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custer7thcav 
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Hillsboro, Ohio
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| 18 Jun 2008 1:40 AM |
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| My deepest sympathy and sincere condolences to the family and friends of Sgt. Michael Toussiant-Hyle Washington. Thank you, Michael, 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
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ROBERTRPEARMAN
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WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, NY
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| 18 Jun 2008 2:07 AM |
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| OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF OEF VETERAN SGT. MICHAEL TOUSSIANT-HYLE WASHINGTON USMC. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. REST IN PEACE MICHAEL. SEMPER FI. ROBERT AND JUANITA |
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ROBERT R PEARMAN
US AIR FORCE 1961 - 1965
AMERICAN LEGION
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VTXRIDER55
Posts: 1299
Warner Robins, GA
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| 18 Jun 2008 3:59 AM |
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| Our heart felt condolences to the Washington family and friends in the loss of Michael. Thank you for his service to this great country. Our prayers go out to God for you in this time of loss. Michael 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. God tells us that “Greater love hath no man than this that a man lay down his life for his friends.” (John 15:13) As Christ our Lord laid down His life for us that believe in Him for salvation, so your love one has laid down his life for us for our freedom. This act has made him a Super Hero in my heart and I thank-you deeply for this sacrifice made for our freedoms. I pray that God will now bless your lives and help you see how great a thing this is which your loved one has done. The FALLEN MILITARY MEMBER has shown this country his greatest love for country and friends |
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JR & Patti Bedford
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ron1ok
Posts: 585
Triadelphia WV
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| 18 Jun 2008 4:05 AM |
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| Sgt. Washington, Thank you, Marine, for your service to our country and to the Corps. Your sacrifice willl not be forgotten. To the family of Sgt. Washington, may God bless you with peace and comfort during this hard time. Michael is a true Ameircan hero. SEMPER FI !! Ride safe, Ron J. |
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Ron Jones USMC '74 to '78
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SteveC1951
Posts: 377
Blue Grass Iowa
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| 18 Jun 2008 6:11 AM |
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| My sympathy and condolences to the family and friends in your time of sorrow, and to Sgt. Michael Toussiant-Hyle, 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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papajonohio
Posts: 1468
Swanton, Ohio
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| 18 Jun 2008 6:15 AM |
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I wish to express my profound condolences to family and friends of Michael Toussiant-Hyle.
May your sorrow be tempered by the fact that we hold in our highest honor a true hero who answered the call to duty, performing a selfless act to serve his country. Thank You. 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 Michael has left his 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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usmc_jdf
Posts: 5
Based out of MCB 29 Palms - Hometown: Batesville Indiana
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| 18 Jun 2008 6:15 AM |
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FROM THE MARINES OF 2/7 G CO 3RD PLT
WE ARE GREATFUL THAT WE HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE OUR GREAT COUNTRY WITH YOU SGT WASHINGTON. YOU ARE GREATLY MISSED AND HIGHLY RESPECTED IN THE GREAT ORGANIZATION. YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. THANK YOU FOR ALL THE WONDERFUL MEMORIES. THANKS FOR THE WONDERFUL BOND THAT WE ALL BUILT WITH YOU. TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF SGT MICHAEL WASHINGTON, OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. MAY GOD GIVE YOU ALL THE STRENGTH TO COPE WITH YOUR LOSS.
SEMPER FIDELIS
SGT FRANCE AND THE MARINES FROM 2/7 G CO 3RD PLT |
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TMR
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Willow Springs IL
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| 18 Jun 2008 6:45 AM |
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"There is no greater love", say the Lord, "than to lay down your life for a friend".
Thank you and God Bless you, Sgt Toussiant-Hyle Washington, for being willing to do just that.... for me and mine.
'Rest easy, son, at the top of the stairs.'
Standing in spirit in Willow Springs IL TMR
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biglee
Posts: 19
Sumner Washington
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| 18 Jun 2008 7:37 AM |
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| My sincere prayers and condolences go out to the family and friends of Sgt. Michael Toussiant-Hyle a "TRUE AMERICAN HERO" You will not be forgotten. May you forever Rest In Peace. my son is a Marine. he is going to Iraq in March.
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THE FINAL
INSPECTION
The Marine 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, Marine,
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 got just 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 Marine waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.
'Step forward now, you Marine,
You've borne your burdens well.
Walk peacefully on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in Hell.'
