Mr.Black 
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| 24 Jan 2008 8:54 AM |
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To the family and friends of Sgt. Michael R. Sturdivant, who proudly served our great nation in the United States Army, my deepest and sincere condolences for your loss of this great American Hero.
Michael's dedicated service to our country will be remembered with the honor of his commitment and his ultimate sacrifice in Iraq.
Vaya Con Dios Michael, welcome home and rest in eternal peace. |
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sdoise
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Kinder, La.
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| 24 Jan 2008 9:40 AM |
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| I offer my heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Sgt Michael R. Sturdivant and my sincere appreciation of his service to preserve our way of life. Rest in peace Soldier. |
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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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satyr
Posts: 7366
Raleigh, NC
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| 24 Jan 2008 10:18 AM |
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I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Sgt Michael R. Sturdivant. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Thank you for standing for our country and defending our freedom Michael. 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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stretchnit
Posts: 1093
Mulberry, Ks.
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| 24 Jan 2008 11:39 AM |
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It is with a heavy heart that I post these condolences. My family thanks you for making the supreme sacrifice in the name of FREEDOM. You have not given your all in vain. We will pick up and carry on for you, and your family. May God find a warm place in his Kingdom for Sgt. Michael Sturdivant. You won't be forgotten brave warrior.
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Rick(Stretchnit)Wegner
Mulberry, Ks.
PGR#8016
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beckyec
Posts: 79
Arkansas; Alabama; Florida
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| 24 Jan 2008 2:24 PM |
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We thank you, Sgt. Sturdivant, for your ultimate sacrifice, a life cut way too short. Our prayers go out for the Sturdivant family.
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herc mom
"This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave." ~Elmer Davis
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HDriderDave1
Posts: 7117
N. AL Ride Capt. Madison, AL
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| 24 Jan 2008 6:20 PM |
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God Bless Sgt. Michael R. Sturdivant, 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. You will not be forgotten "A True American Hero"! I will be standing there 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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Pepper_guy
Posts: 10074
Lacey, WA
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| 24 Jan 2008 10:24 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of Sgt. Michael R. Sturdivant, U.S. Army Airborne / OIF. Sgt. Sturdivant, 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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dlinjerdal
Posts: 2114
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| 25 Jan 2008 7:34 AM |
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| May God Bless and hold close the friends and family of Sgt. Sturdivant in this most difficult time we are so sorry for your loss we will never forget you Michael we will always have you in our hearts and will forever be grateful to you for our fressdom rest well our hero you are with God now. |
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Chitown
Posts: 855
Leawood, KS
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| 25 Jan 2008 11:26 AM |
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Sgt. Michael Sturdivant,
Thank you for defending this great country and preserving our freedom. Your service and sacrifice will never be forgotten!
May the good lord comfort your family and friends during this terrible time.
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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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firstknighgt
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| 25 Jan 2008 12:17 PM |
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| My words can not adequately express my heartfelt condolences, but I pray the Lord will comfort and console the family and friends of Sgt. Michael R. Sturdivant. My heart felt thanks to you my Brother Soldier, as well as your family for your service and all the sacrifices you all have made. Stand down and rest in peace as your mission is now completed with Honors. Well done my brother, well done! |
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AF Mom in NC
Posts: 3847
Lexington, NC
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| 25 Jan 2008 1:27 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to the family and friends of Sgt. Micheal R. Sturdivant. I am so grateful for his service to our country. His efforts to make the world a safer place will not be forgotten. I am so sorry for your loss.
Living in the Land of the Free
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Living in the Land of the Free
BECAUSE of the Brave |
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Ridley
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| 25 Jan 2008 2:35 PM |
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| Our heartfelt condolences to family and friends of Sgt Sturdivant, our American Hero. We are forever grateful for his service and sacrifice for our continued freedom. God be with you. |
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Don McKibben
Posts: 814
NW MS PRC
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| 25 Jan 2008 3:59 PM |
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| Our prayers for comfort are with the family and friends of Sgt. Michael r. Sturdivand. Thank you Sgt. for your willingness to defend our freedom. |
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UncleDon
USAFSS '62-'66
"Those who have long enjoyed such privileges as we enjoy, forget in time that men have died to win them." (Franklin D. Roosevelt) |
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waynek
Posts: 807
Little Rock, Ar.
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| 25 Jan 2008 5:34 PM |
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It saddens my heart to learn tha Arkansas and all of America have lost a Hero. Thank You Sgt. Studivant for your service to our nation, your devotion to duty, and sacrifice in keeping us free. It is fine young indviduals who make the decision to serve that this is the Land of the Free because of the Brave. To your family and friends my most heartfelt concolences. Rest now young soldier, your duty is done and others will stand your watch. You will not be Forgotten!
