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PopPop 
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| 10 May 2008 10:33 PM |
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Thank you Soldier for your faithful and dedicated service to this great country helping to preserve the freedom and liberties we have come to expect and enjoy! Rest easy Aaron, your mission is complete!
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Aaron, may God bless you and comfort you during this difficult time!
REST IN PEACE SOLDIER!! |
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Calling Fox
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Emerson, IA
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| 10 May 2008 10:44 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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Pinger
Posts: 2140
Lisbon, NY
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| 10 May 2008 10:57 PM |
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Thank you Aaron, for your service and ultimate sacrifice for the preservation of FREEDOM ...... I SALUTE YOU
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Aaron J Ward, PFC, US Army .............. and HERO |
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Charlie
USAF 60 - 64
USN 65 - 82
USN Retired 82
Viet Nam 71 & 73
"We need not be afraid of the future, for the future will be in our own hands. We shall need courage, energy and determination, but above all, we shall need faith-faith in ourselves, in our communities and in our country." --- Thomas E. Dewey |
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VTXRIDER55
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Warner Robins, GA
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| 11 May 2008 6:06 AM |
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| Our heart felt condolences to the Ward family and friends in the loss of Aaron. Thank you for his service to this great country. Our prayers go out to God for you in this time of loss. Aaron served to give us the freedom we now enjoy so much and for that he is one of the GREAT AMERICAN HEROS of the land. God bless your family and friends. Wish I could have shaken his hand and told him thank you myself. God tells us that “Greater love hath no man than this that a man lay down his life for his friends.” (John 15:13) As Christ our Lord laid down His life for us that believe in Him for salvation, so your love one has laid down his life for us for our freedom. This act has made him a Super Hero in my heart and I thank-you deeply for this sacrifice made for our freedoms. I pray that God will now bless your lives and help you see how great a thing this is which your loved one has done. The FALLEN MILITARY MEMBER has shown this country his greatest love for country and friends
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JR & Patti Bedford
Psalms 37:5
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atmo
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antioch,CA
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| 11 May 2008 10:31 AM |
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| As our "fat" politians debate with all these promises of getting us out of Iraq. Our young warriors without hesitation lean forward in the foxholes and give the ultimate sacrifice. My heart goes out to the family and friends of this brave patriot warrior. He is one of the true heroes and God bless him and his family. |
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445th Civil Affairs Battalion
Command Sergeant Major
MountainView, CA
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Big rock
Posts: 1888
IL. Ride Captain, Forum Moderator
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| 11 May 2008 10:47 AM |
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Honor, Respect, Honesty they are not words to throw around. They are words to live by.
"WE WILL NEVER FORGET"
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"This beautiful day is simply too good to waste."
Quote Greg Bowman - 9 Sept 07
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"On It"
In Memory of Ed "OldIron" Barrett - 15 Oct 07
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"Black Sheep Squadron" |
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borg
Posts: 29
Murrieta, Riverside, CA
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| 11 May 2008 11:03 AM |
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| Mission 14 May '08, PFC. Ward, GPS coordinates for stagging area at B of A, intersection of Case rd. and Ethanac rd. Center so new, not on Map Quest or Goggle....Hard to miss from the freeway from either direction.....call if you need more detail 951-751-6556 Marten R/C |
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usmalenurse
Posts: 239
Roseboro, NC
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| 11 May 2008 12:09 PM |
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| Heartfelt condolences and prayers are extended to the loved ones of PFC Aaron Ward. His service to his country and fellow man will not be forgotten. May he rest in eternal peace and may God be with his loved ones during these difficult times. |
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Charles Hairr
Riding in memory of my father who served in WWII
"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."
