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semperpapa 
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Rancho Cucamonga, CA
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| 16 Oct 2007 6:50 AM |
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I would like to offer my deepest condolences to the family and friends of 1st. Lt. Thomas M. Martin for the grave loss suffered. May God hold you close and give you peace and serenity in these times of sorrow.
Thank you for your service and sacrifice…IT WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN.
God bless you.
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Frank "Semperpapa"
"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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NoWorries
Posts: 1424
Kennesaw, Georgia
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| 16 Oct 2007 7:00 AM |
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To the family and friends of Lieutenant Martin, please know that we hold your soldier in the highest regard as an American Hero. Your loss has not gone unnoticed and it is not in vain.
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Canyon Shearer
Mentor Team Member
Red White and Blue Book Coordinator
noworries88@gmail.com
928-606-6906Rejoice not against me, O mine enemy: when I fall, I shall arise;
when I sit in darkness, the Lord shall be a light unto me.
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Bill1213
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| 16 Oct 2007 10:02 AM |
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Words cannot express my heart hfFelt feelings for the HEROES that fight to secure freedom in this country. Please know that I consider 1st Lt. Thomas Martin as such. May the Lord send the Comforter to surround you with peace.
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vander177
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Vandergrift, PA
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| 16 Oct 2007 10:08 AM |
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My condolences and prayers to the family and friends of First Lieutenant Thomas M. Martin. I thank you for your military service, leadership and ultimate sacrifice you made for this grateful nation in keeping peace worldiwde. You may be gone, but, you will never be forgotten.
The price of freeedom 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
ALL GAVE SOME - SOME GAVE ALL |
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cybrbikr2
Posts: 1
Branson MO
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| 16 Oct 2007 10:26 AM |
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| I send my sincere condolences to the family and friends of 1st Lt. Thomas M. Martin. May the Lord comfort you in the difficult days ahead.
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sdoise
Posts: 8236
Kinder, La.
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| 16 Oct 2007 11:26 AM |
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| I offer my heartfelt condolences to the family of 1st Lt. Thomas M. Martin and my sincere appreciation of his service and sacrifice to preserve our way of life. May he rest in peace. |
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Schelly "Toro"
Ride Captain for Lake Charles, La. and surrounding area
American Legion Post 318, Elton, La.
DEFINITION OF A VETERAN
A Veteran - whether active duty, retired, national guard or reserve - is someone who, at one point in their life, wrote a check made payable to "The United States of America", for an amount of "up to and including my life."
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waynek
Posts: 807
Little Rock, Ar.
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| 16 Oct 2007 11:33 AM |
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| It is with a heavy heart and much sadness that I learn again of the death of one of Arkansas's warriors. Lt. Martin, I Thank You for your service and sacarifice for Our Country. To the friends and family of this true American Hero, I know that words do not replace the loss, it can only be hoped that they make it eaiser to bare. America has remained free because of Hero's like Lt Martin. You Will Not Be Forgotten!! Rest in Peace Soldier your tour is done. You go now to be be with our Lord in that place reserved for the Hero's he has called to him. Rest in Peace my Brother!! Hand Salute!!! |
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Wayne Knowles Sgt. E-5
Vietnam 1968-1970
Riding In Memory of:
Hursel Knowles WW2 (My Father)
Harley Knowles (Uncle, WW2) (Jessie "Pete" Long My Father in Law & Iwo Jima survivor) Hubert Knowles WW2 (Uncle) Jerry Knowles (Veteran & Cousin) Mike Burden (Vietnam & Past Pres VVA of Ar) Jerry Scrimager (Marine, Vietnam) David Long (USAF Veteran)
Herman "Shorty" Hagerman (WWII, PGR)
All those who never returned and unaccounted for |
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Chitown
Posts: 855
Leawood, KS
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| 16 Oct 2007 12:03 PM |
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1st Lt. Martin, Thank you for your service and sacrifice. You will never be forgotten.
