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Butchhd 
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Anaheim, Ca.
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| 17 Jul 2008 7:46 AM |
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| Sgt Garcia,
Thanks you for your service to this great nation and for protecting our Freedoms. You are a TRUE AMERICAN HERO, and WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN!!!
We send our condilences to the family and friends of Sgt Israel Garcia.
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Riding in Memory of my Grandfather, Travis L. Galyean, WWII Veteran;
Riding in Honor of my Dad, Bill Schmid, Vietnam Vet, Purple Heart Recipient, Mississippi PGR Member;
Riding in Honor for my Brother, Billy Schmid, active duty Air Force;
Brother in-law, Rob Nelson, active duty Navy.
USMC, SGT, 9/80 ~ 1/88
Semper Fi
For God and Country
American Legion Riders
President, Chapter 777,
San Bernardino, Ca
American Legion Post 291 Member
Newport Beach Ca.
Patriot Guard Riders #93328
IN GOD WE TRUST
Standing by in Anaheim Ca.
Butch & Karen
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RDWinters
Posts: 1924
Wilson,NC
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| 17 Jul 2008 7:55 AM |
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| Our sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathies to the family and friends of Sgt. Israel Garcia. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. May God bring you comfort and peace. Thank you Sgt. Garcia for your courage, dedication and sacrifices. Thank you for standing guard for our freedoms and those of others around the world. You will not be forgotten. God Bless you. Rest easy Brother. |
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"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends." John 15:13
De Oppresso Liber
R.D. and Kay Winters
U.S. Army (Ret) 1978-1998
Special Forces Assn Decade
American Legion
VFW
PGR
Blue Knights NC IX
www.myspace.com/kaynrick_hd
In Memory of:
L/Cpl Ronald Wayne Shields, P-39E/L-21, SVN, 13 Feb 68 (Uncle)
SFC Jonathan Tessar, Iraqi Freedom, 31 Oct 05 (Teammate, Friend, Brother)
James Kenneth Sinclair, Veteran, Motorcycle Accident, 16 Apr 04 (Kay's Dad)
It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat.
Pres. Theodore Roosevelt
Paris, France
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simigene
Posts: 59
Simi Valley, Ca
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| 17 Jul 2008 8:52 AM |
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| My heartfelt condolences go out to the friends and family of Sgt Israel Garcia. May God bless all of you. No greater gift can a person give than his life for another. He will always be remembered for his supreme sacrifice. |
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Gene L
USAF 1966-1970
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semperpapa
Posts: 1353
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
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| 17 Jul 2008 9:06 AM |
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My most sincere condolences to the family of Sgt. Israel Garcia 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"
"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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Miss_Behaving
Posts: 1107
Hillsboro, MO
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| 17 Jul 2008 10:56 AM |
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Our deepest sympathy, to the family and friends of Sgt. Israel Garcia. We are saddened with the loss of another great hero. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rest in Peace Soldier. Your Mission is complete.
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window
Posts: 157
Emporia (Saffordville), Kansas
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| 17 Jul 2008 6:17 PM |
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My family sends our deepest condolences.
Sgt. Garcia, Thank you "SIR" for defending freedom.
With respect
Howard "SHOT" Magathan
Ride Captain, Emporia, Ks.
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"It is by the courage of such brave men that we enjoy the freedoms that some take for granted"
WE WILL NOT FORGET
Standing with respect for Major Gary (Horst) Moore KIA 9 Nov 04 (Wifes Brother) |
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gumijagr
Posts: 2176
Covina, California
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| 17 Jul 2008 9:29 PM |
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| Thank you Sgt.Israel Garcia for defending this Great Nation against terrorism so we can enjoy the freedom we now have, you will not be forgotten. Our prayers are with the family and friends of this Great American Hero! Ride Safe PGR Brothers! |
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Riding in Honor of my Brother John: 2nd Marine Division, 24th Marine Amphibious Unit out of Camp LeJune, North Carolina over a year in Beruit Lebanon during the October 23rd, 1983 attack. Also in Memory of my Father: WWll Veteran Navy Phillipines |
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ROBERTRPEARMAN
Posts: 5264
WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, NY
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| 18 Jul 2008 1:21 AM |
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| OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF OEF VETERAN SGT. ISRAEL GARCIA USA. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. REST IN PEACE ISRAEL. 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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treygoose
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| 18 Jul 2008 12:41 PM |
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| Sgt Garcia, thank you for your sacrifice for our great nation. You can now stand down. R.I.P.! My sincere condolences to family and friends for their loss! |
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Billyjean
Posts: 166
Apple Valley, CA
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| 18 Jul 2008 2:08 PM |
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Thank you Sgt. Garcia for you have paid the ultimate price for America's freedoms. Thank you to your family as they have made the ultimate sacraficed as well. You will not be forgotton. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you as you attempt to understand this great loss and begin the healing process. The American public is forever in your debt. May you rest in honored peace.
