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1stCavMP 
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My Condolences to the Family and Friends of Alanna Dawn Ferrilli Close. May God Comfort you in this time of need.
Thank You Airman Close, for your service and sacrifice to our country. You will NOT be forgotten.
Rest in Peace
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690MedCo
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Huntington Beach, CA
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| 23 Mar 2008 2:28 PM |
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Thank you Alanna Dawn-Ferrilli Close 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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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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PGRLabLuvr
Posts: 9238
Naples, FL
Senior Ride Captain
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| 23 Mar 2008 5:08 PM |
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My deepest, heartfelt condolences to the Family and Friends of Alanna Dawn-Ferrilli Close. Thank you for your service to our country. May you rest in Honored, Eternal Peace.
Ride safe my Brothers and Sisters, I will be with you all in Spirit as you Stand in Respect for this True American Hero.
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Joan "PGRLabLuvr" Colosimo
Florida Senior Ride Captain
Proud Military Blue Star Mom
USAF - TSgt Jennifer and her husband, TSgt Mark McIntosh - Kadena
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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Jasper54
Posts: 7187
Columbus, Ohio
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| 24 Mar 2008 3:50 AM |
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| My prayers and sympathies go out to the family of Alanna Dawn-Ferrilli Close as you go through life's greatest sorrow, the loss of a loved one. May your faith in Jesus sustain you, bringing you comfort today, courage for tomorrow and hope to your hearts always. |
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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.
Visit me at: www.MySpace.com/ChaplainRoger
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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satyr
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Raleigh, NC
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| 24 Mar 2008 11:06 AM |
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I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Alanna Dawn Close. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Thank you for standing for our country and defending our freedom Alanna. Rest in peace soldier. 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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drpepper
Posts: 3089
Texas Gulf Coast
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| 24 Mar 2008 2:47 PM |
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My sincere heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of this hero, Alanna Dawn-Ferrilli Close, please know you are in our prayers and we share your pain .... may GOD bless you during this .....
Thank you ....
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It is the Military who salutes YOUR flag, who serves beneath YOUR flag, whose coffin is draped by YOUR flag, and who by their service allows the protester to burn YOUR flag.
Riding in memory of my home town friends who didn't return from Vietnam:
Pete Clark, Dennis Fisher (next door neighbor), & Tommy "Saba" Clark
377 Combat Support Group, 21st MedEvac, Vietnam 1969-1971
Riding a HD Fatboy....
Support your local
Viet Nam Vets MC / Legacy Vets MC
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Tracy Lynn
Posts: 4
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| 24 Mar 2008 6:55 PM |
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| Any new information on this mission? Plz keep me updated. Thanks |
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ultraclassic
Posts: 2259
Proctor, WV
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| 24 Mar 2008 7:32 PM |
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THIS IS NOW A CONFIRMED MISSION! Information will be forthcoming shortly. Thank you for your patience.
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"This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave." Elmer Davis
Joe Cumblidge
West Virginia State Captain
UOV HOG Chapter
RM1 USCG 1969-78
(304) 455-4036 - Home
(304) 588-1278 - Cell
www.wvpatriotguard.org
In Memory of the crew of HU16E CGNR 2123, lost on SAR mission off Corpus Christi, TX on 21 September 1973:
LCDR Francis W. Miller (CG Aviator #1164)
LTJG Jerald M. Mack (CG Aviator #1567)
AD1 Harold D. Brown, Jr.
AM2 Benjamin R. Gaskins, Jr.
AT2 John F. Harrison
AT2 John P. Pledger
Montani semper liberi (Mountaineers are always free)
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ultraclassic
Posts: 2259
Proctor, WV
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| 24 Mar 2008 7:37 PM |
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| **********************CONFIRMED MISSION************************
The family of SSgt Alanna Dawn Close has asked graciously for our attendance in paying honor and respect in the loss of their hero.
PRELIMINARY UPDATE:
Visitation:
Wed. Mar. 26 6 - 8 p.m.
Thur., Mar. 27, 2 -4 , 6 - 8 p.m.
Services, Fri., Mar. 28, 9:30 a.m.
Internment at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, Southpoint, near Pittsburgh following Friday services. We will be providing escort to the cemetery with police assistance.
Funeral home:
Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home
3219 Main Street
There will be no flag lines for the visitation, however, we will be staging at the funeral home Friday morning at 08:00, quick briefing at 08:15, be in flag line by 08:30.
NOTE: Since we will be staging at the funeral home, please try to be as prompt as possible as we do not want to disrupt the service. We will be in their parking lot very close to the service.
I am meeting with the funeral director Tuesday evening to finalize details and will post them as soon as possible.
Keep an eye on this thread for further updates. Thanks for your patience and for what you do.
