vietnam, Texas
Cousin George W. Weldy Jr. USMC KIA 2/25/68 Vietnam, Texas
Cousin Bennye W. Cowley USMC KIA 2/23/68 Vietnam , Texas
Cousin Jackie D. Bradford US Army, Vietnam, Arizona
And all those whom have served this great Nation throughout our history |
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Jasper54
Posts: 7046
Columbus, Ohio
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| 13 Jun 2008 4:01 AM |
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| My prayers and sympathies go out to the famiy of Cpl. Cristobal H. Rodriquez, US Army Veteran of WWII and Member of America's "Greatest Generation." |
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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.
Visit me at: www.MySpace.com/ChaplainRoger
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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mr_stainglass
Posts: 753
Newport News Virginia
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| 13 Jun 2008 11:07 AM |
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| My appreciation and condolences go out to the family and friends of Cristobal Rodriguez. Thank you Cristobal for your service to our nation and for the sacrafices you made along the way for the liberties of freedom. Rest Easy. |
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Robert Magill RMC (SW) USN retired
"Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe, to assure the survival and success of liberty." -- John F. Kennedy |
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wvhusker
Posts: 5133
Ashland, KY
Sr. KY R/C
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| 13 Jun 2008 12:30 PM |
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CPL Rodriguez,
Thank you for your willingness to defend the United States of America and her freedoms and interests. Your death brings much sorrow and sadness to the hearts and lives of your family, friends, military brothers and sisters, each and every member of the Patriot Guard Riders, and all who truly appreciate their freedom. We are proud of your service and dedication in that which you believed in and fought for. Your mission is complete. You are truly an American hero and the world in which we live is a safer place because of your commitment to freedom. We will now proudly stand for you with honor, dignity, and respect. We pray that you will now rest peacefully in the arms of God. May He provide peace, comfort, and understanding to each life you touched.
WVHusker
Tom & Kelly
Ashland, KY
Sr. NE KY R/C
US Army, 1988 - 1998
Operations Desert Shield/Storm
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"Heaven Was Needing A Hero" (Jo Dee Messina)
My personal thanks to HUDPatriotGuard for posting this on YouTube. May this touch your heart as it did mine. ~WVHusker
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Uffda
Posts: 11023
Wonder Lake, IL
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| 13 Jun 2008 5:33 PM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of CPL Cristobal H. Rodriguez, Army, WWII Veteran. May God help you though this difficult time and sorrow. He is one of America's Heroes that will never be forgotten.
Rest Safely and Securely in God's Loving Arms, Cristobal.
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.
http://lnwbooks.com/data/mp3/15.mp3
Standing in Spirit...
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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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Big rock
Posts: 2002
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| 13 Jun 2008 10:05 PM |
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