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AF Mom in NC 
Posts: 3849
Lexington, NC
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| 10 Jul 2009 5:08 PM |
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SPC. Chester W. Hosford 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 Chester - that you have given to America. We are, and always will be, grateful.
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Living in the Land of the Free
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kbell
Posts: 2939
Jacksonville, Florida Ride Captain
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| 10 Jul 2009 10:46 PM |
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| My sincere condolences and prayers to the family and friends of SPC Chester W Hosford. May your faith give you strength. May your memories give you comfort. May GOD'S love give you peace. |
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Karen (kerrybell) Trone
If you are going to worry then don't pray...
If you are going to pray then don't worry !!
For I know the plans I have for you....
Jeremiah 29:11
Live simply. Love generously.
Care deeply. Speak kindly.
Leave the rest to God.
Earth has no sorrows that heaven cannot heal.
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dakotakid
Posts: 167
Richmond, Mn
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| 11 Jul 2009 12:37 AM |
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My deepest condolences to the family, friends and fellow soldiers of SPC. Hosford.
Standing by...
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Keith"Schaef"Schaefer
www.mnpatriotguard.org
 
THE NATION WHICH FORGETS ITS DEFENDERS WILL ITSELF BE FORGOTTEN |
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milktoast
Posts: 3687
West Branch, MI Zephyrhills, FL
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| 11 Jul 2009 2:14 PM |
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| My heartfelt condolences and prayers to the family and friends of SPC. Chester Hosford. Words alone cannot express my debt and gratitude for his service and sacrifice. This hero will live on in our hearts forever. |
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Janet Toth
Michigan Ride Captain
Florida Senior Ride Captain
Proud wife, daughter, daughter-in-law of vets from Vietnam, Korea, and WWII
Totally directionally challenged
"To share often and much...to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded." - Ralph Waldo Emerson |
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ivetret
Posts: 2441
Shermer, IL
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| 12 Jul 2009 5:59 PM |
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NEWS RELEASE
DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AFFAIRS
ILLINOIS
ARMY AND AIR NATIONAL GUARD
1301 North MacArthur Boulevard
Springfield, Illinois 62702-2399
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NEWS RELEASE # 070909 -
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TEL: (217)
761-3569
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DATE: July 9, 2009
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FAX: (217)
761-3527
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CONTACT: Public Affairs Office
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ngilstaffpao@ng.army.mil
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PROMOTION FOR RECENT FALLEN SOLDIER
Spc. Chester Hosford promoted to
rank of sergeant
DIXON
– 1st Lt. Derwin Williams, 41, and Spc. Chester Hosford, 35, both deployed with
Troop B, 2nd Battalion, 106th Cavalry based in Dixon, were killed in action
July 6
in
Afghanistan.
Hosford
has been posthumously promoted to the rank of sergeant.
For
questions or more information, please contact the Illinois National Guard
Public Affairs Office at 217-761-3569.
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http://www.il.ngb.army.mil/default.aspx
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“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?”
[Eleanor Roosevelt]
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freedomfarm
Posts: 135
Lost Nation, Iowa
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| 12 Jul 2009 7:34 PM |
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| Sgt. Hosford, rest in peace. May God embrace you for eternity. May HE also wrap his loving arms around your family and friends as we all mourn the loss of another American Hero. Stand down, soldier. Your earthly mission is complete. |
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Ten Bears
Posts: 2
Juneau Alaska
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| 12 Jul 2009 9:50 PM |
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| The Seawolves of Det 1 at Seafloat/Solid Anchor Vietnam mourn the loss of Wayne. I flew as a doorgunner over SEALS and river boats with your Dad in a Navy gunship for several hundred missions ------ walk tall , you have earned it ... we'll miss you |
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"Ten Bears" Mike Dobson
US Navy 67-71 doorgunner with HAL-3 Seawolves at Seafloat/Solid Anchor Vietnam |
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ROBERTRPEARMAN
Posts: 5273
WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, NY
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| 13 Jul 2009 1:56 AM |
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| OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF OEF VETERAN SPC. CHESTER W. HOSFORD (ILANG). OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. REST IN PEACE CHESTER. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE. 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
PATRIOT GUARD RIDERS |
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HDCraig
Posts: 534
Upland, CA
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| 13 Jul 2009 6:49 PM |
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| I am sending my sincere condolences to the family and friends of SPC. Chester W. Hosford. You have lost a loved one and America has lost a hero. Thank you for your service to this great Nation of ours. You will not be forgotten. You stood for us, now it is time for us to stand for you. |
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Craig "HDCraig" Breskin
Upland, CA
Army NG Veteran
3rd Battalion 144th Field Artillery(Loud & Proud)
Proud Patriot Guard Member!!!
American Legion Post 262
American Legion Riders Chapter 777
Riding In Honor of:
Philip J Breskin (USN/Korean War) Father
Dave Edney (USA/Vietnam War) Friend
Riding in Memory of:
Norman Breskin (USN/WWII) MIA/Uncle My namesake
Herman Borkin (USA/WWII) Uncle
Jack Borkin (USA/WWII) Uncle |
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Starbike
Posts: 1395
Groveland, FL
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| 15 Jul 2009 6:39 AM |
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My sincere gratitude for the military service, bravery, and personal sacrifice of SPC Chester Hosford --- May You Forever Rest In Peace Sir --- Your Watch Is Now Complete.
