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PINKY47 
Posts: 25
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| 20 Jun 2007 5:44 AM |
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| Our sincere condolenses to the family of Capt. Joshua Steele.You will never be forgotten. Your job on this earth has ended but your life with the Lord has just begun. May you rest in Peace My Brother. We will be standing by. |
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wvhusker
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Ashland, KY
Sr. KY R/C
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| 20 Jun 2007 5:46 AM |
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CPT Steele,
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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vander177
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Vandergrift, PA
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| 20 Jun 2007 6:10 AM |
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My condolences and prayers to the family and friends of Captain Joshua E. Steele. I thank you for your military service, leadership and ultimate sacrifice you made for this great country in keeping peace worldwide. You may be gone ,but, you will never be forogtten.
The price of freedom is written o nthe WALL!
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Ralph A. DeLorme, SFC, US Army, Retired
PGR Western PA Veterans Liaison
Patriot Guard Riders (#75,342), Ride Captain, Region 10, PA
American Legion Riders, Post 820, Monroeville, PA
GWRRA member - PA Chapter U
DAV Life Member
Riding in memory of Herbert Weltz - US Army - KIA 03-25-68
Riding in memory of our grandson Randy C. DeLorme - April 1986 - December 2001
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mattsmom
Posts: 1503
North Beach, Maryland
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| 20 Jun 2007 6:58 AM |
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| Capt Steele, as a nation we mourn your loss, and we will remember you always as a true American hero. To Joshua's family, I offer my prayers and support. I understand a little of what you are going through-my son was killed in Iraq last year. I pray wonderful memories of your dear brave warrior help eventually to ease the pain you endure today. Joshua will never be forgotten-he leaves a legacy of honor and courage that few will ever achieve. God bless you. Julie Francis, Matt's Mom |
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Thank you for your service and sacrifice in defending and protecting our freedoms. As a nation we mourn your loss, and we will remember you always as a true American hero. To the family, I offer my prayers and support. I understand a little of what you are going through-my son, a Marine LCpl, was killed in Iraq. I pray wonderful memories of your dear warrior help eventually to ease the pain you endure today. Your hero will never be forgotten-he leaves a legacy of honor and courage that few will ever achieve. God bless you. Julie Francis, Matt's Mom |
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Pegleg
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Corona, Ca
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| 20 Jun 2007 7:14 AM |
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My thoughts and prayers for the Family and Friends of Capt. Joshua E. Steele during this very difficult time.
I am eternally grateful for this Hero’s Courage, Service, and Sacrifice for our Nation.
WE WILL NEVER FORGET....................
God Bless
SEMPER-FI,
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Jasper54
Posts: 7187
Columbus, Ohio
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| 20 Jun 2007 7:20 AM |
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| My prayers and condolences go out to the family and friends of Capt. Steele. |
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For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, nor height nor depth , nor any other created thing , shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. - Romans 8:38-39.
Visit me at: www.MySpace.com/ChaplainRoger
GySgt. Roger Casto, U.S.M.C. Ret. 1972-1992
Iran/Iraq War Veteran 1988 (Op Earnest Will)
Veteran of Foriegn Wars, Life Member
Double Blue Star Dad
Riding in honor of:
Sgt. Millard Archy, USA, WWI, France; Sgt. John Meyer, USA WWI, France; Sgt. Alva Pete Osborn, USA, WWII, KIA - France; Seaman Bob Schneider, USN, WWII, Purple Heart; Battle of Leyte Gulf; T/Sgt. Russell Casto, USAF Congo Revolution, Viet Nam; Sgt. Ron Casto, USMC C.A.P. Viet Nam; Sgt. Sean Casto, TennANG. Iraq War;
In Honor and Memory of Ten HMLA-267, MAG-39 Marines who Answered the call and made the ULTIMATE SACRAFICE while ensuring the safety and security of our nation:
Lt. Col. Knott, Capt. Dillon, Capt. Dolvin, Capt. Hurley, Capt. Cronin, Sgt. Kilkus, Sgt. Keller, Cpl. Romei, LCpl. Adams, Cpl. Monahan,
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HDriderDave1
Posts: 7059
N. AL Ride Capt. Madison, AL
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| 20 Jun 2007 7:31 AM |
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God Bless Capt. Joshua E. Steele, family and friends. My sincere condolences to the family and friends. Thank you for your service and sacrifice Great Warrior. I pray the lord takes you into his Kingdom. May you rest in peace "A True American Hero". You will not be forgotten! I will be standing by in spirit with my fellow brothers.
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Lord Jesus help me as I mourn, comfort me with the knowledge of your love which is stronger than death. Enable me to trust you for the future of my love ones and myself. Help me to cast all of my care on you, knowing that the grave holds no power over those who trust in you. Amen. |
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TMR
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Willow Springs IL
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| 20 Jun 2007 7:36 AM |
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Straight to heaven....
"There is no greater love", say the Lord, "than to lay down your life for a friend".
Thank you and God Bless you, Capt. Steele, for being willing to do just that.
'Rest easy, son, at the top of the stairs.'
