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Temple City, California 91780
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| 24 Apr 2008 9:52 AM |
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To the family and friends of Airman Apprentice Adrian M. Campos I wish to extend my deepest and sincere condolences for the loss of your loved one. As an Army veteran I salute you Adrian and thank you for your service to our country. Que Dios te bendiga y te tenga a Su lado. Vaya con Dios mi hermano y descansa en paz. Nunca seras olvidado. Rest in peace my brother. You will not be forgotten!
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8th Infantry Division - 7th Howitzer Battalion
16th Field Artillery - Baumholder, Germany
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milktoast
Posts: 2046
West Branch, MI Zephyrhills, FL
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| 24 Apr 2008 10:25 AM |
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| My heartfelt condolences and prayers to the family and friends of Airman Apprentice Adrian Campos. Words alone cannot express my debt and gratitude for his service and sacrifice. This hero will live on in my heart forever. |
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Janet
Michigan Regional Ride Captain/Region 6
Florida Ride Captain/Florida National Cemetery Ride Captain
Proud wife, daughter, daughter-in-law of vets from Vietnam, Korea, and WWII
"To share often and much...to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded." - Ralph Waldo Emerson |
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semperpapa
Posts: 1265
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
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| 25 Apr 2008 12:54 PM |
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My most sincere condolences to the family of Airman Apprentice Adrian M. Campos for your great loss. May the Lord grant you peace and serenity in these times of sorrow.
Thank you for your service and sacrifice. It will not be forgotten!
May God bless you all.
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Frank "Semperpapa"
"Red Beamer Rider"
VPF of a U.S. Marine
"God spoke Liberty only to those who love it and are always ready to guard and defend it"
Daniel Webster
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wvhusker
Posts: 4178
Ashland, KY
NE KY R/C
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| 25 Apr 2008 2:27 PM |
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Airman Apprentice Campos,
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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Slowhand
Posts: 3730
Northeastern, Maryland Senior Chaplain & Ride Captain
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| 25 Apr 2008 4:29 PM |
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| I would like to extend my deepest condolences to the family and friends in this very sad time in your lives. My prayers are that our GOD may bring peace and comfort to all of you during this tragic time. Please know that not just me , but a country full of people like me owe you a debt that can never be repaid. We know that your loved one is now serving in the Army of our LORD in heaven, and the LORD said if I go to prepare a place for you, I will come again and recieve you unto myself that where I am there you may be also. I thank you for the sacrifice you and your family have endured so our nation can remain the home of the free because of the brave. We are all brothers and sisters in arms and we don't forget one of our own, rest in peace my comrade, your mission is complete and now it's time for you to rest. May GOD Bless each and everyone of you. |
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Harry Hartman
Posts: 1093
Rochester, NY
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| 26 Apr 2008 6:38 PM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Airman Apprentice Adrian M. Campos. The service and sacrifices of this True American Hero will never be forgotten. May God help his family find peace at this most difficult time. |
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hybridharry
1st Cavalry Dad
PGR NY HOTH Director
PGR NY VRP Coordinator
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ROBERTRPEARMAN
Posts: 1181
WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, NY
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| 28 Apr 2008 2:47 AM |
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| OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF OIF VETERAN AIRMAN APPRENTICE ADRIAN M. CAMPOS USN. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. REST IN PEACE ADRIAN. ROBERT AND JUANITA |
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YOU ARE NEVER REALLY GONE UNTIL YOU ARE FORGOTTEN
ROBERT R PEARMAN
US AIR FORCE 1961 - 1965
AMERICAN LEGION
VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA
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LadyHarley05
Posts: 296
Whiteville, NC
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| 28 Apr 2008 12:58 PM |
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| Thank you for your service Airman Apprentice Adrian M. Campos. May you rest in peace. You will not be forgotten. My heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Airman Apprentice Campos. |
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Proud Mom of Sgt. Shane Sykes-deployed Iraqi Freedom 3-08
PGR Member
National HOG
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Calling Fox
Posts: 711
Emerson, IA
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| 28 Apr 2008 8:56 PM |
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As I get ready to write to you, the words fall away as almost meaningless because of the pain I know you feel. I know, because I have felt that pain.
