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Susan Sturgis 
Posts: 4538
Bear, DE
In Memory of Ed "Old Iron" Barrett
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LCpl Steven West Mission-Monday July 14, Wilmington, MA
0900 - Start meeting at Wilmington Plaza in front of Market Basket. Link below shows location.
Map Link; http://tinyurl.com/66fzv6
0945 - Safety Briefing
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- KSU- to staging area at Nichols Funeral home during service there.
After this service is over, we will form up at St.Thomas Church a few
hundred yards away where there is a noon funeral mass. Burial services
will be in Wilmington at Wildwood Cemetery after mass.
Please bring your flags and appropriate supplies for weather conditions
RIDE CAPTAIN: Tim Shea tshea-fri.eng@rcn.com
Jim Boland
State Captain
Massachusetts PGR
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The family of LCPL Steven West has requested the presence of the PGR at his funeral services. Steven died in Bangkok, Thailand of non combat related injuries while serving as a member of the Marine Corps Band. Details will be posted as they become available.
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BootLady
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TOU Enforcement Agent
"In God We Still Trust" Diamond Rio - Diamond Rio's Greatest Hits II
"You may die with nothing, but if you have brought a rainbow into somebody else's life, your mission is complete." |
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papajonohio
Posts: 1468
Swanton, Ohio
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| 05 Jul 2008 8:22 AM |
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My heartfelt condolences go out to family and friends of LCpl Steven West.
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 for serving. 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 Steven has left his mark on our world and in our hearts.
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has."
-- Margaret Mead
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HDriderDave1
Posts: 4200
N. AL Ride Capt. Madison, AL
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| 05 Jul 2008 8:30 AM |
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God Bless LCpl Steven West, 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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1Shakey1
Posts: 247
SW, New Hampshire
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| 05 Jul 2008 8:51 AM |
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| To the family and friends of, LCpl Steven West, I offer my most sincere and heartfelt condolences. The choice to serve ones' country, displays the highest level of integrity and fortitude. You must take pride in the sacrifices Steven endured, in service to our, great nation, and rest assured, "HE WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN" !! |
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Don B., US Army Ret., Support your Service Members, safeguarding your freedom. Remember your Veterans, who acquired your freedom. Honor your Heroes, who sleep in Valor. |
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01deuce
Posts: 489
Milford, MA
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| 05 Jul 2008 9:03 AM |
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| My family I offer our sincere condolences to Steven's family and friends for your loss. I thank him for his service. |
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Jim Boland
State Captain
Massachusetts
IX XI NEVER FORGET
"Paying respect to our country's honored dead means that much to me. Without them we would not have a country." The Lone Bugler - Richard Pinter MSGT USA, RET |
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vtxri
Posts: 934
Rhode Island State Captain
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| 05 Jul 2008 9:05 AM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family of LCpl West, it is our honor to stand for such a fine American |
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Ed King
Rhode Island State Captain
United States Army Veteran
"Pro Patria Vigilans"
Member since 11/20/2005 #303
RI Mission Alerts - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RIPGR/
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mailman
Posts: 12887
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 05 Jul 2008 9:18 AM |
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| Thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of LCpl Steven West. Rest In Peace Marine. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
Jim
"mailman"
US Army 1970 - 1972 |
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sdoise
Posts: 3789
Kinder, La.
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| 05 Jul 2008 9:40 AM |
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| I convey my heartfelt condolences to the family of LCpl Steven West 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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aoop
Posts: 2506
Vidor, Orange County, TX
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| 05 Jul 2008 9:46 AM |
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| Thank You Marine. |
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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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Hiram
Posts: 23
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| 05 Jul 2008 10:08 AM |
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My deepest sympathy and most heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of LCPL Steven West. I knew this Marine and his family. Watched him graduate boot camp and saw him change from your average confused adolescent to a man of honor whom had a purpose.It was a beautiful thing to watch and he will be missed greatly.
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Pepper_guy
Posts: 5523
Lacey, WA
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| 05 Jul 2008 10:58 AM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of LCpl. Steven West, USMC / Active Duty. LCpl. West, I am forever grateful for your service to our country. Your service and sacrifices will not be forgotten. You are will remain a "TRUE AMERICAN HERO". May you Forever Rest in Peace.
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Ugly Troll
Posts: 445
Western Mass
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| 05 Jul 2008 11:03 AM |
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| Our deepest sympathies and condolences to the family and friends of LCpl West. Standing by in western Mass. |
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Massachusetts Ride Captain
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Jasper54
Posts: 6315
Columbus, Ohio
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| 05 Jul 2008 11:12 AM |
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I offer my most sincere prayers and extend my deepest sympthies to the family and friends of United States Marine Corps LCpl. Steven West. 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
El Shaddai Ministries Chaplain
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; Spc. Angela West, USA; SrA Micah Burgess, USAF, Afghanistan.