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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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silverwing
Posts: 133
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| 25 Jan 2008 10:07 PM |
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Sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Sgt. Michael R. Sturdivant - a True American Hero whose dedication and sacrifice will not be forgotten. Stand down, rest easy, your mission here is complete. We will proudly stand to honor you as you begin your next mission with the heroes that went before you.
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"Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. Amen."
Brad "Silverwing" Volk
Montana State Captain
Montana - Red, White, Blue coordinator
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lildddavid39
Posts: 17
Longview, Tx
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| 26 Jan 2008 8:04 AM |
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My condolences goes out to the Family and Friends of Sgt. Sturdivant. May the Lord comfort you in this time of sorrow in the the loss of a American Hero. Sgt. Sturdivant you will always be remembered. You are a True American Hero. You stood Tall and Proud for your country. I now Stand Tall and Proud in your memory. Thank You for the sacrifice you gave for our freedom. Stand Down Sir for your Race is done. Rest In Peace Sir.
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Longview, Texas
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wvhusker
Posts: 5755
Ashland, KY
Sr. KY R/C
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| 26 Jan 2008 9:11 AM |
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SGT Sturdivant,
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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wheatfield
Posts: 1108
Rural Butler Co., west of New Hartford, Iowa
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| 27 Jan 2008 12:18 AM |
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| My regret and sympathy to the family and comrades of U.S. Army Sergeant Michael R. Sturdivant. Our feeble attempts to express the sadness felt for your loss, while inadequate in the face of such a terrible blow, is heartfelt. I pray that Our Eternal Father will protect you, that you will find peace and solace, that your way through the coming days will be in the presence of guardian angels. |
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Psalm 139: 9-10 "If I take the wings of the morning and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea, even there thy hand shall lead me, and thy right hand shall hold me." |
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PGRLabLuvr
Posts: 9246
Naples, FL
Senior Ride Captain
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| 27 Jan 2008 6:22 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 Michael 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 Michael R. Sturdivant, 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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Pegleg
Posts: 2753
Corona, Ca
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| 27 Jan 2008 7:09 AM |
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My Sincere Condolences to the Family and Friends of Sgt. Michael R. Sturdivant
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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vander177
Posts: 4516
Vandergrift, PA
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| 27 Jan 2008 7:21 AM |
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My condolences and prayers to the family and friends of U.S. Army Sergeant Michael R. Sturdivant. I thank you for your military service 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 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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genegoss
Posts: 600
Northwest Orlando . Mission Medic . Senior Ride Captain
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| 27 Jan 2008 10:46 AM |
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Welcome Home Michael
His watch has now ended.
I will stand on the flag line in his memory .
I will bear silent witness to his bravery, courage, gallantry and patriotism. .
He has brought great honor upon himself, his family and to our nation.
I am humbled by his great service to America.
His Sacrifice for this Great Nation will never be forgotten,
Rest in Peace
May God comfort his family and Friends during this time.
Gene and Son Daniel
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Never regret growing older,
It is a privilege denied to many
HM3 USN . FMF . bac-si
Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels
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Aunt Jane
Posts: 517
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| 27 Jan 2008 8:28 PM |
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| Thank you, Sgt. Sturdivant, for the mission you gave to your life in protecting our freedoms, and striving to give others, theirs. The lives of you and the men and women who have gone before you are raised high, and not given in vain. I honor you, and pray that our children will learn to do the same throughout coming generations. God bless your family, and may they go to their memories and rejoice in the life of a hero. |
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Thank you for the mission you gave to your life in protecting our freedoms, and striving to give others, theirs. The lives of you and the men and women who have gone before you are raised high, and not given in vain. I honor you, and pray that our children will learn to do the same throughout coming generations. God bless your family, and may they keep their memories alive and rejoice in the life of a hero.
Remembering my nephew and Godchild, LCpl. Matthew Snyder, KIA Iraq 3/3/06 |
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skyguy
Posts: 23
AR Ride Captain. Hot Springs, AR
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| 29 Jan 2008 1:20 PM |
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My deepest condolences to the family of Sgt Michael R Sturdivant. This Hero
will be in our hearts and will not be forgotten.
Standing by in Southwest Arkansas
Mel Brown
PGR RC
Sr Vice Cmdr VFW Post 2278 Hot Springs, AR
American Legion Post 13 Hot Springs, AR
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areallyniceguy
Posts: 830
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| 29 Jan 2008 6:00 PM |
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My family and i send our prayers condolences to the family and friend of this American Hero, May the Lord give you peace and comfort in this difficult time.
RJ
S.W.MO.
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R.J.Bailey Joplin Missouri,Proud Parent of an American Soldier(Land of the free by the blood of the brave) PGR Member#13326 ( Liberty, when it begins to take root, it's a plant of rapid growth, George Washington 1" U. S. Preident) |
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