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gailprp 
Posts: 43
Milwaukee, WI
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| 15 Jan 2008 11:25 AM |
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| Most sincere condolences to the family & friends of the brave soldier known as SFC Matthew Pionk. Thank you for your service and may God grant you eternal peace. |
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mattsmom
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North Beach, Maryland
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| 15 Jan 2008 12:45 PM |
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| SFC Pionk, you are deeply appreciated. It seems heaven needs more heroes.....you are now one of them, walking with all our fallen warriors who have gone before you. Rest easy now, Matthew....you have completed your selfless mission here, you will never be forgotten. |
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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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LTCAnderson12
Posts: 287
Staten Island, NY
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| 15 Jan 2008 6:17 PM |
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| My heartfelt condolences go out to the family, loved ones and friends of Sergeant First Class Pionk. I pray that each of you be given the strength to make it through this most difficult time. Our fellow and beloved 1st Armored Division Warrior will never be forgotten. May our Hero rest in peace. |
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"Colonel Lee"
Region 8 NY (NYC)
“The Man who walks with God always gets to his destination.” (Unknown) |
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Tiggr's Grrrl
Posts: 26
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| 15 Jan 2008 7:15 PM |
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Our heart felt sympathy and condolences to the family and friends of SFC Matthew I. Pionk, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Matthew, THANK YOU, for your service and sacrifice for our country. You will never be forgotten.
Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13.
Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you. Jesus Christ, and the American Soldier. One died for your sins, the other for your freedom.
Standing by in Ladysmith.
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Ridley
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| 15 Jan 2008 8:28 PM |
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| Our condolences to family and friends of SFC Pionk. You are in our hearts and prayers. |
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Tuxedo61
Posts: 133
Rice Lake, WI
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| 16 Jan 2008 6:22 AM |
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SFC Matthew Pionk, Thank you for your service and sacrifice on behalf of a grateful Nation. I can not begin to express the debt of gratitude I owe to heroes like yourself who have made it possible for my children to sleep in a free and peaceful world every night. You will not be forgotten.
To the family and friends of SFC Pionk we extend our most sincere condolences and hold you in our thoughts and prayers as you deal with the difficult days ahead. May you find peace and comfort in the knowledge your loved one is a true American hero who will live forever in the heart of this grateful Nation.
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"With malice toward none; with charity for all; with firmness in the right, as God gives us to see the right, let us strive on to finish the work we are in; to bind up the nation's wounds; to care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow and his orphan-to do all which may achieve and cherish a just and lasting peace among ourselves and with all nations."
- Abraham Lincoln
Second Inaugural Address March 4, 1865
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proking
Posts: 41
Oostburg,WI.
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| 16 Jan 2008 8:18 AM |
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| SFC Matthew I.Pionk Thank you for protecting our freedom and the freedom of others.Rest in peace soldier.My deepest sympathies to the family and friends you left behind. |
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gwinslow
Posts: 535
Amboy, MN
Minnesota
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| 16 Jan 2008 11:04 AM |
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SFC Matthew I. Pionk, Thank you for your service to our country and the supreme sacrifice you made while defending those freedoms, you are a true American Hero. To the family and friends of SFC Pionk, my prayers and sincere condolences on your lost. SFC Pionk, your sacrifice will not be forgotten. Stand down soldier, your duty is done, rest with God in peace.
I will be there in spirit Thursday and Saturday, as I am unable to attend.
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Minnesota Assistant State Captain
Minnesota Patriot Guard / Patriot Guard Riders
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Kontractor
Posts: 353
Milwaukee RC
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| 16 Jan 2008 1:35 PM |
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| To the Family and friends of Mattew Pionk, please accept my prayers and deepest sympathies. His sacrifice will not be in vain. We deeply appreciate Matt and all those who stand between us and the horrible evils in this world. He is a true American Hero and we will never forget. Standing by in spirit in Milwaukee. |
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Because It's The Right Thing To Do.
Nothing Worthwhile is ever Easy. And Nothing Easy is Ever Worthwhile.
"Hammer the Americans hard enough and you forge the best weapon in the world"
Captain Simeon Ecuyer...in a letter written to Colonel Bouquet during the siege of Fort Pitt, 1783
"American Soldiers in battle don't fight for what some president says on T.V., they don't fight for mom, apple pie, or the American flag... They fight for one another." Lt General Hal Moore
For all his bluster, it is the sad problem of man that he cannot choose his triumph,
He can only choose how he will stand when the call of destiny comes,
Hoping that he’ll have the courage to answer.
