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PGRLabLuvr 
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Naples, FL
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Updated 20 Mar 07 at 2159 EDT by cagerbob
Final Itinerary for Sgt. Emerson Brand, Caddo Mills, TX – March 24, 2007
This is the Final Itinerary for the Patriot Guard Mission to honor Sgt. Emerson Brand, Caddo Mills, Texas who was killed in action in Iraq, protecting our freedom.
Ride Captains:
The Ride Captains for this Mission will be John “Top” Kammerer and David “Double D” David.
Staging Site & Times:
We will begin staging at 1100 hours at the Renfro Funeral Home in Caddo Mills, Texas. The funeral home is located on FM 36, one block south of Highway 66 in Caddo Mills, TX. A safety briefing will begin at 1145 hours.
Departure:
We will have two departures. The first departure will be KSU at 1155 hours with the flag truck to set up a flag line at the church. The second departure will be KSU at 1200 hours and will accompany the horse-drawn hearse 1.3 miles north on Highway 66 to the church. All bikes will present a uniform appearance as we ride in a staggered formation.
Services:
The funeral services will begin at 1300 hours at the Faith Bible Church, which is located at 3301 US Highway 66, Caddo Mills, TX 75135.
Interment:
Immediately preceding the service, the riders will follow the horse-drawn hearse 1.5 miles to the cemetery. The interment with full Military Honors will be the IOOF Cemetery, which is located on FM 6, approximately ½ mile north of Highway 66.
Weather:
Overcast and breezy with a couple of thunderstorms possible; the high will be 72 degrees.
Bring flag poles & flags if you’ve got them; Flags on bikes would be great, but if you are in a cage, bring your big Flags and any extras that you have. The support Truck with Flags will be there.
Please remember that our mission is to stand tall, silent, with honor and respect for this fallen solider and his family for their great sacrifice!!!
All bike groups are welcome to ride with us.
Stand Tall & Silent,
David A David, Sr.
Texas State Captain
Patriot Guard Riders
Rowlett, TX
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Updated on 19 Mar 07 at 2213 MST by Charger
The Patriot Guard Riders have received permission from the family to attend the funeral services of Sgt Brand. As soon as the funeral arrangements have been finalized, we will post the itinerary.
Please pray for Sgt. Brand and his family.
Stand Tall & Silent,
David A David, Sr.
Texas State Captain
Patriot Guard
Rowlett, TX
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No. 299-07
March 17, 2007 |
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DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of four soldiers who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Mar. 15 in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near their unit during combat operations. They were assigned to the 1st Squadron, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
Killed were:
Staff Sgt. Blake M. Harris, 27, of Hampton, Ga.
Staff Sgt. Terry W. Prater, 25, of Speedwell, Tenn.
Sgt. Emerson N. Brand, 29, of Rigby, Idaho.
Pfc. James L. Arnold, 21, of Mattawan, Mich.
For more information in regard to this release the media can contact the Fort Hood public affairs office at (254) 287-9993; after hours (254) 291-2591. |
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Joan "PGRLabLuvr" Colosimo
Florida Senior Ride Captain
Proud Military Blue Star Mom
USAF - TSgt Jennifer and her husband, TSgt Mark "Mac" McIntosh - Dyess
USAR - WO1 Dominic Sutherland - 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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mailman
Posts: 22112
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 17 Mar 2007 7:00 AM |
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| Thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of Sgt. Emerson N. Brand. Rest in Peace Soldier. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
Jim
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blusun5
Posts: 696
Wildwood, IL
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| 17 Mar 2007 8:07 AM |
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Our condolences and prayers go out to the family and friends of Sgt. Emerson N. Brand. Thank you for your service and sacrifice for our country. You are an American Hero. May God continue hold you in the palm of His hand.
Jim & Colleen
USN RET
“And everyday I’m giving all I can because I’m damn proud to be an American.
Yeah, I made some friends, and I’ve lost some too.
When I think about what they gave for me and you”
~Rushlow Harris – Bagpipes Cryin’ Lyrics.
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puddles1962
Posts: 109
Huffman, Texas
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| 17 Mar 2007 8:10 AM |
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Sgt Brand - - You stood side by side with my son in his platoon. Rest your soul; your journey is complete on this earth.
You and your family have given the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Your courage, strength, and service for our Nation will not be forgotten.
This country what it is today – Land of the free, because of brave soldiers, such as yourself.
Spc. Doke and his family send prayers of strength and healing to your family, friends and loved ones during this difficult passage of their journey.
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Riding with Honor and Pride for:
Specialist Micheal Doke - 1st Calvary Division
Jan 09 - Tour #2 - Iraq FOB Warrior
Freedom... isn't Free....
