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cagerbob 
Posts: 4260
Parma, Ohio
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| 14 Jul 2008 4:21 AM |
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Senior Airman Timothy Charles Dittmar, 31
Merrill, WI 7/17/-7/18
Senior Airman Timothy C. Dittmar, 31, Merrill, died Tuesday, July 8, 2008, at Osan Air Force Base, South Korea.
Visitation:
WAID Funeral Home
301 S Eagle Drive
Merrill, WI 54452
Thurs. July 17 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Friday July 18 10 a.m. -11 a.m.
Staging:
2:30 p.m.-3:15 p.m. at funeral home
3:15 briefing - 3:30 Flag Line
Marte Smith RC on Thursday
Funeral
Trinity Lutheran Church
107 N State Street
Merrill, WI (corner of State & Hwy 64)
Friday 11 a.m.
Staging 8:30 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. at AmericInn
3300 E Main Street
Merrill, WI (Hwy 64 east)
Briefing-9:15 to 9:30
Ride to Church 9:45
Set Flag Line as family will be there at 10:00 a.m.
Burial will be at Merrill Memorial Park Cemetery
Gene James ASC & Ed Bergey SRC
will be Ride Captains on Friday
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Bob Ellis
USN 80-86
In Memory of Ed "OldIron" Barrett
"Remember that no matter how many missions you have been on, all that matters to the family is the one you are on today." ~ Roert
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VTXRIDER55
Posts: 1316
Warner Robins, GA
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| 14 Jul 2008 5:04 AM |
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| Our heart-felt condolences to the Dittman family and friends in the loss of Timothy. Thank you for his service to this great country. Our prayers go out to God for you in this time of loss. Timothy 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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Roert
Posts: 2799
Erie, PA
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| 14 Jul 2008 5:15 AM |
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Our sincere and heartfelt condolences go out to the family and friends of SRA Timothy Dittman.
Rest in peace Airman |
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"Bomb Loader" F4E Phantom
USAF '76'-'80'
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Billboy
Posts: 1258
Webster, Fl.
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| 14 Jul 2008 5:36 AM |
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My Sincere Condolences go out to Family and Friends of SrA Timothy Charles Dittman, 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, Viet Nam Veteran
PGR Ride Captain, Mentor
Webster, Fl.
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jaegers
Posts: 953
Tipton, IA
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| 14 Jul 2008 5:46 AM |
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| My deepest condolences go out to family and friends of SrA Timothy Dittman. May the Lord give you strength and bring you peace in this time of sorrow. Timothy; thank you for your service to our country, you will not be forgotten. |
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So receive him in the Lord with all joy; and honor such men. Philippians 2--29 |
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SteveC1951
Posts: 377
Blue Grass Iowa
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| 14 Jul 2008 6:10 AM |
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To the family and friends, my sincere sympathy and condolences in your time of sorrow.
To SrA Timothy Charles Dittman, my grattitude and thanks to you for your service in defense of our Nation and the freedoms we enjoy. You are a true American Hero. You will not be forgotten. |
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Steve Cole
SFC, US Army, 1970 - 1992, Retired
Member H.O.G., ABATE
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papajonohio
Posts: 1784
Swanton, Ohio
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| 14 Jul 2008 6:12 AM |
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My heartfelt condolences go out to family and friends of SrA. Timothy Charles Dittman.
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.
You will not be forgotten.
"...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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HDriderDave1
Posts: 4448
N. AL Ride Capt. Madison, AL
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| 14 Jul 2008 6:24 AM |
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God Bless SrA Timothy Charles Dittman, 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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mailman
Posts: 13727
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 14 Jul 2008 6:48 AM |
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| Sincere condolences to the family and friends of SrA Timothy Charles Dittman. Rest In Peace. |
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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: 4388
Raleigh, NC
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| 14 Jul 2008 7:30 AM |
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I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of SrA Timothy Charles Dittman. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Thank you for standing for our country and defending our freedom Timothy. Rest in peace airman. 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"
Inspired by the poem "In Flanders Field" |
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wvhusker
Posts: 4954
Ashland, KY
Sr. KY R/C
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| 14 Jul 2008 8:24 AM |
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SrA Dittman,
Thank you for your willingness to defend the United States of America and her freedoms and interests. Your untimely 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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sdoise
Posts: 4154
Kinder, La.
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| 14 Jul 2008 9:07 AM |
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| I convey my heartfelt condolences to the family of Timothy Charles Dittman 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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Uffda
Posts: 10736
Wonder Lake, IL
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| 14 Jul 2008 11:50 AM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of SrA Timothy Charles Dittman. May God help you though this difficult time and sorrow. Know
your loved one was and is a Hero to us all. Our thoughts and prayers are with
you always. He will never be forgotten.
Rest Safely and Securely in God's Loving Arms, Timothy.
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.
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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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joeannette
Posts: 31
Northern Wisconsin
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| 14 Jul 2008 3:26 PM |
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I need to make a correction concerning Timothy's last name. It is Dittmar not Dittman. And I do believe he was 31, not 27. I will double check on his age with his uncle tomorrow. I do want to send my condolences to the family and all his friends. I will be there to honor him.
