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Snowhite 
Posts: 1495
Elsberry, Mo.
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| 04 Jun 2009 3:45 AM |
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| My Heart and Prayers will be with the Family and Friends of PFC Matthew W. Wilson. A True American Hero. Thank You for Your Service and Sacrifice for Our Country, You Will Not be Forgotten. |
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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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Rondawg
Posts: 441
Madisonville, Republic of Texas
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| 04 Jun 2009 4:47 AM |
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Thank you, PFC Matthew W. Wilson for your service to this Nation. Individuals like you put your life on the line and sacrifice your lives for our freedoms. And it breaks my heart. I pray each day that the Lord our God will provide each and every one of our soldiers an Angel to watch over and protect them. It is the soldier that gives us freedom, not the politicians. Only two people ever died for our freedoms. One was Jesus Christ and the other was the American Soldier. The least I can do is pay homage and respect to this Hero and his family.
To the family of this American Hero: We as a nation grieve with you in your loss. His adherence to “Duty to God and Country” will not be forgotten. Death is a time to rejoice in the life someone had and the lives they touched on this earth. Life is but a blink of an eye. May the Great Architect take this Hero and his family into his council, protect and heal them.
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You don't have to love war, but you do have to love the Warrior!
The sound of 200 people holding flags -- is deafening.
Rondawg
PGR Member #2799
Madisonville, Republic of Texas
Riding in Honor of:
Wm. Travis Nelson (USN / Korean War) Brother
Ryan L. Nelson (USN / Pentagon on 9/11/01) Son
CW3 Brandon Leggett (7th Cav. Chopper Pilot/ Operation Iraq Freedom--- 6/17 Cav./Task Force Saber)Son-in-law
Sgt. Perry Kuykendauhl (Ranger / Omaha Beach) Uncle
Lt. Joel Nelson (101 Airborn / Nam) Cousin
Sgt. Ralph Brisco (USMC / Iwo Jima) Friend
And in HONOR and MEMORY of:
PFC Brett Tribble (Friend), PFC Jeff Shaffer, Staff Sgt. Ed Reynolds, CPL Benji Rosales, Spc. Carl Eason, Cpt. David M. Fraser, Sgt.Gary S. Johnston (Son of a friend), SSgt. Gary C. Johnston (KIA Viet Nam: Uncle of Sgt. Gary S. Johnston), Pfc Cory Koster, Sgt. Ryan P. Green, Pfc Larry Guyton, Lnc Cpl Bobby Twitty, Sgt. Randell Olguin, CW3 Don Clark, CW2 Chris Humphreys, and ALL past and present who have served for this Country. I am Proud and Honored to do so. |
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MrTheo
Posts: 43
SouthWest Missouri
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| 04 Jun 2009 4:56 AM |
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My family and myself would like to offer our deepest heartfelt condolences to the family of Pfc. Matthew W. Wilson. He is a true American Hero and I am certain was loved by many. May the lord Jesus give his wife , child and all his other family and friends strength during this darkest hour. Thank you Matthew for the total sacrifice that you gave for our freedom.
It will be my honor to stand for you as you have for us.
Standing ready in SW MO
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DragonWagon
Posts: 454
Ride Captain St Peters Missouri
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| 04 Jun 2009 6:35 AM |
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| My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of PFC Matthew Wilson, a True American Hero. Matthew, you will never be forgotten. Thank you for your service and sacrifice to this Great Nation. |
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Dragon Wagon
Retired USAF MSGT
Proud Son Of:
Col. (Dr) Robert R. Smith, USAF, Dec.
Proud Father of:
Major Robert R. Smith III, USAF
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Military Sniper
Posts: 223
OFallon, MO
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| 04 Jun 2009 6:42 AM |
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| My condolences to the Family and Friends of Private First Class Matthew W. Wilson. May God Comfort you in this time of need and the hard days ahead. Thank You PFC Wilson, for your service and sacrifice to our Country. You will NOT be forgotten. Rest in Peace for your mission is complete.