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Jasper54
Posts: 7188
Columbus, Ohio
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| 18 Jul 2008 10:30 PM |
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| Please accept my most sincere prayers and deepest sympathies over the loss of your loved one. I pray that the Lord Jesus is there with you to hold you and to give you His Peace and Comfort during this time of such sorrow. |
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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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03fxdl
Posts: 173
Palm Springs Area, CA
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| 19 Jul 2008 10:29 AM |
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I would like to express my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Sgt. Israel Garcia during this most trying time. Sgt. Garcia is a true American Hero and will never be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers are with you as you honor Israel's sacrifice.
~Janice~
USN ’73-‘75
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Chiefskid
Posts: 489
Pembroke, MA R/C
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| 19 Jul 2008 3:16 PM |
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" SKY SOLDIERS " To the family and friends and fellow Paratroopers of America's Brave Warrior United States Army Sgt. Israel Garcia, 2nd Battalion, 503d Infantry Regiment (Airborne), 173rd Airborne Brigade (Airborne Leads The Way!). It is with the deepest sorrow that I express my condolences to you and your loved ones on the tragic death in the line of duty of Israel . Thank you Sir for your Honor, Courage and Duty,as a Paratrooper with the elite parachute unit "America's Guard of Honor". Your Warrior Ethos to the nation's strategic offensive force contributes to maintaining the highest state of readiness for the Greatest Army in the World ! Thank you for your selfless courage, love and service to protect, defend and preserve our way of life. Thank you for being that special breed of man highly skilled to succeed at our nations toughest missions, you are America's Elite Spearhead. We will not forget the sacrifice you made to "Stand Ready " to protect our freedoms and watch our backs. Thank you for the ultimate sacrifice with the greatest thing you possessed, your life , in defending the freedoms and liberties of this great nation we call America. You are the true light of this country, you are the glue that binds us ,you are our angel of freedom and our wings of protection. To the parents, my prayers go out to you and your children, I pray that his soul is at peace and that his courage and bravery will be rewarded in heaven as it will be remembered here on earth. I pray that you and your family will always carry the knowledge that Israel is a True American Hero and he will not be forgotten . In honor of his memory, courage, bravery, and dedication to the United States of America and the American people please allow us the Patriot Guard Riders to Stand for Israel as he Stood for Us. During this difficult time I know you will draw upon your own strength and the strength of loved ones that hold you in their thoughts. Remember this country is filled with people who care about you and are thinking about you in this difficult time of sorrow...Your loss is our loss and resonates through the Patriot Guard Riders. We want to have the touch that brings you comfort,the strength that gives you courage,and the words to lighten your spirits. May the presence of the Patriot Guard Riders weave love and strength into your hearts to ease your pain of this "American Warrior Hero". All of us are saddened and devastated by this terrible loss. "Bravo Zulu Paratrooper Sgt Garcia " ......... God Bless the (Airborne Brigade) , the US Army, and all of the men and women who protect our country and defend our freedom. Standing For Those Who Stood For US........E Pluribus Unum..........One Cause One Mission ...... Respect...........Standing In Spirit In Pembroke Ma...... ( ALL THE WAY ) "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends." |
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"Chiefskid" Patriot Guard Riders Mass Ride Captain In Loving Memory Of
Pembrokes Fallen Hero's
1ST Lt. Brian M. McPhillips USMC ,25, KIA 04/04/03
PFC. Matthew A. Bean ARMY , 22, KIA 05/31/07
SPC. Jesse A. Crudop ARMY, Disease 12/13/07
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Linda Bitto
Posts: 85
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| 19 Jul 2008 5:46 PM |
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To family, friends and fellow soldiers working along side Sgt Isreal Garcia, I pray that God gives you the comfort you need during the upcoming difficult days. Sgt Garcia you are a Hero among Hero's. We will always remember you. Thank you for keeping us safe. Rest in peace.