(((SALUTE)))
My sincerest condolences to the family and friends of SPC Hosford --- your loved one is a True American Hero and will not be forgotten by many grateful Americans or the Patriot Guard Riders --- May God Bless You All.
Terry Hanifin
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dbley
Posts: 656
Twin Cities
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| 15 Jul 2009 3:52 PM |
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To the family of SGT Chester W. Hosford... my prayers are with you and my family is in his, and your, debt for his sacrifice.
I will be there in his honor..... |
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Doug Bley
MN State Captain
Patriot Guard Riders
In memory of my friend John Gorman - Rangers 2bn - Dog Company - WWII
"Rangers Lead The Way!" |
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cagerbob
Posts: 6415
Parma, Ohio
National Forum Administrator
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| 15 Jul 2009 7:28 PM |
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Bob Ellis
USN 80-86
In Memory of Ed "OldIron" Barrett
"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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ivetret
Posts: 2441
Shermer, IL
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| 16 Jul 2009 2:53 PM |
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Illinois Governor Quinn has issued a proclamation that all state facilities fly the United States flag and the State flag at half-staff during the funeral days of every fallen Illinois resident serving in the U.S. Armed Forces who is killed in the line of duty.
Governor's Proclamations:
Please lower the United States flags and the State flags at all buildings occupied by your agency's personnel from:
Sunrise, Saturday, July 18, 2009 until
Sunset, Monday, July 20, 2009
in honor of:
Specialist Chester W. Hosford
United States Army
Hometown: Ottawa, Illinois
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“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?”
[Eleanor Roosevelt]
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RIDEN4HIM
Posts: 2073
Brevard, NC
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| 16 Jul 2009 8:05 PM |
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Our prayers and thoughts are with the family of C. Wayne Hosford. May God bless and keep you in this time of sorrow.
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In memory of:
Jesse Lee Ashe, Veteran, WWII, US Navy (Brother)
Harold W. Owen, Veteran, WWII US Army (Brother-n-law)
John Edward Ashe, USAF Veteran, Korean War(Brother)
To honor our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ
Paul & Rowena Ashe
Brevard, NC
Patriot Guard Riders
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Medic Dad
Posts: 33
Minnesota
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| 18 Jul 2009 12:40 PM |
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God Bless you and yours for the sacrifice you have made for my freedom and that of others. Please let any of the Patriot Guard know if we may ever serve you in any way.
Medic Dad
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CUGLAND
Posts: 348
Rochester, MN
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| 18 Jul 2009 4:50 PM |
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My sincerest condolences go out to the family and friends of Sgt Hosford. He is a True American Hero and he will not be forgotten.
Standing by in Rochester, MN . . . |
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Craig Ugland
Ride Captain - Rochester Sector
Senior Ride Captain - Southern MN
Just as a soldier can not fight on an empty stomach, neither can they fight with a broken heart feeling that they fight unsupported by those for whom they fight.
"with Freedom and Justice for all." |
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CUGLAND
Posts: 348
Rochester, MN
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| 18 Jul 2009 4:52 PM |
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Rochester Staging as follows:
9:45 am - Staging Opens at Gander Mountain, 55th Street NW, Rochester, MN
9:55 am - Ride Briefing
10:00 am - Depart for Final Staging, Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, MN |
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Craig Ugland
Ride Captain - Rochester Sector
Senior Ride Captain - Southern MN
Just as a soldier can not fight on an empty stomach, neither can they fight with a broken heart feeling that they fight unsupported by those for whom they fight.
"with Freedom and Justice for all." |
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trident_t150
Posts: 717
Marshall Sector Ride Captain, Minnesota
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| 19 Jul 2009 5:52 PM |
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The Marshall Sector of the Mn Patriot Guard sends its sincere condolances to the family, friends, and fellow comrades of Sgt. C. Wayne Hosford. You will remain in our thoughts and prayers during your time of sorrow.
Alan and Beth
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Avatar picture taken at Hector, Mn., Municipal Airport, where a T33 was erected in memory of my first cousin and best friend, Capt Robert C. Swanson, USAF, who died in service to his country in 1978, and in whose memory I ride with the PGR, to honor all who have served our nation.
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Tiggr
Posts: 78
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| 20 Jul 2009 7:07 AM |
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Our heart felt sympathy and condolences to the family and friends of SGT. C, Wayne Hosford, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
SGT. Hosford, THANK YOU, for your service and sacrifice for our country.
Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13
Gene and Barb
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RDWinters
Posts: 1924
Wilson,NC
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| 20 Jul 2009 12:33 PM |
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| Our sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathies to the family and friends of Sgt. C. Wayne Hosford. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. May God bring you comfort and peace in the days ahead. Thank you Sgt Hosford 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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calamityjane
Posts: 2570
brooklyn park mn
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| 20 Jul 2009 1:09 PM |
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to the family and friends of Sgt C. Wayne Hosford my deepest sympathies. I thank you, young man, for my freedoms.
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Riding in Honor of my Father DLJ and grandfather WWI veteran EJPL
Riding in Memory 'DakotaLawDog' Paul Anderson
A Hero is no braver than a ordinary man, but he is braver five minutes longer. -Ralph Waldo Emerson
He was the kind if you got in trouble you didn't look back to see if he was still with you, you knew damned well he was. ~Sackett by Louis L'Amour
Each man owes a debt to his family, his country and his species to leave sons and daughters who will lead, inspire and create.~Sackett's Land by Louis L'Amour
Never drive faster then your angels can fly. Be Safe....
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