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| 02 May 2007 9:34 PM |
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May the Lord surround you with peace and comfort in this time of loss. I extend my deepest sympathies for the loss of PFC Brian A. Botello. He is a true American Hero and will not be forgotten.
Proud Father of a US Soldier,
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doublem
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Marathon, IA
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| 02 May 2007 11:36 PM |
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MISSION UPGRADED TO CONFIRMED
The PGR has been asked to escort Pfc. Brian A. Botello from the Storm Lake airport to Alta, also to be guests at the funeral.
Times, dates, and rally points will be posted asap here.
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PGRLabLuvr
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Naples, FL
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| 03 May 2007 5:45 AM |
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Joan "PGRLabLuvr" Colosimo
Florida Senior Ride Captain
Proud Military Blue Star Mom
USAF - TSgt Jennifer and her husband, TSgt Mark "Mac" McIntosh - Dyess
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
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jerickson@mchsi.com
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St. James, MN
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| 03 May 2007 8:08 AM |
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| My condolences to the family and friends of Pfc. Brian A Botello. May your faith confort you in this time of sorrow. Thank you Pfc. Botello for your service to our country. Stand down, your mission is over. Rest in the arms of your Lord. |
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John C Erickson
St. James, Mn.
"WHEN YOU LOSE SOMEONE, IT IS SPECIAL.
WHEN YOU LOSE SOMEONE SPECIAL, IT IS TRAGIC"
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MNHeritagePatriot
Posts: 212
Worthington Ride Captain - Pipestone, MN
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| 03 May 2007 9:17 AM |
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My thoughts and prayers are with the Family and Loved Ones of Pfc. Brian A. Botello. May God comfort and keep you in the days ahead.
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Paul Ramsbey
Worthington Ride Captain
Son of Korean War Vet
Past Commander of SAL Post 14, Flora IL
Eternally grateful to our men and women who serve ... may we never forget nor underestimate the selfless dedication and sacrifices of our true Amercan Heroes! |
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Harpo8315
Posts: 232
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| 03 May 2007 9:31 AM |
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| My thoughts and prayers go out to the friends and family. Thank you Brian for your sacrafice to keep us free. |
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BigMoney2008
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VA Medical Center, Iowa City, Iowa
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| 03 May 2007 9:50 AM |
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Rest in Peace, Pfc. Botello. Thank you. A Grateful Nation will miss you.
Standing by in Iowa City to Honor this Fallen Warrior.
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Neil McFarland
Major (ret) USA 28 years (6 years Active, 22 years Reserves)
Instructor, Pharmacy, AHS, Ft. Sam Houston, Tx
Chief Pharmacy, 4224th USAH, Cedar Rapids, Ia
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kotewa1
Posts: 62
Fairmont, MN
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| 03 May 2007 10:20 AM |
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Our thoughts and prayers for the family and friends of this Great American Hero. Thank you for your courage, service and sacrifice for our Nation.
God Bless
Mark & DeDe Kotewa
Fairmont, MN
How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world. Anne Frank: |
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straightman
Posts: 90
Iowa City U.S.A.
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| 03 May 2007 7:36 PM |
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Our deepest sympathy to the family and friends and fellow soldiers of Army PFC
Brian Botello of Iowa. Rest in Peace.
Semper Fidelis.
Standing by in Iowa City.
David Williams
U.S.M.C. RVN C.A.P. Marine
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Jgall
Posts: 21
Hampton, Iowa
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| 03 May 2007 8:09 PM |
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| My sincere condolances to the family and friends of this fine young soldier. I will be proud and honored to stand with my fellow patriots. God Bless you all. |
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mattsmom
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North Beach, Maryland
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| 03 May 2007 8:14 PM |
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| Pfc Botello, we thank you for your service and sacrifice to our nation. As a nation, we mourn your loss, and we will remember you always as a true American hero. To Brian's family, I offer my prayers and support. I understand a little of what you are going through-my son was killed last year in Iraq. I hope the happy memories you carry of your dear young warrior help eventually to ease the pain you endure today. Brian 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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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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Way Of Life
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Rock Valley, IA
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| 03 May 2007 8:19 PM |
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| My family sends thier condolences to the family and friends of PFC Brian A. Botello. As a true hero, son and friend to many, he will be missed. |
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greyline
Posts: 323
Bellevue, NE
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| 03 May 2007 8:31 PM |
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| May God tuck you safely in his arms Brian. And may he give comfort to your family and loved ones, for it is they who bear the true agony of service to our country. Rest well, and know that we will be there for them. "No greater love......."
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Tommy Thompson
USA, Retired
MACV '65-'66
"Where Valkyries gather you will find the warrior hero. Their rally cry "Never Again" rings like a clarion throughout all of Valhalla. Ride proudly brothers and sisters...the cause is noble. And truly you are as angels on the wind." |
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Aunt Jane
Posts: 517
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| 03 May 2007 9:28 PM |
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| Dear Pfc. Botello, thank you for your service, your devotion. Memorial Day is approaching, and your life and so many of the brothers and sisters who have gone before you in service (including my nephew) will be honored and given the attention you so deserve. God bless you as you return to Him, and bless your family during the long days ahead. We pray they find comfort and healing in the prayers, thoughts, words and actions of friends as well as strangers. |
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Thank you for the mission you gave to your life in protecting our freedoms, and striving to give others, theirs. The lives of you and the men and women who have gone before you are raised high, and not given in vain. I honor you, and pray that our children will learn to do the same throughout coming generations. God bless your family, and may they keep their memories alive and rejoice in the life of a hero.