"There is no greater love than to lay down one's life for one's friends" John 15:13
Respectfully,
Linda
Joe's Stryker Mom
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Kirby
Posts: 665
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| 19 Jul 2008 8:10 PM |
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My Thoughts and Prayers go out to the Family and Friends of Sgt. Israel Garcia
Rest in Peace, my Brother
You will not be forgotten...
Kirby
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pmurphy16
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| 19 Jul 2008 9:05 PM |
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| Our son Staff Sergent Lucas Gonzales is escorting home his best friend Sergent Israel Garcia as I write this. Lucas made it out ok and that is the good news.We had the pleasure of meeting Israel and Leslie in April of 2007 in Vicenza,Italy before the 173rd deployed to Afghanistan.Our prayers and condolences to Leslie and Israels parents. Lucas and Israel should be home on Monday from what Lucas told us. Israel, you will be missed and we will not forget you! |
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aoop
Posts: 3268
Vidor, Orange County, TX
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| 19 Jul 2008 9:17 PM |
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James M. Richards
Vidor,TX
US Navy 1969-1972 Damage Control
jmrichards@aoop.net http://www.myspace.com/stoneagegeek
Travel in Memory of: Pvt Clinton Victor Richards, (Uncle) WWI, USA, KIA, GySgt Joseph B. Richards ,USMC, (Father) WWII, Deceased, SSgt Leroy Richards, USMC, (Uncle) WWII, Deceased, Pvt Dewitt E. Rabalais, USMC, Father in Law, Deceased, Col Gilbert Meibaum, USMC, VN, AO, SN Larry Slaymaker, USN, VN, KIA and each and every Brother and Sister who has worn the uniform and lifted their right hand to make the Promise to willingly die if need be to defend the freedoms of our Citizens and the innocents abroad.
A Mother asked President Bush, "Why did my Child have to die in Iraq?" Another Mother asked President Kennedy,"Why did my Child have to die in Vietnam?" Another Mother asked President Truman, "Why did my Child have to die in Korea?" Another Mother asked President F.D. Roosevelt,"Why did my Child have to die at Iwo Jima ?" Another Mother asked President W. Wilson, "Why did my Child have to die on the battlefield of France ?" Yet another Mother asked President Lincoln,"Why did my Child have to die at Gettysburg ?" And yet another Mother asked President G.Washington, "Why did my Child have to die near Valley Forge?" Long, long ago a Mother (Mary) asked, "Heavenly Father, why did my Child have to die on a cross outside Jerusalim?" All the answers are so near the same. One died to save our Souls and the others died to protect our Freedoms. |
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lonetexan2u
Posts: 980
Phelan, Ca. High Desert
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| 19 Jul 2008 9:46 PM |
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Thanks pmurphy 16 for the heads-up and so sorry to hear your son has lost his best friend and our Hero..
To Israel's Family, my family extends it's Sincere Condolences to each of you and all of Israel's Friends. May God give you Peace and Comfort within your hearts with the knowledge Israel is in the grasp of the Greatest hands he would want to be in. Bless each of you in this time of profound emptiness with your hearts....
TO Our Hero; “God's speed as you join your comrades. No greater love has any man than he who will lay down his life for another. For those who man the battle line, the bugle whispers low, and freedom has a taste and price the protected never know. Rest in Peace my brother, you have served well... I stand with my brothers and sisters, humbled by all you have given! And will be honored to ride for you” Thank You Sgt. Israel Garcia for you sacrifice! |
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Billy "Hawkeye" Mathews
Sgt USMC 1969 - 1972 Texas
Proud Patriot Guard Rider #141280
American Legion Post 262
American Legion Riders Chapter 777
Proud Father of 1st Sgt G.R. Mathews 1st Cav US Army, In The SANDBOX
Proud Grandfather of B. Mathews Airman USAF, East Texas
Proud Grandfather of B. Frank Airman First Class USAF, In Az.
