bubba1pop 
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| 25 Jul 2006 7:59 PM |
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| Our thoughts and prayers are with the Rafferty family and work permitting will attend if invited. Standing by in Slippery Rock |
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huggieB
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Rainier WA
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| 25 Jul 2006 10:45 PM |
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| My condolences and prayers to the family of 1st Sgt. Christopher C. Rafferty |
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DrWho
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| 25 Jul 2006 11:08 PM |
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My condolences to the Rafferty family.
This hero will not be forgotten.
Please forward my condolences to the family, and if they have any photos and
info on Christopher that I can ad to his tribute page to please send them to
me.. It is my mission to help people remember who this hero is.
You're also welcome to email me some of the PGR Mission photos to ad.
I wish all the riders a safe ride and a good mission.
I thank you all for supporting our fallen heroes and their families.
Q
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
& www.AfghanistanWarHeroes.org
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Rebel
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Pittsburgh, PA
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| 26 Jul 2006 2:07 PM |
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Our Sincere Condolances to the Family, Friends and Loved Ones of Sgt. Rafferty. Rest in Peace Brother. Thank you for your honor and sacrifice in the battle for freedom. God Bless You.
Standing by in Pittsburgh.
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PGR SW PA Ride Captain
Red Knights PA Chapter 8
HOG Member
"There is one quality that one must possess to win, and that is definiteness of purpose, the knowledge of what one wants, and a burning desire to possess it." -Napoleon Hill
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jif48
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Marysville Ohio
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| 26 Jul 2006 2:25 PM |
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Philadelphia Inquirer, PA - Jul 25, 2006
... Pa. ... Christopher C. Rafferty, 37, of Brownsville, Fayette County.
S/W corner of the state I believe.......
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Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Christopher.
1st Sgt. Christopher C. Rafferty....rest easy now.
Standing by in Ohio.
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Respect for the military has sometimes been lost. This should not happen again....ever.
The hero is one who kindles a great light in the world, who sets up blazing torches in the dark streets of life for men to see by.
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Waitaminit
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Monroeville, Pa.
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| 26 Jul 2006 3:37 PM |
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The following is information from the Herald Standard, the local Brownsville newspaper:
"...details are not yet complete, there are plans for a memorial ceremony on Aug. 2 at Fort Bragg, N.C., then visitation at the Murphy Funeral Home in Arlington, Va. On Thursday, Aug. 3. Hustava said there would be private visitation for the family members at the funeral home, as well as visitation for members of the military. According to the funeral home, there will be public visitation from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Aug. 3, with burial services at Arlington National Cemetery on Friday, Aug. 4."
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"The Tree of Liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants." Thomas Jefferson
We are here to honor those patriots!
Don Bright
Simply a Patriot Guard Rider
US Navy 71-79
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Zinobile
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Robinson, PA RC Region 9
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| 26 Jul 2006 4:19 PM |
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Heartfelt condolences to the family & friends of 1st Sgt. Christopher C. Rafferty. You are in my prayers, and the prayers of many others. God be with you.
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"If we really wanted to honor our Boys, why don't we let them sit on the reviewing stands and make the people march by?" - Will Rogers |
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bowman
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| 26 Jul 2006 6:31 PM |
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Our prayers and condolences to the family and friends of 1st Sgt Christopher C. Rafferty. May the American Hero that keep us free now rest in peace.
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bill beck
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| 26 Jul 2006 8:01 PM |
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PRAYERS THOUGHTS AS WE WAIT FOR FURTHER DETAILS THANK YOU SGT RAFFERTY FOR YOUR ULTIMATE SACRIFICE FOR FREEDOM FOR ALL IN THIS NATION WE ARE ONE NATION UNDER GOD AND INTEND TO STAY THIS WAY.
STANDING BY
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big100hd
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Loudoun County, Virginia
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| 27 Jul 2006 4:23 AM |
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My families thoughts and prayers are with the Rafferty family. Christopher, thank you for your service.
Virginia is standing by to honor another hero to his final resting place At Arlington National Cemetery.
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The patriot volunteer, fighting for country and his rights, makes the most reliable soldier on earth.
Thomas J. Jackson
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buffalogrunt
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New Kensington, PA
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| 27 Jul 2006 10:01 AM |
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God Bless Christopher's family and my condolences to them. This
news hit me hard because of two things. I live pretty close to
Christopher's home town and my son is also currently serving with the
37th Engineer Battalion (Airborne) in Afghanistan.
We owe so much to these soldiers and you will not be forgotten.
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jmly
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Monongahela,PA
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| 27 Jul 2006 10:07 AM |
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Heartfelt condolences to the family.