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'Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference in the world. But, the Marines (this goes for all our service men and women) don't have that problem.' -- Ronald Reagan
Standing by in Leawood, Kansas
Mike "Chitown" O'Malley
SSGT USMC 1977 - 1985
C co. 1st BN, 5th Marines
American Legion Riders Post 370
Patriot Guard Riders
Kansas Patriot Guard
Riding in honor of
SPC Matthew Murchison US Army. KIA Iraq 8/4/07
SPC David Lane US Army. KIA Iraq 9/5/07
Cpl Billy Willis US Army 9/10/07
Sgt Jeffrey Mersman KIA Afghanistan 11/8/07
Four young Kansas Soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice for us.
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brinsr
Posts: 115
Cabot, Arkansas
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| 16 Oct 2007 1:24 PM |
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My condolences and prayers to the family and friends of First Lieutenant Thomas M. Martin. Myself, my wife, children, and our Grandchildren, are forever greatful for your son who laid down his life for our freedom. He is a TRUE hero. May God bless you and keep you, and lift your hearts of suffering at this time.
Standing by in Cabot to honor this HERO if called upon.
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Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for me; JESUS CHRIST and the AMERICAN SOLDIER. One died for my soul,the other for my freedom. |
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windsinger
Posts: 2600
Medina,Ohio
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| 16 Oct 2007 4:48 PM |
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| MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF 1ST. LT. THOMAS M. MARTIN. |
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"HONOR TO THE SOLDIER AND SAILOR EVERYWHERE,WHO BRAVELY BEARS HIS COUNTRY'S CAUSE. HONOR ALSO TO THE CITIZEN WHO CARES FOR HIS BROTHER IN THE FIELD,AND SERVES, AS HE BEST CAN, THE SAME CAUSE. "
ABRAHAM LINCOLN
" NO MAN IS ENTITLED TO THE BLESSING OF FREEDOM UNLESS HE BE VIGILANT IN ITS PRESERVATION."
GEN. DOUGLAS MACARTHUR
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Pegleg
Posts: 2753
Corona, Ca
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| 16 Oct 2007 8:31 PM |
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My deepest Sympathy and Sincere Condolences to the Family and Friends of 1st Lt. Thomas M. Martin
Thank you for your Service and Sacrifice. Rest in Peace you are our Hero.........
SEPER-FI
Pegleg
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sandra63
Posts: 735
Huntsville, Al
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| 16 Oct 2007 9:24 PM |
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| THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, THANK YOU FOR MY FREEDOM. I WILL BE PRAYING FOR THE FAMILY. GOD BLESS YOU! |
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Harley Harrold
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Meridian, MS.
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| 16 Oct 2007 10:27 PM |
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| I offer my condolences to the family and friends of Thomas M. Martin for the loss of this young AMERICAN HERO who will not be forgotten. Stand tall sir, your mission is now complete. May you rest in the arms of our Lord with your brothers-in-arms who passed on before you. |
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ALL GAVE SOME, SOME GAVE ALL.
They may take my LIFE, but they will NEVER take my FREEDOM!
To my wife Anita, Love you always and forever babe!
"It is accomplished by the few for the many - FREEDOM!" John Harrold
USN 1971-1975
USAF 1975 - Present
Riding in memory of the Vietnam war, that it will NOT be repeated.
2007 Harley Davidson Fatboy (The Warrior) (My full time transportation)
Here be Dragons ---- Houston, Texas!
Member of: American Legion, VFW Post 79, Post Jr. Vice Commander, MRF, NRA, Poplar Springs United Methodist Church, National HOG, Heart of Dixie HOG Chapter (Ala.), and the Harley Davidson Riders Club of Great Britain. I am a Full time biker [40+ years]. PGR member since 10/2006. My motto is, "Ride hard or stay on the porch!!!!!!!" |
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deltoid79
Posts: 3905
Tumoroid
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| 17 Oct 2007 4:59 AM |
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| my condolences to the family of friends of 1st Lt Martin. I pray for peace and comfort in your time of sorrow. |
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Mike,,, 
I LOVE BEING A BIKER.....
myspace.com/vicrider05
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briscoeg
Posts: 683
San Antonio, Texas
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| 17 Oct 2007 12:11 PM |
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UPDATE:
From PGR member Phil Brant, who is a West Point Alumnus:
Lt. Martin's parents live in far north SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS.
