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Wags 
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| 27 Jun 2008 7:34 AM |
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Updated 30 June 08 1709 Cdt by Sandra
PFC. Bryan M. Thomas, U.S. Army
A Candle light Vigil will be held on Tuesday, July 1, 2008 at 2000 hrs (8:00 p.m.) at the Old Sears Automotive Center on Ryan St. downtown Lake Charles, La. ALL bikes at invited to attend and the ceremony will end with a parade of bikes around the Civic Center on Bor Du Lac Drive. Please invite everyone you know to participate in this event to honor a local HERO and his family. This event is after most working hours so let us show our respect and support!!!!!
Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, July 2, 2008 at the:
New Emmanuel Baptist Church
502 N. Lions Street
Lake Charles, La.
Visitation will be from 0900 to 1100 hrs with the service beginning at 1100 hrs.
Burial will follow directly after the services at the Community Cemetery in DeQuincy, La.
STAGING: 0830 hrs at the New Emmanuel Baptist Church (address listed above)
Ride Captains: Schelly Doise, Cell 318/481-6952
Ron Stoddard, Cell 337/540-4451
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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.
Pfc. Bryan M. Thomas, 22, of Lake Charles, La., died June 23 in Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds suffered in Salman Pak, Iraq, when his patrol encountered small arms fire during combat operations. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, Baumholder, Germany.
The Department of Defense announced June 25 the death of Capt. Gregory T. Dalessio, who was killed in the same incident.
For more information media may contact the U.S. Army, Europe, public affairs office at 011-49-6221-57-5816 or 8694, or email: ocpa.pi@eur.army.mil . |
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Rondawg
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Madisonville, Republic of Texas
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| 27 Jun 2008 7:45 AM |
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Thank you, PFC Bryan M Thomas, for your service to this Nation. It is because of patriots such as you that I, my family, and the rest of this great Nation are able to lead the lives we do. It is the soldier that gives us freedom, not the politicians. Only two people ever died for our freedoms. One was Jesus Christ and the other was the American Soldier. The least I can do is pay homage and respect to this Hero and his family.
To the family of this American Hero: We as a nation grieve with you in your loss. His adherence to “Duty to God and Country” will not be forgotten. Death is a time to rejoice in the life someone had and the lives they touched on this earth. Life is but a blink of an eye. May the Great Architect take this Hero and his family into his council, protect and heal them.
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You don't have to love war, but you do have to love the Warrior!
The sound of 200 people holding flags -- is deafening.
Rondawg
PGR Member #2799
Madisonville, Republic of Texas
Riding in Honor of:
Wm. Travis Nelson (USN / Korean War) Brother
Ryan L. Nelson (USN / Pentagon on 9/11/01) Son
CWO Brandon Leggett (7th Calv. Chopper Pilot/ Operation Iraq Freedom) Son-in-law (returning to Iraq in July 2008 with 6/17 calv)
Sgt. Perry Kuykendauhl (Ranger / Omaha Beach) Uncle
Lt. Joel Nelson (101 Airborn / Nam) Cousin
Sgt. Ralph Brisco (USMC / Iwo Jima) Friend
And in HONOR and MEMORY of:
PFC Brett Tribble (Friend), PFC Jeff Shaffer, PGR Member George Griffith, Staff Sgt. Ed Reynolds, CPL Benji Rosales, Spc. Carl Eason, Cpt. David M. Fraser, Sgt.Gary S. Johnston (Son of a friend), SSgt. Gary C. Johnston (KIA Viet Nam: Uncle of Sgt. Gary S. Johnston), Pfc Cory Koster, Sgt. Ryan P. Green, Pfc Larry Guyton, Lnc Cpl Bobby Twitty, Sgt. Randell Olguin and ALL past and present who have served for this Country. I am Proud and Honored to do so. |
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mailman
Posts: 12867
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 27 Jun 2008 7:46 AM |
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| Deepest condolences to the family and friends of PFC Bryan M. Thomas. Rest In Peace Hero. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
Jim
"mailman"
US Army 1970 - 1972 |
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satyr
Posts: 4034
Raleigh, NC
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| 27 Jun 2008 11:12 AM |
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I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Pfc Bryan M. Thomas. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Thank you for standing for our country and defending our freedom Bryan. Rest in peace soldier. 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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semperpapa
Posts: 1314
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
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| 27 Jun 2008 12:18 PM |
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My most sincere condolences to the family of Pfc. Bryan M. Thomas for your great loss. May the Lord grant you peace and serenity in these times of sorrow.
Thank you for your service and sacrifice. It will not be forgotten!
May God bless you all.
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Frank "Semperpapa"
"Red Beamer Rider"
VPF of a U.S. Marine
"God spoke Liberty only to those who love it and are always ready to guard and defend it"
Daniel Webster
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1armymom
Posts: 477
Virginia Beach, VA User Accounts Support Team
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| 27 Jun 2008 1:52 PM |
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To the family and loved ones of PFC Bryan M Thomas,
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.
PFC Thomas,
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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sneakysnake
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Panama City, Fl.
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| 27 Jun 2008 3:05 PM |
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| Gail and I extend our deepest sympathies to the Thomas family. A grateful nation mourns the loss of another HERO. His service and sacrifice on behalf of our freedoms will never be fogotten. May he rest in eternal peace. |
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James Davis
Dixie Region Captain
AL, FL, GA, LA, MS, TN
Proud Patriot Guard Rider
It Ain't Easy Bein' Me!
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CarolineWM
Posts: 94
Topsail Island, NC
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| 27 Jun 2008 3:06 PM |
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| My family and I offer our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Pfc Bryan Thomas. |
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Hobodog
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| 27 Jun 2008 3:48 PM |
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| My family and I wish to extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of PFC Bryan Thomas. Thank you for your service to our country. |
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AF Mom in NC
Posts: 2118
Lexington, NC
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| 27 Jun 2008 3:55 PM |
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PFC Bryan M Thomas 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 will remain in my prayers as the family of a hero. |
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Living in the Land of the Free
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sig22
Posts: 3012
New Port Richey, Fl
Senior Ride Captain
FL State Captain-Retired
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| 27 Jun 2008 4:01 PM |
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I send my sincere condolences to the family and friends of RFC Bryan M. Thomas. May the Lord comfort you in the difficult days ahead.
Godspeed Bryan.....Godspeed..... |
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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 FL Ride Captain (Ret) Tom "Flaman2u" Rowell - 24 Jun 2008
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"
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