Standing by in Monongahela,PA |
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Standing by in Monongahela, PA |
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Waitaminit
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Monroeville, Pa.
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| 27 Jul 2006 1:34 PM |
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Correction to the newspaper article.
The memorial service at Fort Bragg is on August 1. The interment is scheduled for 1300 August 4. |
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"The Tree of Liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants." Thomas Jefferson
We are here to honor those patriots!
Don Bright
Simply a Patriot Guard Rider
US Navy 71-79
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SilverBack
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PGR-VA Ride Capt
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| 27 Jul 2006 5:50 PM |
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Status Update:
Frank B. asked me to be the RC on the Arlington National Cemetery portion of this mission, should it develop. I have initiated contact with the Public Affairs Officer at Ft Bragg NC - to get the name and contact information of the CAO.
1st Sgt Rafferty's brother-in-law, reacting to posts on this forum, has confirmed that the services will be as follows:
-- 01 Aug - Memorial Service in Ft Bragg, NC
-- 03 Aug - Visitation in Arlington Va
-- 04 Aug - 1300 Internment at Arlington National Cemetery
I have been in contact with the PA and NC State Officers, and they have agreed that I will carry the ball to contact the CAO and move things forward.
More information will be posted as this moves forward.
If a mission does develop, I will be the RC for the Arlington Cemetery portion, and an RC will be assigned for NC, as appropriate.
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Ride Safe, Ride Together . . . "Let's Roll!"
Riding for Brad Winchester, Vet, PGR Sr Ride Captain
Dave - David "SilverBack" Slone
PGR Virginia Ride Captain, ANC Sr. Ride Captain
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Uncle Bob
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Waldorf, Maryland
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| 27 Jul 2006 5:59 PM |
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My prayers and thoughts are with the family of Sgt. Raffety.
This news hits close as I hail from Brownsville as well.
Fellow PGR members from western Pa be safe on your ride down.
Uncle Bob
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alnb
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| 27 Jul 2006 6:51 PM |
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My condolences and prayers go out to the family of Sgt. Rafferty. God Bless.
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Prepare for the future
LIVE IN THE NOW |
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GRNPAW
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Fayetteville, NC
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| 27 Jul 2006 7:46 PM |
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May God provide strength and comfort to the family during this time of their loss. I thank 1SG Rafferty for all his years of service, his dedication to his soldiers, and his willingness to protect our nation's way of life. A true warrior and hero, he has paid the ultimate price for his country. This I will never forget nor take for granted. Rest well now, your job here is done.
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GenoB
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Pittsburgh Pa
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| 27 Jul 2006 9:53 PM |
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| Our deepest sympathy to the Rafferty family . God Bless you soldier. Standing by in Turtle Creek ,PA. |
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zoomgod
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| 27 Jul 2006 11:43 PM |
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| My heartfelt condolences to the friends and family of 1st Sgt. Rafferty. |
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saskyle
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| 28 Jul 2006 9:44 AM |
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I just wanted to say on behalf of Wendy, his wife and the family. Thank you very much for the condolences and support. I know Chris is looking down on you guys and thinking this Pride Ride is cool and I will be willing to bet his spirit will be there along with you all.
Again, thank you on behalf of the family
Steph
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GFBUM
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| 28 Jul 2006 10:25 AM |
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I've never met a better man than 1SG Christopher Rafferty. He sacrificed everything he had for his family, and in service with the Army to our great nation. We've lost a true brother warrior, a great friend, and one of the funniest men I know. I feel blessed to know him, and was lucky to be family. Chris held nothing back and I am certain no regrets with his l life. I love you Chris.
" If there must be trouble, let it come in my day, that my children may have peace"
2LT Julian Ravilious
Fort Bragg, NC
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nytoad
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Allegany, New York
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| 28 Jul 2006 10:28 AM |
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To the Rafferty Family, my thoughts and prayers.
If requested, I will make every effort to attend this mission..... |
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saskyle
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| 28 Jul 2006 10:59 AM |
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| Hey Julian, Will you be able to make it back? If so, please be safe. Steph |
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mishka
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Level Green, pa(penn township)
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| 28 Jul 2006 11:07 AM |
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To the Rafferty Family, my thoughts and prayers.
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MICHAEL "MISHKA" MELOY
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Zippy
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Phoenix, AZ
National Forum Admin
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| 28 Jul 2006 8:30 PM |
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| My condolences to the family and friends of this fine hero. May God grant you the strength you will need to make it through this trying time. |
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Diane "Zippy" Anderson
PROUD Army Mom of SSgt Billy Myers 2nd Cavalry Stryker, Iraq
"...for those who man the battle line, the bugle whispers low, and freedom has a taste and price the protected never know..."
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