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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of 1st LT. Christopher N. Rutherford, U.S. Army. 1st LT. Rutherford, I am forever grateful for your service to our country. Your service and sacrifices will not be forgotten. You are and will remain a "TRUE AMERICAN HERO". May you Forever Rest in Peace
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J TRAVIS
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AKRON OHIO
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| 06 Jul 2007 4:25 AM |
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| My deepest condolences to the Family and Friends of 1st Lt. Christopher N. Rutherford. May you rest in peace.. |
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District #3 Captain
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FMR/HRO
Akron, Ohio
In loving memory of:
Rod Foley 10 Jul 1946 - 4 Jul 2007
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nurse
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| 06 Jul 2007 4:59 AM |
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| Condolences sent for the loss of 1st Lt. Christopher N. Rutherford, to all family, friends, and community. Praying for his comrades, as they continue their mission. Thank you, Sir, for your leadership and dedication. Honoring you in spirit. |
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temsr
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Youngstown,Ohio
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| 06 Jul 2007 5:25 AM |
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| My condolences to the Family and Friends of 1st Lt. Christopher N. Rutherford. May you rest in peace.. |
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Tom Moody Sr.
U.S. Army 8th ID Airborne 66/68
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searay
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Middletown, OH
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| 06 Jul 2007 5:51 AM |
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May God Bless 1st Lt. Christopher Rutherford & may God comfort & give peace to his family. His sacrifice will not be forgotten. We are proud to stand for him & his family in this time of grief.
"Dominus Fortissima Turris"
If you do not stand behind our Troops,
Please Feel Free to STAND in Front of Them!
God bless you for what you gave for us.
Life member of DAV
Life member of the Marine Corps League
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Buckeyebiker68
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Upper Sandusky, OH
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| 06 Jul 2007 6:09 AM |
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| May God bless the Rutherford family. Another fine citizen of the great country has paid the ultimate sacrifice. May he never be forgotten. |
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zredmanz
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Pearland, TX.
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| 06 Jul 2007 6:10 AM |
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| 1st. Lt. Christopher N. Rutherford, Your watch has now ended. I Thank You for the Sacrifice you have made to give my family and I Freedom. Your Sacrifice for this Great Nation will never be forgotten, Rest in Peace in the Arms of the Lord. May God comfort your family and Friends during this time. |
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"Freedom Isn't Free"
Riding in Memory of my Grandfather Frank W. Patterson US ARMY WWII.
Riding in Honor for all of Americas' hero's, Men and Women, of the United States military who give us the greatest gift, "Freedom". |
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mohawk5665
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RIDE CAPTAIN - S. FL. TEAM west palm beach
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| 06 Jul 2007 7:05 AM |
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| Our deepest condolences to the family and friends. His stand for freedom will not be in vain. We will keep in our hearts his sacrifice for our country and carry on his mission. May God be with all of our soldiers on the front lines |
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Blind Bat
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Marysville, Ohio
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| 06 Jul 2007 7:17 AM |
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| Lt. Christopher Rutherford Thank You for your service to this country. May God Bless and Hold your family in this time of sorrow. Thank You and I hope I can stand in honor for you. |
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jgoll
Posts: 182
Ride Captain Cincinnati, Oh
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| 06 Jul 2007 7:22 AM |
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My most sincere condolences to the family of 1st Lt. Christopher N. Rutherford. My prayers also go out to his friends and his unit with the 19th Engineer Battalion for your great loss.
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gyocum
Posts: 1738
Utah State Captain Ogden, Utah
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| 06 Jul 2007 7:53 AM |
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We offer our deepest condolences and sympathy to the family and friends of 1st Lt. Christopher N. Rutherford. 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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mattsmom
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North Beach, Maryland
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| 06 Jul 2007 8:43 AM |
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| 1st Lt Rutherford, as a nation we mourn your loss, and we will remember you always as a true American hero. We so deeply appreciate your service and sacrifice in defending and protecting our freedoms. To Christopher's family, I offer my prayers and support. I understand a little of your loss-my son was killed last year in Iraq. I pray happy memories of your dear young warrior help eventually to ease the pain you now endure. Christopher 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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TMR
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Willow Springs IL
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| 06 Jul 2007 9:05 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, 1st Lt Rutherford, for being willing to do just that.
