CleverLori 
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| 18 Jun 2007 9:15 AM |
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My sincerest condolences to SSGT Bechert's family and friends. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and to all of the 1/18 Inf out of Schweinfurt.
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swanner
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Lafayette, IN
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| 18 Jun 2007 9:34 AM |
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| Thank you SSgt. Michael A. Bechert for your service and sacriface. May God bless you. My condolences to the family and friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with you....Stan |
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flo_bigjim
Posts: 61
Lake Station Indiana
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| 18 Jun 2007 9:35 AM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Michael A. Bechert. God Bless you and your family.
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semperpapa
Posts: 1353
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
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| 18 Jun 2007 10:00 AM |
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My most sincere condolences to the family of SSgt. Michael A. Bechert for your great loss. May the Lord grant you peace and serenity in these times of sorrow.
Thank you for your service and sacrifice. It will not be forgotten!
May God bless you all.
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"Beamer Rider"
VPF of a U.S. Marine
"God spoke Liberty only to those who love it and are always ready to guard and defend it"
Daniel Webster
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ItsButaDream55
Posts: 3967
Anderson, Indiana
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| 18 Jun 2007 10:03 AM |
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I wish to express my heartfelt condolences to the family of SSgt. Michael A. Bechert, of New Castle, IN. My heart and prayers go out to the family and friends of this hero. Thank you SSgt. Bechert, I am grateful for your service given and ultimate sacrifice made to protect and serve this country. Thank you.
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SO NIGH IS GRANDEUR TO OUR DUST
SO NEAR IS GOD TO MAN
WHEN DUTY WHISPERS LOW,
THOU MUST!
THE YOUTH REPLIES, I CAN!
Ralph Waldo Emerson
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jwilsr
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| 18 Jun 2007 10:04 AM |
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My sincere condolences and sympathies to the family and friends of SSgt. Michael A. Bechert. Thank you Michael for your selfless commitment to our nation and freedom. Your watch has ended and while you leave us in body you live with us forever in spirit. God bless you. Rest in peace my brother.
Jack Williams
USAF '63 - '67
Pleiku, RVN '66 - '67
Florida Army National Guard '74 - '78
Standing to honor my hero, my father - WW II US Navy.
A Soldier's Prayer
(author unknown)
Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there; I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow,
I am the sun on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there; I did not die.
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Commander Morgan
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| 18 Jun 2007 11:19 AM |
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My sincere Condolences, for the Family and Friends of SSgt Michael A. Bachert. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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gyocum
Posts: 1738
Utah State Captain Ogden, Utah
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| 18 Jun 2007 11:35 AM |
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We offer our deepest condolences and sympathy to the family and friends of SSgt. Michael A. Bechert. His service for our country will not be forgotten. Heaven must have needed another hero. May he now rest in peace.
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Gary "K'huna" Yocum
Utah State Captain
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ffmedic301
Posts: 129
Connersville , IN
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| 18 Jun 2007 12:00 PM |
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| May God Bless and Comfort the Family, Friends and loved ones of SSG Bechart, you are in our thoughts and prayers , Standing by. |
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RAYHOG2
Posts: 710
MARTINSVILLE, IN.
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| 18 Jun 2007 12:17 PM |
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Another day is done
America has lost another son
My deepest condolences to the family and friends of HERO SSGT Michael Bechert. While most Americans stand behind our flag, Micheal chose to stand in front of her, defending us from an evil to dispicable for words. His courage and honor shall never be forgotten.
May our ALMIGHTY GOD bless you all and give you comfort and strength through this sadden time. Please know this, we will weep with you. We will mourn with you. Our hearts will be also heavy with sorrow for the loss of Michael.
HERO SSGT Michael Bechert, you have flown away from us on the wings of HIS angels to be in GOD'S HALL OF HEROS, where you so richly deserve to be.
It will be a privilage and an honor to stand for you, sir. You gave your all for all of us. Thank you, Brave Warrior, thank you.
AMERICA IS THE LAND OF THE FREE BECAUSE IT IS INDEED, THE HOME OF THE BRAVE. GOD SPEED, MY HERO MICHAEL, GOD SPEED.
Rayhog
Standing at the ready in
Martinsville
Riding with PGR pride, honor and respect in memory of a friend, USAF SSGT Billie "SAM" Roth, Lacon, IL. Abandoned in SVN 27June65. He still waits to come home after 42 years.
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Rayhog2
Professional FireFighter and ARSON INVESTIGATOR (ret)
Riding with PGR pride, honor and respect in memory of my Father, John C. Grieves, Lacon, IL. USCG, WWII, 1941/1945 and a friend, USAF SSGT Billie "SAM" Roth. Lacon, IL. Abandoned in SVN 27June65. He still waits to come home.
Standing at the ready to honor our HEROS of today, yesterday and tomorrow. Any time, Any where because IT'S THE RIGHT THING TO DO. MISSION FIRST.
LIVE EVERYDAY AS IF IT WERE YOUR LAST ONE. IT COULD VERY WELL BE.
IT IS FAR BETTER TO DIE ON YOUR FEET THAN TO LIVE ON YOUR KNEES.
In the words of President Teddy Roosevelt, "We have room for but one flag, the American flag... We have room for but one language here, and that is the English language... and we have room for but one sole loyalty and that is a loyalty to the American people." 1907
This is still valid today.
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RAYHOG2
Posts: 710
MARTINSVILLE, IN.