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dlinjerdal
Posts: 2114
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| 04 Jun 2009 7:06 AM |
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| May God Bless and hold close the friends and family of PFC. Wilson 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 forever be grateful to you for our freedom,rest well our hero you are with God now. |
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ladynighthawk
Posts: 2414
Hillsboro, Missouri
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| 04 Jun 2009 8:02 AM |
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Trish, I am very sorry for the loss of your nephew. Know you, Ashlynn, Gunnar, Thomas and all your family are in my thoughts and prayers. He is not only a hero to Gunnar but to us all and will never be forgotten.
My sympathies to the 2nd Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry) who were his brothers in ensuring our freedoms and sustained a huge loss that day.
PFC Matthew Wilson, rest now your watch is done, you will forever be a hero in our hearts. |
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Deb Sevier
TOU Enforcement Agent
Proud daughter of a Korean War Vet
TSGT. Robert "Bob" Sevier
US Army, Korea 1950-53
Ride safe, ride free
Ladynighthawk
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MomZor
Posts: 685
Temecula
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| 04 Jun 2009 8:37 AM |
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To the family and friends of the ever so young Pfc Matthew Wilson,
There are no words or platitudes that can temper your pain. I can’t think of anything in life that could be more painful, then the loss of a loved one, especially a son.
I would, however, like to take a moment to remind you that as deep as the hole in your heart feels at this time, it will be filled over time with the wonderful times spent together.
“Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal” ~From a headstone in Ireland
Thank you Matthew for your service to our nation, and it's people, you are a hero to all.
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MomZor,
Temecula, CA
A Gold Star and Blue Star Mom
Proud PGR member #166128
In Loving Memory of Son Army Combat Medic
Spc Christopher Melvin Wainright
Born on the 4th of July 1982 and Died on the 23rd of January 2009 at 26 years old
Joined Air Force 2000 - THEN - Joined Army 2006
"OIF" Iraq 11/07 thru 01/09
  
In Support of Son Active Duty Marine Machine Gunner
Lcpl David Buck Wainright
Joined - The Marines - 2007
"OEF" Afghanistan 04/08 thru 11/08
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ChadLivengood
Posts: 2
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| 04 Jun 2009 11:30 AM |
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Trish,
My name is Chad Livengood. I am a reporter with the Springfield (Mo.) News-Leader, the largest daily newspaper in southwest Missouri. I talked with Ashlynn this morning after contacting her via MySpace. I am writing a story about Pfc. Matthew Wilson for Friday's newspaper. If you have any photographs you wish to contribute or are willing to speak with me about what kind of a kid, man, husband, soldier or nephew he was, please call me Thursday afternoon at 417-836-1260 or e-mail me at clivengood@news-leader.com.
My condolences to you and your family.
Sincerely,
Chad Livengood
Reporter
Springfield (Mo.) News-Leader
Office: 417-836-1260
clivengood@news-leader.com
http://twitter.com/ChadLivengood
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Dandy1
Posts: 110
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| 04 Jun 2009 11:49 AM |
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| My heartfelt condolences to family & friends of PFC Matthew Wilson. May God grant you peace & strength to get through this and to know he is with the Lord. Stay close to the Lord for that is where he is. He is a true American Hero. When you find yourself in deep sorrow missing him so remember the wonderful memories of him keep them close to your heart. Rest in peace Hero you will never be forgotten. Proud gold star mom of LCpl. Leon B. Deraps KIA 5-6-06 Al Anbar Providence Iraq. Dandy1 -Sandy Deraps |
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Pistol_Pete
Posts: 6
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| 04 Jun 2009 12:35 PM |
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| Rest in peace, PFC Matthew W. Wilson.
God bless you and your family.
You are our hero. |
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"Pistol_Pete"
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Billboy
Posts: 5199
Webster, Fl.
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| 04 Jun 2009 1:29 PM |
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My Sincere Condolences go out to Family and Friends of US Army, PFC Matthew W. Wilson, Though you will be missed you will not be forgotten, Thank you for your Service. Rest in Peace and God be with you. “You Will Forever Be Remembered”
Bill Snelson (Billboy)
US Army, Vietnam Veteran
PGR Senior Ride Captain, Mentor
Webster, Fl.