What Have I Done this Day to Honor the Names of My Fathers? |
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armymedic
Posts: 120
Kaukauna, Wisconsin
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| 16 Jan 2008 4:10 PM |
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| To the family of SFC Matthew Pionk: You have my deepest sympathy & prayers in the loss of your son. Know that the brothers/sisters of the Patriot Guard stand beside you in your hour of grief. Rest easy SFC Pionk. Your final mission is complete. You are NOT forgotten. May God bless you for your service to your country.... Michael Weaver, Army medic, Viet Nam, 1968-69, Patriot Guard, Sr. Ride Cpt. N.E. Wisconsin. |
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Spicer
Posts: 58
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| 16 Jan 2008 5:30 PM |
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SFC Pionk
Thank you seems so Inadequate I will pray that GOD will comfort your family and friends until you can all meet agin. You will always be remembered as a TRUE AMERICAN HERO.
Rest in Peace Young Soldier.
HE IS HOME
HE IS AT PEACE
THANK GOD
Vaya Con Dios
Soldier Down Kickstands UP I will be standing by In spirt in Ohio
Greg (Hamilton OH.) |
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Beaconkeeper
Posts: 97
Port Orchard Wa.
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| 16 Jan 2008 6:56 PM |
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| My Deepest condolances to the Family, friends, and comrades of SFC Pionk> My Heart Bleeds for the fallen Warrior. I will be standing in spirit with the reat of the PGR to honor this hero |
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cagerbob
Posts: 6365
Parma, Ohio
National Forum Administrator
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| 16 Jan 2008 7:25 PM |
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Bob Ellis
USN 80-86
In Memory of Ed "OldIron" Barrett
"Remember that no matter how many missions you have been on, all that matters to the family is the one you are on today." ~ Roert
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vf52rcl
Posts: 770
Black Diamond WA. USA
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| 16 Jan 2008 11:16 PM |
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May you rest in peace. My sincere condolences to the family and friends. Thank you for your service and sacrifice Great Warrior. "A True American Hero". You will not be forgotten! I will be standing there in spirit with my fellow brothers. I pray the lord takes you into his Kingdom, Rest in Peace.
Richard & Kary.
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USN 1980-1988
To Live is to Love
To Love is to Live
Ride In Memony of my son Roger 1980-2004 |
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RustPicker
Posts: 1742
VA Asst S/C
Hampton Rds, VA
Virginia Beach, VA
USA
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| 17 Jan 2008 6:42 AM |
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To the Family Friends and Fellow Warriors of SFC Matthew I. Pionk, I offer my sincere appreciation for his service and heartfelt condolences for your loss. SFC Pionk's endeavors and service will never be forgotten.
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RustPicker
R/C District 5/Hampton Rds, VA
Virginia Assistant State Captain
Patriot Guard Riders (USA) (#1835 - 12/12/2005)
Combat Vets M/C Association (#880)
Virginia Beach, VA USA
Blue, Green & Brown Water Navy(s), Retired
“In Gratitude For Those Who Serve And
In Sorrow For Those Who Have Lost Their Lives."
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acratliff
Posts: 2745
Charleston, SC
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| 17 Jan 2008 6:16 PM |
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| Thank you for your service and sacrifice SFC Matthew I. Pionk. May you eternally rest in peace and never be forgotten. My sincerest condolences are with family and friends. |
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Ranger61
Posts: 2
Superior, WI.
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| 18 Jan 2008 10:43 AM |
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I would like to offer my condolences to the family of SFC Matthew I. Pionk. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.
Thank you for service as a true American Hero who has given the ultimate sacrifice for his country. Rest in peace young soldier, you will never be forgotten.
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Pegleg
Posts: 2752
Corona, Ca
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| 18 Jan 2008 11:38 AM |
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My Sincere Condolences to the Family and Friends of SFC Matthew I Pionk
Thank You for Serving this Great Country...
You are a American Hero and WE WILL NEVER FORGET...
SEMPER-FI
Pegleg
Ride Captain SO. CA.
U.S.M.C. RVN 1967-68
Marine Corps--Watching America's back since 1775
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trident_t150
Posts: 715
Marshall Sector Ride Captain, Minnesota
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| 18 Jan 2008 5:24 PM |
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We will be standing in spirit on the flag line, to honor SVC Pionk's sacrifice.
Condolances to his family, friends, and comrades. |
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Avatar picture taken at Hector, Mn., Municipal Airport, where a T33 was erected in memory of my first cousin and best friend, Capt Robert C. Swanson, USAF, who died in service to his country in 1978, and in whose memory I ride with the PGR, to honor all who have served our nation.