Remembering my nephew and Godchild, LCpl. Matthew Snyder, KIA Iraq 3/3/06 |
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JimTruemper
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Le Mars, Iowa
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| 04 May 2007 8:50 AM |
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| The English language is vast. When we loose a husband or wife we have a word for that, widow or widower. When a child looses his or her parents we have a word for that, orphan. But when a parent looses a child we have no word for that because the loss of a child is too horrible of an agony to label or describe.
My most sincere condolences to the family of this American hero, who gave his life so that we may live free.
Standing by in LeMars IA to ride for, respect and honor this noble soldier.
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Illinois Cowboy
Posts: 276
Galesburg,Il Illinois Assistant State Capt. Leader of the POSSE
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| 04 May 2007 9:22 AM |
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To the Botello Family and friends my prayers are with you.
Brian Thank you for my freedom, rest easy now soldier, go soar on the wings of angels, we will take it from here.
Rest in Peace my brother. |
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TITAN TWO MISSILES
combat crew member.
"Patriotism is not short, frenzied outbursts of emotion, but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime." - Adlai Stevenson --------
IF YOU CAN'T STAND BEHIND OUR TROOPS, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO STAND IN FRONT OF THEM!!!!
IF YOU DISPLAY THE FLAG ON A STAFF WITH OTHERS AROUND IT,PLACE THE FLAG AT THE CENTER AND HIGHEST POINT. CROSSED STAFFS-KEEP THE FLAGSTAFF HIGHER AND ON IT'S OWN RIGHT. Our Flag, U.S. Congress
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Timma
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St. Edward, Ne.
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| 04 May 2007 2:38 PM |
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| To the family and friends of Pfc. Botello: Our prayers go out to you. Losing a loved one is never easy, especially at his young age. But God has a better plan for him and has lifted him to the heavens to be with him. Rest assured he did not die in vain. Our servicemen and women sacrifice much for their country and we should all be always grateful that they are willing to do this. Our country remains free today because of those who have defended our shores. May God bless the Botello family and help you through this difficult time in your lives. Standing by. |
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Tim Leinart
Riding in memory of my dad, my hero, a WWII Navy Vet
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ghost soldier
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| 04 May 2007 7:34 PM |
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| Please accept my condolences to the family of Brian Botello. Through this most difficult time, please take some comfort in knowing that you are in all our thoughts and prayers. Brian will be missed by all who knew and loved him. I will try my best to attend the service with my fellow Patriot Guard Riders.
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dennyra
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Genoa, Neb.
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| 05 May 2007 11:57 AM |
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I would like to thank PFC Brian A. Botello for his brave service to our country. I want to also let the family know we lift you up in your pain and may the PGR give you a vision of support and thanks for Brain's sacrafice.
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US Army
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doublem
Posts: 79
Marathon, IA
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| 06 May 2007 12:12 PM |
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NW IA RIDE ITENERY
ESCORT
Please that these times are for those traveling with me to meet up with Gary Emery, the RC for this mission, READ the opening post for Mission schedule
Monday, stage at Hy Vee in Le Mars at 830 hrs, kick stands up by 845 hrs. Stage at Summit Church in Alta 1000 hrs, arrive at Storm Lake airport 1100 hrs to escort Pfc. Brian A. Botello, back to Alta.
IF coming from the north, stage with Tee at Barb's corner on Hwy 18 at 830 hrs
VISITATION
Tuesday, 4 to 8 pm at Summit Church, PGR will be providing an Honor Guard.
I will not be attending this, if anyone wants to go, let me know and I will let everyone know.
Funeral
Wednesday, stage at Hy Vee in Le Mars at 1030 hrs, kick stands up by 1045 hrs. Stage at old Walmart parking lot in Storm Lake at noon, funeral at 1430 hrs.
IF coming from the north, stage with Tee at Barb's corner on Hwy 18 at 1030 hrs
Tentative
Escort back to airport on Thursday for final rest at Arlington.
Always remember and never forget our mission!
Any questions? Call me at 712-540-1313.
Mark D. Miller
NW IA Ride Capt - PGR
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oldiron6
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| 06 May 2007 1:58 PM |
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hoghead_90
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St. James, Mn.
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| 06 May 2007 2:27 PM |
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| REST IN PEACE BRIAN BOTELLO
Our most heartfelt condolances to his family and friends. Thank You Brian, for your service to this great country. Stand down young man, your mission is complete. |
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Moonshot_1
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Cherokee, Iowa
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| 06 May 2007 9:03 PM |
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Just an FYI. I haven't seen this posted yet.
Alta is approx. 6 miles to the west of Storm Lake Iowa on HWY 7.
Summit Evangelical Church is on South Main Street in Alta.
Simply turn south on to Main Street at Hwy 7 and continue thru town. It is on the far south end of Alta.
It will be on the west side of Main Street. The Middle School is directly across the street to the east.
Rather new and large Evangelical Church with sign out front.
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Mike Luken
Cherokee, Iowa
Iowa HOTH Coordinator
Iowa Ride Captain
The best leaders inspire by example. When that's not an option, brute intimidation works pretty well, too.
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Bear_1953
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Eldon, Iowa
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AlleyKat
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Florence AL
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| 07 May 2007 3:50 AM |
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We extend heartfelt sympathy to the family and friends of Pfc. Brian A. Betello. There is no way to lessen the sorrow of losing someone so precious to you…but please remember, others care and are praying for you. Another American has given their all, this brave young soldier will always be remembered as a TRUE AMERICAN HERO. We will NOT forget his courage and willingness to serve our country and defend our freedom. We are proud to honor him because of his choice to stand for what he believed in. May God Bless and Comfort You.
Truly this was the greatest day of his life, for today he met the Lord.
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Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honor to whom honor. Romans 13:7 |
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