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harly69g 
Posts: 8073
Ride Captain
Owensboro, KY
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Updated 14 Sept 08 1732 edt S Sturgis
Details for Monday's Mass of Christian Burial
Monday, September 15, 2008
1:00 p.m.
St. Joseph Catholic Church Rev. Fr. John D. Fleckenstein officiating.
61 N. 23rd
Battle Creek, MI
Staging for Patriot Guard Flag Honor line
Date: Monday, 15 Sept. 2008
Time: 11:00 - 11:50 a.m.
Location: St. Joseph Catholic Church
Briefing @ 11:55 a.m.
Flag line 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Internment, with military honors, at Fort Custer National Cemetery, Augusta.
R/C's
KROOZER
Barb Mitchell
Ralph
per Sam Cottle--State Captain
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MI State Captain
Blazing a Trail!!!
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Updated 12 SEP 08 @ 1653 by Sandy9999[/i]
Pfc Bryan Thomas Battle Creek,Michigan
Sunday 9/14/08 Visitation 12:00 to 8:00 p.m.
We will stand a flagline to Honor Pfc Thomas at Shaw Funeral Home
Due to the length of the visitation we will have no staging
Please come and assist for as long as you can, no one is expected to stand all day.
Please be respect full and quiet when arriving and departing funeral home
Park in the lot north of the funeral home near road
[b]Shaw Funeral Home[/b]
2838 Capital Avenue S.W.
Battle Creek, MI 49015
Exit 97 off 94 and 1/4 mile south on the right
Details for Monday's services are still being finalized
Ride Captains
KROOZER
Barb Mitchell
Ralph
per Sam Cottle--State Captain
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Updated 10 SEP 08 harly69g
The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to show Honor for PFC. Bryan R. Thomas
Details are still being gathered for this mission at this time. Please watch the thread for all updates and posted information.
KROOZER
Region #1 Ride Captain
per Sam Cottle--State Captain
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DoD Identifies Army Casualities [/quote]
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Sept. 4 in Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds suffered when their vehicle encountered an improvised explosive device. They were assigned to the 1st Battalion, 66th Armor Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas. [/quote]
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Killed were: [/quote]
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Sgt. Kenneth W. Mayne, 29, of Fort Benning, Ga. [/quote]
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Pfc. Bryan R. Thomas, 22, of Battle Creek, Mich. [/quote]
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For more information media may contact the Fort Hood public affairs office at (254) 287-9993; after hours (254) 291-2591. [/quote][/quote] | |
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In Memory: Terri L. Newman 11/64 - 07/05
In Memory: Caleb S. Newman 12/07
"Kentucky Rides With Respect & Honor" |
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satyr
Posts: 4909
Raleigh, NC
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| 08 Sep 2008 11:10 AM |
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I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Pfc Bryan R. 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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wvhusker
Posts: 5133
Ashland, KY
Sr. KY R/C
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| 08 Sep 2008 12:09 PM |
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PFC Thomas,
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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Pepper_guy
Posts: 6267
Lacey, WA
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| 08 Sep 2008 12:14 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of PFC. Bryan R. Thomas, U.S. Army / OIF. PFC. Thomas, 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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LZ__Morgan
Posts: 521
South East. ( Irvine ) Kentucky ( Estill County ) Ride Captain
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| 08 Sep 2008 12:45 PM |
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| My Heartfelt Condolences to the Family and Friends of Pfc. Bryan R. Thomas. 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
LZ__Morgan
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mailman
Posts: 14785
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 08 Sep 2008 12:47 PM |
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| Deepest condolences to the family and friends of PFC Bryan R. 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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papajonohio
Posts: 2166
Swanton, Ohio
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| 08 Sep 2008 2:01 PM |
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My heartfelt condolences go out to the family and friends of Pfc. Bryan Thomas.
Thank You to a true hero who answered the call to duty, performing the selfless act of giving of oneself 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...