Proud Father-in-law of C. Stoney Spc US Army 2nd Cav, In The SANDBOX
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 Bennye W. Cowley USMC KIA 2/23/68 Vietnam , Texas
Cousin George W. Weldy Jr. USMC KIA 2/25/68 Vietnam, Texas
Cousin Jackie D. Bradford US Army, Vietnam, Arizona
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socalmoe
Posts: 19
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| 19 Jul 2008 9:50 PM |
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The Salazar family thanks you for your bravery and commitment towards defending the freedoms of your fellow citizens.
Rest in peace and may God bring peace and comfort to your loved ones.
Dios te bendiga y un millon the gracias por to valor incomparable.
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deruss
Posts: 113
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| 19 Jul 2008 10:09 PM |
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RIP Matthew
RIP
Israel. The location of Wanat is far from our homeland.
Your sacrifice is the reason our home is
peaceful. Thank you.
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Bluejeans92126
Posts: 157
San Diego, CA
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| 20 Jul 2008 4:30 PM |
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"Their's not to make reply, Their's not to reason why, Their's but to do and die."
"The Charge of the Light Brigade" Tennyson
My heart-felt condolences to the family and friends of Sgt. Israel Garcia. We live in the Land of the free, because of the Brave! May you all find peace with time. From a Long Beach native, Fair Wind and Following Seas. Soldier, I salute you.
Bruce aka Bluejeans San Diego, CA EN2 US Navy, Vietnam Veteran
Patriot Guard Riders "Standing For Those Who Stood For Us"
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FLBATFISH
Posts: 1068
FONTANA CA, & LAS VEGAS NV.
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| 20 Jul 2008 8:03 PM |
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ITINERARY
This will be a two Part Mission.
Part one:
On Tuesday 22 July 2008 the PGR will meet Sgt Garcia as he comes home to Long Beach. His aircraft will arrive at the AirFlite Terminal
3250 Airflite Way Long Beach, CA 90807. His arrival is scheduled for 1200.
Following his arrival the PGR will escort Sgt Garcia and his family 3 miles to All Souls Mortuary 4400 Cherry Ave. Long Beach, CA.
Time Table:
1030 Stage at the AirFlite Terminal 3250 Airflite Way Long Beach CA.
1100 Flag Line
1245 Estimated time for escort KSU
Part Two will take place on 25 July 208, Itinerary to follow.
R/C Kim aka Tuff Kitty & Gunny
This is an aircraft arrival. Arrival times can change at the last minute so please check this thread for last minute changes.
You may monitor this thread by checking the “Email me when someone replies to this thread “ bug and you will receive an email if there are any changes.
Please feel free attend any portion of this mission you can.
You do not have to be a Veteran or a motorcycle rider to attend this mission. Everyone is welcome. If this will be your first mission, dress for motorcycle riding or dress casually if you are driving a cage.
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GY SGT USMC (ret)
So Cal State Captain
909 208 7703
pgrgunny-001@yahoo.com
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lbowenj
Posts: 25
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| 20 Jul 2008 8:05 PM |
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My most sincere condolences to the family and friends of SGT Garcia.
Lois, Proud Army Wife and Veteran |
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catbrooks
Posts: 1787
Lake Mary, FL
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| 20 Jul 2008 8:08 PM |
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My family and I send our most sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of this 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.
Sgt Israel Garcia, our world is a safer place because of brave and selfless warriors like you, rest in peace... |
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"To live in the hearts of those you leave behind
is never to die"
~Robert Orr~
In loving memory of Sgt John D Rode
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mattsmom
Posts: 1503
North Beach, Maryland
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| 20 Jul 2008 8:59 PM |
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| Sgt Garcia, you are so truly appreciated. I know you have been welcomed as a hero at heaven's gates by all our fallen warriors who have gone before you. Rest peacefully now, Israel, and know that 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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