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| 11 May 2006 10:06 PM |
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| We just joined here a few nights ago. We are from Effingham, IL and want to do whatever we can to show support to this family. We do not know them personally, but if there is anything we can do to help you out please let us know. Thanks. |
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hamhok
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Pacific, MO / Southwest FL (Winter)
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| 11 May 2006 10:20 PM |
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| My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Chief Warrant Officer 2 Donaldson. May God give you strength, courage and comfort in your time of sorrow. Our nation owes you a debt of gratitude for the service and sacrifice of your loved one. |
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Lest I keep my complacent way, I must remember that 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?
From a bronze plaque at the Memorial Monument in Hillsboro, IL.
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chiefkujo
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Ft. Drum, NY
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| 12 May 2006 12:38 AM |
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Chief Donaldson was one of our pilots killed on the 5th of May during a combat mission here in Afghanistan.
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elizabethportia
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Chicago, Illinois
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| 12 May 2006 6:39 AM |
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Chiefkujo you have my deepest sympathies for the loss of Chief Donaldson. Also want to express my thanks for being there for us. Stay safe and God be with you. I hope to be able to be there for the Donaldson family in order to express my gratitude and respect.
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We make war that we may live in peace - Aristotle
Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends - John XV 13 |
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greense96
Posts: 170
Stew "THE HAT" Illinois Ride Captain
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| 12 May 2006 8:21 AM |
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God bless all those family and friends of the Chief. Words cannot say how people fell but we do Thank God for men like Chris. God be with all of you and with all of us in this time of need.
Standing Tall in Gillespie Il. Will be there!
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rayck23
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| 12 May 2006 9:20 AM |
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| I have never served but I stand and serve for the honor of our fallen hero's and the patriot guard. I will drop everything in a heartbeat to stand proud with you! |
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ItsButaDream55
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Anderson, Indiana
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| 12 May 2006 10:50 AM |
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| Thank you Cheif Warrent Officer II Christopher B. Donaldson for your service to your country to preserve our freedom, you are a real hero and will not be forgotton. God bless and protect this family in their time of loss. |
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SO NIGH IS GRANDEUR TO OUR DUST
SO NEAR IS GOD TO MAN
WHEN DUTY WHISPERS LOW,
THOU MUST!
THE YOUTH REPLIES, I CAN!
Ralph Waldo Emerson
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ivetret
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Shermer, IL
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| 12 May 2006 11:30 AM |
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Death Notices for Thursday, May 11, 2006
Christopher Donaldson
Effingham
Chief Warrant Officer 2 Christopher B. Donaldson, 28, of Effingham died Friday, May 5, 2006, while serving his country in Afghanistan.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at M.A. Neal Funeral Home, Effingham.
http://www.effinghamdailynews.com/obituaries/local_story_131130710.html
Local soldier’s death brings harsh reality of war home
Effingham Daily News
On the heels of an enthusiastic homecoming celebrating the safe return of the local Illinois National Guard unit, death ushered in the harsh reality of war.
An Effingham soldier, Christopher Donaldson, lost his life along with nine other military personnel when the helicopter they were in crashed in Afghanistan during military action.
The Effingham area has seen its young men and women go off to fight the war on terror since it began three years ago, but up until now our community has been spared the worst — the death of one of our own.
There have been local soldiers wounded, there have been area soldiers who have seen their fellow comrades die in combat, but Donaldson’s death brings the harshest side of war to our front doorsteps.
We weep for his family. Losing a son, a brother, a grandson is the worst life can throw at anyone.
We hope his loved ones can find solace in the fact this brave young man served us all, each and every one of us, by heeding the call of duty to his country. He died doing what he loved, flying in service to his country. Some people never find their callings in life, but Donaldson had found his niche, said his mother.
Our hearts go out to his parents, brothers, extended family and friends as they deal with their loss. We hope they will find some comfort in the fact that the community feels their heartbreak and is there to offer whatever support is needed.
http://www.effinghamdailynews.com/opinion/local_story_128124104.html?keyword=topstory
(comments/condolences may be posted on the above link)
Rest in Peace our American Son!
Blessings to all involved in this mission.
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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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mojo57
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Granite City, IL.
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| 12 May 2006 11:32 AM |
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Any plans for an escort from St. Louis? I would think anyone coming from St. Louis area
may have an interest in this. Myself included. |
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Marty
"Peace is the highest aspiration for the American people. We will negotiate for it, sacrifice for it; we will not surrender for it, now or ever." - Ronald Reagan
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ivetret
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Shermer, IL
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| 12 May 2006 11:39 AM |
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I realize this is on your way but as a rule, the State Police are the
authority and they are trying to minimize the bikers on the interstate
all at the same time. I'm sure you understand. So there
will be no escort like that.
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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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mojo57
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Granite City, IL.
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| 12 May 2006 12:05 PM |
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Thanks Rose, I understand. I guess every state is different. I understand they just had a escort mission in KY. That is why I asked.
Standing by for confirmed times. |
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Marty
"Peace is the highest aspiration for the American people. We will negotiate for it, sacrifice for it; we will not surrender for it, now or ever." - Ronald Reagan
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GBowman
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Princeton, Illinois Senior Ride Captain in Northern Illinois
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| 12 May 2006 12:11 PM |
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If this mission happens on Monday I will be there. Riding in from Princeton, IL via Peoria, then I-74 then I-57. Might be 2 of us. Anyone else collecting along this route? Max - how about you?