John 15:13
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Pepper_guy
Posts: 4757
Lacey, WA
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| 11 May 2008 2:10 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of PFC. Aaron J. Ward, U.S. Army / OIF. PFC. Ward, 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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mattsmom
Posts: 1346
Westminster, Maryland
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| 11 May 2008 2:30 PM |
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| Pfc Ward, you are so truly appreciated. I know you have been welcomed as a hero at heaven's gates, along with all our fallen warriors who have gone before you. Rest easy now Aaron, and know that you will be forever remembered 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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ivetret
Posts: 1676
Shermer, IL
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| 11 May 2008 5:35 PM |
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My deepest sympathy to the family of PFC Aaron J Ward. I appreciate all of his contributions to our country and may there be a special place for him in heaven. He gave his 'all' so young. He has joined the ranks of heroes and I love him for that. He is America's son, and I am an American. That makes him partly my loss too. I will never forget.
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Rose
http://www.pe.com/localnews/sanjacinto/stories/PE_News_Local_D_military10.3d91c97.html
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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?”
[Elenore Rosevelt]
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1stCavMP
Posts: 197
Warren, Ohio
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| 11 May 2008 7:53 PM |
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My Condolences to the Family and Friends of Aaron Ward. May God Comfort you in this time of need.
Thank You Pfc Ward, for your service, and sacrifice to our country. You will NOT be forgotten.
Rest in Peace Soldier |
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838th. MP Co., Ohio ANG 82-83 |
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tinyminton
Posts: 371
Asst State Capt. SoCal
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| 11 May 2008 8:33 PM |
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Rest in Peace Young Warrior.
Thank you Borg for stepping up. See you there, coffee is on me. |
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Tiny Minton
First Sergeant 701st Combat Ops Sqdn
Proud Member of the PGR |
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jnanney
Posts: 556
Riverside, CA.
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| 11 May 2008 9:20 PM |
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We send our deepest condolences to Aaron's family. PFC Aaron J Ward, may you rest in peace your duty is done. You will not be forgotten!!!!!
Nettie will do her best with these missions, I am out of town.
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Semper-fi!
John and Nettie
Both of us USMC 1979 - 1986
In honor of Armand R. Pigeon, Msgt, USMC (Ret) WWII, Korea, Pearl Harbor Survivor. (Father)
In honor of Roy Bailey, PVT, Army, WWII, France, Purple Heart & Bronze Star. (Step-Father)
In honor of Ivan Ellis Nanney, PVT, Army, WWI European Theater. (Grand-Father).
In honor of our Son Warren A. Nanney, Active Duty US Navy Silent Service, (4th Gen. Warrior).
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wvhusker
Posts: 4178
Ashland, KY
NE KY R/C
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| 11 May 2008 11:00 PM |
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PFC Ward,
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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Falcon20
Posts: 49
Ann Arbor, MI
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| 12 May 2008 6:25 AM |
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***Flight Delay***
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My deepest condolences go out to the family of PFC Ward. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I am the pilot bringing him home today, we are on a flight delay due to bad weather here in Dover, we are looking at a minimum 4-5 hour delay. I will do my best to update you via this forum or through Craig as soon as I can for both this one and the Long Beach flight for USMC Cpl Guzman. Thank you all for everything and I am very sorry for the delay.
~TB
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mr_stainglass
Posts: 384
Newport News Virginia
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| 12 May 2008 6:44 AM |
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| My appreciation and condolences go out to the family and friends of Aaron Ward. Thank you Aaron for paying the ultimate price for our nation and the ideals and blessings of lliberty and freedom. Your mission here accomplished, now rest easy. |
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Robert Magill RMC (SW) USN retired
"Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe, to assure the survival and success of liberty." -- John F. Kennedy |
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catbrooks
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Lake Mary, FL
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| 12 May 2008 6:51 AM |
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My family and I send our most sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of this young American Hero. May you find peace in knowing the love and memories you have will remain in your hearts forever, and comfort in knowing you are in the hearts and prayers of a grateful nation.
PFC Aaron Ward, our world is a safer place because of brave and sellfless warriors like you, rest in peace... |
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Cat
"To live in the hearts of those you leave behind
is never to die"
~Robert Orr~
In loving memory of Sgt John D Rode
KIA 02/14/07 Baquaba Iraq |
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FLBATFISH
Posts: 579
FONTANA CA, & LAS VEGAS NV.
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| 12 May 2008 8:12 AM |
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ATTENTION ALL HANDS
The Flight from Dover is Delayed 4-5 hours Please monitor this forum for the new arrival time. I will post the new time it as soon as I know.
