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cagerbob 
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Parma, Ohio
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| 27 Sep 2008 10:41 AM |
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Updated 05 OCT 08 @ 2107 by Sandy9999
Updated 3 Oct 08 1848 edt S Sturgis
Confirmed Mission
Capt James E. Cross
Warren, OH
U.S. Air Force – MIA Vietnam War -1970
Services/Interment:
Crown Hill Burial Park
3966 Warren Sharon Road
Vienna, OH
10 October 2008@ 1100hrs – (11:00AM)
Staging:
Crown Hill Burial Park
10 October 2008@ 0900hrs – (9:00AM)
Mission Brief @ 0905hrs – (9:05 AM)
Flags Up @0920hrs – (9:20 AM)
Raymond Bishop/Tom Moody will Co-Captain this mission of Respect- Honor- Dignity. Please follow their instructions. Make sure you bring your 3 x 5 American Flags.
Bob Woods
Ohio State Captain
Patriot Guard Riders
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Air Force Pilots Missing From The Vietnam War Are Identified
The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office (DPMO) announced today that the remains of two U.S. servicemen, missing from the Vietnam War, have been identified and will be returned to their families for burial with full military honors.
They are Capt. James E. Cross, of Warren, Ohio; and Capt. Gomer D. Reese III, of Scarsdale, N.Y., both U.S. Air Force. Cross will be buried on Oct. 10 in Warren, and Reese will be buried in the spring in Arlington National Cemetery near Washington D.C.
On April 24, 1970, these men were flying a U-17B light aircraft on an orientation flight over Xiangkhoang Province, Laos. Their aircraft was struck by enemy ground fire, crashed and burned. Other U.S. aircraft in the area flew over the crash site and did not see any movement or receive any beeper signals or radio transmissions from the two men.
Between 1994 and 1998, joint U.S./Lao People’s Democratic Republic (L.P.D.R.) teams, led by the Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command (JPAC), conducted several investigations of the incident in Xiangkhoang Province and surveyed the crash site. Teams interviewed Laotian citizens who claimed to witness the crash, and the citizens turned over human remains they said were associated with this incident. The remains were consistent with human bone, but were too small to yield meaningful biological characteristics.
In 2004, another joint team re-surveyed the crash site and recovered life-support equipment, including a seat belt buckle consistent with those found in a U-17 aircraft.
In 2007, another joint team excavated the crash site and recovered human remains and crew-related items. In the spring of 2008, a team completed the excavation and recovered more human remains and non-biological material.
Among other forensic identification tools and circumstantial evidence, scientists from JPAC also used dental comparisons in the identification of the remains.
For additional information on the Defense Department’s mission to account for missing Americans, visit the DPMO web site at http://www.dtic.mil/dpmo or call (703) 699-1169. |
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Bob Ellis
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In Memory of Ed "OldIron" Barrett and Butch Belville
"Remember that no matter how many missions you have been on, all that matters to the family is the one you are on today." ~ Roert
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cagerbob
Posts: 10216
Parma, Ohio
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| 27 Sep 2008 11:11 AM |
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Welcome Home Capt James E. Cross! You have been gone these many years, but you were never forgotten. While your family has mourned your absence these many years, I am happy that they will finally have the peace of closure.
Rest in honored peace Capt James Cross, an American hero, on American soil.
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Bob Ellis
USN 80-86
In Memory of Ed "OldIron" Barrett and Butch Belville
"Remember that no matter how many missions you have been on, all that matters to the family is the one you are on today." ~ Roert
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Pooz
Posts: 156
Sebastian, Florida
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| 27 Sep 2008 11:37 AM |
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Welcome home Captain Cross. We have been waiting for your return. My prayers will be for you today.
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Ride Captain-Florida
Riding for PFC Salvatore Armato...KIA Nov 1970
Riding for SSgt William T Brown...MIA Nov 1969
Riding for those who can't...MIA, KIA, POW
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RAW
Posts: 534
West Chester,OH. Ohio State Captain
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| 27 Sep 2008 2:37 PM |
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I only pray the family of Captain Cross will let us be a part of this truly Honorable Home Coming.
As a Vietnam Veteran I also want to thank Captain Cross for his service to Country and my Freedom. JPAC has done and outstanding job locating our MIA's and giving their families some peace of mind.
I have been working on this possible mission, Please keep posted to this mission thread for up-dates.
Bob Woods
Ohio State Captain
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I may be older now but I'm still a Soldier
Every generation has those that comprise the "GREATEST GENERATION" |
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papajonohio
Posts: 3492
Swanton, Ohio
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| 27 Sep 2008 3:35 PM |
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My heartfelt condolences go out to the family and friends of Capt. James Cross.
Thank You to a true hero who answered the call to duty, performing the selfless act of giving of oneself to serve their country. You have not been forgotten these many years.
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...