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kc0kdh
Posts: 18
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| 18 Jan 2008 6:10 PM |
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| My sincere and heartfelt condolences for to the family and friends your loss. Mathew paid the ultimate price fighting for our freedom. There is truly no greater sacrifice, not only our brothers and sisters in arms, but for their family and loved ones as well. We owe our freedom and our country’s existence to hero’s like him and he is nothing short of a true modern day hero. I thank Mathew and his loved ones for your contribution to our freedom and our quality of life. My thoughts and prayers will be with you all during this difficult time. |
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Lance Wantland
Mission, Kansas
Spec 4 – U.S. Army
1994 – 1999
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calamityjane
Posts: 2561
brooklyn park mn
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| 19 Jan 2008 8:53 PM |
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to the family and friends of PFC Matthew I Pionk my deepest sympathies during the tough days may god bless you all
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Riding in Honor of my Father DLJ and grandfather WWI veteran EJPL
Riding in Memory 'DakotaLawDog' Paul Anderson
A Hero is no braver than a ordinary man, but he is braver five minutes longer. -Ralph Waldo Emerson
He was the kind if you got in trouble you didn't look back to see if he was still with you, you knew damned well he was. ~Sackett by Louis L'Amour
Each man owes a debt to his family, his country and his species to leave sons and daughters who will lead, inspire and create.~Sackett's Land by Louis L'Amour
Never drive faster then your angels can fly. Be Safe....
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BirdieMN
Posts: 946
Woodbury, MN
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| 19 Jan 2008 9:04 PM |
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| My deepest condolences to the family and friends of SFC Pionk. May the Lord bring you comfort in this most difficult time, and may He lift up Matthew into His Kingdom of Heaven. |
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Nate "Birdie" Zenker
Metro/St. Cloud Area Senior Ride Captain
Member - Red Knights MC, MN Chapter 4
www.mnpatriotguard.org
Riding in Memory of:
Firefighter/EMT Don Juenemann, Firefighter/EMT Jason Shutes, Captain William Pooler, USN, USMM, The 343 - "Never Forget"
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djamesp
Posts: 91
Duluth, MN 55810
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| 21 Jan 2008 9:50 AM |
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SFC Matthew I. Pionk Mission Complete 17 Jan 08
5 Vehicles, 8 PGR mustered outside the gate to the 148th Fighter base
entrance at 1100 hours. After about 6 moves, finally got into position right
in front of one of the runways that a couple of C-130's were doing some
touch-and-goes. Talk about fly overs, at low altitude no less. At 11:28, the
Leer jet flew over us and brought Matthew home. Just around noon the procession
left the base where we joined in together with, had to be 30 vehicles
including Duluth and Superior PD, Minnesota Highway Patrol and St. Louis
County Sheriffs. Non-stop from the Base to the funeral home. What an
unbelievable sight. Arriving at the funeral home everyone waited until
all lined up and then proceeded to move the casket into the home.
Family and military alike were greeting PGR members to thank us for
our service , They were very much appreciative.
All dispersed shortly after.
Mission Complete Saturday Jan 19th
There were 36 PGR members in attendance today with temps of -22
degrees at 7:30 am warming to a high of -5 degrees by 2pm; this is
without figuring in the windchill of -50 below. The sun was bright
and this helped to keep your mind thinking it was going to get warmer.
I want to thank all who braved the cold to honor SFC Matthew I. Pionk,
this had to be one for the record books; it was that cold.
Also, "Thank You" To the CAO in charge of this mission. To Bill the funeral director for working so
well with us on coordination, and keeping us informed on what was
happening, and the coffee and extra donuts.To the ladies of the
church who kept the hot coffee flowing for us. The LEO's,
especially the Motorcycle Officer on his bike, blocking traffic for the
procession to the cemetery and that they asked us to take up the rear
of the procession to the cemetery as we did.
We were out the door by 7:30am to set up flag lines before the casket
was carried into the church. A few PGR members were asked to help with
this honor, something I hadn't seen before. 0900 came quickly and a
short briefing was completed to make sure everyone was aware of the
time schedule and the location of the warm up station. I must admit,
frost bite was on my mind the entire day. Dennis, Ross, and I did our
best to encourage everyone to take breaks and get in out of the cold.
Several things took place today; we were asked to keep the media away
from the family and to watch out for the protesters as they had posted
they would be there. We did our best to accomplish this task. Police
did there job as well, foot patrols were all over the place and squads
were posted on every corner. We all were prepared, but no protesters
were in sight of this mission, The grave sight ceremony was just as
cold as they laid Matthew to his final resting place. Everyone who
passed by us said they were glad we were there and thanked us for
doing so .
Dennis, a Vet himself, did a fine job of presenting the honorary
plaque to the family. I thank him for that. I feel it means something
different coming from a Vet and could see the family was very
appreciative of such a gesture.
Respectfully submitted,
Pete Prudhomme - Duluth RCIC
Den Padora - Duluth ARC |
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Minnesota PGR
Duluth RC
duluthrc@mnpatriotguard.org
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