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Greg Bowman
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TRACYFDS
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| 12 May 2006 12:40 PM |
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Greg, I am also planning to make this mission for Chief Warrant
Officer 2 Christopher Donaldson. I am in Colfax Il. I could meet up with you at either Leroy or Mahomet exits on I74 if you don't mind a tagalong. This will be my first mission so it would be great to join you. Joe Tracy Colfax Il |
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GBowman
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Princeton, Illinois Senior Ride Captain in Northern Illinois
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| 12 May 2006 12:54 PM |
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Just on the Champaign side of Mahomet is the Shell station and McDonald's plaza. Depending on timing I would be happy for your company. Let's see how things are scheduled.
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Greg Bowman
Senior Ride Captain
Illinois PGR
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brandonjones1983
Posts: 270
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| 12 May 2006 2:56 PM |
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| I will be driving from St. Louis in a mini-van so if anyone needs me to carry anything for them, please let me know, I will be glad to do it for you. |
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SlingBlade
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Bonfield, Il. Illinois State Captain
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| 12 May 2006 5:04 PM |
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I'm pretty sure I will make this mission, it will be my first.
Anyone want to link up in the Chanmpaign/I-57 area let me know so we can coordinate. |
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biker1950
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springfield il
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| 12 May 2006 7:02 PM |
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| I assume you are talking about Monday the 15 th of May? I would love to make this mission to show my respect to a fallen Warrior.but if it is this monday, can't make it. Do to work, boss has a habit of wanting a couple days notice, for time off .I hope to make the Mission the day of CW2 Donaldson service. |
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tiggerflying
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Bridgeview,IL
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| 12 May 2006 8:00 PM |
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Coming from the North, I will be arriving Sunday and staying the night in Altamont.---F.Y.I.---- I reserved a room for myself at Knights Inn, I spoke with a Rene who confirmed she will offer us military rates (because of the situation, she realizes I am not in the service now) The rate is $34.20 for a single person. You can call directly at the Knights Inn in Altamont or you can use the 1-800-843-5644 number and save yourself a dime and they call Altamont and confirm. They attached a memo as to this is a PGR group. Will meet up with whomever at the Kelly trucking on Monday a.m., I will have my lap top with me for any further confirmation from the site.
Tiggerflying (Skeeter) "If you are able, save for them a place inside of you and save one backward glance when you are leaving for the places they can no longer go". Major Michael Davis O'Donnell KIA 02-07-1978 |
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ivetret
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Shermer, IL
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| 12 May 2006 8:27 PM |
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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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Jumper508th
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| 12 May 2006 9:24 PM |
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| Standing by, any time set? I'm leaving from Chicago at first light. |
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iScoot2
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| 12 May 2006 10:20 PM |
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According to Rose:
"Right now, for your plans, after briefings, we will escort the arrival of CWO2 Donaldson from the Altamont exit along Highway 40 to the funeral home tentatively scheduled for Monday. "
I'm not sure, but it seems to me that this is an escort from the airport to the funeral home. I don't know if this is also the date for the funeral service. Can someone please clarify this?
Scoot
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Patriotism is more than a sentiment; it is a conviction based upon a comprehension of the duties of a citizen and a determination loyally to perform such duties.
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ivetret
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Shermer, IL
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| 13 May 2006 5:13 AM |
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Ah Ha! Found it myself. ~Rose
Death Notice for Saturday, May 13, 2006
Chris Donaldson
Effingham
Chief Warrant Officer 2 Christopher B. Donaldson, 28, of Effingham entered into Eternal Life Friday, May 5, 2006, while serving his country in Afghanistan.
The services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 19, 2006, at Faith Lutheran Church in Shumway, with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at M.A. Neal Funeral Home, Effingham. Memorials may be made to the family to be designated at a later date.
http://www.effinghamdailynews.com/obituaries/local_story_133001911.html
Faith Luthernan Church, 7707 E State Highway 33, Shumway, IL |
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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?”
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Seanaaron
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| 13 May 2006 8:48 AM |
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| What time is everyone meeting in Altamont Monday? I live here in Altamont and this will be my first ride. |
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Seanaaron
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| 13 May 2006 9:02 AM |
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I just spoke to my Chief and he advised we are now supposed to meet at the First Baptist Church, it is just North of Kelly's truck sales, The Chief and the Sheriff's Department advised that there is alot more parking area that for everyone. Those of you staying at the Knight's Inn the First Baptist Church is right across the street from McDonalds.
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johnclinton
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Dieterich, IL
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| 13 May 2006 9:53 AM |
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John Clinton of Illinois Leathernecks and a member of the PGR will be there. Please let me know is anyone needs anything as i only live about 10 miles from Effingham in Dieterich, I have room for some the crash overnight if needed. I just got back from Iraq a week ago with Bravo Co. 2/130. of Effingham. Phone: 217-925-5747 E-Mail ChopperJohn52@yahoo.com I still want to do my part. My Family is praying for the Donaldson Family. |
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