* * * * * * * * * THE PRICE OF FREEDOM IS WRITTEN ON THE WALL * * * * * * * * *
~~~~ Vietnam – ’67-’68 ~~~~~
“Roadrunners” – Convoy Escort, at your service
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YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN
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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 * * * * * *
~~~~ Vietnam – ’67-’68 ~~~~~
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mlmsan
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Gainesville, Georgia 30501
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| 27 Sep 2008 4:40 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of Capt James E. Cross, Vietnam/MIA, US Air Force Veteran. I pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful for Capt James E. Cross, service to our Great Nation and greatly appreciate Him for my freedom. Capt James E. Cross, 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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"The will of God will never take you where the Grace of God will not protect you".
Larry "Sir Bear" & "Queen Mary" Sanderson
sirbear@live.com
770-500-6895
North Georgia Ride Captain
U.S Navy Vietnam - 66/67
USS Franklin D. Roosevelt CVA 42
Blue Star Dad
Patriot Guard Rider
VFW Post 5290, Conyers
GVVA Post 5,Conyers
Riding In Memory of my Great Grand Father, John Perry Sanderson, Texas Cavalry Regiment, Civil War. Father, PO1 Weldon A. Sanderson, WWII USN, Pacific Fleet. And in Honor of my Son, US Army SFC Michael W. Sanderson, Gulf, 2x Iraq, and Mt. Sinai, Egypt. Now serving this Nation Proudly in Fort Stewart, Georgia. |
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Stephen61
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| 27 Sep 2008 5:42 PM |
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Welcome Home Soldier, Thank You for your service ! I know you heard well done soldier at the gates of Heaven.
My deepest condolences to the Family of Capt James E. Cross May GOD Bless you in your time of need. |
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mailman
Posts: 47169
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain (Retired) Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 27 Sep 2008 6:36 PM |
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| Welcome Home Captain James E. Cross. Your service and sacrifice will not be forgotten. Condolences to your family and friends. Rest In Peace Sir. |
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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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satyr
Posts: 7402
Raleigh, NC
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| 27 Sep 2008 6:59 PM |
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I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Vietnam MIA, Capt James E. Cross during your moments of closure. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Thank you for standing for our country and defending our freedom James. Welcome home. Rest in peace sir. 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.
- Moina Micheals - 1918
"We Shall Keep the Faith"
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1stCavMP
Posts: 3542
Warren, Ohio
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| 27 Sep 2008 7:32 PM |
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My Condolences to the Family and Friends of James Cross. May God Comfort you in this time of need.
Thank You Capt. Cross, for your service and sacrifice to our country. You will NOT be forgotten.
A LONG OVERDUE Welcome Home Sir.
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838th. MP Co., Ohio ANG 82-83 |
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Jasper54
Posts: 7257
Columbus, Ohio
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| 27 Sep 2008 9:47 PM |
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My wife Susan and I offer our most sincere prayers and extend our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of US Air Force Viet Nam MIA, Capt. James E. Cross. We pray that the Lord Jesus is there with you to hold you and to give you His Peace and Comfort as you are finally able to bring him home to be laid to rest.
Shalom Alechem,
Chaplain Roger D. Casto
El Shaddai Ministries
Columbus, Ohio
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For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, nor height nor depth , nor any other created thing , shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. - Romans 8:38-39.
GySgt. Roger Casto, U.S.M.C. Ret. 1972-1992
Iran/Iraq War Veteran 1988 (Op Earnest Will)
Veteran of Foriegn Wars, Life Member
Double Blue Star Dad
Riding in honor of:
Sgt. Millard Archy, USA, WWI, France;
PFC. John Meyer, USA WWI, France;
Sgt. Alva Pete Osborn, USA, WWII, KIA - France;
Seaman Bob Schneider, USN, 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;
SFC. Sean Casto, TennANG. 2 Tours Iraq War;
In Honor and Memory of Ten HMLA-267, MAG-39 Marines who Answered the call and made the ULTIMATE SACRAFICE while ensuring the safety and security of our nation:
Lt. Col. Knott,
Capt. Dillon,
Capt. Dolvin,
Capt. Hurley,
Capt. Cronin,
Sgt. Kilkus,
Sgt. Keller,
Cpl. Romei,
LCpl. Adams,
Cpl. Monahan,
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SpyderRyder
Posts: 6635
Orange Park, FL
Ride Captain
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| 27 Sep 2008 10:06 PM |
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Thank you for my freedom Capt Cross. 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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Mike (SpyderRyder) Gregory
Ride Captain
It's all about freedom! |
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ROBERTRPEARMAN
Posts: 12775
WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, NY
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| 28 Sep 2008 2:35 AM |
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| OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF VIETNAM/MIA CAPT JAMES E. CROSS USAF. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. WELCOME HOME JAMES AND REST IN PEACE BROTHER. ROBERT AND JUANITA |
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YOU ARE NEVER REALLY GONE UNTIL YOU ARE FORGOTTEN
ROBERT R PEARMAN
US AIR FORCE 1961 - 1965
AMERICAN LEGION
VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA
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Florida Shamrock
Posts: 3419
Ellenton, Florida
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| 28 Sep 2008 4:59 AM |
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Welcome Home and may you rest in peace Brother. Stand down your tour is done and thank you for your service to this great country. My sincere condolences go out to the family and friends of James Cross.
