82nd_Airborne_Dad 
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Laramie, Wyoming
" God's Country "Retired National
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| 06 Jul 2006 9:34 AM |
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| IMMEDIATE RELEASE |
No. 636-06
July 6, 2006 |
DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Collin T. Mason, 20, of Staten Island, N.Y., died in Taji, Iraq, on July 2 when he encountered indirect fire while manning a checkpoint in his vehicle. Mason was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 66th Armor Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, TX.
Media with questions about this soldier can call the 4th Infantry Division Public Affairs Office at (254) 287-7011 or (254) 287-7013. |
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"The American Paratrooper exists to give the enemy soldier the best chance to die for his country." ~~ General George Patton.
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E8MC
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| 06 Jul 2006 10:02 AM |
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Condolences to the family and friends of Pfc. Collin T. Mason -- thank you for your military service ... rest in peace, Brother!
Semper Fi... |
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Andy36
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Ride Captain, Central MD
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| 06 Jul 2006 10:49 AM |
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Condolences to the family and friends of Pfc. Collin T. Mason, rest assured his sacrafice will not be forgotten and he will be forever immortalized as an American Hero.
-Andy
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mailman
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West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 06 Jul 2006 11:45 AM |
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| Thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of PFC Collin T. Mason. This American Hero's service and sacrifice will not be forgotten. Rest In Peace Soldier. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
Jim
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Dice
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Ross, Texas
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| 06 Jul 2006 12:47 PM |
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God grant you peace and comfort for your great loss. I cannot imagine the hurt that you must feal. Our son is also in Iraq and we hurt with ya'll as well as cry with ya'll.This young man is an American Hero in the highest order and will be remembered as such. May God bless.
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AVGAS7172
Posts: 127
Bergenfield NJ
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| 07 Jul 2006 8:15 AM |
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My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Pfc. Collin T. Mason. Thank you for your service and utmost sacrifice.
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LesUSA7178
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Sciota, Pa.
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| 07 Jul 2006 10:01 AM |
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Our condolences to the family and friends of PFC Mason. Welcome home Collin, thank you for your service.
SI is close, watching..
Les/Aleida
USA7178
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cyranodb
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Bayside, Queens, NY
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| 07 Jul 2006 11:48 AM |
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| My deepest condolences to PFC mason's family on their loss. |
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Judge me by my size do you? And well you should not; for my ally is the Force. |
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tnt123
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Oceanside, NY
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| 07 Jul 2006 12:45 PM |
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| Condolences to the family and friends of Pfc. Collin T. Mason. Standing by on Long Island. |
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hdhtdvr
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| 07 Jul 2006 1:19 PM |
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My heartfelt condolences to the friends
and family of Collin T. Mason. May the
Lord guide you in your time of sorrow.
Standing by in the Bronx.
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Cami64
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Middle Island, NY
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| 07 Jul 2006 3:37 PM |
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Our deepest condolences to the family and friends of this brave young man.
Thank you, Pfc. Collin T. Mason for your service. You will not be forgotten.
Standing by on Long Island.
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~Camille~
Middle Island, NY
Rather than mourn the extinction of the stars,
Let us celebrate, and always remember how brightly they burned.
Their fire will live on in our hearts forever.
May God Bless our brave soldiers
Who have made the ultimate sacrifice
So that we may live our lives in freedom.
We are forever grateful. |
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4Riden
Posts: 55
Jamesport,L.I./Naples ,FL
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| 07 Jul 2006 4:52 PM |
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| I have only words to try and console the family of Collin Mason. I share your grief and pain want you to know I will be eternally indebted to you for Collin's sacrifice. To Pfc Collin Mason ,I wish you peace. You have my families respect as dedicated solder and gratitude for protecting your fellow Americans freedom . Standing by in Eastern in L.I. |
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Russr1
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Nassau County, LI
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| 07 Jul 2006 5:04 PM |
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| My deepest condolences to the Family of Pfc. Collin Mason, Thank you for your service and sacrific to our great country. It will be my honor to ride with this American hero to his final resting place. |
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Russ R
The Loan Ranger
Riding in Memory of My Uncle Jack-KIA WWII,
Marine PFC Greg Lavery, My "Big Brother" KIA Viet Nam 3/18/69
Harry Ramos and 44 other friends who lost their lives on 9/11/01 RIP all, you are my hero's!