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RDWinters
Posts: 1924
Wilson,NC
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| 04 Jun 2009 2:54 PM |
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| Our sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathies to the family and friends of PFC Matthew W. Wilson. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. May God bring you comfort and peace in the days ahead. Thank you PFC Wilson for your courage, dedication and sacrifices. Thank you for standing guard for our freedoms and those of others around the world. God Bless You. Rest easy Brother. |
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"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends." John 15:13
De Oppresso Liber
R.D. and Kay Winters
U.S. Army (Ret) 1978-1998
Special Forces Assn Decade
American Legion
VFW
PGR
Blue Knights NC IX
www.myspace.com/kaynrick_hd
In Memory of:
L/Cpl Ronald Wayne Shields, P-39E/L-21, SVN, 13 Feb 68 (Uncle)
SFC Jonathan Tessar, Iraqi Freedom, 31 Oct 05 (Teammate, Friend, Brother)
James Kenneth Sinclair, Veteran, Motorcycle Accident, 16 Apr 04 (Kay's Dad)
It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat.
Pres. Theodore Roosevelt
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fueler
Posts: 1316
St. Louis, Mo
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| 04 Jun 2009 5:07 PM |
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PFC Matthew W. Wilson,
Thank you for your service to this Great country. You are a True American Hero and you will be missed. Rest now your mission is thur.
May God be with the family and freinds during this time.
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Dragonrider
Posts: 18
Nixa Mo
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| 04 Jun 2009 10:08 PM |
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Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of PFC Matthew Wilson, may the Lord comfort you in this difficult time. Matthew, Thank You for your service to our country.
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satyr
Posts: 7366
Raleigh, NC
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| 05 Jun 2009 6:46 AM |
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I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Pfc Matthew W. Wilson, U.S. Army. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Matthew, thank you for standing for our country and defending our freedoms and interests. Rest in peace soldier. 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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sig22
Posts: 4168
New Port Richey, Fl
Senior Ride Captain
FL State Captain - Retired
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| 05 Jun 2009 8:52 AM |
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I send my sincere condolences to the family and friends of PFC Matthew W. Wilson. May the Lord comfort you in the difficult days ahead.
Godspeed Matthew.....Godspeed.....
Those we love remain with us
For love itself lives on...
Cherished memories never fade
Because one loved is gone.
Those we love can never be
More than a thought apart...
For as long as there is memory,
They live on in our hearts.
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Bobbie Bilotta
Sig22@patriotguard.org
RIDING IN LOVING MEMORY OF:
PGR TN member and friend John "SmokyMtnSporty" Deniakis - 09 Jun 2008
"Optimistically pessimistic about life"
PGR GA Ride Captain (Ret) Mike "Deltoid" Bland - 22 Feb 2008
"It's all good"
PGR FL Senior Ride Captain Jack "Jacklok" Loken - 20 Oct 2007
"Take care, ride safe"
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ChadLivengood
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stretchnit
Posts: 1093
Mulberry, Ks.
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| 05 Jun 2009 12:45 PM |
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Thanks, Chad. Good story.
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Rick(Stretchnit)Wegner
Mulberry, Ks.
PGR#8016
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AF Mom in NC
Posts: 3847
Lexington, NC
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| 06 Jun 2009 5:23 AM |
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PFC Matthew W. Wilson 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 will remain in my prayers as the family of a hero. Thank you for the precious sacrifice - your beloved Matthew - that you have given to America. We are, and always will be, grateful.
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banditbob
Posts: 3882
Virginia Beach. District 5 Hampton Roads Ride Captain
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| 06 Jun 2009 5:11 PM |
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| My wife and I want to thank you PFC Matthew W. Wilson your sacrifice and dedication to this great Nation of ours. Our thoughts and prayers are with your loved one's and friends. |
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banditbob
Robert K. Reynolds
District 5 Hampton Roads
Ride Captin Virginia Beach Va.
US Army, Armor
3AD 1/32 Armor "Bandits" 1972 to 1976
(the original Bandits)
Indian Cove RV Resort, Secretary Board of Directors.
Disabled American Veterans, Chapter 20 Chaplain and Service Officer Virginia Beach.
Association United States Army (AUSA)
Honor and Remember, Military Liason Officer
1st Cav. Div. 2/5 Black Knights, Armor
Our debt to the Heroic men and Valiant women in the service of our country can never be repaid . They have earned our undying gratitude. America will never forget their sacrifices
(President Harry S. Truman)
During these days of many trials and tribulations that our land of the free are facing, let us remember to hold our heads up high in remembrance for those who gave their life for our freedom and those that are still in harms way for this cause. Pray for the brokenhearted and proclaim victory for those who are held captive. Lord, You are the light of the world and we declare You to be Lord over every nation. We know your light shines in darkness and the darkness does not always comprehend, but we also know You light will always prevail. Amen.
