Uffda 
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Updated 13 Sept. 08 1838 edt S Sturgis
PVT Dinterman received a posthumous promotion to Private First Class ( PFC ) this past Friday and we were just informed of it.
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Updated 10 Sep 08 0923 Cdt by Sandra
Final Itinerary
Viewing: Sunday 14 SEP 08 1000 to 2000
Kentworthy Funeral Home
269 Frederick St.
Hanover PA 17331
This will be an all day open viewing based on family wishes due to the expected large turn out.
Arrive by 0900
Parking to the rear of FH in the BPOE lot.
(1/2 blk past FH turn R onto Forney St., 1/2 blk turn R in alley to parking on the left)
Briefing: 0915
Flag line Set: 0920
Weather: Chance of T-Storms, 83F, dress accordingly
Services: Monday 15 SEP 08 1000
Kentworthy Funeral Home
269 Frederick St.
Hanover PA 17331
KSU: 1100hrs for escort to Ft Indiantown Gap
Weather is changing: Rain/ Sun 73F
Escort Interment: Monday 15 SEP 08
Arrive: 0900
Flag Line: 0910 Immediately following services to Fort Indiantown Gap National Cemetery.
Military Honors are scheduled for 1230 at FITG.
Ride Captain
Sr RC
Steve Vassar
unionff428@aol.com
This mission is being planned and is coming together at present.
Please watch this thread for additional information.
Tim Young
PGR Pennsylvania
Assistant State Captain East
tlairdyoung@aol.com ____________________________________________________________________________
Updated 09 Sep 08 0945 Cdt by Sandra
Update Confirmed Mission
The PGR has been contacted personally by this heros father who wishes US to stand in honor of his son who made the ultimate sacrifice for us.
It will be our honor and priviledge to do just that.
Details are still being gathered and this mission is coming together at this time.
Please watch the thread for all updates and posted information.
SRC Steve Vasser Reg 8 and all Reg 8 RC's are notified and standing by.
Tim Young
PGR Pennsylvania
Assistant State Captain East
tlairdyoung@aol.com
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DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Pvt. Michael R. Dinterman, 18, of Littlestown, Pa., died Sept. 6 at Outpost Restrepo, Kunar Province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when he received enemy fire while on dismounted patrol.
He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
For further information media may contact the Fort Hood public affairs office at (254) 287-9993 after hours (254) 291-2591. |
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Pepper_guy 
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Lacey, WA
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| 08 Sep 2008 2:40 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of PFC Michael R. Dinterman, U.S. Army / OEF. PVT. Dinterman, 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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wvhusker
Posts: 5133
Ashland, KY
Sr. KY R/C
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| 08 Sep 2008 2:47 PM |
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PFC Dinterman,
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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satyr
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Raleigh, NC
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| 08 Sep 2008 3:06 PM |
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I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of PFC Michael R. Dinterman. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Thank you for standing for our country and defending our freedom Michael. Rest in peace soldier. I salute you.
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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.
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rgetch
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Bradford, Pa
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| 08 Sep 2008 3:29 PM |
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I wish to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends PFC Michael R. Dinterman. His service to this country will not be forgotten. Rest in Peace Soldier.
Richard
PA SRC Region 2
Bradford, Pa
US Army 65-92
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AF Mom in NC
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Lexington, NC
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| 08 Sep 2008 3:36 PM |
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PFC Michael R. Dinterman 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 Michael - that you have given to America. We are, and always will be, grateful.
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Living in the Land of the Free
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SpyderRyder
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Orange Park, FL
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| 08 Sep 2008 3:41 PM |
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Thank you for my freedom PFC Dinterman. 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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1armymom
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Virginia Beach, VA User Accounts Support Team
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| 08 Sep 2008 3:46 PM |
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To the family and loved ones of PFC Michael R. Dinterman,
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 Dinterman,
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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"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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hollywood68
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Pittsburgh, PA
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| 08 Sep 2008 4:45 PM |
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Our condolences to the family and friends of PFC Michael R. Dinterman, A TRUE AMERICAN HERO My wife and I lived in Littlestown years agao and know that this town and all its PATRIOTS will turn out to honor this young HERO
Gods Speed HERO.
Respect
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Western PA - Ride Captain
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Pappy7
Posts: 211
New Stanton, PA.
