straightman 
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Iowa City U.S.A.
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| 21 Jun 2007 9:49 PM |
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U.S. Army Captain JOSHUA STEELE, North Henderson, Illinois
May you always walk in sunshine and God's love around you flow;
for the happiness you gave us, no one will ever know.
It broke our hearts to lose you, but you did not go alone;
a part of us went with you the day God called you home.
A million times we've needed you, A million times we've cried.
If love could only have saved you, You never would have died.
Standing by in Iowa City.
Semper Fidelis.
David Williams
U.S.M.C. RVN 1969 - 1971
Patriot Guard Rider - Iowa
Iowa City, U.S.A.
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lowrider_chick
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| 22 Jun 2007 12:50 AM |
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| If we are escorting Capt. Steele from Knoxville to Alexis, why aren't we staging in Knoxville to go directly to the funeral home? |
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Commander Morgan
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| 22 Jun 2007 9:06 AM |
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My heartfelt condolences for the Family and Friends of Captain Joshua E. Steele. We have lost a Hero.
I will be on another Mission in Nashville Tn., But my thoughts will be with you.
Commander Morgan
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howerter1
Posts: 781
Galesburg, ILL; HOTH Coordinator ILL,Retired E8,US Army,Vietnam Vet
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| 22 Jun 2007 9:59 AM |
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| BE PREPARED TO PUT THE SECOND PHASE OF OUR MISSION STATEMENT IN EFFECT.
Contact howerter1@insightbb.com or call 309-299-0536 |
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Max
US Army Retired E8, VietNam 66-67 "We should not mourn that such men died, but we should thank God that such men lived" General George Patton |
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GBowman
Posts: 102
Princeton, Illinois Senior Ride Captain in Northern Illinois
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| 22 Jun 2007 10:37 AM |
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Max has put out the call for any PGR to help with the second phase of our Mission Statement. I live in Princeton, IL and plan to head for Capt. Steele's funeral very early Monday morning. Anyone wishing to ride along to stand shoulder to shoulder with us to shield this family is very welcome to join me at the Road Ranger truckstop in Princeton at Exit 56 just off of I-80. Staging in Monmouth is 7:00 to 7:45. KSU in Princeton at 5:00 AM.
We can show honor and respect for Capt. Steele and his family by silently standing vigil at his funeral. |
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Illinois PGR
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howerter1
Posts: 781
Galesburg, ILL; HOTH Coordinator ILL,Retired E8,US Army,Vietnam Vet
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| 22 Jun 2007 2:33 PM |
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| On the day of the funeral, which is the 25th of June, make sure you have a kickstand pad with you. |
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Max
US Army Retired E8, VietNam 66-67 "We should not mourn that such men died, but we should thank God that such men lived" General George Patton |
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anjn05
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| 22 Jun 2007 5:33 PM |
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| REST IN PEACE CAPTAIN STEELE, THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU HAVE DONE, JEFF AND ANGIE, SHERRARD IL USANG |
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Moon Beam
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Bettendorf, IA
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| 22 Jun 2007 5:44 PM |
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| Our heartfelt condolences goes out to the family & friends of Josh. His sacrifice will not be forgotten. Rest easy our brother... you have stood your watch with honor. Standing by in Bettendorf. |
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AMERICAN LEGION......................1999 - Present
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howerter1
Posts: 781
Galesburg, ILL; HOTH Coordinator ILL,Retired E8,US Army,Vietnam Vet
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| 22 Jun 2007 6:29 PM |
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| Please note all staging and times are now posted in the original post. |
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Max
US Army Retired E8, VietNam 66-67 "We should not mourn that such men died, but we should thank God that such men lived" General George Patton |
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Atch
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Alpha, Illinois
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| 22 Jun 2007 7:09 PM |
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Our heartfelt condolences to the family. Capt. Steele, rest in peace. You deserve, and will get, all of our respect.
Standing by in Alpha, Il. |
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There is no wrong way to do the right thing....... |
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oldiron6
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| 22 Jun 2007 7:22 PM |
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| Bump for update |
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SherylGrauman
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| 22 Jun 2007 8:48 PM |
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| Thank you to everyone for their condolences and your time in riding for Josh.
Our entire family appreciates knowing that there are good people like you out there who grieve this loss with us.
Sheryl Steele Grauman,
1st Cousin of Capt. Joshua Steele |
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ladyrider141
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| 23 Jun 2007 12:10 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the family/friends of Capt. Steele.
I won't be able to attend due to time conflictions with work and distance,
but I will be there in spirit.
I will pray for the loved ones left behind.
Dianne Lockhart
Peoria, IL
Patriot Guard
Soldiers Angels
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lwstnnazpstr
Posts: 61
Lewistown, Illinois
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| 23 Jun 2007 4:53 PM |
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Thank you Capt. Steele for being willing to fight for the freedom we all live in. May the Lord bless each family member and friend, and bring peace and comfort to you at this time of grief.
