cagerbob 
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Parma, Ohio
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Mission city changed to Marion, IN.
Rest in honored peace SSG Collin Bowen, an American hero, at Arlington National Cemetery. |
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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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chunter61
Posts: 167
Columbia, SC
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| 14 Mar 2008 11:42 PM |
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| My sincerest condolences to the family and friends of SSG Collin Bowen. I am truly sorry for your loss. Thank you SSG Bowen for your service to our country. Rest in peace. |
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T-Bone
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Georgia
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| 15 Mar 2008 7:06 AM |
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| We are so very sorry for the loss of your loved one, SSG. Collin Bowen, American Hero. Please accept our sincere condolences. We would like to Thank you SSG. Bowen for your service to our country and our Freedom. We will always be indebted to you for the ultimate Sacrifice you have made for America and our Way of Life, keeping our shores safe, and our country free. Rest at Ease Soldier, Your mission here is completed.
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T-Bone and Keepher
West Side Waffle House Gang
US Army Security Agency 1965-69
May we NEVER FORGET THE PRICE OF FREEDOM, and those WHO PAID THAT PRICE....
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vander177
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Vandergrift, PA
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| 15 Mar 2008 7:42 AM |
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My condolence sand prayers to the family and friends of U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Collin Bowen. 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 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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AF Mom in NC
Posts: 3847
Lexington, NC
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| 15 Mar 2008 7:58 AM |
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SSG Collin Bowen earned my respect and gratitude when he volunteered to serve our country. His efforts to make the world a safer place will be remembered with honor and appreciation by this American family.
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Collin. You are in my prayers during this time of sorrow. |
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Living in the Land of the Free
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BethieMae
Posts: 865
Laurens, SC
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| 15 Mar 2008 8:22 AM |
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How heart-breaking.
So many times Collin fought back, and I really thought he'd recover.
He is at rest now; no more suffering; no more battles to fight.
Through all of this, you, his family and friends, have kept the faith. Thank you for inspiring us.
Now ... may God carry you in His loving arms.
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BethieMae Gray
Laurens, SC
SC Mentor Team
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HDriderDave1
Posts: 7117
N. AL Ride Capt. Madison, AL
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| 15 Mar 2008 9:01 AM |
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God Bless SSG Collin Bowen, family and friends. My sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family and friends. Thank you for your service and sacrifice great warrior. I pray the lord takes you into his Kingdom and may you rest in peace. You will not be forgotten "A True American Hero"! I Salute You Sir! 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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LZ__Morgan
Posts: 610
( Patch Morgan ) Ride Captain Eastern (Estill County) KY.
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| 15 Mar 2008 9:17 AM |
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| My Heartfelt Condolences to the Family and Friends of SSGT. Collin Bowen. Our thoughts and Prayers will be with you. |
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Remember: That No Matter How Many Missions You Have Been On. All That Matters To The Family, Is The Mission Your On Today. By (~ Roert~ ).
Ride Captain Eastern Kentucky
Estill County
( PATCH ) Morgan
VFWMR Unit 8019
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swade
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| 15 Mar 2008 9:23 AM |
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| After two long months of praying for Collin to recover, God called a hero home. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. I feel like he was part of my family thru the caringbridge web site. Sometimes we don't understand why God takes someone from us but he was needed more in haven. His body was so weak but his soul was strong, I know he will be watching over his family like a guardian angel. He will never be forgotten. Standing by in Grant Co. to stand for a fallen hero. Onnie |
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PGRLabLuvr
Posts: 9246
Naples, FL
Senior Ride Captain
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| 15 Mar 2008 9:48 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 Collin 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, SSG Collin Bowen, 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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jenmoore
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| 15 Mar 2008 10:23 AM |
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My thoughts and prayers are with the Bowen family at this difficult time. Marion, IN has lost a true American Hero and we could not be more proud of him and the ultimate sacrifice he made defending our freedom. Our community is heartbroken over his loss. My Father and I will proudly stand for Collin!
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New Mexico
Posts: 2156
Temple City, California 91780
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| 15 Mar 2008 10:27 AM |
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To the family and friends of SSgt Collin Bowen I wish to extend my deepest and sincere condolences for the loss of your loved one. As an Army Veteran I salute you SSgt Bowen and thank you for your service to our country. You are truly and American Hero. May God grant you eternal rest and peace. Vaya con Dios my brother and rest in peace. You will not be forgotten!