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windsinger
Posts: 2600
Medina,Ohio
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| 17 Mar 2007 8:14 AM |
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| MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF SGT. EMERSON N. BRAND. YOUR SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. I THANK YOU AND MAY YOU REST IN PEACE WITH HEROES. |
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"HONOR TO THE SOLDIER AND SAILOR EVERYWHERE,WHO BRAVELY BEARS HIS COUNTRY'S CAUSE. HONOR ALSO TO THE CITIZEN WHO CARES FOR HIS BROTHER IN THE FIELD,AND SERVES, AS HE BEST CAN, THE SAME CAUSE. "
ABRAHAM LINCOLN
" NO MAN IS ENTITLED TO THE BLESSING OF FREEDOM UNLESS HE BE VIGILANT IN ITS PRESERVATION."
GEN. DOUGLAS MACARTHUR
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wvhusker
Posts: 5755
Ashland, KY
Sr. KY R/C
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| 17 Mar 2007 8:18 AM |
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SGT Brand,
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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dlinjerdal
Posts: 2114
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| 17 Mar 2007 9:38 AM |
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| May God Bless and hold close the family and friends of Sgt. Brand in this most difficult time,we are so sorry for your loss,we will never forget you Emerson,you will always be in our hearts and we will always be grateful to you for our freedom,rest well young man you are with God now. |
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ac57
Posts: 1617
A.L.R. Post 111 Dallas,Georgia
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| 17 Mar 2007 10:30 AM |
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| Our thoughts and prayers for the family and friends of Sgt. Emerson N. Brand during this very difficult time . We are eternally grateful for this Hero’s courage , service , and sacrifice for our Nation . We will never forget . God Bless |
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AC
A.L.R. Post 111
Dallas , Georgia
cell # 678 - 371 - 6321
PGR Member # 15501
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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jbm1955
Posts: 1276
Jacksonville, Florida
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| 17 Mar 2007 12:01 PM |
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| My condolences to the family and friends of fallen hero, Sgt. Emerson N. Brand. May you find comfort in knowing that he's now in the arms of our Lord, in everlasting glory. |
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"The soldier above all others prays for peace, for it is the soldier who must suffer and bear the deepest wounds and scars of war."
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Pepper_guy
Posts: 10083
Lacey, WA
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| 17 Mar 2007 1:59 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of SGT. Emerson N. Brand, U.S. Army. SGT. Brand, 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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HDriderDave1
Posts: 7117
N. AL Ride Capt. Madison, AL
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| 17 Mar 2007 2:01 PM |
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God Bless Sgt. Emerson N. Brand, family and friends. My sincere condolences to the family and friends. Thank you for your service and sacrifice great warrior. I pray the lord takes you into his Kingdom. May you rest in peace. You will not be forgotten! I will be standing by 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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Reaps
Posts: 1470
Idleyld Park,Oregon BoD VP-Director of Captains
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| 17 Mar 2007 7:02 PM |
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My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Sgt. Emerson Brand.
You served our Country and for that, we shall never forget.
May you forever Rest in Peace.
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~Your right to desecrate our nations flag is protected by law....may that knowledge give you great comfort while you are healing~
~Abraham Lincoln: "Congressmen who willfully take actions during wartime that damage morale and undermine the military are saboteurs and should be arrested, exiled or hanged."~
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Slowhand
Posts: 4057
Northeastern, Maryland Senior Chaplain & Ride Captain
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| 17 Mar 2007 8:11 PM |
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| I would like to extend my deepest condolences to the family and friends in this very sad time in your lives . My prayers are that our GOD may bring peace and comfort to all of you during this tragic time. Please know that not just me but a country full of people like me owe you a dept that can never be repaid , but please take solace in the fact that your loved one is now with our lord in heaven. We are all brothers and sisters in arms and we don't forget one of our own, rest in peace soldior your mission is complete and now it's time for you to rest . May GOD bless each and everyone of you |
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Uffda
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Wonder Lake, IL
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| 17 Mar 2007 8:18 PM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Sgt. Emerson N. Brand. 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, Emerson.
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!
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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.
In Memory of Jon Dreymann 08-13-09 WWR NRC Who left us way too soon. Farvel min venn. |
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Snowhite
Posts: 1495
Elsberry, Mo.
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| 18 Mar 2007 7:03 AM |
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| My Heart and Prayers will be with the Family and Friends of Sgt. Emerson N. Brand. A True American Hero. Thank You for Your Service and Sacrifice for Our Country. |
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Terry Martin
We Will Always Remember
Vietnam Vet 67-68 85th Evac Hospital
PGR Asst. Ride Capt.
CVMA MO. Chapter 4-4
American Legion Riders Chapter 313 MO.