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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awchris
Posts: 141
Cottage Grove,MN
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| 05 Jul 2008 12:01 PM |
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Thank you for your service LCpl Steven West. May the Lord be with you. Semper-Fi. |
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"In the beginning of a change, the patriot is a scarce man, brave, hated, and scorned. When his cause succeeds however, the timid join him, For then it costs nothing to be a patriot." -- Mark Twain |
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Don Pearce
Posts: 34
Methuen, Mass
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| 05 Jul 2008 2:38 PM |
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| I add my voice to the multitude who pray for LCpl Steven West and his family. We all "Cry out from our hearts, YOU WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN !!!" Rest in Peace Honored Hero, Your Mission is Complete. |
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Don Pearce
U.S. Air Force 1970-1974
Mass Army National Guard 101st engineers
1984-1986
American Legion Riders Post 19, Somerville, MA
Riding in honor of my Dad Warren R Pearce Sr. Sgt WW2 1942 - 1945 Normandy to Germany and in honor of my son Donald E Pearce Jr currently on his third tour in Iraq. |
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gumijagr
Posts: 1094
Covina, California
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| 05 Jul 2008 2:44 PM |
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| Our Prayers are with the family and friends of LCpl Steven West, Thank You for defending our Great Nation.
My brother was once in the Marine Corp. Presidents Band before deploying to Beirut, this Loss really hits home.
Again our Prayers are with The family and friends.
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Riding in Honor of my Brother John: 2nd Marine Division, 24th Marine Amphibious Unit out of Camp LeJune, North Carolina over a year in Beruit Lebanon during the October 23rd, 1983 attack. Also in Memory of my Father: WWll Veteran Navy Phillipines |
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custer7thcav
Posts: 6002
Hillsboro, Ohio
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| 05 Jul 2008 3:18 PM |
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| My deepest sympathy and sincere condolences to the family and friends of LCpl. Steven West. 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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Frank Cicirelli, USN, WWII |
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Chitown
Posts: 544
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| 05 Jul 2008 3:31 PM |
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LCpl Steven West,
Thank you for your Dedication and Service. Its men like you that allow us to live in the greatest country in the world. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten.
I'd like to offer my sincere condolences to Steven's family and friends. I grieve for your loss.
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'Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference in the world. But, the Marines (this goes for all our service men and women) don't have that problem.' -- Ronald Reagan
Standing by in Leawood, Kansas
Mike "Chitown" O'Malley
SSGT USMC 1977 - 1985
C co. 1st BN, 5th Marines
ALR Post 370
Patriot Guard Riders
Kansas Patriot Guard
Riding in honor of
SPC Matthew Murchison US Army. KIA Iraq 8/4/07
SPC David Lane US Army. KIA Iraq 9/5/07
Cpl Billy Willis US Army 9/10/07
Sgt Jeffrey Mersman KIA Afghanistan 11/8/07
Four young Kansas Soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice for us.
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blairski5
Posts: 18
Hemet, CA
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| 05 Jul 2008 5:50 PM |
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To the family of LCpl West;
Our hearts are broken for you in your time of loss. Although words cannot express any form of condolence, please know this nation and people like us are eternally grateful to your son for answering the call to serve our fine country. We will never forget the fallen, nor the families left behind. May God hold you in the palm of his hands during this most difficult time. "The country that forgets her defenders will itself be forgotten." |
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Dan and Kim Blair
Blue Star Parents
Cpl. JP Blair, USMC
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frebrd
Posts: 338
Oxford County Ride Captain, Norway Maine
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| 05 Jul 2008 6:06 PM |
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Our condolences to the family and friends of LCpl West. Thank you for your service.
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Chewy BOTW Nomad
Posts: 103
Kanawha Valley - West Virginia - USA
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| 05 Jul 2008 6:06 PM |
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Respects
Semper Fi Marine |
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"Never Again.....Never Forget"
"Remember Those Serving In Harm's Way"
chewybotw@aol.com
St.Albans West Virginia |
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Chiefskid
Posts: 221
Pembroke, MA R/C
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| 05 Jul 2008 8:24 PM |
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"The President's Own." I offer my most sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of United States Marine Corps Third Marine Expeditionary Force Band LCpl Steven West,
Wilmington, MA. Thank you LCpl West for defending the freedoms and liberties of this great nation we call America and for your music that signifies honor, courage, and dignity and above all, dedication to God, Corps, and Country . 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. 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..................."Bravo Zulu LCpl West " .......Standing Mission Ready 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." |
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Patriot Guard Riders
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690MedCo
Posts: 4051
Huntington Beach, CA
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| 05 Jul 2008 8:36 PM |
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| Thank you 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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oiler34
Posts: 65
East Bridgewater,Mass.
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| 05 Jul 2008 10:33 PM |
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| My heartfelt condolences and sympathies to the family and friends of LCpl Steven West. Please know that your grief and sorrow is felt throughout the PGR family. Stand tall and proud of Steven. We thank him for stepping up and serving this great country. Steven will not be forgotten. Standing by to show honor,dignity and respect to Steven West,United States Marine. |
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Jeff Carr
Posts: 232
Simpsonville S.C.
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| 06 Jul 2008 4:08 AM |
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| My condolences to the family and friends of LCpl Steven West, I am sorry for your loss. Knoe that Steven will never be forgotten as he is an American Hero. |
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