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PIA2 
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| 17 Aug 2007 1:30 AM |
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My most sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Spc Justin Penrod. A grateful nation thanks your loved one for his service, dedication, and sacrifice in the name of protecting our Freedom and prays for your comfort at the most difficult of times.
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Jasper54
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Columbus, Ohio
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| 17 Aug 2007 5:56 AM |
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| I wish to offer my heartfelt prayers and condolences to the family and friends of SPC Penrod. I pray that the Lord Jesus is there with the Penrod family to offer His comfort and support during this time of sorrow and giref. |
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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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king1949
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| 17 Aug 2007 7:56 AM |
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| My wife Pam & I will be there on Friday to pay our respects to your son Justin. He is a true hereo and we will never forget him! My wife is also a Gold Star mother and she will hold you in her arms and her heart forever. I know the pain is terrible now but God will grant you peace and joy forever. May your tears be wiped away by the hands of those that love our Lord Jesus! LOL Bob & Pam King of Robinson,IL |
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sdoise
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Kinder, La.
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| 18 Aug 2007 8:10 AM |
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| My condolences to the family of Spc Justin Penrod and my sincere appreciation of his service to preserve our way of life. Rest in peace soldier. |
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Schelly "Toro"
Ride Captain for Lake Charles, La. and surrounding area
American Legion Post 318, Elton, La.
DEFINITION OF A VETERAN
A Veteran - whether active duty, retired, national guard or reserve - is someone who, at one point in their life, wrote a check made payable to "The United States of America", for an amount of "up to and including my life."
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grouch
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| 18 Aug 2007 8:41 AM |
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My thoughts and prayers are with the family of Spc. Justin Penrod. And I too am proud of his service to his country and our way of life.
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woodmangler57
Posts: 51
Louisville, KY
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| 19 Aug 2007 7:36 AM |
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| My family and I wish to express our heartfelt condolences to the family of a true American hero, SPC Justin Penrod. Like all true patriots, Justin wrote a check payable to every American for the sum of “Up to and including my life” to protect us from the wolves at the door. Like too many warriors, he paid the full price. We owe you a debt that we can never pay in full. We pray that God will keep you close in your hours of grief.
Thank you Justin for your bravery, your duty to us, and the honor you have so greatly shown us all. More importantly thank you for the sacrifices you made in selflessly serving all of us. We slept well last night knowing you were standing on the wall to guard us from the evil in this world. We can never repay the price we owe you and your family. God Bless you and your family. You are in our prayers. Rest in peace hero; your mission is complete; well done. Standing by in Louisville!
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We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm - Orwell
Tim Gilpin
Ride Captain
SMSgt USAF (Ret) 1976-1998
First Sergeant
Master Security Policeman
Operation Southern Watch-21st Rotation
Dhahran, Saudi Arabia - Khobar Towers May 15 - Aug 15, 1996
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j.robinson
Posts: 6
Champaign, Illinois
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| 19 Aug 2007 3:27 PM |
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To Justin’s wife,
My name is Jay Robinson and I was Justin’s chaplain assistant with the 2-130 when we deployed to Iraq 2005-2006. Justin is a great man and soldier. It was an honor to serve with such a man. I took away many things from soldiers and Justin was one of them. Through the thick and the thin, good times and bad Justin always seem to find something good out of most situations. Please know that he will be missed and never forgotten. Also know that we will see him again when we join him with God in heaven.
The Soldiers Creed says:
I am an American Soldier.
I am a Warrior and a member of a team. I serve the people of the United States and live the Army values.
I will always place the mission first.
I will never accept defeat.
I will never leave a fallen comrade.
I am disciplined, physically and mentally tough, trained and proficient in my warrior task and drills. I always maintain my
arms, my equipment and myself.
I am an expert and I am a professional.
I stand ready to deploy, engage, and destroy the enemies of the United States in close combat.
I am a guardian of freedom and the American way of life.
I am an American Soldier.
Justin is and always will be the Soldiers Creed! May God’s love surround you and your family during this time.
Prayers,
SGT Jay Robinson
33rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team
Chaplain Assistant NCO
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oldiron6
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| 20 Aug 2007 12:11 AM |
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RAYHOG2
Posts: 710
MARTINSVILLE, IN.
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| 20 Aug 2007 8:53 AM |
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I will be there to honor this TRUE AMERICAN HERO.
Unfortunately, I will not be able to wear my uniform as it has been 45 years and 60 pounds ago since I have worn one.
