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Geezer Glide 2001 
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Conroe,Texas
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Sgt.Benjamin B. Portell ,Thanks for being our hero. God Bless. And God Bless, The fellow soldiers that stands for us everyday.Thank you for your dedicated service and sacrifice to defend this great nation of ours.
We salute you , My Friend
Final Inspection
The soldier stood and faced God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now,soldier.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My Church have you been true?"
The soldier squared his shoulders and said,
"No, Lord, I guess I ain't.
Because those of us who carry guns,
Can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays,
And at times my talk was tough.
And sometimes I've been violent,
Because the world is awfully rough.
But, I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep....
Though I worked a lot of overtime.
When the bills just got too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God, forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.
I know I don't deserve a place,
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around,
Except to calm their fears.
If you've a place for me here, Lord.
It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don’t, I’ll understand.
There was a silence all around the throne,
Where the saints had often trod.
As the soldier waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, soldier
you’ve borne your burdens well.
Walk peacefully on Heaven’s streets;
you’ve done your time in Hell."
- Author Unknown -
Riding loud and proud......But standing tall and silent...........
Another fallen American Hero
Paul Babb
MCSO-3110
S.E.Tx. P.G.R. Rider
Conroe, Texas
Riding in memory of
Sgt.Jack H. Holder Jr.
MCSO 3102
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690MedCo
Posts: 4677
Huntington Beach, CA
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| 28 Dec 2007 11:37 PM |
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Thank you Sgt. Benjamin B. Portell for your dedicated service and sacrifice to defend this great country of ours!! Our thoughts & prayers are with you, your family and friends of this fallen hero to ease them through these difficult times. You will never be forgotten! Rest in peace young soldier.
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Glen Owsley
SP4 U.S. Army 1976-1979
Medical Specialist
690th Medical Co (amb)
34th Medical Btn
Ft Benning, GA
U.S. Army Reserve (IRR)1979-1982
Patriot Guard Rider
Leave No Veteran Behind!
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God. Matthew 5:9
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wvhusker
Posts: 5755
Ashland, KY
Sr. KY R/C
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| 29 Dec 2007 6:48 AM |
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SGT Portell,
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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Uffda
Posts: 13696
Wonder Lake, IL
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| 29 Dec 2007 6:51 AM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Sgt. Benjamin B. Portell. May God help you though this difficult time and sorrow. Know
your son was and is a Hero to us all. Our thoughts and prayers are with
you always. He will never be forgotten.
Rest Safely and Securely in God's Loving Arms, Benjamin.
Going home, going home,
I'm just going home.
Quiet-like, slip away-
I'll be going home.
It's not far, just close by;
Jesus is the Door;
Work all done, laid aside,
Fear and grief no more.
Friends are there, waiting now.
He is waiting, too.
See His smile! See His hand!
He will lead me through.
Morning
Star lights the way;
Restless dream all done;
Shadows gone, break of day,
Life has just begun.
Every tear wiped away,
Pain and sickness gone;
Wide awake there with Him!
Peace goes on and on!
Going home, going home,
I'll be going home.
See the Light! See the Sun!
I'm just going home.
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Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you: 1. Jesus Christ. 2. The American G.I. One died for your soul, the other for your Freedom.
In Memory of Jon Dreymann 08-13-09 WWR NRC Who left us way too soon. Farvel min venn. |
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PGRLabLuvr
Posts: 9246
Naples, FL
Senior Ride Captain
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| 29 Dec 2007 9:18 AM |
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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 Benjamin is a True American Hero and he will Never be Forgotten.
Ride safe my Brothers and Sisters, I will be with you all in Spirit. Stand Tall, Stand Proud…An American Hero Is Coming Home.
Stand down, SGT Benjamin B. Portell, your mission is now complete, may you rest in Honored, Eternal Peace.
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Joan "PGRLabLuvr" Colosimo
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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03fxdl
Posts: 173
Palm Springs Area, CA
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| 29 Dec 2007 10:24 AM |
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I would like to express my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Sgt. Benjamin B. Portell during this most trying time. Sgt. Portell is a true American Hero and will never be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers are with you as you honor Benjamin's sacrifice.
~Janice~
USN ’73-‘75
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New Mexico
Posts: 2156
Temple City, California 91780
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| 29 Dec 2007 10:35 AM |
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To the family and friends of Sgt Benjamin B. Portell I wish to extend my deepest and sincere condolences for the loss of your loved one. As an Army veteran I salute you Sgt Portell and thank you for your service to our country. You are a true American Hero. May God grant you eternal rest and peace. Rest in peace my brother. Vaya con Dios.
