TMR 
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Willow Springs IL
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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, Spc Hilbert, for being willing to do just that.
'Rest easy, son, at the top of the stairs.'
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zredmanz
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Pearland, TX.
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| 10 Sep 2007 11:59 AM |
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| Your watch has now ended. I Thank You for the Sacrifice you have made to give my family and me “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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AF Mom in NC
Posts: 3847
Lexington, NC
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| 10 Sep 2007 1:34 PM |
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My heartfelt condolences and prayers to the family and friends of Spc. Thomas L. Hilbert. I am so sorry for your loss. I appreciate this fine young man's willingness to serve his country. He is a hero, and he will NOT be forgotten.
Living in the Land of the Free
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Woodstock47
Posts: 89
Plano, TX
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| 10 Sep 2007 3:01 PM |
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| Bless you Spc. Hilbert for protecting your fellow countrymen that we may continue to live in peace. We send our prayers to your family. We will be standing tall and silent for you whether there in person or while standing for another. You are an American Hero. |
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"Honor to our Heroes"
You will NOT be forgotten!
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Susan Sturgis
Posts: 7186
Bear, DE
In Memory of Ed "Old Iron" Barrett
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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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Rondawg
Posts: 441
Madisonville, Republic of Texas
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| 10 Sep 2007 4:47 PM |
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Thank you, CPL. Thomas L. Hilbert for your service to this Nation. It is because of Patriots such as you that I, my family, and the rest of this great Nation are able to lead the lives we do. It is the soldier that gives us freedom, not the politicians. Only two people ever died for our freedoms. One was Jesus Christ and the other was the American Soldier. 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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gyocum
Posts: 1753
Utah State Captain Ogden, Utah
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| 10 Sep 2007 5:03 PM |
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We offer our deepest condolences and sympathy to the family and friends of CPL. Thomas L. Hilbert. 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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valkyrie
Posts: 126
Weatherford,Tx
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| 10 Sep 2007 6:03 PM |
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My condolences to the family of CPL Hilbert. I am saddened to see another young Texan taken in the prime of his youth. As a career military officer, I know he was fully dedicated to his mission and was willing to lay down his life in defense of others--No greater love than this. Standing by in Weatherford,Tx
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satyr
Posts: 7366
Raleigh, NC
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| 10 Sep 2007 7:07 PM |
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I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and
friends of Cpl Thomas L. Hilbert. My thoughts and prayers are
with you.
Thank you for standing for our country and defending our freedom
Thomas. 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.
- Moina Micheals - 1918
"We Shall Keep the Faith"
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louwest
Posts: 1
Fort Worth, TX
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| 10 Sep 2007 9:34 PM |
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| We will never forget. Our sncerest condolences from my family to yours. |
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BikerGran
Posts: 126
Carrollton Texas
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| 10 Sep 2007 9:38 PM |
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My heart goes out to the family and friends of Cpl. Thomas L Hilbert. May Our Lord hold you tight and keep you comforted during this most grievious of times.
Standing by in Carrollton Tx. |
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NTX PGR Ride Captain
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SargeAndWife
Posts: 17
Pilot Grove, Texas
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| 10 Sep 2007 10:03 PM |
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Our heartfelt sympathy to the family and loved ones of this American Hero.
We will never forget those who served, past and present. It is because of souls
Such as theirs that we are free in this wonderful home of ours, known worldwide
As America the Beautiful. We will honor your service and your life in whatever
Way we may. Standing by in Pilot Grove, TX
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Wife (Linda): Proud wife of my Vet, Proud Mother-in-Law of Desert Storm Vet, Grateful to the "jarheads" ;-) ! |
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Granny Red
Posts: 689
Paradise, TX
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| 11 Sep 2007 5:45 AM |
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| Our most sincere condolences to the family and friends of Thomas Hilbert. |
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Granny Red
Wife of USAF Vietnam Vet 68-69,
Volunteer Fire Fighter,
and PGR Chip (Dragonmaster) Foster
In loving memory of our son, Kirk Foster 1966-2003
"We pray that God will visit that empty place inside your heart where tears are born, and give you comfort, and a rock to cling to in the storms this tragedy has brought." |
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davesharley
Posts: 60
Duncan, Ok.
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| 11 Sep 2007 6:25 AM |
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| My most sincere condolences to the family and friends of Cpl. Thomas Hilbert. |
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US Army 68-70 656th Engineer Batallion
Riding in memory of SPC5 Bob Stanton 11/8/97
S1C Earnest Billingsley USS Spence DD512 12/18/44 |
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usmcgrunt9
Posts: 17
Ferris, Texas
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| 11 Sep 2007 6:29 AM |
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My family and I would like to express our deepest simpathy to the family and friends of this fine young American. Thank you for your service and sacrifice. We are proud of these young men who carry the torch of Freedom. Thank you and God Bless You.