My prayers are for his wife and family and friends and commrades. May HE watch over them and give them all comfort in this dark hour.
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Rayhog2
Professional FireFighter and ARSON INVESTIGATOR (ret)
Riding with PGR pride, honor and respect in memory of my Father, John C. Grieves, Lacon, IL. USCG, WWII, 1941/1945 and a friend, USAF SSGT Billie "SAM" Roth. Lacon, IL. Abandoned in SVN 27June65. He still waits to come home.
Standing at the ready to honor our HEROS of today, yesterday and tomorrow. Any time, Any where because IT'S THE RIGHT THING TO DO. MISSION FIRST.
LIVE EVERYDAY AS IF IT WERE YOUR LAST ONE. IT COULD VERY WELL BE.
IT IS FAR BETTER TO DIE ON YOUR FEET THAN TO LIVE ON YOUR KNEES.
In the words of President Teddy Roosevelt, "We have room for but one flag, the American flag... We have room for but one language here, and that is the English language... and we have room for but one sole loyalty and that is a loyalty to the American people." 1907
This is still valid today.
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oldiron6
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| 20 Aug 2007 2:15 PM |
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RAYHOG2
Posts: 710
MARTINSVILLE, IN.
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| 20 Aug 2007 2:22 PM |
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Oldiron6, I want to thank you very much for the fast updates. Sure makes it easier for those of us who have to adjust our times too.
Three at least from the INDY area will be there to stand for this great HERO.
GOD BLESS OUR MIGHTY MILITARY, Home of the REAL HEROS.
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Rayhog2
Professional FireFighter and ARSON INVESTIGATOR (ret)
Riding with PGR pride, honor and respect in memory of my Father, John C. Grieves, Lacon, IL. USCG, WWII, 1941/1945 and a friend, USAF SSGT Billie "SAM" Roth. Lacon, IL. Abandoned in SVN 27June65. He still waits to come home.
Standing at the ready to honor our HEROS of today, yesterday and tomorrow. Any time, Any where because IT'S THE RIGHT THING TO DO. MISSION FIRST.
LIVE EVERYDAY AS IF IT WERE YOUR LAST ONE. IT COULD VERY WELL BE.
IT IS FAR BETTER TO DIE ON YOUR FEET THAN TO LIVE ON YOUR KNEES.
In the words of President Teddy Roosevelt, "We have room for but one flag, the American flag... We have room for but one language here, and that is the English language... and we have room for but one sole loyalty and that is a loyalty to the American people." 1907
This is still valid today.
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ivetret
Posts: 2420
Shermer, IL
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| 20 Aug 2007 2:36 PM |
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Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich has issued a proclamation that all
state facilities fly the United States flag and the State flag at
half-staff from sunrise to sunset on the day of the funeral of every
fallen Illinois resident serving in the U.S. Armed Forces who is killed
in the line of duty.
Saturday, August 25, 2007 for:
Spc. Justin O. Penrod
United States Army
http://www.illinois.gov/PressReleases/PressReleasesListShow.cfm?RecNum=6158
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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?”
[Eleanor Roosevelt]
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Harry Hartman
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Rochester, NY
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| 20 Aug 2007 4:21 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Spc. Justin Penrod. The ultimate sacrifice of this True American Hero, in defense of our freedom, will never be forgotten. May God help his family find peace at this most difficult time.
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hybridharry
PGR NY HOTH Director
PGR NY VRP Coordinator
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RAYHOG2
Posts: 710
MARTINSVILLE, IN.
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| 20 Aug 2007 8:17 PM |
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I deeply regret that three of us from the INDY area will not be able to make this mission as we now have one here with conflicting dates.
I know that our Illinois brothers and sisters will afford this great American HERO the full honors he so richly deserves. We will be there with you in heart and spirit.
Ride safe and GOD BLESS you all.
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Rayhog2
Professional FireFighter and ARSON INVESTIGATOR (ret)
Riding with PGR pride, honor and respect in memory of my Father, John C. Grieves, Lacon, IL. USCG, WWII, 1941/1945 and a friend, USAF SSGT Billie "SAM" Roth. Lacon, IL. Abandoned in SVN 27June65. He still waits to come home.
Standing at the ready to honor our HEROS of today, yesterday and tomorrow. Any time, Any where because IT'S THE RIGHT THING TO DO. MISSION FIRST.
LIVE EVERYDAY AS IF IT WERE YOUR LAST ONE. IT COULD VERY WELL BE.