Know that you are NOT alone on this difficult path. Others are there to help you: reach out and embrace them, for they are offering not only themselves, but sharing with you that little bit of the Almighty that resides in all of us. This offering/sharing is what WILL give you the strength you will need to get thru. Trust me.
Any service related death, whether accident or illness, wounds received or KIA, warrant the Gold Star for the family. Don't let anyone tell you different.
I offer you my services, such as they are. If you want to talk, feel free to get in touch with me thru the PGR messaging. I WILL return your call/message. ANYTIME!
In the meantime know that my wife's and my prayers are with you.
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Jim Kearney Jr
Gold Star Dad
TSGT USAF/ANG (Ret) Vietnam Era
Western Iowa Chapter ALR
"Nothing is more devisive than the hyphen."
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Chitown
Posts: 497
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| 29 Apr 2008 5:54 PM |
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| Airman Apprentice Adrian Campos,
Thank you for your Dedication and Service. Its men like you that allow us to live in the greatest country in the world. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten.
I'd like to offer my sincere condolences to Adrian's family and friends. I grieve for your loss.
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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
ALR 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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mattsmom
Posts: 1338
Westminster, Maryland
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| 30 Apr 2008 4:54 PM |
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| Airman Apprentice Campos, you are truly appreciated for your willingness to stand for our nation. Rest easy now, Adrian, and know you will never be forgotten here. |
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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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TMR
Posts: 2382
Willow Springs IL
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| 30 Apr 2008 8:06 PM |
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"There is no greater love", say the Lord, "than to lay down your life for a friend".
Thank you and God Bless you, Airman Campos, for being willing to do just that.... for me and mine.
'Rest easy, son, at the top of the stairs.'
Standing in spirit in Willow Springs IL TMR
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Roert
Posts: 2660
Erie, PA
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| 02 May 2008 8:17 AM |
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Our heartfelt and sincere condolences go out to the family and friends of Airman Apprentice Adrian Campos.
We will always remember that you stood for us. Rest in peace Adrian. |
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"Bomb Loader" F4E Phantom
USAF '76'-'80'
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"Wookie"
Posts: 1000
Olympia, WA
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| 02 May 2008 9:58 AM |
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Our Sincere Condolences to the Family and Friends of Airman Apprentice Adrian M. Campos!
Our heartfelt Prayers for Comfort and Strength during this time
of Remembrance for your Loved One !
We “Thank You” for a Hero who has served us so faithfully! |
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cat1948
Posts: 378
Alpharetta GA
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| 04 May 2008 4:35 AM |
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My sincerest condolences to the loss of your son. My prayers are with you and your family. Stand down Brother - mission done. Thank you for the service.
Sgt. JB - "Cat"
Vietnam - 1968-1970
82nd Airborne
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BikerKnight
Posts: 43
El Paso, Texas
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| 04 May 2008 6:33 PM |
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Arrival: Anticipate no earlier than Tuesday, 6 May 2008,
El Paso International Airport (EPIA) via commercial air
Tentative staging location for escort to Funeral Home (FH) at the Conquistador Statue at the entrance to the Airport passenger terminal/parking area. THIS MAY CHANGE. EPIA has requested minimal footprint at the Airport.
The plan is to accompany the family and Adrian from the Airport to the Funeral Home. We will also form a flag line at times and places of the family’s choosing. I expect this will mean at least an escort from the Church to the Cemetery. All of these are in close proximity to each other. RC has made contact with the FH POC but not with the CAO, so firm details and understanding of the family’s desires have not yet been attained. I have included Lat/Long of key points (other than EPIA) for those GPS users who might be traveling alone and from out of the area.
I would appreciate a heads up from any large groups who will, or even may, be riding in for this hero.
I can put up one or two bedrooms worth of riders any time this week. Write me an e-mail or use cell phone: 915-276-5914.
I will post more details when I have them.