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Craig H Donor
GY SGT USMC ret.
So Cal Coordinator
There are a thousand things I'de rather do.
NONE are more important. |
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Uffda
Posts: 9226
Wonder Lake, IL
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| 12 May 2008 8:50 AM |
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Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you: 1. Jesus Christ. 2. The American G.I. One died for your soul, the other for your Freedom. |
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johntrib
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San Bernardino, CA
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| 12 May 2008 9:02 AM |
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My sincere condolences to the family & friends of PFC Aaron Ward. Aaron fought for the liberties and freedoms we enjoy so much. We will always be grateful for his spirit that during his service he gave us his all and my ultimate thanks and gratitude is to never forget!
JT
Riding in Honor of
Vance Tribbett, LtCmdr, USN
Adam Graves, PO3c, USN
Michael Jacobsen, PO3c, USN
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JT
Riding in memory of
Vance Tribbett, Lt Cmdr, USN, WWII
Ron Zwolinski, Lt Col, USAF, VN
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AF Mom in NC
Posts: 1744
Lexington, NC
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| 12 May 2008 9:30 AM |
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PFC Aaron J. Ward 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. You are in my prayers during this time of sorrow.
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Living in the Land of the Free
BECAUSE of the Brave |
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satyr
Posts: 3238
Raleigh, NC
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| 12 May 2008 9:31 AM |
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I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Pfc Aaron J. Ward. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Thank you for standing for our country and defending our freedom Aaron. Rest in peace soldier. I salute you.
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Steve
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 heros never dies.
Moina Micheals - 1918
"We Shall Keep the Faith"
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jerwendt
Posts: 383
Arcadia, California
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| 12 May 2008 10:09 AM |
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12 May 2008 9:07 AM Delete Edit Quote Reply Alert
FLIGHTS SCRATCHED FOR MONDAY BECAUSE OF SEVERE WEATHER AT DOVER
The flight will arrive tomorrw tuesday.........stay tuned.
Winger
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AttentionToStarboard
Posts: 73
L.A.
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| 12 May 2008 10:16 AM |
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It shall be an honor, to say the least, to humbly fall in with the PGR to render honors to PFC Ward.
"Eternal Father, strong to save,
Whose arm hath bound the restless wave,
Who biddest the mighty ocean deep
Its own appointed limits keep;
Oh, hear us when we cry to Thee,
For those in peril on the sea."
--The Navy Hymn, played at funerals to honor Presidents
(Navy LT John F. Kennedy, Asst. SECNAV Franklin Roosevelt, recently LCDR Gerald R. Ford)--now respectfully offered to honor this shipmate of ours, PFC Aaron Ward, USMC.
Fresh out of Great Lakes Naval Training Center, a Seaman Apprentice was showing off what he learned, once piped up and said "...you know...the Marine Corps is part of the Navy..." A nearby Marine didn't miss a beat: "Yeah--the best part."
I don't know about that but this Navy mustang has an abiding respect for all Marines, having served with Marines in two wars, at sea and ashore, no matter how the Dept. of Defense organizes us.
Hopefully it's a comfort to family and friends to see how many "unknown" "strangers" fall in, in cyberspace and (those who are able) in person to render honors.
Also hopefully comforting, this veteran's days were spent among some good friends. An admiral's send-off speech to us once observed: "...be sure of two things when you go to war: one, you will be changed, you will not be the same again and, two, you will form some of the best friendships of your life."
Soon after 9/11 we Americans got another example of the huge number of our unknown shipmates--when the German ship Lutjens drew alongside our USS Winston Churchill (DDG-81), respectfully flew our flag at half mast and exhibited a sign, "We support you."
"Like ships passing..." you family and friends of PFC Aaron Ward don't know most, or all, of us--but we're here with you.
"Fair winds and following seas," Shipmate.
Santa Monica
JO2 (ComCruDesLant, Vietnam 66-70) LCDR (PAO, ODS, West Africa, 78-96) U.S. Navy (Retired) |
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