IT IS FAR BETTER TO DIE ON YOUR FEET THAN TO LIVE ON YOUR KNEES.
In the words of President Teddy Roosevelt, "We have room for but one flag, the American flag... We have room for but one language here, and that is the English language... and we have room for but one sole loyalty and that is a loyalty to the American people." 1907
This is still valid today.
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Susan Sturgis
Posts: 7096
Bear, DE
In Memory of Ed "Old Iron" Barrett
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| 21 Aug 2007 6:19 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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Slowhand
Posts: 4057
Northeastern, Maryland Senior Chaplain & Ride Captain
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| 21 Aug 2007 7:13 PM |
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| I would like convey my deepest condolences to the family and friends of this American hero who stood tall for their homeland. I know this is a very sad time in your lives but remember you knew a hero first hand the rest of us just get to hear about him. Please know that your loved one is now serving in the Army of our Lord and Savior in heaven and the Lord said if I go to prepare a place for you,and if I go and prepare a place for you I will come again and recieve you unto myself that where I am there you may be also. Know that it says in the Bible in 2nd Corinthians 5:8 ,We are confident I say, willing rather to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord. No one can ever say that your loved one isn't a hero because not just me but a country full of Americans are free because of the sacrifice they made in the name of freedom. May God Bless each and everyone of you |
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ivetret
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Shermer, IL
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| 21 Aug 2007 7:41 PM |
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Anyone wanting to carpool….err…motorpool over from
Springfield to Savoy,
meet me at Kmart on Clearlake Ave
at 7:00AM or send private message. Clearlake Ave becomes I-72 at I-55 and has services.
News media video about this outstanding young man that gave me/you the
ultimate sacrifice: Justin Penrod – American Hero
http://illinoishomepage.net/content/fulltext/?cid=7682 |
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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?”
[Eleanor Roosevelt]
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ranger rick
Posts: 398
Des Plaines, Illinois.
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| 21 Aug 2007 10:00 PM |
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| My Condolences to the family and friends of Spc. Justin Penrod. Thank you for your sevice for this GREAT country. Your sacrifice will go down in history as an AMERICAN HERO! God Bless you. |
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Richard J. Gandy PGR # 66935
Support Our Troops ~~~Remember Our Veterans.
In Memory of Dad,WWII /Korea/Purple Heart. USMC. 2/1927-----------10/2005 |
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redspec5
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| 22 Aug 2007 8:32 AM |
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We have a discount at the
Best Western Paradise Inn A
709 N Dunlap Ave
Savoy, IL
Phone: 217-356-1824
It is just up the road from the Airport
49 single, 59 double
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Bow6
Posts: 51
Greenup / Toledo, IL ... IL Road Captain
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| 22 Aug 2007 8:59 PM |
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| Thoughts and prayers to friends and family of Spc. Justin Penrod... |
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Keep the Faith... |
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PeacefulAquarian
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Dover AFB, Delaware
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| 23 Aug 2007 11:41 AM |
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| Rest in Peace Justin.
You are a true American Hero. You will never be forgotten. Thank you so much for your service to this country.
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Jen L.
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mattsmom
Posts: 1503
North Beach, Maryland
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| 23 Aug 2007 7:48 PM |
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| You are appreciated, Spc Penrod. I know you were welcomed at heaven's gates by all our warriors who have gone before you. You have completed your heroic mission here on earth....rest easy now with our Lord, Justin......you will not 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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ladynighthawk
Posts: 2391
Hillsboro, Missouri
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| 25 Aug 2007 6:33 AM |
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| My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Spc. Justin Penrod. I know words cannot ease your sense of loss at this time, just know we have lost a true American Hero, and he will never be forgotten. Spc. Penrod, Thank you for your sacrifice, and courage to stand for your country. Stand down Hero, your work is done. Rest now we have the watch. |
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Deb Sevier
TOU Enforcement Agent
Proud daughter of a Korean War Vet
TSGT. Robert "Bob" Sevier
US Army, Korea 1950-53
Ride safe, ride free
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ivetret
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Shermer, IL
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| 30 Aug 2007 6:00 AM |
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| Thank you Spec. Justin Penrod for your service and ultimate sacrifice. There was not a
vacant overpass on the interstate as we escorted the family and hearse to the
cemetery. Emotion filled people lined
the streets. Thanks to Terry, I was not
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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?”
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jayhill
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Centennial Colorado
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