Funeral Home:
San Jose Funeral Home (Lat/Long 31 30.298 N, 106 09.667 W)
300 West Main Street
Fabens, Texas 79838
Services:
Viewing/Visitation/Rosary: TBD
Funeral Mass: Date and Time TBD,
Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church (Lat/Long 31 30.224 N, 106 09.565 W)
127 West Main Street, Fabens, Texas
Burial:
Our Lady of Guadalupe Cemetery, Fabens (Entrance at 31 29.658 N, 106 08.591 W)
If traveling directly to the Funeral Home or Cemetery from I-10, take Exit 49 and drive south on Ranch Road-793 (Fabens Street). From Fabens Street, turn left (west) on Main Street (also State Hwy 20, or the continuation of Alameda Avenue in El Paso). The Funeral home will be on the left, just past the corner of West 2nd Street and West Main.
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James Kevin Richardson
Army Retired
Former Submarine Sailor
Riding for:
Private John Abston, VA Militia, US War of Independence
Ranger Gabriel Fitzhugh, Republic of Texas
LCpl Merrell E. "Gene" Brumley, Jr., USMC (RIP 25 Jan 1971- So that others may live) |
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lonetexan2u
Posts: 832
Phelan, Ca. High Desert
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| 04 May 2008 11:08 PM |
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| My family extends it's Sincere Condolences to the Family and Friends of Airman Apprentice Adrian M. Campos! "A warrior's road is not finished until he walks upon the streets of Heaven. God's speed as you join your comrades and hoist another Flag of Victory as you well deserve. Rest in Peace, you have served well... I stand in spirit with my brothers and sisters, humbled by all you have given!” |
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Billy "Hawkeye" Mathews
Sgt USMC 1969 - 1972 Texas
Proud Patriot Guard Rider
American Legion Post 262
American Legion Riders Post 777
Proud Father of 1st Sgt G.R. Mathews 1st Cav US Army, East Texas
Proud Grandfather of B. Frank Airman Recruit USAF, Calif.
Proud Father-in-law of C. Stoney Spc US Army 1st Cav, West Texas
Riding in Memory of:
My Father, George G. Mathews Pvt US Army WWII Purple Heart, Texas
Uncle Henry W. Mathews Pvt US Army WWII, Texas
Uncle C.L. Lynch Sgt US Army WWII, Texas
Cousin C.M. Lynch US Navy Vietnam, Texas
Cousin T.E. Lynch US Navy Vietnam, Texas
Cousin George W. Weldy Jr. USMC KIA Vietnam, Texas
Cousin Bennye W. Cowley USMC KIA Vietnam , Texas
Cousin Jackie D. Bradford US Army, Arizona
And all those whom have served this great Nation throughout our history |
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BikerKnight
Posts: 43
El Paso, Texas
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| 05 May 2008 2:28 PM |
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| UPDATE Arrival: the remains of Adrian Campos will arrive at Cutter Aviation at approximately 1100 (11:00 AM), Tuesday, 6 May 2008. Cutter Aviation is located at 1771 Shuttle Columbia Drive. This is near the intersection of Hawkins and Montana. The following link will take you to a map of the location; http://maps.google.com/maps?q=1771+Shuttle+Columbia+Dr+El+Paso+TX+79925+United+States. For those without internet access, from the interestion of Hawkins and Montana, go north past Boeing Drive and Stinson Avenue, then turn left on Shuttle Columbia Drive Cutter Aviation will be about 700 feet on the right. We will form a Flag Line at the Cutter Aviation terminal area. Staging location for escort to Funeral Home (FH) will be the Cutter Aviation parking lot. STAGING TIME: 1015-1030, Flag Line at 1045. Riders who can will accompany the family and remains to the San Jose Funeral Home in Fabens.
Riders will form a Flag Line at the Funeral Home on Thursday night and at the Church Friday morning. We will escort the Funeral party from the Church to the Cemetery. All of these are in close proximity to each other. RC has made contact with the FH POC and the CAO. I have included Lat/Long of key points (other than Cutter Aviation) for those GPS users who might be traveling alone and from out of the area. I would appreciate a heads up from any large groups who will, or even may, be riding in for this hero.
I can put up one or two bedrooms’ worth of riders any time this week. Write me an e-mail or use cell phone: 915-276-5914.
