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| 13 Dec 2006 10:38 AM |
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| Standing by for this American Hero who has given his life so that we may enjoy the freedom we have today. God Bless qand Keep you Sgt. Ciraso |
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sewman
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| 13 Dec 2006 11:01 AM |
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May God bless and keep you. You have been a brave soldier in battle for the good of the land and the people of the world.
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Romad Wife
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Texas Hill Country
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| 13 Dec 2006 11:46 AM |
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Prayers and God's Blessing to the Ciraso Family!
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Hacksaw2
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| 13 Dec 2006 11:57 AM |
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I offer my condolences to the Ciraso family.
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rmcpeek
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| 13 Dec 2006 1:06 PM |
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My condolences to the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Ciraso. Thank you for your service. God Bless.
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doublew
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| 13 Dec 2006 1:19 PM |
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God bless the family and friends of this great American Hero. We as a grateful Nation are truely blessed to have such Warriors as Staff Sgt Ciraso give the ultimate for us here at home, to have the freedoms that we enjoy. He will be missed but will never be forgotten. Rest in Peace my brother...
Standing by in Temple...
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Coach127
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| 13 Dec 2006 1:19 PM |
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Our prayers go out to the friends and family of Staff Sgt. Kristofer Ciraso. Thank you for your service. Rest in Peace soldier. We will now stand for you as you have done for us. God Bless.
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SKULLZ2
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| 13 Dec 2006 3:31 PM |
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Thank you for the great sacrifice that you have made for our freedom,and thank you to your parents for the ultimate sacrifice that they must endore,and may the Lord be with them and give the strength that they need.
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jdrahughes
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Bastrop, Texas
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| 13 Dec 2006 5:23 PM |
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My condolences to the Family and Friends of this Fallen Hero.
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doro8966
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| 13 Dec 2006 6:21 PM |
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Forwarding an email, received today
Steve,
I am sending a request that this like all be attend by as many PGR riders as can possibly show up for it. SSG Ciraso was and still is a member of 1-5 Cav, the unit in which he and I serve in. His tragic loss will be missed by all that are apart of the unit. He was a great individual that showed compassion to his soldiers when the messed up. He mentored the young soldiers and help guide them in the right direction. He will be sorely missed by the men that served with him and he served under. He was a caring friend, a great NCO, and a loving father. His daughter, Liberty, will only have stories and the word of all who served with him. So again I ask that everyone available to attend this service please do and give him one final salute from the country served and the people that loved him dearly.
V/R,
SSG Richard E. Kovach
aka " Woodchuck"
ALR Post 223
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tally
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Temple Tx.
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| 13 Dec 2006 6:36 PM |
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My condolences to the Family and Friends of Ssgt. James Kristofer R. Ciraso.
Standing by in Temple,
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diverjohntx
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| 13 Dec 2006 8:27 PM |
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MISSION UPDATE First part ( Escort)
SSGT. James Ciraso will be arriving at ABIA at 2025 hrs (8:25pm) on
thursday the 14th. We will be staging at 1900 hrs (7pm) at the parking
lot on Spirit of Texas Dr, just past the 4 way stop sign on the right
side of the road. We will have LEO's up to hwy 183 and hwy 29
intersection and have DPS all the way to Lampasas. If you are able to
attend PLEASE do to help HONOR and ESCORT this HERO. SSGT. Ciraso WOULD
HAVE DONE IT FOR ANYONE OF US. John
Nelson 512-203-3550
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scout06
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Killeen, Texas
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| 13 Dec 2006 9:02 PM |
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Local staging for those PGR riders in Centex who intend on attending the escort mission for SSG Ciraso on Thursday, 14 December 2006 will stage at the Mickey's Convenience Store located at the corner of Elm Road and Hwy 195 in Killeen, Texas from 1700-1800. KSU will be at 1800 sharp.
If you are a Centex PGR and do not wish to ride to Killeen and would rather ride directly to Austin, be aware that the staging site is the LRC parking lot on ABIA. Take the first (Cargo) exit off Hwy 71 and turn right on Spirit of Texas Drive; proceed to the 4-way stop sign; continue straight on Spirit of Texas Drive and the LRC parking lot will be the first parking lot on the right-hand side of the road past the 4-way stop.
If you live in the Centex area (North of Round Rock and South of Hillsboro; east of Brady and west of Mexia) and have not received email notification of this mission, please email me at the email address I have provided below so you may be added to our Centex notification list. |
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No title posted. If I don't make sense, don't listen!
US Army (Retired)
email: stevec@hot.rr.com
The truest and best indicator of one's character is what one is willing to do for another without expectation of receiving anything in return. The PGR is full of men and women with outstanding character! |
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cannoncl
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| 13 Dec 2006 9:28 PM |
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SPMorel
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East Texas
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| 13 Dec 2006 9:43 PM |
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ok is there anyway we can get an actual itenerary for this mission, I am trying to make this one but will be comming from east Texas, all these post have got me discombobulated. Thank you.
God bless you SSgt. Kristofer, and your family. You will not be forgotten by this Veteran.