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catbrooks
Posts: 1744
Lake Mary, FL
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| 14 Jul 2008 3:57 PM |
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My family and I send our most sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of this American Hero. May you find peace in knowing the love and memories you have will remain in your hearts forever, and comfort in knowing you are in the hearts and prayers of a grateful nation.
SRA timothy Dittmar, our world is a safer place because of brave and selfless warriors like you, rest in peace... |
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Cat
"To live in the hearts of those you leave behind
is never to die"
~Robert Orr~
In loving memory of Sgt John D Rode
KIA 02/14/07 Baquaba Iraq |
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custer7thcav
Posts: 6403
Hillsboro, Ohio
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| 14 Jul 2008 4:25 PM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of SrA Timothy Charles Dittman. 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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lonetexan2u
Posts: 922
Phelan, Ca. High Desert
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| 14 Jul 2008 5:20 PM |
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My family extends it's Sincere Condolences to the Family and Friends of SrA Timothy Charles Dittman! May God give you Peace and Comfort within your hearts with the knowledge Timothy Charles is in the grasp of the Greatest hands he could want to be in.
TO Our Hero; “God's speed as you join your comrades. Rest in Peace, you have served well... I stand with my brothers and sisters, humbled by all you have given!” “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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Billy "Hawkeye" Mathews
Sgt USMC 1969 - 1972 Texas
Proud Patriot Guard Rider
American Legion Post 262
American Legion Riders Post 777
Proud Father of 1st Sgt G.R. Mathews 1st Cav US Army, East Texas
Proud Grandfather of B. Mathews Airman recruit 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 Vietnam, Texas
Cousin Bennye W. Cowley USMC KIA Vietnam , Texas
Cousin Jackie D. Bradford US Army, Arizona
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Jasper54
Posts: 6753
Columbus, Ohio
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| 14 Jul 2008 5:27 PM |
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| I offer my most sincere prayers and extend my deepest sympathies to the family and friends of US Air Force SrA. Timothy Charles Dittman. I pray that the Lord Jesus is there with you to hold you and to give you His Peace and Comfort during this most difficult time. |
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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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treygoose
Posts: 501
Hurricane, WV
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| 14 Jul 2008 6:14 PM |
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| Timothy thank you for your service to our country. R.I.P.! My sincere condolences to Timothy's family and friends for their loss. |
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Bob "TBone" Smith
Founder, Warriors and Veterans Assistance
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milktoast
Posts: 2472
West Branch, MI Zephyrhills, FL
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| 14 Jul 2008 6:19 PM |
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| My heartfelt condolences and prayers to the family and friends of SrA Timothy Dittman. I thank this hero for his service and sacrifices. May he rest in peace. |
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Janet
Michigan Regional Ride Captain/Region 6
Florida Ride Captain/Florida 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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CaptMark
Posts: 11
Kent Island, MD
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| 14 Jul 2008 7:39 PM |
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| Our deepest regrets for the loss of a great hero in, Tim. Rest assured that we share your pain and pray for your healing. He was, indeed a great American that we can all be proud of. Words cannot express our gratitude for his commitment and sorrow for your loss. We will ride in his honor with pride and take him safely home.
Capt. Mark Praschak
PGR-Kent Island, MD.
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Capt. Mark "Paycheck" Praschak
USCG-DHS
PGR - Kent Island, MD
"Never Forget"
Paramedic - Baltimore City Fire Dept -1983-85 (IAFF Local 734)
Paramedic/Firefighter - Anne Arundel Co. (MD) Fire Dept. - 1985-2004 (Retired-IAFF Local 1563)
Riding in honor of my Dad, Sgt. John Praschak, Jr., US Army, 71st AA Div., Ft. Meade, MD., Korea, Life Member-American Legion Post 305, Taylor, PA.; my Uncles, CPO Walter Praschak, US Navy, Korea; SFC Ted Praschak, US Navy, USS John S. McCain, Viet Nam; and my cousin, US Navy, OP. Desert Storm, Kuwait, and now DHS Air Marshall (name withheld for security).
Riding in memory of my grandfather, US Army, 1st Army, TSgt. John Bordner, Ft. Meade, MD., Germany, WWII; my Mom, PFC Barbara L. Praschak, WAC, Post Finance Office, Ft. Meade, MD.; my friends, Capt. Steve Bunker, Maryland State Police Aviation Div. Pilot, Trooper 2; TFC Mickey Lippy, (Anne Arundel Co. Fire Dept 2000-2004), Maryland State Police Aviation Div. Flight Medic, Trooper 2. |
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putergeeks
Posts: 41
Manitowoc,WI
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| 14 Jul 2008 8:03 PM |
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Thank you Timothy for your ultimate sacrifice. As an Air Force vet and a Merrill native, it will be my honor to stand for you on Friday. May you rest in peace, and may your family be at peace.
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Calling Fox
Posts: 867
Emerson, IA
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| 14 Jul 2008 8:58 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, on or off duty, 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.
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gumijagr
Posts: 1755
Covina, California
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| 14 Jul 2008 9:00 PM |
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| Thank You,SrA Timothy Charles Dittman, for defending this Great Nation so we can enjoy the freedom we now have, Our prayers are with the family and friends of this great American Hero! You will not be forgotten, Ride Safe PGR Brothers! |
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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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aoop
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Vidor, Orange County, TX
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| 14 Jul 2008 9:12 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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