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Big rock 
Posts: 2002
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| 20 Jun 2008 7:56 PM |
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Updated 25 June 08 0738 Cdt by Sandra
Services: Friday June 27th,
2008: Funeral
services for Lcpl Whitacre will be held at 10:00 AM at Jay Co. High School.
Staging: 9:00
AM Jay County
High School
Address:
Jay County High School
2072 West St,
(Rd. 67)
Portland In 47371
Respectfully Submitted,
Ron Coleman -Chief
Asst. IN State Capt.
Patriot Guard Riders____________________________________________________________________________
Updated 24 Jun 08 1900 edt S Sturgis
We have just received the time that LCpl. Whitacre's plane is due in. Arrival time is 10:41 am at Muncie Airport. Members wishing to escort Lcpl Whitacre to Baird Freeman Funeral Home in Portland should be at the Muncie Airport No Later Than 10:00AM Wednesday, June 25, 2008.
The Muncie Airport (Delaware County) is located at:
311 W. Carl Simmons Drive Muncie, Indiana 47303
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=311+West+Carl+Simmons+Drive,+Muncie,+IN,+47303
Please remember to fill up your gas tanks before arriving for the escort.
Per Don DeBruler -mold maker, and Curly
Respectfully Submitted,
Ron Coleman -Chief
Asst. IN State Capt.
Patriot Guard Riders
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Updated 24 June 08 0547 Cdt by Sandra
The family of LCPL Whitacre has graciously invited the Patriot Guard Riders to his services. Updates will be provided as they become available. Thank you and God Bless.
Ron Coleman -Chief
Asst. IN State Capt. Patriot Guard Riders
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No. 521-08
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DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of two Marines who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Capt. Eric Daniel Terhune, 34, of Lexington, Ky.
Lance Cpl. Andrew Francis Whitacre, 21, of Bryant, Ind.
Both Marines died June 19 while conducting combat operations in Farah Province, Afghanistan. They were assigned to 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif.
For more information about these Marines may contact the 1st Marine Division public affairs office at (760) 763-5397.
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sdoise
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Kinder, La.
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| 20 Jun 2008 8:13 PM |
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| I convey heartfelt condolences to the friends and family of LCpl Andrew Francis Whitacre and my sincere appreciation of his service and ultimate sacrifice 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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aoop
Posts: 2581
Vidor, Orange County, TX
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| 20 Jun 2008 8:15 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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Calling Fox
Posts: 870
Emerson, IA
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| 20 Jun 2008 8:16 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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Jim Kearney Jr
Gold Star Dad
TSGT USAF/ANG (Ret) Vietnam Era
Western Iowa Chapter ALR
"You have enemies? Good. That means you've stood up for something, sometime in your life." Winston Churchill.
"Nothing is more devisive than the hyphen." John Wayne |
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mailman
Posts: 14768
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 20 Jun 2008 9:16 PM |
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| Deepest condolences to the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Andrew Francis Whitacre. Rest In Peace Hero. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
Jim
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US Army 1970 - 1972 |
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akmarinemom
Posts: 34
Glennallen, AK
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| 20 Jun 2008 9:53 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. Andrew'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 Andrew 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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690MedCo
Posts: 4191
Huntington Beach, CA
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| 20 Jun 2008 10:03 PM |
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| Thank you Lance Cpl. Andrew Francis Whitacre 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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Jasper54
Posts: 7046
Columbus, Ohio
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| 20 Jun 2008 10:24 PM |
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I offer my most sincere prayers and extend my deepest sympathies to the family and friends of United States Marine Corps LCpl. Andrew Francis Whitacre, who unselfishly placed himself in Harm's Way and has made the ULTIMATE SACRAFICE while fighting to defend our nations freedom in the Global War on Terrorism in Afghanastan. 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.
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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semperpapa
Posts: 1341
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
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| 20 Jun 2008 10:35 PM |
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I would like to offer my deepest condolences to the family and friends of LCpl. Andrew Francis Whitacre 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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sig22
Posts: 3309
New Port Richey, Fl
Senior Ride Captain
FL State Captain-Retired
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| 21 Jun 2008 3:27 AM |
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I send my sincere condolences to the family and friends of LCPL Andrew Francis Whitacre. May the Lord comfort you in the difficult days ahead.
Godspeed Andrew.....Godspeed..... |
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Bobbie Bilotta
Sig22@patriotguard.org
Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there.
"We are most effective as a team when we compliment each other without embarrassment and disagree without fear."
- Unknown
RIDING IN HONOR AND LOVING MEMORY OF:
PGR TN member and friend John "SmokyMtnSporty" Deniakis - 09 Jun 2008
"Optimistically pessimistic about life"
PGR GA Ride Captain (Ret) Mike "Deltoid" Bland - 22 Feb 2008
"It's all good"
PGR FL Senior Ride Captain Jack "Jacklok" Loken - 20 Oct 2007
"Take care, ride safe"
Always in our thoughts....Forever in our hearts.... |
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Pinger
Posts: 2169
Lisbon, NY
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| 21 Jun 2008 5:20 AM |
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Thank you Andrew, for your service and ultimate sacrifice for the preservation of FREEDOM .......... I SALUTE YOU
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Andrew Francis Whitacre, LCpl., USMC ........... 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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milktoast
Posts: 2608
West Branch, MI Zephyrhills, FL
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| 21 Jun 2008 6:16 AM |
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| My heartfelt condolences and prayers to the family and friends of LCpl. Andrew Whitacre. 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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Billboy
Posts: 1686
Webster, Fl.