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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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mlmsan
Posts: 3574
Loganville, Georgia 30052
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| 08 Sep 2008 2:09 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of PFC. Bryan R. Thomas, US Army Veteran. I pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful for PFC. Bryan R. Thomas, service to our Great Nation and greatly appreciate Him for my freedom. PFC. Bryan R. Thomas, You are a true American Hero and will not be forgotten. Stand down Soldier, Your mission is complete. Job Well Done. May our Heavenly Father welcome You home to rest.
Know You Are Loved
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"The will of God will never take you where the Grace of God will not protect you".
Larry "Sir Bear" & "Queen Mary" Sanderson
sirbear@comcast.net
Georgia Mentor Team
770-500-6895
U.S Navy Vietnam - 66/67
USS Franklin D. Roosevelt CVA 42
Blue Star Dad
Patriot Guard Rider
VFW Post 5290, Conyers
GVVA Post 5,Conyers
GEORGIA PGR
Part of It
Proud of It
Riding In Memory of my Father, PO1 Weldon A. Sanderson, WWII USN, Pacific Fleet. And in Honor of my Son, SSGT Michael W. Sanderson, Gulf, 2x Iraq, U.S. Army now serving this Nation Proudly in Mt. Sinai, Egypt. |
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SpyderRyder
Posts: 993
Orange Park, FL
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| 08 Sep 2008 3:24 PM |
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Thank you for my freedom SPC Thomas. May you rest in peace.
“Some people’s lives can truly make a difference however long or short their lives on earth. They give the gifts of kindness and of caring. They sow the seeds of friendship and self-worth. Some people’s lives are beautiful examples of putting others first, and when they are gone, the lives of those they touched are so much richer, and the love they shared lives on and on.” |
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Mike (SpyderRyder) Gregory
It's all about freedom! |
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AF Mom in NC
Posts: 2550
Lexington, NC
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| 08 Sep 2008 3:34 PM |
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PFC. Bryan R. 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. Thank you for the precious sacrifice - your beloved Bryan - that you have given to America. We are, and always will be, grateful.
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Living in the Land of the Free
BECAUSE of the Brave |
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1armymom
Posts: 639
Virginia Beach, VA User Accounts Support Team
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| 08 Sep 2008 3:56 PM |
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To the family and loved ones of PFC. Bryan R. 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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milktoast
Posts: 2608
West Branch, MI Zephyrhills, FL
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| 08 Sep 2008 6:40 PM |
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| My heartfelt condolences and prayers to the family and friends of PFC Bryan Thomas. Words alone cannot express my debt and gratitude for his service and sacrifice. This hero will live on in our hearts 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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sandra63
Posts: 588
Huntsville, Al
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| 08 Sep 2008 7:14 PM |
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| Thank you for your service, Thank you for my freedom. I will be praying for the family. GOD BLESS YOU. |
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ivetret
Posts: 1875
Shermer, IL
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| 08 Sep 2008 8:30 PM |
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| My deepest sympathy to the family of PFC. Bryan R. Thomas. I appreciate all of his contributions to our country and may there be a special place for him in heaven. All gave some and some gave all. He gave his 'all' so young. I will never forget. |
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“Lest I keep my complacent way I must remember somewhere out there a person died for me today. As long as there must be war, I ask and I must answer was I worth dying for?”
[Eleanor Roosevelt]
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PGRLabLuvr
Posts: 8709
Naples, FL
Senior Ride Captain
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| 08 Sep 2008 8:33 PM |
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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 Bryan 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, PFC Bryan R. Thomas, 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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custer7thcav
Posts: 6883
Hillsboro, Ohio
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| 09 Sep 2008 1:10 AM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Pfc. Bryan R. Thomas. 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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catbrooks
Posts: 1760
Lake Mary, FL
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| 09 Sep 2008 6:02 AM |
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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.
PFC Bryan Thomas, 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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partnr
Posts: 461
Rochester Hills, MI
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| 09 Sep 2008 8:07 AM |
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To the family, friends, and fellow service members of PFC.