Vietnam 68-69
VFW
Retired Deputy Sheriff
Christian Motorcyclists Association
MOTS (Manatee’s Operation Troop Support)
Riding for POW/MIA’s
“You Are Not Forgotten”
2008 Ride to the Wall
“When one American is not worth the effort to be found, we as Americans have lost.”
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Billboy
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Webster, Fl.
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| 28 Sep 2008 6:26 AM |
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My Sincere Condolences go out to Family and Friends of Capt James E. Cross, USAF, Vietnam/MIA, Though You will be missed you will not be Forgotten,Thank you for your Service. May you Rest In Peace and God be with you.
Bill Snelson (Billboy)
US Army, Vietnam Veteran
PGR Ride Captain, Mentor
Webster, FL .
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catbrooks
Posts: 1789
Lake Mary, FL
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| 28 Sep 2008 9:07 AM |
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| Heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Captain James Cross and my deepest appreciation for his selfless sacrifice for our nation. |
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Cat
"To live in the hearts of those you leave behind
is never to die"
~Robert Orr~
In loving memory of Sgt John D Rode
KIA 02/14/07 Baquaba Iraq |
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jgoll
Posts: 257
Ride Captain Cincinnati, Oh
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| 28 Sep 2008 12:17 PM |
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| My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of Capt James E. Cross, Vietnam/MIA, US Air Force Veteran. Capt. Cross Your service and sacrifice will not be forgotten. |
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FirstShirt33rdBde
Posts: 29
Sycamore, Illinois
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| 28 Sep 2008 3:18 PM |
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| Welcome Home Captain Cross. Thank you for your service. Rest easy now, We have the watch. |
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Strength and Honor
Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13
Riding in Memory of:
Airman William "BILL" Gist
Unites States Air Force
"Hook Up and Hold On"
Riding in Honor of:
My Son, SGT Michael J. Stuckert Jr. On his 3rd deployment. Currently in Afghanistan with B Company, 1/178th Infantry, 33rd BCT, Illinois National Guard
Michael J. (Sarge) Stuckert Sr. |
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Pepper_guy
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Lacey, WA
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| 28 Sep 2008 9:24 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of Capt. James E. Cross, U.S. Air Force / Viet Nam MIA. Capt. Cross, Welcome Home! 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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gumijagr
Posts: 2176
Covina, California
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| 29 Sep 2008 12:20 AM |
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| Thank you Capt. James E. Cross, for Defending this Great Nation in the USAF in Vietnam, so we can enjoy the freedom we now have, you will not be forgotten. Our prayers are with the family and friends of this Great American Hero! Never forget our P.O.W./M.I.A.'s. . . Ride Safe PGR Brothers |
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Riding in Honor of my Brother John: 2nd Marine Division, 24th Marine Amphibious Unit out of Camp LeJune, North Carolina over a year in Beruit Lebanon during the October 23rd, 1983 attack. Also in Memory of my Father: WWll Veteran Navy Phillipines |
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Uffda
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Wonder Lake, IL
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| 29 Sep 2008 5:48 AM |
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After all these years you're back home Capt James E. Cross, Vietnam/MIA.
You were
never forgotten by your loved ones or a grateful nation. Welcome home.
Rest Safely and Securely in God's Loving Arms, James.
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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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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RayBishop
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| 29 Sep 2008 7:05 AM |
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Additional Background Information on Capt. Cross:
http://www.tribtoday.com/page/content.detail/id/511392.html
http://www.tribtoday.com/page/content.detail/id/511394.html
http://www.tribtoday.com/page/content.detail/id/511422.html
As I get more information I will share with this thread. |
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AF Mom in NC
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Lexington, NC
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| 29 Sep 2008 7:34 AM |
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After all these years, it is my privilege to say "Welcome Home!" to Capt James E. Cross. His sacrifice to make the world safe and free will be remembered with honor and appreciation by this American family. We will not forget.
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of this brave airman. My prayers are with you.
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Living in the Land of the Free
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wvhusker
Posts: 6408
Ashland, KY
Sr. KY R/C
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| 29 Sep 2008 10:43 AM |
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CPT Cross,
First of all, welcome home. 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
SSG, 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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Jimber423
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| 29 Sep 2008 5:23 PM |
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Welcome home soldier..Our condolences to Family of this American Hero. Capt James E. Cross Vietnam/MIA Warren OH may God hold you in his arms.
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