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AF Mom in NC
Posts: 2114
Lexington, NC
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| 18 Jun 2008 8:01 AM |
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Sgt. Michael Toussiant-Hyle 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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dlinjerdal
Posts: 1925
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| 18 Jun 2008 11:25 AM |
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| May God Bless and hold close the friends and family of Sgt. Washington in this most difficult time we are so sorry for your loss we will never forget you Michael we will always have you in our hearts and will forever be grateful to you for our freedom,rest well our hero you are with God now. |
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RDWinters
Posts: 584
Wilson,NC
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| 18 Jun 2008 11:52 AM |
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| Our sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathies to the family and friends of Sgt. Michael Toussiant-Hyle. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. May God bring you comfort and peace. Thank you Sgt. Toussiant-Hyle for your courage, dedication and sacrifices. Thank you for standing guard for our freedoms and those of others around the world. 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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Cipher
Posts: 385
Gresham/Portland Oregon(e)
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| 18 Jun 2008 3:12 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Sgt Michael Washington!! Our hero will not be forgotten here!!
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I bid you all a safe mission bringing this hero home!
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GARYCOLUMBIA
Posts: 857
Vancouver, WA
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| 18 Jun 2008 3:25 PM |
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| To the family and friends of Sgt Michael Toussiant-Hyle Washington, Marilyn and I wish to extend our deepest sympathies. We pray that the Lord will be with you and grant you peace during this time of grieving. |
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This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave.
--Elmer Davis
Gary Everett
USAF A1C
1964-1968
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Zippy
Posts: 6416
Phoenix, AZ
National Forum Admin
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| 18 Jun 2008 6:35 PM |
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| I would like to extend my heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Sgt Washington. May you find the strength you will need to carry you through these trying times. Our hearts are with you all. |
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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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Aunt Jane
Posts: 366
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| 18 Jun 2008 7:24 PM |
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| To the Family of Sgt. Toussiant-Hyle, our thoughts and prayers remain with you. May you lean on the strength of your loved one as you move through the many days ahead. |
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Thank you for the mission you gave to your life in protecting our freedoms, and striving to give others, theirs. The lives of you and the men and women who have gone before you are raised high, and not given in vain. I honor you, and pray that our children will learn to do the same throughout coming generations. God bless your family, and may they keep their memories alive and rejoice in the life of a hero.
Remembering LCpl. Matthew Snyder, KIA Iraq 3/3/06 |
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NorthwestDiego
Posts: 388
Federal Way, WA
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| 18 Jun 2008 8:42 PM |
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| May the family & friends of Sgt. Washington find peace, comfort, and pride during this time of great sadness. His contributions have made the world a better place. In a world of growing selfishness, Sgt. Washington stepped up to serve those in both his own country & others. He will not be forgotten! |
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King County Washington Ride Captain
In memory of:
Lt. Col. Anthony L. Sherman
304th Civil Affairs
Pottstown, PA |
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HDriderDave1
Posts: 4184
N. AL Ride Capt. Madison, AL
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| 19 Jun 2008 6:22 AM |
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God Bless Sgt. Michael Toussiant-Hyle Washington, family and friends. My sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family and friends. Thank you for your service and sacrifice great warrior. I pray the lord takes you into his Kingdom and may you rest in peace. You will not be forgotten "A True American Hero"! I Salute You Sir! I will be standing there in Spirit with my fellow brothers.
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Lord Jesus help me as I mourn, comfort me with the knowledge of your love which is stronger than death. Enable me to trust you for the future of my love ones and myself. Help me to cast all of my care on you, knowing that the grave holds no power over those who trust in you. Amen. |
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Chiefskid
Posts: 221
Pembroke, MA R/C
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| 19 Jun 2008 6:55 AM |
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"Ready for all, yielding to none"