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Kenny G
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| 13 Dec 2006 10:13 PM |
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| Hey Scout06
I will definitely attend the first part of the escort for SSGT Ciraso at ABIA. Will members escourt all the way to Killeen Thursday nite? Has there been a definite date set for the Funeral in Lampassas and interrment in Killeen yet?
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Rondawg
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| 14 Dec 2006 5:15 AM |
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Thank you, Staff Sgt. James Kristofer R. Ciraso for your service to this Nation. It is because of Patriots such as you that I am able to sit here and do the things I do. 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 the loss of one of our Nation’s best. 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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nomad16
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| 14 Dec 2006 6:40 AM |
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Thank you for your service Staff Sgt Ciraso. May God bless the family and loved ones with peace and understanding.
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Dragon-6
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| 14 Dec 2006 7:03 AM |
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To the Ciraso family and friends, I hope you find comfort in knowing James was a true American hero. He did not die in vain or for a worthless cause. You should be extremely proud of him, and remember always the good times. May the Lord provide you with the comfort in knowing he gave his life so others could live. They now continue his mission.
Hope to see all of CENTEX at the airport tonight for the escort to Lampasas.
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chuckd57
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| 14 Dec 2006 12:38 PM |
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| If anyone is coming by way of San Marcos this evening, beam me back, wouldn't mind company. |
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armymarinemom
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| 14 Dec 2006 9:50 PM |
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To the family of SSGT James Kristofer Ciraso.
I was honored to meet Kristofer at the Airport on his way to Iraq. He was
smiling from ear to ear about visiting his old stomping grounds of Bangor.
Kristofer attended High school with two of my sons who are now serving so it was
a double honor to meet him.
His infectious smile, good heart, and his
determination will always be remembered by those who have met him or knew him.
Our hearts are broken by his passing and the world has lost a good man
We owe your family a deep dept of gratitude
and we will never forget.
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sc99p
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| 15 Dec 2006 8:06 AM |
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I was one of the 42 bikes that helped escort SSG Ciraso home from the airport in Austin last night, and I was also one of the 16 bikes that was honored to ride out onto the tarmac to stand in honor of SSG Ciraso.
It's a moment I'll never forget, and one that deeply humbled me. The sight of all those passengers watching from their little window on the plane as the casket of SSG Ciraso was removed from the plane and prepared for the family's first viewing of their loved one since arriving home...and then looking up towards the concourse and watching the windows fill as more-and-more people became aware of what was going on.
To the people of Maine, I can assure you that your native son was honored and respected on this leg of his journey in a manner he so richly deserved. It was an honor to ride with so many fine patriots last night (to include the substantial LEO escort for the entire 68 miles ride from the airport to Lampassas). |
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Riding in Honor of:
PFC Tina Priest and PFC Amy Duerksen
Gunnery Sergeant John D. Fry and Sgt. Jeffery S. Wiekamp
Cpt. James A. Funkhouser and Sgt. Roger P. Pena Jr.
PFC Kristian Menchaca and SSgt Forrest D. Baker
SFC Kenneth I. Pugh and SGT George M. Ulloa Jr.
PFC Brian J. Kubik and Lance Cpl. Luke B. Holler
Cpl. Michael C. "Craig" Ledsome and Cpt. Sean E. Lyerly
Cpl. Jason K. Lafleur and Brig. Gen. David "Tex" Hill
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wyldhog
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| 15 Dec 2006 8:06 AM |
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When a mans heart is full of deceit it burns up, dies and a dark shadow falls over his soul. From the ashes of a once great man has risen a curse, a wrong that must be righted. We look to the skies for a vindicator, someone to strike fear into the black hearts of the same men who created him. The battle between good and evil has begun. Against an army of shadows comes the Dark Warrior, the purveyor of good, with a voice of silence and a mission of justice. - Steve "Sting" Borden |
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sonny883
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| 15 Dec 2006 8:10 AM |
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| Front page you did a good job with the escort along with JW.My prayers go out to the CIRASO family. SSG CIRASO you can rest easy your mission is complete, thank you for your service and sacrifice. |
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chaney1966
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Lampasas, TX (Central Tx)
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| 15 Dec 2006 8:50 AM |
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Last night's excort mission for SSG Ciraso was my first ride with the PGR. I am amazed at the support shown to the Ciraso family, from the 1-5 Cavalry's Honor Gaurd Detail, LEO support, the riders, the support drivers, as well and the pubilc in Austin, Ceder Park, Leander, and Lampasas. The sight of the passengers paying thier respect thru the plane windows, the people int he termnial windos, amd the workers on the tarmac was moving. As a Vet, it makes my heart swell with pride that so many are willing to stop thier lives for a few hours to pay tribute to an American Hero. The Ciraso's are a truly amazing family, I wish that everyone could get to know them as I have the the last 2 years. Please contuinue to keep them in your prayers. My only regret is that I never personally met SSG Ciraso, but It does my heart good to know that Kristopher is with God, recieving his reward.
Thank you for your Service.
Henry "Unkle Dick" Chaney
Ft Hood & Lampasas
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