'Rest easy, son, at the top of the stairs.'
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milktoast
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West Branch, MI Zephyrhills, FL
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| 06 Jul 2007 11:07 AM |
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| My heart weeps as we lose another brave American hero. My deepest condolences and prayers to the family and friends of 1st Lt. Christopher Rutherford. 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
"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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Scottydogg
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| 06 Jul 2007 6:21 PM |
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| Our deepest and sincerest condolences to the family and friends of 1st Lt. Christopher N. Rutherford. An American Hero. May the Lord give strength and comfort to the family. |
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Tinbender57
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| 06 Jul 2007 7:22 PM |
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| We send our sincere condolences to the family and friends of 1st Lt. Christopher N. Rutherford, a true hero to all of us. We thank you Christopher for service to our country. Rest in peace young man, your mission has been completed. I am sure God has a special place for you in heaven. God bless all the family and friends. George Stimel, Newark,Ohio USAF 57-61 |
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Pegleg
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Corona, Ca
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| 07 Jul 2007 12:48 AM |
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My thoughts and prayers for the Family and Friends of 1st Lt. Christopher N. Rutherford 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
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Snowhite
Posts: 1487
Elsberry, Mo.
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| 07 Jul 2007 6:22 AM |
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| My Heart and Prayers will be with the Family and Friends of 1st Lt. Christopher N. Rutherford. A True American Hero. Thank You for Your Service and Sacrifice for Our Country. |
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Terry Martin
We Will Always Remember
Vietnam Vet 67-68
85th Evac Hospital
PGR Riders
CVMA MO. Chapter 4-2
American Legion Riders Chapter 313 MO.
American Legion Riders-MO. Asst. State Director
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MO. VFW 9th District POW/MIA Chairman
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satyr
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Raleigh, NC
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| 07 Jul 2007 7:45 AM |
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I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and
friends of 1st Lt Christopher N. Rutherford. My thoughts and
prayers are with you.
Thank you for standing for our country and defending our freedom
Lt Rutherford. Rest in peace soldier. I salute you.
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Steve Roma
USAF 1976 - 1980, TAC
Dry Hill AFS, Watertown, NY
Finland AFS, Finland, MN
We cherish too, the Poppy red
That grows on fields where valor led,
It seems to signal to the skies
That blood of heroes never dies.
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Boccie
Posts: 442
WV Ride Captain
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| 07 Jul 2007 9:08 AM |
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Article in yesterdays local paper: http://www.newsandsentinel.com/include/articles.asp?articleID=18030
Remembering 1st Lt. Rutherford
By Kate York, Special to The News
NEWPORT — The body of the Newport soldier killed Monday in Iraq was expected back in the United States late Thursday.
The U.S. Department of Defense also released the official notification Thursday of the death of Army 1st Lt. Chris Rutherford, 25, a 2000 graduate of Frontier High School and 2003 graduate of Marietta College.
Rutherford died Monday near Balad, Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle, the release said.
He was assigned to the Forward Support Group, 19th Engineer Battalion out of Fort Knox, Ky.
Kentucky Gov. Ernie Fletcher directed all flags at state buildings to fly at half-staff in honor of Rutherford until sunset on the day of his funeral.
Paul Morton, the Rutherford family’s pastor at Valley View Baptist Church in Reno, Ohio, said funeral arrangements are still incomplete.
"The family is waiting for a moment of closure," Morton said. "They recognize that he’s gone, but when he arrives it will be a different feeling."
Once arriving in the U.S., Rutherford will be flown to the Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Airport and then his body will be escorted first by officers from the Wood County Sheriff’s Department and then by officers from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office once across the Ohio state line, said Washington County Sheriff Larry Mincks.
"We’ll have two cars there, riding in with him," Mincks said. "It’s very appropriate that we do this."