Hero Down - Kickstands Up
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Willie Zamora - U.S. Army Europe - 1961-1964
8th Infantry Division - 7th Howitzer Battalion
16th Field Artillery - Baumholder, Germany
(The Convincers)
Life Member AMVETS Post 113
RFTW 09
Riding in Memory of New Mexico Medal of Honor Receipients:
Daniel Fernandez - Los Lunas
Joe P. Martinez - Taos
Alejandro R. Ruiz - Loving
Jose F. Valdez - Governardor
Louis Rocco - Albuquerque |
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RED28961STCAV
Posts: 151
Cathedral City, Ca.
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| 29 Dec 2007 10:43 AM |
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| Condolences to family and friends. Thank you for your brave service to our country Sgt. Portell. May you rest in peace and God Bless. |
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In loving memory of Cpl. Richard A Tomlin. Korea 1951-53 My Dad, a.k.a. RED 15Jul28 - 8Jan96. |
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aoop
Posts: 3272
Vidor, Orange County, TX
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| 29 Dec 2007 11:52 AM |
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James M. Richards
Vidor,TX
US Navy 1969-1972 Damage Control
jmrichards@aoop.net http://www.myspace.com/stoneagegeek
Travel in Memory of: Pvt Clinton Victor Richards, (Uncle) WWI, USA, KIA, GySgt Joseph B. Richards ,USMC, (Father) WWII, Deceased, SSgt Leroy Richards, USMC, (Uncle) WWII, Deceased, Pvt Dewitt E. Rabalais, USMC, Father in Law, Deceased, Col Gilbert Meibaum, USMC, VN, AO, SN Larry Slaymaker, USN, VN, KIA and each and every Brother and Sister who has worn the uniform and lifted their right hand to make the Promise to willingly die if need be to defend the freedoms of our Citizens and the innocents abroad.
A Mother asked President Bush, "Why did my Child have to die in Iraq?" Another Mother asked President Kennedy,"Why did my Child have to die in Vietnam?" Another Mother asked President Truman, "Why did my Child have to die in Korea?" Another Mother asked President F.D. Roosevelt,"Why did my Child have to die at Iwo Jima ?" Another Mother asked President W. Wilson, "Why did my Child have to die on the battlefield of France ?" Yet another Mother asked President Lincoln,"Why did my Child have to die at Gettysburg ?" And yet another Mother asked President G.Washington, "Why did my Child have to die near Valley Forge?" Long, long ago a Mother (Mary) asked, "Heavenly Father, why did my Child have to die on a cross outside Jerusalim?" All the answers are so near the same. One died to save our Souls and the others died to protect our Freedoms. |
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Biker Buzz
Posts: 70
Bikersfield, Ca.
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| 29 Dec 2007 5:42 PM |
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My sincere condolences to Sgt. Portells' family and friends.
Standing by in Bikersfield. |
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Vietnam Vet, US Navy 1968-1972. USS Terrell County LST 1157, USS Shields DD 596. |
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Jasper54
Posts: 7188
Columbus, Ohio
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| 29 Dec 2007 7:41 PM |
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| I wish to express my sincere prayers and extend my heartfelt sympathies to the family and friends of US Army Sgt. Benjamin B. Portell. His service and Ultimate Sacrafice made in the defense of our nations freedom must not be forgotten. I pray that the Lord Jesus is there with you to hold you and to comfort you during this difficult time. |
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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.
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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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BHawk
Posts: 476
"Doc Hawk"
Assistant California
State Captain
Capitol Region
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| 29 Dec 2007 8:30 PM |
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| My Heartfelt Condolences to the Family and Friends of SGT Benjamin B. Portell. Our thoughts and Prayers be with you. |
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Bill Hawkins,
US Army Veteran - 1st Infantry Division Vietnam 1965-1967 "Combat Medic"
"No Mission Too Difficult. No Sacrifice Too Great. Duty First."
  
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satyr
Posts: 7366
Raleigh, NC
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| 29 Dec 2007 8:54 PM |
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I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and
friends of Sgt Benjamin B. Portell. My thoughts and prayers are
with you.
Thank you for standing for our country and defending our freedom
Benjamin. 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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dwj
Posts: 520
" DJ "
Danny Jordan
Camino, CA.