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| 21 Jun 2008 7:42 AM |
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My Sincere Condolences go out to Family and Friends of LCpl. Andrew Francis Whitacre, Though you will be missed you will not be forgotten, Thank you for your service. May you rest in Peace and may God be with you.
Bill Snelson (Billboy)
US Army, Veteran
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1armymom
Posts: 638
Virginia Beach, VA User Accounts Support Team
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| 21 Jun 2008 8:19 AM |
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To the family and loved ones of LCpl. Andrew Francis Whitacre,
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.
LCpl. Whitacre,
May God protect and guide your fellow warriors as they carry on without you; and bestow unto them, courage and strength to travel this most difficult path. I pray The Lord will grant your brothers the grace and perseverance to see the mission through.
Your sacrifice will remain in our hearts for a lifetime, with intense gratitude.
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Honor Our Armed Services, Pay It Forward!
Proud Mom of U.S. Army SSG Worrell, 202 BSB 4B/2ID Stryker Brigade Combat Team
2 Time Blue Star Mom ~ OIF
Forum Moderator: WWW.STRYKERNEWS.COM
DAR, Blue Star Mothers, Inc., 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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Pepper_guy
Posts: 6259
Lacey, WA
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| 21 Jun 2008 9:54 AM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of LCpl. Andrew Francis Whitacre, USMC / OEF. LCpl. Whitacre, 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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custer7thcav
Posts: 6869
Hillsboro, Ohio
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| 21 Jun 2008 2:14 PM |
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| My deepest sympathy and sincere condolences to the family and friends of LCpl. Andrew F. Whitacre. Thank you, sir, for your service and dedication. God bless you, and be with your family during this very difficult time. Rest in peace. |
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custer7thcav
In honor and memory of
Sgt. Bill L. Mullins, 1/7 Cav, Vietnam '65-'66
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Lobo66
Posts: 131
Brownsburg, IN
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| 21 Jun 2008 3:04 PM |
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| My condolences to the family of LCpl Andrew Whitacre. May he rest in peace. |
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papajonohio
Posts: 2151
Swanton, Ohio
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| 21 Jun 2008 6:41 PM |
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I wish to express my most heartfelt condolences to family and friends of LCpl. Andrew Francis Whitacre.
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 Andrew 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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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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LZ__Morgan
Posts: 521
South East. ( Irvine ) Kentucky ( Estill County ) Ride Captain
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| 21 Jun 2008 6:44 PM |
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| My Heartfelt Condolences to the Family and Friends of LCpl. Andrew Francis Whitacre. 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
Central/Eastern
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croliver
Posts: 38
Kokomo, Indiana
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| 21 Jun 2008 7:25 PM |
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In these times, a person never knows just what to say. Thank you LCpl Andrew Francis Whitacre for your service and ultimate sacrifice. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. I thank you for raising a son that chose to defend this great nation. May God be with the Whitacre family. |
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Clee R Oliver
PGR RC NC IN
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Riding in memory of my DAD, Robert E. Oliver, China-Burma-India Theater - WWII.
I like to see a man proud of the place in which he lives.
I like to see a man live so that his place will be proud of him.
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fireboyroy
Posts: 4
Bryant, IN
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| 22 Jun 2008 1:36 AM |
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Thank you Andrew I will be there for you on the Bryant Fire Department Truck or with the Patriot Guard but either way i will be there. I pray that your family has the strength to get through this. I hope your family knows that there a many people that care that you have given this sacrafice for the fredoms that we all share.
Brian Smith
Bryant Volunteer Fire Department
Patriot Guard Rider
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Riding in memory of the "343"
"Character is doing the right thing when no one is watching"
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PGRLabLuvr
Posts: 8709
Naples, FL
Senior Ride Captain
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| 22 Jun 2008 6:47 AM |
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My deepest, heartfelt condolences to the Family and Friends of this Fallen Hero. We thank you for your sacrifice, we are a grateful nation. May your pain be tempered in the knowledge that Andrew is a True American Hero and he will Never be Forgotten.
Ride safe my Brothers and Sisters, I will be with you all in Spirit. Stand Tall, Stand Proud…An American Hero Is Coming Home.
Stand down, LCpl Andrew Francis Whitacre, your mission is now complete, may you rest in Honored, Eternal Peace.
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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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ron1ok
Posts: 606
Triadelphia WV
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| 22 Jun 2008 7:01 AM |
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Thank you, Marine, for your service to our country and to the Corps. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten. To the family of Lcpl. Whitacre, may God bless you with peace and comfort during this hard time. Andrew is a true American hero. SEMPER FI !! Ride safe, Ron J. |
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Ron Jones USMC '74 to '78
WV ASC North
WV RC
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vander177
Posts: 3275
Vandergrift, PA
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| 22 Jun 2008 7:03 AM |
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My condolences and prayers to the family and friends of U.S. Marine Corps Lance Corproal Andrew Francis Whitacre. 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.
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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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cat1948
Posts: 460
Alpharetta GA
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| 22 Jun 2008 7:03 AM |
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My sincerest condolences to the loss of your son. My prayers are with you and your family. Stand down Brother - mission done. Thank you for the service.
Sgt. JB - "Cat"
Vietnam - 1968-1970
82nd Airborne
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