Standing by in Ferris.
D. Vasquez
Ferris, Texas
Sgt. USMC 84-93
Desert Storm
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m60grunt
Posts: 23
Grand Prairie,Tx.
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| 11 Sep 2007 7:30 AM |
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I would like to give my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Cpl Thomas L. Hilbert. May you rest in peace brother.
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sailordad
Posts: 16
Parker County TX
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| 11 Sep 2007 2:07 PM |
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| My deepest condolences to the family of this brave young man. I pray that all the loved ones and friends of Thomas find comfort and peace during this most difficult time. Standing by. |
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Riding in Memory of Those we Honor |
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Ridley
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| 11 Sep 2007 2:13 PM |
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| We offer our sincere condolences to the family and friends of CPL Hilbert. Our prayers go with you as a grateful nation mourns the loss of a hero. |
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PGRLabLuvr
Posts: 9246
Naples, FL
Senior Ride Captain
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| 11 Sep 2007 5:52 PM |
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My deepest, heartfelt condolences to the Family and Friends of this Fallen Hero. We thank you for your sacrifice, we are a grateful nation. May your pain be tempered in the knowledge that Thomas is a True American Hero and he will Never be Forgotten.
Stand Tall, Stand Proud…An American Hero Is Coming Home.
Stand down, CPL Thomas L. Hilbert, your mission is now complete, may you rest in Honored, Eternal Peace.
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Florida Senior Ride Captain
Proud Military Blue Star Mom
USAF - TSgt Jennifer and her husband, TSgt Mark "Mac" McIntosh - Dyess
USAR - WO1 Dominic Sutherland - Ft. Rucker
Standing the Flagline...
In Honor of:
SP4 L. Gary Grassi - 4th Infantry Division - Kontum, South Vietnam - 05 FEB 1968 - 37/35
In Memory of:
Ed "oldiron6" Barrett
Jack "jacklok" Loken, Jr.
Mike "deltoid79" Bland
Tom "Flaman2u" Rowell
Throughout the centuries there were men who took first steps, down new roads, armed with nothing but their own vision.
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cagerbob
Posts: 6414
Parma, Ohio
National Forum Administrator
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| 11 Sep 2007 9:06 PM |
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Bump for final itinerary.
Rest in honored peace Cpl Thomas Hilbert, an American hero. |
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Bob Ellis
USN 80-86
In Memory of Ed "OldIron" Barrett
"Remember that no matter how many missions you have been on, all that matters to the family is the one you are on today." ~ Roert
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mattsmom
Posts: 1503
North Beach, Maryland
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| 11 Sep 2007 10:05 PM |
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| Cpl Hilbert, you are appreciated for your selfless giving in defense of our freedoms. I know you were welcomed as a hero at heaven's gates by all our fallen warriors who have gone before you. Rest easy now, Thomas.....you will not be forgotten. |
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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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vander177
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Vandergrift, PA
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| 12 Sep 2007 11:36 AM |
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My condolences and prayers to the family and firends of Corporal Thomas L. Hilbert. I thank you for your military service and ultimate sacrifice you made for this great country in keeping peace worldwide. You may be gone, but, you will never be forgotten.
The price of freedom is written on the 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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oldrocknroller
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| 12 Sep 2007 9:25 PM |
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My thoughts and prayers are with CPL Thomas L. Hilbert, his family, and friends.
Thank you for your ultimate sacrifice for each of us and our nation.
May the wings of your angel hold you firmly.
God Bless.
May the road rise up to meet you,
May the wind be ever at your back,
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
And the rain fall softly on your fields,
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the hollow of His hand.
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preflys
Posts: 22
Corpus Christi, Texas
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| 13 Sep 2007 10:06 PM |
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May God bless CPL Thomas Hilbert and his grieving family. Please know that he died a hero and will never be forgotten.
Riding in memory of Sgt. Garrett McLead/KIA Aug 22, 2007/Operation Iraqi Freedom
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mtnbikechick73
Posts: 14
Benbrook, TX
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| 14 Sep 2007 10:43 AM |
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I want the Hilbert family to know that I am humbled by the ultimate sacrifice Thomas gave for this country. I am so deeply sorry for your pain and grief, and may God send you some comfort and peace. I am praying for you and your family during this difficult time. God bless you - and I thank Thomas for fighting for my freedom.
Teri
"mtnbikechick73"
Benbrook, TX
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Proud aunt to two Marines - both Iraq war veterans.
Proud of and thankful to my grandfathers (Navy and Marines) for serving in WW II, my Dad (Navy), my uncles (Army, Air Force and Navy), and my father-in-law (Navy - Korea) for their service. |
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