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"This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave." Elmer Davis
Joe Cumblidge
West Virginia State Captain
UOV HOG Chapter
RM1 USCG 1969-78
(304) 455-4036 - Home
(304) 588-1278 - Cell
www.wvpatriotguard.org
In Memory of the crew of HU16E CGNR 2123, lost on SAR mission off Corpus Christi, TX on 21 September 1973:
LCDR Francis W. Miller (CG Aviator #1164)
LTJG Jerald M. Mack (CG Aviator #1567)
AD1 Harold D. Brown, Jr.
AM2 Benjamin R. Gaskins, Jr.
AT2 John F. Harrison
AT2 John P. Pledger
Montani semper liberi (Mountaineers are always free)
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sandra63
Posts: 735
Huntsville, Al
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| 24 Mar 2008 8:09 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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triker with rods
Posts: 731
Latrobe,Pa.
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| 24 Mar 2008 8:37 PM |
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With deepest sympathy to FAMILY and FRIENDS of SSgt Alanna Dawn Close. May the LORD
comfort you at this time for your loss. SSgt. Close , THANK-YOU for your service to this
great country and our fight for freedom. You Are A TRUE AMERICAN HERO...
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Retired RC Region #12
NO WORDS CAN EXPRESS THE SORROW OF LOOSING A LOVED ONE.
IN MEMORY OF (Grandson) Benji--10/19/99
angel teddy bear foundation.org (founders)
PARNG `65-71 Co.C 28TH Signal Battalion
American Legion Post 515
Patriot Guard - Retired RC Region #12
G.W.R.R.A.
Riding in Memory of Classmate:
CPL Dennis D. Kaiser Marine Corps - KIA 09 May 1966 S.Vietnam
Lance Cpl. Joseph E. Roble Marine Corps-KIA 16 Sept. 1968 S.Vietnam
Spec.Steven J. Siko 14TH Quartermaster Unit KIA 25 Sept.1991 Operation Desert Storm
Father -in- Law
James E. Palmer S 2/C Navy USS SOUTH DAKOTA 1943--45 ( Battleship X )
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New Mexico
Posts: 2156
Temple City, California 91780
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| 24 Mar 2008 8:43 PM |
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To the family and friends of SSgt Alanna Dawn Close I wish to extend my deepest and sincere condolences for the loss of your loved one. As an Army Veteran I salute you SSgt Close and thank you for your service to our country. May God grant you eternal rest and peace. Vaya con Dios 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
Louis Rocco - Albuquerque |
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Tracy Lynn
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| 24 Mar 2008 9:47 PM |
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| Thanks so much for the update. Laney was a friend of mine & we are all awaiting details. |
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AnnieOakley
Posts: 20
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| 24 Mar 2008 9:59 PM |
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| I can't even begin to imagine the pain and lose the family of SSgt.Alanna Close is feeling .Your in my prayers......God Bless You Alana and your family. I will be very proud and honored to have this last and final ride with you!....Mary Ann [annieoakley] |
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Riding for all the young women and men in all the armed forces....and all who lost their lifes to keep our country safe and free...you will always be in my prqyers ...God Bless you all. |
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wingone
Posts: 398
erie, pa
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| 24 Mar 2008 10:07 PM |
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Prayers and Condolences to the Family and Freinds of S.Sgt Alanna Close in their time of need.
Thank Alanna for your service to our country and our freedom . May you rest in peace .
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Frank Dinger
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J TRAVIS
Posts: 195
AKRON OHIO
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| 24 Mar 2008 10:45 PM |
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My condolences to the Family and Friends of SSgt Alanna Dawn Close. I am sorry I wont be able to attend this mision due to court. I would if I could have.
I thank you Alanna for your bravery in defending our great Nation.
May you now rest in peace, I know my fellow Brother and Sisters of the PGR will be there to HONOR and stand for you in this time of need... |
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District #3 Captain
Ride Capt
FMR/HRO
Akron, Ohio
In loving memory of:
Rod Foley 10 Jul 1946 - 4 Jul 2007
Vietnam Veteran 1965-1968
US Navy Sonarman Seaman
USS Ingraham DD-694 |
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STeelyBeast
Posts: 50
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| 25 Mar 2008 5:04 AM |
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To the family and friends of Alanna Dawn Close, we send our condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of sorrow. Rest in peace.
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Anyone who is not behind our Armed Forces is welcome to stand in front of them...
Riding in honor of those who served and in memory of:
Robert Puckett, US Army - Korea
Jesse Brumbalow, US Army - WWII
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ultraclassic
Posts: 2259
Proctor, WV
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| 25 Mar 2008 10:17 AM |
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***************ADDITIONAL ITINERARY INFORMATION**************
Conversation with funeral director this morning indicates interment services are scheduled for 1130 at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies.
