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Subject: 1st Lt. Matthew R. Vandegrift, 28, Lakewood/Denver, CO, 27, 28 APR 08

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cagerbob User is Offline
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24 Apr 2008 11:52 AM Alert 
Updated 25 Apr 08 at 2257 EDT by Cagerbob

The Patriot Guard riders have also been invited to come and set up a flag line and show our respect during the visitation at the funeral home, which will happen on Sunday, 27 Apr 08 from 1500 to 1800 (3:00pm to 6:00pm). I am putting out a special request to any and all PGR members that can to attend, give the family your support and condolences, and stand the flag line. Even if you can only stay for a portion of the time, please come.

Horan & McConaty Funeral Home
3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd
Lakewood, CO 80227

I will be the Ride Captain for this part of the mission, and will bring flags. I will be there by no later than 1400 (2:00pm).

I ask all PGR members to park on Duquesne Ave, which is immediately south of the funeral home going west off of Wadsworth. We are doing this to keep the parking lot of the funeral home open for family and friends to use. We have to be sure we do not block the entrance to the funeral home, or to the retirement village across the street

Brad "Charger" Lewellen
CO State Captain

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updated 25 APR 08 1030 pst by wags
updated 25 APR 08 1728 PST by Wags



This mission has become confirmed in Lakewood, CO, on Monday, 28 Apr 08

The funeral will be held at the Horan & McConaty Funeral Home in Lakewood at 1000 (10:00am).This will be followed by the burial at Ft Logan National Cemetery in Denver at 1200 (noon) at Shelter 'C'.

Staging for the funeral will be on the little dead-end street just south of the Funeral Home, which is on the west side of Wadsworth just south of Yale Ave.

Horan & McConaty
3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd
Lakewood, CO 80227

Stage - 0900 (9:00am)
Mission Brief - 0915 (9:15am)
Set up flag line - 0930 (9:30 am)

We have also been asked to be involved in the procession from the funeral home to Ft Logan. This part of the mission will be set up at the funeral home.

If you cannot attend the funeral, but can attend the burial, staging will be at the Visitors Information Center at:

Ft Logan National Cemetery
3698 S. Sheridan Blvd
Denver, CO 80235

Stage - 1100 (11:00am)
Mission Brief - 1115 (11:15am)
Move to Shelter 'C' - 1130 (11:30 am)

Ride Captain will be New State Captain Steve DeBoer, and Crazy Bob will be his backup.

     

     Brad 'CHARGER' Lewellen
      Colorado State Captain
        Patriot Guard Riders
    charger@patriotguard.org



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IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 339-08
April 24, 2008
DoD Identifies Marine Casualty

            The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
            1st Lt. Matthew R. Vandegrift, 28 of Littleton, Colo., died April 21 from wounds he suffered while conducting combat operations in Basrah, Iraq.  He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
            Media with questions about this Marine can contact the 2nd Marine Division public affairs office at (910) 451-7200.
Bob Ellis
USN 80-86

In Memory of Ed "OldIron" Barrett

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1armymom User is Offline
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24 Apr 2008 12:13 PM Alert 
To the family and loved ones of 1st Lt. Matthew R. Vandegrift,
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.

1st Lt. Vandegrift,
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.
Honor Our Armed Services, Pay It Forward!

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HDriderDave1 User is Offline
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N. AL Ride Capt. Madison, AL
24 Apr 2008 12:51 PM Alert 
God Bless 1st Lt. Matthew R. Vandegrift, family and friends. My sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family and friends. Thank you for your service and sacrifice great warrior. I pray the lord takes you into his Kingdom and may you rest in peace. You will not be forgotten "A True American Hero"! I Salute You Sir! I will be standing there in Spirit with my fellow brothers.

Dave

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.
mailman User is Offline
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24 Apr 2008 1:21 PM Alert 
Deepest condolences to the family and friends of 1st Lt. Matthew R. Vandegrift. Rest In Peace Sir.
"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."

Jim
"mailman"
US Army 1970 - 1972
Road Dog 1 User is Offline
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24 Apr 2008 2:06 PM Alert 
To the family and friends of 1st Lt. Matthew Vandegrift, we extend our profound sympathies. Thank you Matthew for your sacrifice to keep my country free and my family safe. It will be our great honor to stand for you here should that be possible.
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lkwood User is Offline
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Thornton, CO




24 Apr 2008 3:10 PM Alert 
I offer my sincerest condolences to the family and friends of 1st. Lt. Matthew Vandegrift. May he rest in peace. I am standing by for further instructions, ready to stand in honor for this Hero if requested.

Lisa
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sdoise User is Offline
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Kinder, La.
24 Apr 2008 3:31 PM Alert 
I convey my heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of 1st Lt Matthew R. Vandegrift and my sincere appreciation of his service and ultimate sacrifice to preserve our way of life. May he rest in peace.
Schelly
Ride Captain for Lake Charles, La. and surrounding area
American Legion Post 318, Elton, La.