Hero Down - Kickstands Up
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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
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swanner
Posts: 358
Lafayette, IN
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| 15 Mar 2008 11:16 AM |
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| Thank you SSG Colin Bowen for your service and sacrifice. May God bless you. My condolences to the family and friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time...Stan |
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SHADOWRIDER
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Fort Wayne In
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| 15 Mar 2008 4:12 PM |
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Fort Wayne In
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SHADOWRIDER
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Fort Wayne In
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| 15 Mar 2008 4:15 PM |
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our prayers go out to SSG BOWENS FAMILY AND FRIENDS AND OUR THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS TIME OF YOUR LOST,
standing by in FORT WAYNE
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DONATALIE
Posts: 86
Harrisburg, PA
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| 15 Mar 2008 6:46 PM |
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"Thank you, Soldier." Thank you for placing your life in danger, so danger doesn't come to America's shores again. You will never know the depths of my gratitude. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten. If the PGR is invited, I will be standing in spirit with my brothers and sisters, praying for you and your family. To the Bowen family:
“I feel how weak and fruitless must be any words of mine which should attempt to beguile you from the grief of a loss so overwhelming. But I cannot refrain from tendering to you the consolation that may be found in the thanks of the Republic he died to save. I pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours, to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of Freedom.”
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ivetret
Posts: 2432
Shermer, IL
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| 15 Mar 2008 8:35 PM |
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My condolences to the friends and family of SSG Collin Bowen. So sorry he lost this battle of life.
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“Lest I keep my complacent way I must remember somewhere out there a person died for me today. As long as there must be war, I ask and I must answer was I worth dying for?”
[Eleanor Roosevelt]
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mold maker
Posts: 226
Marion, In
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| 15 Mar 2008 9:03 PM |
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| Its with a very deeply sadden heart that I offer my sincer condolences to the family of SSG. Collin Bowen. I pray that God will grant you comfort during this must trying of times. May HE strenghten you as you go forward knowing that Collin is with our Lord,safe,with all his fellow heros greating him in heaven. Thank you SSG Collin Bowen for your sacrifice for our freedom and liberty we all enjoy. Stand down now Collin-your watch is over-we have it now!! Gods blessing opon the family and GODS SPEED COLLIN. Mold Maker,Marion, IN. Standing by! |
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pmmspeed
Posts: 54
Grasonville,MD
MD Ride Captian
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| 15 Mar 2008 10:07 PM |
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| Heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of SSG Collin Bowen. His service and ultimate sacrifice for this great nation will always be remembered. He, like those before him, have stood if the face of danger for us and it is now time for us to stand and honor him. True patriots like collin will not be forgotten. |
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Geezer Glide 2001
Posts: 3370
Conroe,Texas
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| 15 Mar 2008 11:22 PM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of SSG.Collin Bowen, Thanks for being one of our heroes. 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...........for the American Hero.
Paul Babb ( Ret. LEO )
MCSO-3110
S.E.Tx. P.G.R. Rider
Conroe, Texas
Riding in memory of
Sgt.Jack H. Holder Jr.
MCSO-3102
DIUSMC Parris Island, Buford SC.
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custer7thcav
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Hillsboro, Ohio
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| 16 Mar 2008 3:06 AM |
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| My deepest sympathy and sincere condolences to the family and friends of SSgt. Collin Bowen. Thank you, sir, for your service and dedication, and the sacrifices you have made for us. 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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MarkW
Posts: 4
Northern Baltimore County, MD
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| 16 Mar 2008 8:33 AM |
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For two months SSG Bowen fought an amazing battle. Such strength! His family was by his side on this grueling roller coaster ride until the end, and their strength and love are an inspiration. They are truly heroes as well.
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flo_bigjim
Posts: 61
Lake Station Indiana
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| 16 Mar 2008 8:34 AM |
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Our thoughts and prayers are with the Bowen family. God bless all of you. God bless you Collin. Rest in peace.
We will be there to honorably stand for this soldier. |
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LZ__Morgan
Posts: 610
( Patch Morgan ) Ride Captain Eastern (Estill County) KY.
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| 16 Mar 2008 9:01 AM |
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| My Heartfelt Condolences to the Family and Friends of SSGT. Collin Bowen. Our thoughts and Prayers will be with you. |
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Remember: That No Matter How Many Missions You Have Been On. All That Matters To The Family, Is The Mission Your On Today. By (~ Roert~ ).
Ride Captain Eastern Kentucky
Estill County
( PATCH ) Morgan
VFWMR Unit 8019
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