American Legion Riders-MO. Asst. State Director
VFW Post 9064- Commander
MO. VFW 9th District Sr. Vice Commander & POW/MIA Chairman
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Pegleg
Posts: 2753
Corona, Ca
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| 18 Mar 2007 10:47 PM |
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My Sincerest and Deepest Sympathies to the Family and Friends of Sgt. Emerson N. Brand
A True American Hero. Thank You for Your Service and Sacrifice for Our Country.
WE WILL NEVER FORGET !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
SEMPER-FI ------------- Hero..........
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JPat47
Posts: 48
Boise Ride Captain Boise, Idaho
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| 19 Mar 2007 4:14 AM |
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Idaho weeps for its lost son, as does his family.
Standing by in Boise to ride and honor this Hero
Patrick
20 March: Mission moved to Texas...Standing down. Ride safe brothers. |
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magsemail
Posts: 1472
Southgate, Michigan
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| 19 Mar 2007 7:59 AM |
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| My sincere condolences to you in your loss of Emerson. I am humbled and will be forever grateful for the sacrifices made by Emerson and many others fighting for my freedom. May God bless you and help you through this time of great difficulty. God Bless America!! |
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Special Missions R/C - Region #2, MI
Riding in honor of my late father Thomas Kucharek-Army (101st Airborne)
Guardian Angels For Soldier's Pet
www.guardianangelsforsoldierspet.org
Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways
acknowledge him, and HE will make your paths straight. |
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db4175
Posts: 1075
Montesano, Washington
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| 19 Mar 2007 8:39 AM |
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| My deepest sympathy to Sgt Brand and his family. His service to this country will never be forgotten by those who have gone before and those yet to serve. May his family find strength and peace in Gods grace. Rest in peace my Brother we have the duty now. |
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Riding in memory of Bernice T. Bach 1LT USA Nurse Corp. WWII, Saipan and in support of 1SG Thomas Buettner a true soldier and my son-in-law. May God watch over them all.
Don Berry
SFC (Retired)
US Army 1964 - 1986
Vietnam 1969 -1970 1972 -1973
Freemasons Riding Club
Patriot Guard Rider
Washington Patriot Guard
“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?”
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Firefed
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Boise, Idaho
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| 19 Mar 2007 12:44 PM |
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| To Sgt. Emerson Brand's family, friends, and loved ones. My deepest condolences on your loss and may God bless all of you. Know that American heroes such as Sgt. Brand will be greatly missed. I stand by to honor him in any way that is needed. |
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semperpapa
Posts: 1353
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
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| 19 Mar 2007 1:35 PM |
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My deepest condolences to the family of Sgt. Emerson N. Brand.
May the Lord spread His love around you in these painful times. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.
We'll never forget!
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Frank "Semperpapa"
"Beamer Rider"
VPF of a U.S. Marine
"God spoke Liberty only to those who love it and are always ready to guard and defend it"
Daniel Webster
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dan1947
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| 19 Mar 2007 3:50 PM |
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Sgt. Emerson N. Brand ---THANK YOU ----
_/ \_ pegs down
condolences to your family and friends
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MICHAEL TIRRELL
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| 19 Mar 2007 5:47 PM |
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EMERSON, MY NEPHEW CARY HAWKINS, SOME MORE OF EMERSON AND CARY'S ARMY BUDDIES, AND I PLAYED FOOTBALL IN THE SNOW IN DEERFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS. THIS WAS A COLD THANKSGIVING AT MARCIA AND MITCH HAWKINS (CARY'S MOM AND DAD'S) HOUSE. THE NUDE BEACH WAS CLOSED SO WE THOUGHT IT A GOOD IDEA TO PLAY "TACKLE" FOOTBALL.
EMERSON WAS TRUE TO FORM.....TOUGH AS NAILS AND AS SOFT AS A FIRE HYDRANT.
LATER THAT NIGHT HE AND "THE BOYS" WENT OUT AND TOOK MY DAUGHTER WITH THEM. I TOLD EMERSON "TAKE CARE OF HER". HE WAS LIKE A SECRET SERVICE AGENT PROTECTING HER. "HEY EMERSON, YOU WANT A DRINK"? "NO, I'M DUTY" WAS HIS REPLY.
A SOLDIER'S SOLDIER...........
REST YOUNG MAN.....YOU LIVE IN OUR MEMORIES.......AND OUR HEARTS......FOREVER.....
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Charger
Posts: 3938
Golden, Colorado
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| 19 Mar 2007 10:25 PM |
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| This has become a confirmed mission in Caddo Mills, TX. |
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Brad 'CHARGER' Lewellen
Retired Colorado State Captain
Proud PGR Blue Hat
"History does not long entrust the care of freedom to the weak or the timid"
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SPMorel
Posts: 113
East Texas
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| 20 Mar 2007 6:35 AM |
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| Standing by in East TeXas. |
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