Key locations for this mission:
Cutter Aviation Terminal: 1771 Shuttle Columbia Drive, El Paso, TX
Funeral Home: San Jose Funeral Home (Lat/Long 31 30.298 N, 106 09.667 W) 300 West Main Street Fabens, Texas 79838
Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church (Lat/Long 31 30.224 N, 106 09.565 W) 127 West Main Street, Fabens, Texas
Our Lady of Guadalupe Cemetery, Fabens (Entrance at 31 29.658 N, 106 08.591 W) If traveling directly to the Funeral Home or Cemetery from I-10, take Exit 49 and drive south on Ranch Road-793 (Fabens Street).
From Fabens Street, turn right (west) on Main Street (also State Hwy 20, or the continuation of Alameda Avenue from El Paso) for the Church and Funeral Home, left for the Cemetery.
SUMMARY OF PLACES AND TIMES:
TUESDAY, 06 MAY, Cutter Aviation Terminal, EPIA:
1015-1030: Staging and Rider Brief
1045: Form Flag Line
1100: Aircraft Arrives
Proceed with family and remains to San Jose funeral home, Fabens, TX
THURSDAY, 08 MAY, San Jose Funeral Home:
1400-1730 (2:00-5:30 PM): Visitation (No PGR requirement)
1900 (7:00 PM): Rosary Service, Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, Flag Line
FRIDAY, 09 MAY, Time TBD, Funeral Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, Fabens, TX |
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James Kevin Richardson
Army Retired
Former Submarine Sailor
Riding for:
Private John Abston, VA Militia, US War of Independence
Ranger Gabriel Fitzhugh, Republic of Texas
LCpl Merrell E. "Gene" Brumley, Jr., USMC (RIP 25 Jan 1971- So that others may live) |
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Geezer Glide 2001
Posts: 1188
Conroe,Texas
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| 06 May 2008 11:30 AM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Airman Apprentice Adrian M. Campos, 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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Susan Sturgis
Posts: 4052
Bear, DE
In Memory of Ed "Old Iron" Barrett
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| 06 May 2008 4:09 PM |
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BootLady
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TOU Enforcement Agent
"In God We Still Trust" Diamond Rio - Diamond Rio's Greatest Hits II
"You may die with nothing, but if you have brought a rainbow into somebody else's life, your mission is complete." |
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BikerKnight
Posts: 43
El Paso, Texas
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| 06 May 2008 4:52 PM |
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| Eternal Father, Strong to save,
Whose arm hath bound the restless wave,
Who bid'st the mighty Ocean deep
Its own appointed limits keep;
O hear us when we cry to thee,
for those in peril on the sea.
Lord, guard and guide the men who fly
Through the great spaces in the sky,
Be with them always in the air,
In dark'ning storms or sunlight fair.
O, Hear us when we lift our prayer,
For those in peril in the air.
Lord, guard and guide the men who fly
And those who on the ocean ply;
Be with our troops upon the land,
And all who for their country stand:
Be with these guardians day and night
And may their trust be in thy might.
And when at length their course is run,
Their work for home and country done,
Of all the souls that with them sailed
Let not one life in thee have failed;
But hear from heaven our sailor's cry,
And grant eternal life on high!
Verses from the Navy Hymn collected and adapted from the website of the Naval Historical Center for Airman Apprentice Adrian M. Campos, USN. 9 May 2008
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Army Retired
Former Submarine Sailor
Riding for:
Private John Abston, VA Militia, US War of Independence
Ranger Gabriel Fitzhugh, Republic of Texas
LCpl Merrell E. "Gene" Brumley, Jr., USMC (RIP 25 Jan 1971- So that others may live) |
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oldmanneighbors
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| 06 May 2008 7:07 PM |
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My condolences to the family and friends of Airman apprentice Campos.
I will honor his in spirit, and regret that i cannot be there is person.
Alan Neighbors
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TMR
Posts: 2382
Willow Springs IL
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| 06 May 2008 9:39 PM |
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"There is no greater love", say the Lord, "than to lay down your life for a friend".
Thank you and God Bless you, Airman Apprentice Campos, for being willing to do just that.... for me and mine.
'Rest easy, son, at the top of the stairs.'
Standing in spirit in Willow Springs IL TMR
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