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| 29 Dec 2007 10:54 PM |
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| To the family and friends of this hero, Sgt. Benjamin B Portell. Our heartfelt condolences go to you. Your Brothers-in-Arms who have gone before you are welcoming you now. Your fight is over. May you rest in peace. You will not be forgotten!! |
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Danny W. Jordan, SFC, US Army, Retired 1973- 1985
American Legion Rider - President ALR Post 119
Area#1 Vice President Northern CA.
Run For The Wall Family.
Greater Love Has No One Than This, That He Lay Down His Life For His Friends.
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custer7thcav
Posts: 8985
Hillsboro, Ohio
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| 29 Dec 2007 10:56 PM |
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| My sympathy and sincere condolences to the family and friends of Sgt. Benjamin B. Portell. Thank you, sir, for your service. God bless you, and be with your family during this very difficult time. Rest in peace. |
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custer7thcav
In honor and memory of
Sgt. Bill L. Mullins, 1/7 Cav, Vietnam '65-'66
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Pegleg
Posts: 2753
Corona, Ca
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| 30 Dec 2007 12:27 AM |
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My Sincere Condolences to the Family and Friends of Sgt Benjamin B. Portell
Thank You for Serving this Great Country...
You are a American Hero and we will never forget.
SEMPER-FI
Pegleg
Ride Captain SO. CA.
U.S.M.C. RVN 1967-68
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mattsmom
Posts: 1503
North Beach, Maryland
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| 30 Dec 2007 6:34 AM |
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| You are truly appreciated, Sgt. Portell. I know you have joined all our fallen warriors who have gone before, standing now as one of heaven's greatest heroes. Rest easy now, Benjamin......you have completed your selfless mission here, 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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RIDEN4HIM
Posts: 2073
Brevard, NC
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| 30 Dec 2007 8:06 AM |
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We send our sincere condolences and prayers to the family of Benjamin B. Portell. Thank You for your service to our country. May you rest in peace. You are a true American Hero.
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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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RedTrk
Posts: 207
Liberty Twp. Ohio
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| 30 Dec 2007 8:26 AM |
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| Sgt. Benjamin B. Portell, thank you sir for your sacrafice for freedom. I offer my condolences to your friends and family. May God bless you and those you leave behind. |
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swanner
Posts: 358
Lafayette, IN
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| 30 Dec 2007 9:04 AM |
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| Thank you Sgt. Benjamin Portell for your service and sacriface. May God bless you. My condolences to the family and friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time...Stan (formerly from Stockton) |
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| 30 Dec 2007 10:37 AM |
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| Thank you, Sgt. Benjamin Portell for your service and sacrifice for our country. You will not be forgotten. My sincere condolences to family and friends. Standing by in "B" town. "GO STANGS" |
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jnanney
Posts: 854
Riverside, CA. R/C
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| 30 Dec 2007 3:54 PM |
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We send our deepest condolences to Benjamin's family. Sgt. Benjamin B. Portell, may you rest in peace your duty is done. You will not be forgotten!!!!!
We are standing by.
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Semper-fi!
John (AKA: Hooter) and Nettie
Both of us USMC 1979 - 1986
In honor of Armand R. Pigeon, Msgt, USMC (Ret) WWII, Korea, Pearl Harbor Survivor. (Father)
In honor of Roy Bailey, PVT, Army, WWII, France, Purple Heart & Bronze Star. (Step-Father)
In honor of Ivan Ellis Nanney, PVT, Army, WWI European Theater. (Grand-Father).
In honor of our Son Warren A. Nanney, Former US Navy Silent Service, (4th Gen. Warrior). |
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mbarnett63
Posts: 26
Milan, TN
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| 30 Dec 2007 9:22 PM |
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Thank you sir for your service and sacrifice. My condolences to your family and friends.
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alec4751
Posts: 844
Apple Valley, CA
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| 31 Dec 2007 12:20 AM |
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| Our prayers surround the family of Sgt. Benjamin Portell for peace and comfort during this difficult time. We send our thanks heavenward to Sgt. Portell for serving this great nation in our daily fight for the freedoms which we cherish. We mourn with America at the loss of another American Hero. |
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Chet & Karen Alexander
U.S. Army 66-68 /
Americans by birth - Patriots by choice.
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vf52rcl
Posts: 770
Black Diamond WA. USA
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| 31 Dec 2007 10:32 AM |
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May you rest in peace. My sincere condolences to the family and friends. Thank you for your service and sacrifice Great Warrior. "A True American Hero". You will not be forgotten! I will be standing there in spirit with my fellow brothers. I pray the lord takes you into his Kingdom, Rest in Peace.
Richard & Kary.
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To Love is to Live
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