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apriliagirl
Posts: 42
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| 20 Jun 2007 7:52 AM |
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| Look to God for peace and comfort, for there you will find it. My heart goes out to the family and friends of Capt. Steele. His mission on this earth has ended yet he will live forever in the hearts of those who knew him. May he rest in peace in the arms of his Lord. I hope to be able to ride in his honor. |
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Sr Hog
Posts: 178
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| 20 Jun 2007 12:33 PM |
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Our condolences to the family and friends of capt. Joshua E. Steele. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
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blusun5
Posts: 696
Wildwood, IL
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| 20 Jun 2007 5:57 PM |
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Our condolences and prayers go out to the family and friends of Capt. Joshua E. Steele. 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
Standing by in Grayslake, IL…
“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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rgrant
Posts: 21
31 Pecan Lane Nauvoo Illinois
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| 20 Jun 2007 6:49 PM |
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| My sincere sympathy to Capt. Steele's family and friends! God is now embracing another true American Hero! |
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Susan Sturgis
Posts: 7069
Bear, DE
In Memory of Ed "Old Iron" Barrett
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| 20 Jun 2007 7:28 PM |
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BootLady
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TOU Enforcement Agent
"In God We Still Trust" Diamond Rio - Diamond Rio's Greatest Hits II
"You may die with nothing, but if you have brought a rainbow into somebody else's life, your mission is complete." |
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letsroll93
Posts: 30
Central IL
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| 20 Jun 2007 7:39 PM |
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| It will be my honor to escort Joshua. Standing by in Elmwood. |
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If someone were to ask me "Why do you stand here holding that flag for someone you didn't know?" I would say "To show respect for the soldier and regrets for the family, and because we are related." And if they ask "Oh? How are you related?" I would answer " You see, we are from the same country!'
"If there must be trouble, let be in my time, so that my child may have peace." Thomas Paine |
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DaveShady
Posts: 233
Clinton Iowa
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| 20 Jun 2007 7:39 PM |
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| To the family of this brave young man, You are in our prayers and thoughts at this time. Joshua thank you for your service to this country. We will be proud to stand for you at this difficult time in your family and friends lives.
Will be leaving Clinton Early for services on Monday, due to other things we can not attend sunday.
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RAYHOG2
Posts: 710
MARTINSVILLE, IN.
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| 20 Jun 2007 9:18 PM |
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Rest your head
Oh weary son
Your duty on earth
Is finally done
Blessed are those
That battle for right
GOD has said
You are HEROS in his sight
Your honor and pride
Stood tall all the way
And now you have come
To the end of your day
Your watch is over
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 heat 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.
Rayhog2
17June07
1st Div
8th Inf
2BG
Ft Riley
'61/'61
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. |
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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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Bow6
Posts: 51
Greenup / Toledo, IL ... IL Road Captain
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| 20 Jun 2007 9:47 PM |
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| Sincere condolenses to the family of Capt. Joshua Steele... |
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briscoeg
Posts: 680
San Antonio, Texas
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| 21 Jun 2007 12:37 AM |
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Rest In Peace, Sir.
God Speed!
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Riding in memory of (Dad) Lt. Col. Richard E. Briscoe, Command Pilot, USAF, WWII (Pacific Theater), Berlin Airlift, Korea, Vietnam, Cold War, 31 May 1922 - 14 Mar 1991, (Best friend) 2nd Lt. Vincent L. Michael, USAF, Pilot, C-21 Learjet & one helluva tenor sax player, 05 Dec 1963 - 14 Jan 1987 (Air Force C-21 Crash), (Cousin) Capt. Dan Secker, USAF Navigator, KC-135s in Vietnam, CAF pilot, killed 14 May 2001 (BT-13), Midland, Texas, (Great Uncle) Grover Dehay (Purple Heart, survivor of mustard gas on the Western Front) WWI, (Friend and racing buddy) Special Agent Steve Willis, ATF, Killed in the Line of Duty, 28 Feb 1993, Waco, Texas.
"I believe that success is not determined by our careers, but whether we live our lives the way we have wanted to. Try for something you love and take the chance of regretting it later, rather than regret not trying for it at all.” - Erica Simpson, 32, Air Racer lost at the Reno Air Races, 07 Sept 2008.
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bigdar9264
Posts: 3
Galesburg, Il
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| 21 Jun 2007 8:43 AM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of Cpt. Joshua E. Steele, U.S. Army. Cpt. Steele.
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Big rock
Posts: 2002
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| 21 Jun 2007 9:46 AM |
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Our Heart and Prayers go out to the family and friends of Joshua.
Captain Steele, Thank you for your service, "We Will never Forget"
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howerter1
Posts: 781
Galesburg, ILL; HOTH Coordinator ILL,Retired E8,US Army,Vietnam Vet
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| 21 Jun 2007 10:06 AM |
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| Please note updates have been posted in the original post for visitation and funeral details. Escort for the arrival at the airport will be posted as soon as I get it. |
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Max
US Army Retired E8, VietNam 66-67 "We should not mourn that such men died, but we should thank God that such men lived" General George Patton |
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Mikesangel
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| 21 Jun 2007 11:19 AM |
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| Thank You Captain Joshua Steele for you scarifice. Go Rest High On That Mountain !! To the family & friends of Josh You in My Thoughts & Prayers . May God Bless You All..
Soldiers Angel
Glenda
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oldiron6
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| 21 Jun 2007 11:28 AM |
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ivetret
Posts: 2419
Shermer, IL
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| 21 Jun 2007 3:47 PM |
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Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich has issued a proclamation that all
state facilities fly the United States flag and the State flag at
half-staff from sunrise to sunset on the day of the funeral of every
fallen Illinois resident serving in the U.S. Armed Forces who is killed
in the line of duty.
Monday, June 25, 2007 for:
Army Captain
Joshua (Josh) Eric Steele
United States Army
http://www.illinois.gov/PressReleases/PressReleasesListShow.cfm?RecNum=6054 |
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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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howerter1
Posts: 781
Galesburg, ILL; HOTH Coordinator ILL,Retired E8,US Army,Vietnam Vet
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| 21 Jun 2007 9:02 PM |
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| Keep a close watch on this thread Friday. Data on escorting of the plane arrival for Sat am should be posted by me. |
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Max
US Army Retired E8, VietNam 66-67 "We should not mourn that such men died, but we should thank God that such men lived" General George Patton |
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