(TENTATIVE) They are having a FUNERAL or MEMORIAL in San Antonio on Monday, Oct 22 or Tuesday, Oct 23. Internment will occur at the US Military Academy at West Point, New York.
Lt. Martin was a 2005 graduate of the United States Military Academy. He is survived by his parents and fiancee, who is also a Lt.
South Texas PGR is "On it" (as Old Iron would say). More details as they become available.
Semper Gumby,
George Briscoe
San Antonio, TX
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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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cgn9tom
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La Grange, Texas
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| 17 Oct 2007 12:53 PM |
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George, Thanks for the update. Standing by in La Grange.
Tom Mueller
La Grange, Texas PGR RC
Bastrop American Legion Riders Post #533
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Big rock
Posts: 2002
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| 17 Oct 2007 4:25 PM |
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briscoeg
Posts: 683
San Antonio, Texas
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| 17 Oct 2007 4:36 PM |
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News articles about 1st LT Thomas Martin:
http://www.katv.com/news/stories/1007/464041.html
http://tinyurl.com/22ecc7
My deepest condolences to the Martin family, his fiancee and all of his friends and comrades in arms. The long, gray line has lost another American hero.
We will be proud to attend his services here in San Antonio on Monday.
"On it".
George Briscoe RC
San Antonio, TX
Lt. Martin:
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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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PBRANTJR
Posts: 39
Medina County , Tx
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| 17 Oct 2007 5:15 PM |
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| "Well done, good and fathful servant; enter thou into the joy of thy Lord" John Quincy Adams Standing by here in Medina county |
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Starbike
Posts: 1395
Groveland, FL
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| 17 Oct 2007 7:45 PM |
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Our sincere gratitude for the service, bravery, and personal sacrifice of 1st. Lt. Thomas Martin---Stand Down Sir---Your Watch Is Now Complete---May You Forever Rest In Peace.
Our sincerest condolences and heartfelt sympathies to the family and friends of 1st. Lt. Martin---your loved one is a True American Hero and will not be forgotten by many grateful Americans or the Patriot Guard Riders---May God Bless You All.
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satyr
Posts: 7366
Raleigh, NC
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| 17 Oct 2007 7:59 PM |
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I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and
friends of 1st Lt. Thomas M. Martin. My thoughts and prayers are
with you.
Thank you for standing for our country and defending our freedom
Thomas. Rest in peace sir. I salute you.
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satyr
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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RIDEN4HIM
Posts: 2073
Brevard, NC
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| 17 Oct 2007 8:48 PM |
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We send our sincere condolences and prayers to the family of Thomas M. Martin. We are standing in spirit for this "American Hero". May God bless and keep you all.
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In memory of:
Jesse Lee Ashe, Veteran, WWII, US Navy (Brother)
Harold W. Owen, Veteran, WWII US Army (Brother-n-law)
John Edward Ashe, USAF Veteran, Korean War(Brother)
To honor our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ
Paul & Rowena Ashe
Brevard, NC
Patriot Guard Riders
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johndtx
Posts: 20
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| 17 Oct 2007 10:05 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the family of 1LT Thomas M. Martin. Another great hero has been called unto the heavens to continue the mission of protecting his countrymen. I offer my deepest gratitude to you Sir for your dedicated service.
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harleyriderone
Posts: 204
Rapid River, MI and Lake Worth, FL.
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| 17 Oct 2007 11:15 PM |
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Sincere sympathy to the parents, fiancee comrades and friends of 1LT Thomas M. Martin. This hero gave his life defending the freedoms we love in America. My wife and I are currently taking care of our grandsons in Del Rio as my daughter in law is in San Antonio undergoing surgery. It is possible I could attend this mission to stand in honor of Thomas. I will be waiting for mission details.
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Lake Worth FL & Rapid River MI
R/C - Central U.P. of MI
"Always Riding With Respect" - In honor of our Air Force pilot son, Capt. Brad and Army son Major Mike....BOTH Iraqi War Veterans.
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mattsmom
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North Beach, Maryland
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| 18 Oct 2007 7:49 AM |
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| 1LT Martin you are truly appreciated. 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 here. |
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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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