Services will be held at Hadley Funeral Home in Reno, and Rutherford will be buried at East Lawn Memorial Cemetery.
"It will be a graveside service with full military honors," Morton said. As the family waits to make arrangements the community has surrounded them with support, Morton said.
Several days after his death, news was still reaching friends, including Army Sgt. Terry Styer Jr., another Washington County soldier stationed in the Middle East.
"Chris was always smiling no matter what happened," said Styer, a Marietta resident, via e-mail Thursday. "He bought me a race car, and I would tear it up and he would just laugh and be happy about it. I miss him and I wish I could have said goodbye."
Styer said his friend didn’t need the U.S. Army.
"The U.S. Army needed Chris Rutherford," he said.
Rutherford was on his second tour of duty in Iraq when he was killed. He had first been deployed in August 2006 and had returned home to Washington County just last month before going to Iraq again.
Fort Knox spokesman Ryan Brus said there are still few details available about the Monday attack.
He said Thursday he wasn’t aware if other soldiers were injured.
"There’s still a lot of information we don’t have," he said. "It’s a very sad thing that happened. Being right around the Fourth of July, I think it hits home even more — what they’re there for."
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oldiron6
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| 07 Jul 2007 5:39 PM |
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SARGE007
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Ohio Ride Captain Toledo, Ohio
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| 07 Jul 2007 9:08 PM |
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REst In Peace my brother you are an AMERICAN HERO, you gave all for your country and I salute you now and forever. May God hold Christopher in is hands and comfort his family and friends in these hard times. To the family of Christopher, rest assure you do not stand alone the 100,000 plus Patriot Guard Riders stand with you now and always.
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I WILL ALWAYS PLACE THE MISSION FIRST
I WILL NEVER ACCEPT DEFEAT
I WILL NEVER QUIT
I WILL NEVER LEAVE A FALLEN COMRADE
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Slowhand
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Northeastern, Maryland Senior Chaplain & Ride Captain
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| 07 Jul 2007 9:21 PM |
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| I would like to extend my deepest condolences to the family and friends in this very sad time in your lives . My prayers are that our GOD may bring peace and comfort to all of you during this tragic time. Please know that not just me but a country full of people like me owe you a dept that can never be repaid , but please take solace in the fact that your loved one is now with our lord in heaven. We are all brothers and sisters in arms and we don't forget one of our own, rest in peace your mission is complete and now it's time for you to rest . May GOD bless each and everyone of you |
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Wildchild45
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Marion, Ohio
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| 07 Jul 2007 11:13 PM |
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| With many thanks for your service and sacrifice, 1st Lt. Christopher N. Rutherford.. Words just are not enough, but it is all we have. Our thoughts and prayers go out to those close to you at this very sad and difficult time. May God be with them. |
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Riding in honor of our nephew,
Hospitalman Apprentice Gary T. Frost,
U.S. Navy, 05/16/74 - 12/04/94
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What Heroes Gave
Each donned their uniform to be
Defenders of our liberty
Their mission sure, their spirits bright
Guard freedom’s home, be brave to fight
One final day each faced their call
Each gave their best enduring all
We’ll never know what they went through
But know they loved this country true
Deep down inside we should all feel
What heroes gave, their cost so real
We must stay thankful, grateful of
The gift of freedom through their love
Their loved ones bore the gravest pain
What we can’t know, some now sustain
To God I pray their pain will cease
And each will find long-lasting peace
Remember this from year to year
What heroes gave – shan’t disappear
We’ll never let their special day
Their time for honor slip away
These brave fought for a nation free
If not for them, where would we be?
by
©2001Roger J. Robicheau (Sp 5, US Army)
The Poetic Plumber
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pegleg49
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Harveysburg, Ohio
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| 07 Jul 2007 11:43 PM |
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My sincere sympathy and condolence goes out to the family and friends of 1st Lt.Christopher N. Rutherford.
A grateful nation stands by to offer their respect.
Thank you Chris
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pegleg
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