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Pinger User is Offline
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Lisbon, NY
24 Apr 2008 3:50 PM Alert 
Thank you Matthew, for your service and ultimate sacrifice for the preservation of FREEDOM ......... I SALUTE YOU

My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Matthew R Vandegrift, 1st Lt., USMC ........ and a HERO
Charlie

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dlinjerdal User is Offline
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24 Apr 2008 5:12 PM Alert 
May God Bless and hold close the friends and family of 1st. Lt. Vandegrift in this most difficult time we are so sorry for your loss we will never forget you Matthew we will always have you in our hearts and will forever be grateful to you for our freedom rest well our hero you are with God now.
Jerry & Linda
SFC Rod User is Offline
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Weston, Mich
24 Apr 2008 5:26 PM Alert 
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of First Lieutenant Matthew R. Vandegrift. Matt, You Will Never Be Forgotten....
Christmas in Arlington...
Rest easy, sleep well my brother.
Know the line has held, your job is done.
Rest easy, sleep well.
Others ahve taken up wehe you fell, the line has held.
Peace, peace, and farewell....

SFC Rod, Standing in Honor and Respect...
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Jasper54 User is Offline
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24 Apr 2008 6:03 PM Alert 
I wish to offer my most sincere prayers and extend my deepest sympathies to the family and friends of US Marine Corps 1st Lt. Matthew R. Vandegrift, who has made the ULTIMATE SACRAFICE of his life while defending our nations freedom in the Global War on Terrorism in Iraq.  I pray that the Lord Jesus is there with you to hold you and to give you His Peace and Comfort as you bring your loved one home to be laid to rest.

SEMPER-FI MARINE !!!
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Iran/Iraq War Veteran 1988 (Op Earnest Will)
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Seaman Bob Schneider, US Navy, WWII, Purple Heart; Battle of Leyte Gulf
T/Sgt. Russell Casto, USAF Congo Revolution, Viet Nam.
Sgt. Ron Casto, USMC C.A.P. Viet Nam 1966.
My son, Sgt. Sean Casto, TennANG. Iraqi Veteran
My daughter, Spc. Angela West, US Army
SrA Micah Burgess, US Air Force, Afghanistan Veteran

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24 Apr 2008 6:20 PM Alert 
My most sincere condolences to the family of 1st. Lt. Matthew R. Vandegrift for your great loss. May the Lord grant you peace and serenity in these times of sorrow.
Thank you for your service and sacrifice. It will not be forgotten!
May God bless you all.
Frank "Semperpapa"
"Red Beamer Rider"
VPF of a U.S. Marine


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Charger User is Offline
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Golden Colorado
24 Apr 2008 6:23 PM Alert 
My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of this fallen hero. 1st Lt. Matthew R. Vandegrift, you made the ultimate sacfrifice while standing the front line for us, and if invited, it will be our honor to stand for you.

Standing by in Golden, CO
Brad 'CHARGER' Lewellen
Colorado Ride Captain
Retired CO State Captain
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Pepper_guy User is Offline
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Lacey, WA
24 Apr 2008 6:43 PM Alert 
My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of 1Lt. Matthew R. Vandegrift, USMC / OIF. 1Lt. Vandegrift, 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.

Junius Henry
PGR Member #10094
milktoast User is Offline
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24 Apr 2008 6:59 PM Alert 
My heartfelt condolences and prayers to the family and friends of 1st Lt. Matthew Vandegrift. Words alone cannot express my debt and gratitude for his service and sacrifice. This hero will live on in my heart forever.
Janet
Michigan Regional Ride Captain/Region 6
Florida Ride Captain/Florida National Cemetery Ride Captain
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24 Apr 2008 7:06 PM Alert 
Lt. Vandegrift, Thank you, sir, for your service to our country and to the Corps. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten. To the family of Lt. Vandegrift, may God bless you with peace and comfort during this hard time. Matthew is a true American hero. SEMPER FI !! Ride safe, Ron J.
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24 Apr 2008 7:37 PM Alert 
Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of 1st Lt. Matthew R. Vandegrift. May God help you though this difficult time and sorrow. Know your loved one 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, Matthew.

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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24 Apr 2008 9:43 PM Alert 
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24 Apr 2008 10:37 PM Alert 
Our deepest symapthy goes to the friends and family of Matthew, who gave his life for the liberty of others. Thank you Matthew for defending the honor of our great country, your sacrifice will not be forgotten! Our family will pray for you tonight.
custer7thcav User is Offline
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Hillsboro, Ohio
24 Apr 2008 11:15 PM Alert 
My deepest sympathy and sincere condolences to the family and friends of 1st Lt. Matthew R. Vandegrift. 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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25 Apr 2008 5:07 AM Alert 
My condolences and prayers to the family and friends of U.S. Marine Corps First Lieutenant Matthew R. Vandegrift. I thank you for your military service, leadership and ultimate sacrifice you made for this grateful nation in keeping peace worldiwde. You may be gone, but, you wil never be forgotten.

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25 Apr 2008 5:47 AM Alert 
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.

1st Lt Matthew Vandegrift, our world is a safer place because of brave and selfless warriors like you, rest in peace...
Cat


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is never to die"
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bronsonlg User is Offline
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Mount Olive North Carolina
25 Apr 2008 8:19 AM Alert 
My thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of 1st Lt. Matthew R. Vandegrift. Rest in Peace my friend, I am forever grateful.
AF Mom in NC User is Offline
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Lexington, NC
25 Apr 2008 8:26 AM Alert 
1st Lt. Matthew R. Vandegrift 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 are in my prayers during this time of sorrow.
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Ridley User is Offline
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25 Apr 2008 8:31 AM Alert 
My sincere condolences to family and friends of 1st Lt Vandegrift. Our hearts and prayers are with you. We will not forget the sacrifice and we remain grateful for our freedom. Rest in honored peace.
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