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Pastor Randy
Hell-Depopulator
State Chaplain
Ride Captain
Proud Posse Rider
Semper Fi
"My Best Friend Walks On Water" |
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lwstnnazpstr
Posts: 61
Lewistown, Illinois
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| 23 Jun 2007 9:08 PM |
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| A few of us are leaving Lewistown Nazarene Church at 5:45 AM Monday morning if anyone is interested in tagging along. We will be going through Bushnell and on over to 67 and north. We will leave promptly at 5:45 and would love for anyone to join us. |
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Pastor Randy
Hell-Depopulator
State Chaplain
Ride Captain
Proud Posse Rider
Semper Fi
"My Best Friend Walks On Water" |
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howerter1
Posts: 781
Galesburg, ILL; HOTH Coordinator ILL,Retired E8,US Army,Vietnam Vet
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| 24 Jun 2007 6:25 AM |
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| To clear up any misunderstanding on where to be for the visitation and/or the funeral. All people coming are to be at the posted staging areas for the visitation and/or the funeral! These areas are posted on this thread!
call me at 309-299-0536 if you have questions.
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Max
US Army Retired E8, VietNam 66-67 "We should not mourn that such men died, but we should thank God that such men lived" General George Patton |
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howerter1
Posts: 781
Galesburg, ILL; HOTH Coordinator ILL,Retired E8,US Army,Vietnam Vet
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| 24 Jun 2007 6:37 AM |
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| REMINDER, MAKE SURE YOU HAVE KICK STAND PADS WITH YOU ON MONDAY. |
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Max
US Army Retired E8, VietNam 66-67 "We should not mourn that such men died, but we should thank God that such men lived" General George Patton |
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howerter1
Posts: 781
Galesburg, ILL; HOTH Coordinator ILL,Retired E8,US Army,Vietnam Vet
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| 24 Jun 2007 8:31 AM |
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| For the funeral Monday, make sure your flags are well secured, about 40 miles from the Church to the cemetary and at time highway speeds. |
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Max
US Army Retired E8, VietNam 66-67 "We should not mourn that such men died, but we should thank God that such men lived" General George Patton |
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mregan
Posts: 83
PEORIA, IL
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| 24 Jun 2007 2:49 PM |
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OUR HEARTFELT PRAYERS FOR THE FAMILY OF CAPTAIN STEELE. I JUST GOT BACK FROM BEING OUT OF THE COUNTRY AND I WILL SADDDLE UP TO BE THERE ON MONDAY MORNING.
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"For when we come home, either standing or dead, to know you remember we
fought and we bled, is payment enough and with that we will trust, that we
mattered to you as you mattered to us."
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Seadog76
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Pulaski Iowa
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| 24 Jun 2007 3:47 PM |
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My condolences to the family, friends and community of Capt. Steele. He selflessly gave the supreme sacrifice for our country. His courage and dedication to his mission set the highest standards of what it means to serve. Those that he trained and led into battle will carry on with the honor and commitment that Capt. Steele instilled in them.
Capt. Steele your mission is done, your watch is complete Sir! May you stand tall at the right hand of our Father with those who have gone before you.
It will be my honor to accompany you on your final journey. |
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wwr2
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| 24 Jun 2007 4:29 PM |
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My Sincere Condolences to the Family and Friends of Capt. Joshua E. Steele
Rest in Peace |
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BigOlBear
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Frankfort, IL
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| 24 Jun 2007 7:54 PM |
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| Our condolences to the family and friends of our hero, Capt. Joshua Steele. May the Lord bless his soul and welcome him home. |
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ms country
Posts: 21
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| 24 Jun 2007 11:34 PM |
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leaving wataga @ 7:00am will check e-mail if anyone wants to meet to ride to monmouth, let me know
leftykp69@yahoo.com
everyone ride safe
see you there
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Thomas Novotny
Posts: 106
Downers Grove, Illinois
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| 25 Jun 2007 7:47 AM |
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My condolences to the family and friends of Capt. Joshua E Steel. Today, 6-25-07, the flag at the bank has been lowered to half staf in your honor and your name has been added to the list of hero's posted in the lunch room. You will be remembered.
Thank you Joshua for your service to our country and helping to preserve the freedoms we all enjoy.
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Willsapper
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FLW, MO
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| 25 Jun 2007 11:13 PM |
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My Sincere Condolences to the Family of CPT. Joshua E. Steele
Rest in Peace my Brother
I would like to thank all of you that attended today. You were an awsome site. It has been a while since I have seen so many flags in one spot. The towns response was beautiful. I was able to have my life touched, for a short time, by CPT Steele. He was the XO when I first became a Drill Sergeant. I was able to make the trip from FT Lenordwood, today, (I was one of two wearing the Campagin hat) and in hidesite wouldn't have missed it for the world. He will be missed greatly.
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