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Updated 29 Oct 06 at 0032 EDT
This is a Confirmed Mission.
I have been in contact with the CACO today and he has shared the family wishes with me. The family does request the attendance of the PGR. We will be there to Honor our Fallen Hero. There has been a special request made by the family which we will respect. As you know and hear, these missions are about the family, not about us.
The family has requested there be a minimal number of members in attendance for the services of their loved one.
The Ride Captain (KennyB) is making arrangements to meet the request of the family. Please understand if you have not been notified/contacted by KennyB he has met the requested number of members the family wishes to attend. With this said, if you have not been contacted please don't attend in person but please do in spirit.
Thank you for understanding, and respecting the family wishes.
Jeff Sanders
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No. 1080-06
October 25, 2006 |
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DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Richard A. Buerstetta, 20, of Franklin, Tenn.
Lance Cpl. Tyler R. Overstreet, 22, of Gallatin, Tenn.
Both Marines died Oct. 23 while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. They were assigned to Marine Forces Reserve's 3rd Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Nashville, Tenn.
For further information related to this release the media can contact the Marine Forces Reserve public affairs office at (504) 678-4287.
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sandersj26
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Kingsport, TN
Past TN PGR State Captain
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| 25 Oct 2006 3:33 PM |
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I send my sincere condolences to the family. Richard, thank you for your courage and service to your country. Update as of 10/27/06
I have been in contact with the CACO today and he has shared the family wishes with me. The family does request the attendance of the PGR. We will be there to Honor our Fallen Hero. There has been a special request made by the family which we will respect. As you know and hear, these missions are about the family, not about us.
The family has requested there be a minimal number of members in attendance for the services of their loved one.
The Ride Captain (KennyB) is making arrangements to meet the request of the family. Please understand if you have not been notified/contacted by KennyB he has met the requested number of members the family wishes to attend. With this said, if you have not been contacted please don't attend in person but please do in spirit.
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Jeff "J" Sanders
Past TN PGR State Captain (2549)
Blue Knights TN VI
SCRC #273
USA NG '94-'97
USAF '82-'92
"You only live once"
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MusicmanM58
Posts: 232
Madison, Tn.
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| 25 Oct 2006 4:54 PM |
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My heart felt condolences to the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Richard A.Buerstetta, may God steer you through your time of grieving, and take your fallen hero into his loving arms to be with him on this his final mission.
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~Mark & Sharon~
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merlin
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Senior TN Ride Capt (Jackson)
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| 25 Oct 2006 5:13 PM |
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My condolences to the family, friends and compatriots of these fallen Mariines. We pray for the family, knowing that they are now with God. Rest in peace, your tour is done.
Standing by in Jackson [Medina] should this mission be confirmed.
"...Ever look on Heaven's scenes,
They will find the streets are guarded
By United States Marines"
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Merlin
Senior TN Ride Capt.(Jackson)
All gave some, some gave all
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PGRLabLuvr
Posts: 8709
Naples, FL
Senior Ride Captain
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| 25 Oct 2006 5:16 PM |
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My deepest, heartfelt condolences to the Family and Friends of this Fallen Hero.
May you rest in 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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Argo11
Posts: 117
Charlotte N.C.
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| 25 Oct 2006 5:19 PM |
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| May God bring comfort to the Family and friends of Lance Cpl. Buerstetta.........Rest in peace HERO |
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cutey_1vp
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| 25 Oct 2006 5:19 PM |
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Our sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Richard Buerstetta. Your service and sacrifice will not be forgotten.
In our thoughts and prayers,
Karen, Phillip & Katie Lou |
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Karen, Phillip & Kaitlyn
Tennessee |
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areallyniceguy
Posts: 720
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| 25 Oct 2006 5:30 PM |
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| thank you Lance Cpl. Buerstetta for you service and may god comfort your family and friends in this most difficult time.....R.J. |
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R.J.Bailey Joplin Missouri,Proud Parent of an American Soldier(Land of the free by the blood of the brave) PGR Member#13326 ( Liberty, when it begins to take root, it's a plant of rapid growth, George Washington 1" U. S. Preident) |
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dreamcatcher
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TN State Captain Antioch, TN
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| 25 Oct 2006 5:35 PM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family of Lance Cpl. Richard A Buerstetta, may the Lord keep His loving Arms around you and give you peace that surpasses all understanding in your time of sorrow.
Lance Cpl. Buerstetta, your mission here is complete, fly on the wings of the Angels into the loving Arms of our Lord.............
Standing by in Antioch, TN
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Annette Robeck
aka Dreamcatcher
Proud Mom of an Army National Guard Daughter
Proud Wife of an USAF Veteran
PGR member and friend John "SmokyMtnSporty" Deniakis - 09 Jun 2008
"Optimistically pessimistic about life"
PGR Ride Captain (Ret) Mike "Deltoid" Bland - 22 Feb 2008
"It's all good"
A.L.R. Post #88, Donelson, TN
dreamcatcher@patriotguard.org
LET THEM KNOW WE CARE AND WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER...............NEVER FORGET |
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puddin
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KY
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| 25 Oct 2006 6:13 PM |
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Our condolences to the family & friends of Lance Cpl. Richard A Buerstetta. You will be in our thoughts & prayers.