Semper Fidelis - Always Faithful It's more than a motto. It's a way of life. I offer my most sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of United States Marine Corps Sgt. Michael Toussiant-Hyle Washington of 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force. Thank you Michael for the ultimate sacrifice in the defending the freedoms and liberties of this great nation we call America. You are the true light of this country, you are the glue that binds us ,you are our angel of freedom and our wings of protection. Rest assured, Michael you are a "TRUE AMERICAN HERO" and you "WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN"! " Bravo Zulu Sgt Washington" During this difficult time, I know you will draw upon your own strength and the strength of loved ones that hold you in their thoughts. Remember this country is filled with people who care about you and are thinking about you in this difficult time of sorrow...Your loss is our loss and resonates through the Patriot Guard Riders. We want to have the touch that brings you comfort,the strength that gives you courage,and the words to lighten your spirits. May the presence of the Patriot Guard Riders weave love and strength into your hearts to ease your pain of this "American Warrior Hero".All of us are saddened by this terrible loss.". ..... Standing For Those Who Stood For US........E Pluribus Unum..........One Cause One Mission ...... Respect....................Standing your Flag line in Spirit in Pembroke Ma.........The three Corps Values: Honor, Courage, Commitment. They make up the bedrock of the character of each individual Marine. They are the foundation of his Corps. These three values, handed down from generation to generation, have made U.S. Marines the Warrior Elite. The U.S. Marine Corps: the most respected and revered fighting force on earth. “Strength of the Battalion is in the Marine; the Strength of the Marine is in the Battalion" "Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they've made a difference. The Marines don't have that problem." "American Warrior" http://oldbluejacket.com/americanwarrior.htm
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Geezer Glide 2001
Posts: 1567
Conroe,Texas
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| 19 Jun 2008 9:22 AM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Sgt. Michael Toussiant-Hyle Washingston,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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Chewy BOTW Nomad
Posts: 103
Kanawha Valley - West Virginia - USA
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| 19 Jun 2008 2:07 PM |
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Respects
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"Never Again.....Never Forget"
"Remember Those Serving In Harm's Way"
chewybotw@aol.com
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mattsmom
Posts: 1402
Westminster, Maryland
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| 19 Jun 2008 7:58 PM |
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| Sgt Washington, you are so deeply appreciated. You stand now a hero, along with all our fallen warriors who have gone before you, at heaven's gates. Rest easy now, young Michael, and know that you will never be forgotten here. |
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Thank you for your service and sacrifice in defending and protecting our freedoms. As a nation we mourn your loss, and we will remember you always as a true American hero. To the family, I offer my prayers and support. I understand a little of what you are going through-my son, a Marine LCpl, was killed in Iraq. I pray wonderful memories of your dear warrior help eventually to ease the pain you endure today. Your hero will never be forgotten-he leaves a legacy of honor and courage that few will ever achieve. God bless you. Julie Francis, Matt's Mom |
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FlyingTigress
Posts: 11
Tacoma, WA
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| 20 Jun 2008 11:26 AM |
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To the family of Sgt. Washington:
It was my distinct honor to R/C the group heading to set-up the flagline to honor you, and Michael -- and to have family members riding behind me on the way to the F/H.
Standing by.
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"Daylight"
Ride Captain (in Training)
Riding in honor of my father: K.G. Lindell, COL, USAF, USMA Jan 43, CO 28th FS, 3FG Chinese-American Composite Wing, 14th AAF, SS, LOM, DFC, PH, AM(2), PUC, AFCM, ADSM, ACM, APSM (3), WW2VM, NDSM (2), AFLSA (6), Order of the Resplendent Banner (2) RoC Taiwan -- on eternal flight patrol: USMA Post Cemetery; my uncle, A.M. Lindell, COL USMC (Ret'd): Iwo, Okinawa; and my uncle G.H. Lindell, CPT, USN (Decd) |
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Calling Fox
Posts: 845
Emerson, IA
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| 20 Jun 2008 8:33 PM |
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As I get ready to write to you, the words fall away as almost meaningless because of the pain I know you feel. I know, because I have felt that pain.
Know that you are NOT alone on this difficult path. Others are there to help you: reach out and embrace them, for they are offering not only themselves, but sharing with you that little bit of the Almighty that resides in all of us. This offering/sharing is what WILL give you the strength you will need to get thru. Trust me.
Any service related death, whether accident or illness, wounds received or KIA, warrant the Gold Star for the family. Don't let anyone tell you different.
I offer you my services, such as they are. If you want to talk, feel free to get in touch with me thru the PGR messaging. I WILL return your call/message. ANYTIME!
In the meantime know that my wife's and my prayers are with you.
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Gold Star Dad
TSGT USAF/ANG (Ret) Vietnam Era
Western Iowa Chapter ALR
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akmarinemom
Posts: 33
Glennallen, AK
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| 20 Jun 2008 9:48 PM |
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Please accept my heartfelt condolences for your loss. As a mom of a 2/7 Marine, please know that we are mourning with you. Please know that you are all in so many thoughts and prayers throughout the 2/7 family. Michael's ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten.
We as a nation mourn with you. We cry with you, we stand with you. We share your anguish, we share your sadness, and we share your loss. You are not in this alone.
May God wrap loving angels around you, to guide you and ease your pain at this time of such great sorrow. God has
welcomed Michael into his loving arms, so he too will be watching over you all.
Jana Becker-Alaska
Proud Marine Mom of
Cpl. Cory Becker-2/7 Golf-Deployed Afghanistan
United States Marine Corps
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