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Russr1
Posts: 173
Nassau County, LI
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| 07 Jul 2006 5:13 PM |
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NOT A CONFIRMED MISSION NOT A CONFIRMED MISSION NOT A COMFIRMED MISSION
The final stage area will be the Ceasars Bay stage area in Brooklyn for this mission
Exit 5 off the Belt Parkway-Bay parkway, if you are comming from the west (NYC, NJ, SI) go thru the light at Bay Parkway and make a right into the 1st driveway, behind the bank and Wendy's
From the East (LI, Queens??), Make a left onto Bay Park Way, under the Belt, make a left at that light and a right into the 1st Drive way, behind the Bank and Wendy's
Meeting Time: T/B/D
KSU: T/B/D |
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Russ R
The Loan Ranger
Riding in Memory of My Uncle Jack-KIA WWII,
Marine PFC Greg Lavery, My "Big Brother" KIA Viet Nam 3/18/69
Harry Ramos and 44 other friends who lost their lives on 9/11/01 RIP all, you are my hero's!
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g.k.
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| 07 Jul 2006 5:34 PM |
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My deepest condolances to the Mason family and friends
THANK YOU COLLIN MAY GOD BLESS YOU .
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY
HERO Pfc.COLLIN T.MASON
STANDING BY IN L.I. |
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HarleyDave747
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Darien, Ct
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| 07 Jul 2006 9:31 PM |
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| Another warrior, gone too soon. May God bless and keep him now. My sincere condolences to the family of PFC Mason. |
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If we do not honor our fallen warriors, we ourselves are without honor.
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Plenum1
Posts: 113
Eastern Long Island, NY
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| 08 Jul 2006 6:57 AM |
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Our deepest condolences to the family, friends and fellow brothers and sisters of Pfc. Collin Mason.
Collin, thank you for your sacrifices and service, may you Rest In Peace.
God bless you all.
Standing by on LI
Lil Jon C
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Honor All the Heroes & their Families. God Bless All. Ride Safe - Ride Proud! |
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Richa
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Lindenhurst, NY
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| 08 Jul 2006 8:26 AM |
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My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Pfc. Collin Mason. May he rest in peace at the side of the Lord.
Standing by.
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I never worry about action, but only inaction.
Winston Churchill
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RoadKingRich
Posts: 280
Bayville NJ
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| 08 Jul 2006 8:40 AM |
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Rest in peace Pfc. Collin Mason.
Standing by.
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Rich Baumann
Blue Star Dad
NJ Senior Ride Captain |
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RF WIZ
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Staten Island, NY
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| 08 Jul 2006 6:55 PM |
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Thank you Pfc. Mason, for your selfles sacrifice. To the family, may the Peace and Love of God confort you in this time of sorrow. It will be an honor to serve this Hero.
Standing by in S.I.
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If you can read this, thank a teacher.. If it's in english, thank a Vet. |
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Chief118
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Suffolk County
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| 08 Jul 2006 8:16 PM |
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My condolences to the family and friends of PFC Mason, Thanks for picking up where we left off. God bless this Hero, may he rest in peace!
Jerry "Chief" Driscol
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NJ Hawk
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Mid-Atlantic Regional Captain
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| 09 Jul 2006 1:09 AM |
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Condolences to the Family and Godspeed to PFC Mason.
At the ready to show our support and respect from NJ. |
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Semper Fi,
Bill "Hawk" Connelly
Mid-Atlantic Regional Captain
Marine Vet and Proud Father of Marine Cpl presently in Iraq-2nd Tour,
Past NJ State Captain
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Paddy Mac
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| 09 Jul 2006 10:46 AM |
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My sincere condolences to the family of Pfc. Mason for their loss - Rest in peace Collin.
Standing by in NJ.
Patrick
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johnden
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Deltona, FL
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| 09 Jul 2006 12:32 PM |
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| It is because this Nation has brave, selfless men like Pfc Collin Mason that our Counrty remains free. My wife and I offer our sincere condolences to the family and friends of this brave American. May you have comfort knowing that you are not alone...we stand beside you in this time of sorrow. God Bless you Collin. |
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The patriot's blood is the seed of Freedom's tree. ~Thomas Campbell
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DrWho
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| 09 Jul 2006 12:57 PM |
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My condolences to the Mason family.
This hero will not be forgotten.
Please forward my condolences to the family, and if they have any photos and
info on Collin that I can ad to his tribute page to please send them to
me.. It is my mission to help people remember who this hero is.
You're also welcome to email me some of the PGR Mission photos to ad.
I wish all the riders a safe ride and a good mission.
I thank you all for supporting our fallen heroes and their families.
Q
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
& www.AfghanistanWarHeroes.org
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