~Puddin & Mojo~ |
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flhtci_jim
Posts: 790
Poway, CA
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| 25 Oct 2006 6:14 PM |
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Our condolences to the family and friends of LCpl Buerstetta. Thank you for your service and your sacrifice.
Remembering and honoring Richard and all of our heroes in Poway, California. |
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Jim McKown
USAF 1975 - 1981
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Gil
Posts: 18
huntsville, al
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| 25 Oct 2006 7:08 PM |
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I salute and bow my head in respect and gratitude.
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standing by in huntsville. |
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mailman
Posts: 14782
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 25 Oct 2006 7:17 PM |
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| Thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of Lance Corporal Richard A. Buerstetta. Rest In Peace Marine. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
Jim
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US Army 1970 - 1972 |
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WWH40
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Jacksonville, Fl.
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| 25 Oct 2006 8:14 PM |
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Our prayers are with the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Richard A. Buerstetta. Rest in peace now, your mission is complete here on earth. Go soar with the eagles my friend. Thank you for what you have given to make our world free.
Bill
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rmcpeek
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Pittsburgh, PA.
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| 25 Oct 2006 8:39 PM |
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| My condolances to the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Buerstetta. Thank you for your service. God Bless. |
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Choke
Pittsburgh, Pa.
US Army 1987 - 1995 |
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capnmom
Posts: 193
Ride Captain, Clarksville,TN and Clarksville/Fort Campbell Assistant State Captain
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| 25 Oct 2006 8:42 PM |
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"Some people spend an entire lifetime
wondering if they've made a difference.
The Marines don't have that problem."
President Ronald Reagan
My prayers go out to the family and friends of Lance Corporal Buerstetta. May they understand how many people have them in their hearts. God bless you Richard. Welcome home to God's hands.
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In honor of my "oldest son" John, aka SmokeyyMtnSporty" 1975-2008
I'd rather be hated for who I am, than loved for who I am not. XoXo, love Momma
Ride Captain, Clarksville, TN
Clarksville/Fort Campbell Asst State Captain
Proud daughter of WWII Navy Veteran Kenneth Mason
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shelleygene
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Dresden, TN
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| 25 Oct 2006 9:45 PM |
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| Another of Tennessee's finest has given his all for us. There is nothing that can be said that will give enough honor to those who give all. Our prayers and thoughts are with the family and friends of Lance Corporal Buerstetta. Thank you, Richard for your service to our nation. Rest in peace. |
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alec4751
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Apple Valley, CA
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| 25 Oct 2006 9:51 PM |
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| Our prayers of peace and comfort surround the family of Lanch Cpl. Richad Buerstetta. We whisper our thanks heaveward for Lance Cpl. Buerstetta for serving his country. American has lost another hero and for this we mourn. |
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Chet & Karen Alexander
U.S. Army 66-68 /
Americans by birth - Patriots by choice.
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watrousmark
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antioch tn
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| 26 Oct 2006 4:18 AM |
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| Standing by in Antioch, with much sorrow for his family. |
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04 Buell XB12R, 07 FLHXI, A-10 crew chief, Middle Tennessee Area Ride Captain, and still riding with respect. Cell number 615-828-7463 |
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ac57
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A.L.R. Post 111 Dallas,Georgia
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| 26 Oct 2006 5:00 AM |
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| Our thoughts and prayers for the family and friends of this hero . His sacrifice will never be forgotten . God Bless |
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AC
A.L.R. Post 111
Dallas , Georgia
cell # 678 - 371 - 6321
Do your duty in all things . You cannot do more , you should never wish to do less .
General Robert E. Lee
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wvhusker
Posts: 5133
Ashland, KY
Sr. KY R/C
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| 26 Oct 2006 5:31 AM |
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LCPL Buerstetta,
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.
WV Husker
Tom & Kelly
Ashland, KY
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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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AnnieM
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Ethridge TN
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| 26 Oct 2006 6:05 AM |
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To the family of Richard Buerstetta,
Another fallen Hero, there are just no words that can adequately express our sorrow. Having sons of our own, one currently serving our country, We can only begin to imagine how you must feel. May God give you the strength you will need to get through the hard days ahead. Your sons sacrifice will never be forgotten.
Rest in peace Richard, thank-you for your service to our country.
Standing by in Ethridge TN
Larry and Mary Anne Keough
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ndtazman
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Grand Forks, North Dakota.
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| 26 Oct 2006 6:11 AM |
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| God bless this Hero. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends. Thank you for your service Lance Cpl Buerstetta. You will not be forgotten for protecting the USA and our Freedoms. Rest in Peace soldier. |
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borntoride
Posts: 200
Oak Lawn
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| 26 Oct 2006 7:26 AM |
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| God Bless You Cpl. Richard A. Buerstetta, Thank you for fighting for our freedom in America we would be lost with out you, God Bless your Family and Friends, you are a Hero, Please rest in Peace. |
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bosky
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st. joseph, MO
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| 26 Oct 2006 8:08 AM |
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| my deepest condolences to the family of Richard Buerstetta. May the Good Lord grant you peace at this difficult time. |
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