Bryan R. Thomas, we extend our most sincere condolences. Please know that we are thinking of you, and will
stand by you.
~Partnr
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Gladiator 23
Posts: 44
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| 09 Sep 2008 8:24 AM |
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| Our sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of PFC. Bryan R. Thomas. Our prayer is that God will give you comfort and strength in your time of sorrow. PFC Thomas is true American Hero and he will not be forgotten. |
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"For those who fought for it, freedom has a flavor the protected will never know."
From Clinton County Iowa Memorial. |
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Apple
Posts: 129
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| 09 Sep 2008 8:40 AM |
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My thoughts and prayers are with PFC Bryan Thomas's family in this time of grief and reflection. I am humbled that because of your sacrifice PFC Bryan Thomas I and other Americans have the opportunity to live free and teach the next generation how grateful we are for your unwavering dedication to our American Freedoms. I am forever thankful for your service. YOU are and will always remain a "TRUE AMERICAN HERO".
Stand Down PFC Thomas your mission is complete.
Dennis (Apple) Abplanalp
De Oppresso Liber "To Free the Oppressed"
Ret DoD Special OPS
St. Paris, OH
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New Mexico
Posts: 1814
Temple City, California 91780
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| 09 Sep 2008 9:58 AM |
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To the family and friends of Pfc Bryan R. Thomas I wish to extend my deepest and sincere condolences for the loss of your loved one. As an Army veteran I salute you Pfc Thomas and thank you for your service to our country. You are a true American Hero. May God grant you eternal rest and peace. Vaya con Dios my brother and rest in peace. You will not be forgotten!
Hero Down - Kickstands Up
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8th Infantry Division - 7th Howitzer Battalion
16th Field Artillery - Baumholder, Germany
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Miss_Behaving
Posts: 1107
Hillsboro, MO
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| 09 Sep 2008 10:21 AM |
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Our deepest sympathy, to the family and friends of PFC. Bryan R. Thomas. We are saddened with the loss of another great hero. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rest in Peace Solider. Your Mission is complete.
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Uffda
Posts: 11033
Wonder Lake, IL
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| 09 Sep 2008 12:25 PM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of PFC. Bryan R. Thomas. May God help you though this difficult time and sorrow. Know
your son 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, Bryan.
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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Billboy
Posts: 1698
Webster, Fl.
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| 09 Sep 2008 12:33 PM |
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My Sincere Condolences go out to Family and Friends of Pfc. Bryan R. Thomas, US Army, Though You will be missed you will not be Forgotten,Thank you for your Service. May you Rest In Peace and God be with you.
Bill Snelson (Billboy)
US Army, Vietnam Veteran
PGR Ride Captain, Mentor
Webster, FL .
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KROOZER
Posts: 517
HILLSDALE,Michigan
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| 09 Sep 2008 6:34 PM |
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Rest In Peace PFC. Bryan R. Thomas
I owe you and many before you my Freedoms
I AM A SOLDIER.
My blood permeates the soil of many countries.
I have gasped my last breath on many a desolate stretch of beach.
For you...all of you, the children who play in the parks, the mothers who watch over them,
the fathers who struggle to sustain them.
There are those here who have belittled and reviled me, who have made a mockery of me and what I stand for.
You, also, have I suffered and died for.
I withstood heat, insects and disease so the right to dissent would be yours.
I endured the pain and terror of battle and the maiming of my body to ensure that you might worship as you please.
I died in agony in order that you, no matter who or what you are, have the freedom to choose your own destinies.
AND I WOULD DO IT AGAIN because I believe in the ideals that made this country what it is today...FREE.
I love her with a deep and abiding love that transcends mere physical pain.
I AM A SOLDIER.
Pray that I will always be there, for if I disappear from this country, so will you.
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If everyone loved and nobody lied
If everyone shared and swallowed their pride
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