Chaplin, Lorraine Richmond.
OLD BANDITS NEVER DIE, THEY JUST FADE AWAY
In Memory of my Dad,
Frank Reynolds Sr.
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Trish Glore
Posts: 5
Alamogordo, NM
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| 06 Jun 2009 9:13 PM |
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Chad:
You wrote the most beautiful story about Matt. You captured him perfectly. He was loved by so many people. His was the ultimate sacrifice. Matthew will never be forgotten and his son Gunnar will get to know him through stories like yours and the many condolences his family has received. I am heartened by so much love and respect being shown to all fallen soldiers. May God Bless all their families. We lost four heroes that day; Matthew, PFC Matthew D. Ogden, Staff Sgt. Jeffrey A. Hall and Sgt. Jasper K. Obakrairur, (Sgt OB). Their military family, 2nd Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), Fort Drum, still deplolyed in Afghanistan, suffer as well and we send our condolences to them. God Bless them for carrying on the fight so the fallen soldiers deaths are not in vain. We will continue to pray that God watch over you and you come home safely.
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Easy.
Posts: 4079
Jacksonville, NC Eastern Region Senior Ride Captain
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| 07 Jun 2009 1:44 AM |
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My family and I would like to offer our Most Sincere Condolences to the family of PFC Matthew W. Wilson, 19, Miller, MO.
Thank you for your Service. You are and will remain A TRUE AMERICAN HERO.
We will hold you in our prayers.
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Ride Safe and GOD BLESS,
BARRY (EASY) BERTOLINI
PGR NC Eastern Region Senior Ride Captain
Email: barryb_28546 @yahoo.com
CMA Member (Christian Motorcycle Association)
"A simple way to take measure of a country is to look at how many want
in...And how many want out. Only two defining forces have ever offered
to die for you: Jesus Christ and the American Soldier..One died for our
soul, the other for our freedom."
PGR NC Calender
PGR: NC MySpace
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wvhusker
Posts: 5755
Ashland, KY
Sr. KY R/C
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| 07 Jun 2009 7:42 AM |
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PFC Wilson,
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 Epperly
Ashland, Kentucky
Sr. KY Ride Captains
Kentucky BoD
SSG, US Army, 1988 - 1998
Operations Desert Shield/Storm
Riding in Memory of:
E.S. Epperly (1/06 – 7/92)
SPM1C, United States Navy
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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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Clorissa
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Black River, NY
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| 07 Jun 2009 8:12 AM |
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My name is Clorissa Baldwin, I am PFC Matthew Wilson's mother in law. I can truly say that our world will never be the same. I just truly don't know what to say. So I will try and speak from my heart. On June 1st the bottom dropped out of our world. We will never be the same. I will never forget the car doors slamming as the Soldier's came to the door. I will never forget the knock on the door...the words they had to tell my daughter as she came to the door..."It is with our deepest regret..." the look on my daughter's face, the rug being pulled out from underneath us all. It is a feeling I never want to feel again. Matt paid the ultimate price along with his Brother's In Arms...SSGT. Hall, SGT. OB, & PFC Ogden. Others were injured as well that day, and like Matt, they paid the ultimate price...with their lives in one way or another. Matt left behind a wife, Ashlynn & a son, Matthew Gunnar as well, as brothers and a sister, extended family and friends. We will miss him for the rest of our lives...but we will make sure that he is never forgotten and that his 6 month old son, Matthew Gunnar knows his Dad and how he served with Pride in the United States Army. How he gave his life protecting you and I so that we can sleep in peace here at home. The saying that while all gave some, but some gave all has never been truer or hit home harder. We love and will miss you Matt...rest easy in the arms of God...your watch is over...we'll see you on the other side. God, take our son in your Arms and give him rest...help us to know that he will now carry on his duties to watch after his wife, son & family from your Arms...Love, Clorissa M. Baldwin...
Matt, you may be gone...but you will never be forgotten. Thank you for your ultimate sacrifice....Love Mom |
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