Route of travel from the funeral home will be U.S. Route 22E to Route 18 to Route 50. This will be approximately an HOUR long escort and will need to be done at highway speeds to ensure arrival prior to the scheduled service time.
Anyone on two wheels with flags, PLEASE ensure your flags are capable of withstanding these speeds prior to departure. We WILL be leading the procession.
At the present time, we only have a guaranteed escort from the funeral home to the WV/PA line on Route 22. Attempts are currently underway to secure escort from both West Virginia and Pennsylvania State Police Detachments for the remainder of this trip.
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"This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave." Elmer Davis
Joe Cumblidge
West Virginia State Captain
UOV HOG Chapter
RM1 USCG 1969-78
(304) 455-4036 - Home
(304) 588-1278 - Cell
www.wvpatriotguard.org
In Memory of the crew of HU16E CGNR 2123, lost on SAR mission off Corpus Christi, TX on 21 September 1973:
LCDR Francis W. Miller (CG Aviator #1164)
LTJG Jerald M. Mack (CG Aviator #1567)
AD1 Harold D. Brown, Jr.
AM2 Benjamin R. Gaskins, Jr.
AT2 John F. Harrison
AT2 John P. Pledger
Montani semper liberi (Mountaineers are always free)
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Blind Bat
Posts: 247
Marysville, Ohio
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| 25 Mar 2008 11:27 AM |
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| SSgt Alanna Dawn Close Thank You for your service to our country. May God bless and hold your family in this time of sorrow. |
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busyblonde
Posts: 720
Bessemer City, NC
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| 25 Mar 2008 2:04 PM |
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| SSgt. Alanna Dawn Close, Thank you for your service to our Great Nation. Our deepest condolences go out to the family and friends of Alanna Dawn Close. She is truly an American HERO, who will never be forgotten. May God bless you and comfort you at this most difficult time. |
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nickslady
Posts: 53
Fort Riley, KS
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| 25 Mar 2008 2:11 PM |
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To the friends and family of SSgt Alanna Dawn Close, please accept our sincere condolences. We are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers here.
Alanna, thank you so very much for your service. You will never be forgotten!
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RIDEN4HIM
Posts: 2053
Brevard, NC
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| 25 Mar 2008 6:20 PM |
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| We send our sincere condolences and prayers to the family of Alanna Dawn Close. 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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ultraclassic
Posts: 2259
Proctor, WV
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| 25 Mar 2008 6:35 PM |
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*************************FINAL ITINERARY**************************
Staging time: 0800
Ride briefing: 08:15
Flag line: by 08:30
Bikes will park directly in front of the funeral on the street. Cages will be parked in the back lot across the alley behind the funeral home. Someone will be there to assist.
After SSgt. Close is readied for transport, we will proceed to our vehicles and bikes where we will lead the procession to the National Cemetery. Barry Bioni, PA ASC has graciously accepted the role of lead bike to lead the escort to the cemetery.
Once at the cemetery, we will stand the flag line until the family departs. Please dress accordingly for an approximate 1 hour ride to the cemetery.
NOTE: PLEASE BE EARLY, IF POSSIBLE, AS WE DO NOT WANT TO INTERRUPT THE SERVICES.
Thank you,
Ron J.
ron1ok
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"This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave." Elmer Davis
Joe Cumblidge
West Virginia State Captain
UOV HOG Chapter
RM1 USCG 1969-78
(304) 455-4036 - Home
(304) 588-1278 - Cell
www.wvpatriotguard.org
In Memory of the crew of HU16E CGNR 2123, lost on SAR mission off Corpus Christi, TX on 21 September 1973:
LCDR Francis W. Miller (CG Aviator #1164)
LTJG Jerald M. Mack (CG Aviator #1567)
AD1 Harold D. Brown, Jr.
AM2 Benjamin R. Gaskins, Jr.
AT2 John F. Harrison
AT2 John P. Pledger
Montani semper liberi (Mountaineers are always free)
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ladynighthawk
Posts: 2391
Hillsboro, Missouri
Forum Moderator
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| 25 Mar 2008 7:12 PM |
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Deb Sevier
TOU Enforcement Agent
Proud daughter of a Korean War Vet
TSGT. Robert "Bob" Sevier
US Army, Korea 1950-53
Ride safe, ride free
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ROBERTRPEARMAN
Posts: 5120
WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, NY
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| 26 Mar 2008 2:49 AM |
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| OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF SSGT ALANNA DAWN CLOSE USAF. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. REST IN PEACE ALANNA. ROBERT AND JUANITA |
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ROBERT R PEARMAN
US AIR FORCE 1961 - 1965
AMERICAN LEGION
VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA
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