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| 18 Jun 2007 12:21 PM |
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Rest your head
Oh weary son
Your toils here
are finally done
Blessed are those
That battle for right
GOD has said
You are HEROS in his sight
Your honor and pride
Stood tall the whole way
And now you have come
To the end of your day
Your watch is over
The PGR will take it from here
With all the respect
We stand for so dear
You will ride in our hearts
Down the FLAG filled road
Thank you, BRAVE WARRIOR
You carried our load
Protecting us all
By both day and night
Never once flinching
In the thick of the fight
As we ride for you now
Our hearts filled with sorrow
Never to forget you
For all of the tomorrows
When the bugle plays TAPS
And the rifles will sound
Our eyes will be full
Our tears on the ground
You will be missed
By ones never met
You are our HERO
We will never forget
GOD BLESS OUR MIGHTY AND VIGILANT MILITARY. SECOND TO NONE. BECAUSE OF THEM WE ARE STILL FREE.
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Rayhog2
Professional FireFighter and ARSON INVESTIGATOR (ret)
Riding with PGR pride, honor and respect in memory of my Father, John C. Grieves, Lacon, IL. USCG, WWII, 1941/1945 and a friend, USAF SSGT Billie "SAM" Roth. Lacon, IL. Abandoned in SVN 27June65. He still waits to come home.
Standing at the ready to honor our HEROS of today, yesterday and tomorrow. Any time, Any where because IT'S THE RIGHT THING TO DO. MISSION FIRST.
LIVE EVERYDAY AS IF IT WERE YOUR LAST ONE. IT COULD VERY WELL BE.
IT IS FAR BETTER TO DIE ON YOUR FEET THAN TO LIVE ON YOUR KNEES.
In the words of President Teddy Roosevelt, "We have room for but one flag, the American flag... We have room for but one language here, and that is the English language... and we have room for but one sole loyalty and that is a loyalty to the American people." 1907
This is still valid today.
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dlinjerdal
Posts: 2098
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| 18 Jun 2007 5:18 PM |
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| Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of SSgt. Bechert,may God Bless and hold you close in this most difficult time,rest well our hero you are with God now. |
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blusun5
Posts: 696
Wildwood, IL
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| 18 Jun 2007 6:25 PM |
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Our condolences and prayers go out to the family and friends of SSgt. Michael A. Bechert. Thank you for your service and sacrifice for our country. You are an American Hero. May God continue hold you in the palm of His hand.
Jim & Colleen
USN RET
“And everyday I’m giving all I can because I’m damn proud to be an American.
Yeah, I made some friends, and I’ve lost some too.
When I think about what they gave for me and you”
~Rushlow Harris – Bagpipes Cryin’ Lyrics.
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cocoakatie
Posts: 126
Oneida, IL
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| 18 Jun 2007 9:38 PM |
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| My heart and prayers are with the family of SSGT Michael Bechert, may God hold them close in his arms and comfort them in these hard times. Thank you SSGT Michael Bechert for all you have done for our country and the sacrifices that you have made. You are a "TRUE AMERICAN HERO" and you will "NEVER BE FORGOTTEN". God Bless You and Your Family. |
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turtlepork
Posts: 975
Indianapolis IN
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| 18 Jun 2007 9:56 PM |
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| Condolences to the family and friends of SSgt. Bechert. You are my Hero. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten. |
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Bernie Palmore
USAF Vet
IN RC
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wvhusker
Posts: 5755
Ashland, KY
Sr. KY R/C
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| 19 Jun 2007 6:00 AM |
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SSG Bechert,
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
NE KY R/C
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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crafty
Posts: 84
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| 19 Jun 2007 7:16 AM |
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My heartfelt condolences to the family of SSgt. Bechert. My prayers are with you at this difficult time. May you find comfort in knowing your loved one is resting in peace with God. He will not be forgotten nor will his sacrifice and service to America.
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Martin John Dailey; 1908-1987;
Pvt.; US Army; WWII;
4051st AAF Base Unit
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milktoast
Posts: 3615
West Branch, MI Zephyrhills, FL
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| 19 Jun 2007 8:07 AM |
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| My heart weeps as we lose another brave American hero. My deepest condolences and prayers to the family of SSgt. Michael Bechert. We are forever in his debt. He is forever in our hearts. |
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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
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paparider
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hobart,in.
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| 19 Jun 2007 9:44 AM |
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Chatter
Posts: 200
Derby City
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| 19 Jun 2007 9:44 AM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Ssgt Bechert, may he rest in peace. |
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ChuckDiesel
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Crestview, FLorida
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| 19 Jun 2007 9:47 AM |
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| Rest in peace, SSgt. Bechert. Your watch is done. Thank you for your service, and may God comfort your family. |
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"I consider it no sacrifice to die for my country. In my mind, we come here to thank God that men like these have lived, rather than to regret that they have died".
Gen. George S. Patton, Jr.
Allied cemetary, Palermo, Italy
November 11, 1943
Riding in honor of my Uncle Dave, 1st Lt. SD Harvey, 82nd Airborne glider pilot, WWII, Normandy and on to VE Day; Father-in-law Sgt. Robert Barr, WWII vet - Ranger, D-Day to VE Day; son Marine Cpl. Samuel Alley, USMC, OIF and all those who have given military service, even their lives, to keep our liberty. |
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Susan Sturgis
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Bear, DE
In Memory of Ed "Old Iron" Barrett
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stretrod48
Posts: 255
Charlotte, N.C.
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| 19 Jun 2007 1:03 PM |
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| We will pray for the Family and Friends of SSgt.Michael A. Bechert. This Hero will not be forgotten. Thank you for our freedom. |
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jwowens
Posts: 54
Batesville Indiana
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| 19 Jun 2007 4:39 PM |
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| My condolences to Michael's family and friends. His sacrifice and service willnot be forgotten. |
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Maverick*
Posts: 279
Plainfield, In.
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| 19 Jun 2007 9:16 PM |
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My condolences to SSgt. Bechert's family.
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The life of the dead is placed in the memory of the living.
Marcus Tullius Cicero
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