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| 08 Sep 2008 5:13 PM |
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Our sincere sympathy and deepest condolances to the family and friends of PFC Dinterman. No words are sufficient to take away the pain that you, his family and friends feel at this time. May the Lord hold your hands through these trying days and give you the strength that you need to carry on. Michael now is safe among those heroes that went before him and he resides in the House of the Lord.
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mlmsan
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Loganville, Georgia 30052
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| 08 Sep 2008 5:22 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of PFC Michael R. Dinterman, US Army Veteran. I pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful for PFC Michael R. Dinterman's, service to our Great Nation and greatly appreciate Him for my freedom. PFC Michael R. Dinterman, 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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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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weewillie
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West Sunbury, Pa
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| 08 Sep 2008 5:44 PM |
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| My thoughts and prayers go out to the family, friend's and of a fellow serviceman and Patriot PFC Michael R. Dinterman. Your service and dedication for our freedom will always be appreciated and never forgotten. Rest in Peace. |
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pfctrinque
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| 08 Sep 2008 6:17 PM |
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I'm gonna miss you mikey. you were one of the biggest bad ass's i ever met dude. if only i could have been with you when it went down.. maybe things would be different... your a hero in my book. i enlisted to make brothers... and to protect you all.... i feel as though i failed you man... we were just at Ft benning in may bro.. i never thought we would lose anyone so quickly.. but i guess the D.S's were right. your death was honorable.. unselfish and untimely... but yo will NEVER BE FORGOTTEN! and your death will not go unavenged.
rock steady all the way to the gates of heaven bro.. tell em you did your best because i know you did.
goodbye for now bud.. i'll see you someday up there with the rest of us. |
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milktoast
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| 08 Sep 2008 6:44 PM |
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| My heartfelt condolences and prayers to the family and friends of PFC Michael Dinterman. 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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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
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mailman
Posts: 14782
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 08 Sep 2008 7:11 PM |
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| Deepest condolences to the family and friends of PFC Michael R. Dinterman. Rest In Peace Hero. |
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sandra63
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Huntsville, Al
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| 08 Sep 2008 7:12 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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B Bioni
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PA. Assistant State Captain
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| 08 Sep 2008 7:56 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the family and friends
of PFC Michael R. Dinterman. Thank you for your service
to this great nation. May your family find comfort in these difficult times |
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ivetret
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Shermer, IL
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| 08 Sep 2008 8:19 PM |
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My deepest sympathy to the family of PFC Michael R. Dinterman. 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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PGRLabLuvr
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Naples, FL
Senior Ride Captain
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| 08 Sep 2008 8:25 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 Michael 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 Michael R. Dinterman, your mission is now complete, may you rest in Honored, Eternal Peace. |
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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...
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ziggyssbn635
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BLUE STAR DAD in n.e. Pa on the delaware river
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| 08 Sep 2008 8:46 PM |
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R I P MY HERO== R I P MICHAEL== |
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riding in memory for my dad +jack+ usn mm3 korea conflict = riding in honor for my air force son aaron and nephews==1 just got back from iraq== navy hm3 justin goble and then nephew marine cpl. gabe alves is somewhere in the sandbox as a morterman== standing in honor for lcpl jacob w. beisel( my neighbor and sons buddy)-- never got to leave anbar province iraq kia3/31/06 GOD BLESS THEM ALL! |
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wingone
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| 08 Sep 2008 8:47 PM |
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Prayers and Condolences to the Family and Friends PFC Michael Dinterman in their time of need.
Thank you Sir for your service to our country and our freedom. May you rest in peace. |
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custer7thcav
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Hillsboro, Ohio
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| 09 Sep 2008 1:06 AM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of PFC Michael R. Dinterman. 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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In honor and memory of
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catbrooks
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Lake Mary, FL
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| 09 Sep 2008 7:05 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 Michael Dinterman, our world is a safer place because of brave and selfless warriors like you, rest in peace... |
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"To live in the hearts of those you leave behind
is never to die"
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unionff428
Posts: 211
Harrisburg Pa.
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| 09 Sep 2008 7:37 AM |
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To the Family and Friends of PFC Michael R. Dinterman, Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your loved one. All of Pennsylvania mourns the loss of another of her sons. Michael, thank you young man for you are a True American Hero and your service and ultimate sacrafice to a grateful nation will Never Be Forgotten!
Steve Vassar
Central Pa Chapter
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Harrisburg Firefighters
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papajonohio
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| 09 Sep 2008 7:56 AM |
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My heartfelt condolences go out to the family and friends of PFC Michael Dinterman.
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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