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Pitbull_Steve 
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| 29 Jan 2008 2:33 PM |
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Proud Private First Class Crookston,
Thank you for your hardwork, honor, dedication and committment to this great Nation of ours. May we meet at the Gates of Heaven and laugh and play in those beautiful open fields, the blue blue skies without worry or pain.
Mr. and Mrs. Crookston,
Our Nation is in debt to you and your family. Your son and US Army Veteran, shared and has touched so many people in many different places. His passion, love and who he grew up to be all was due to how you were such kind, passionate and caring parents. Thank you for having taking the time each day, for showing your son the love you gave him, for reaching how and holding his hand when needed. Thank you for raising him the best way you have as his mom and dad.
Thank you for having done the right things as his parents.
Semper Fi.
Steve Hosie
USMC
1986 - 1993
A great man once told me, remember all the wonderful memories as they will help you every day as you walk on this earth.
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lilredog
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Aurora, CO.
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| 29 Jan 2008 4:44 PM |
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We have a mid sized pick-up if you still need stuff hauled.
If not, we will be there on our Hog ready to serve.
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16thINFRA
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| 29 Jan 2008 5:08 PM |
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| Our prayers to the family of PFC Crookston, a true American hero. He gave his life for a just and honorably cause and will watch over all of us from above. PFC Crookston was awarded his Combat Infantrymans Badge by his Battalion Commander who was on R&R, at Brooke Army Medical Center, Ft Sam Houston, TX 10 days ago.
Thank you PGR for your support to our brother-in-arms and other of our fallen commrades from 2-16 Infantry since May 2007.
Respectfully,
Ron Saxton
Secretary
16th Infantry Regiment Association (Rangers)
1st INF Div, "The Big Red One"
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wwmx5007
Posts: 386
Centennial, Colorado
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| 29 Jan 2008 6:06 PM |
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Heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Pfc. Crookston. It will be my HONOR to stand for you.
THANK YOU HERO FOR YOUR SERVICE TO THIS GREAT PLACE WE CALL THE USA |
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Ride with Pride
Colorado Senior Ride Captain
Wayne "GRUMPY" Hemmert
Proud Air Force Dad
My Hero, My Son
Charles Matthew (Matto) Hemmert
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Charger
Posts: 3938
Golden, Colorado
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| 29 Jan 2008 6:21 PM |
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Mission Update
We will stage for the first part of this mission in the church parking lot. The church is on the southeast corner of Yale Ave and Monaco Pkwy. From I-25, take the Yale Ave exit, #202, which is in south Denver just north of Hampden. Go east on Yale about 0.7 miles to Monaco Pkwy. Continue east on Yale past Monaco and take the first right into the church parking lot past the building, and we will be staging in the southeast corner of the parking lot.
Stage - 1000 (10:00 am)
Mission Brief - 1015 (10:15 am)
Flag line - 1030 (10:30 am)
There is a good chance of a large attendance for this service, with a lot of Police from the City of Lakewood because of a family connection. Again, I am asking for Colorado PGR to make every effort to attend this mission.
There will also be a service at Ft Logan National Cemetery the same day.
This burial service will take place at 1300 (1:00 pm) at Area A. If you attend
the funeral service, we will move as a group over to Ft Logan after the
service has begun. If you can only attend the service at Ft Logan, please
do so and we will meet you there.
Staging for this part of the mission:
Ft Logan National Cemetery Information Center
3698 S. Sheridan Blvd
Denver, Colorado 80235
Stage - 1200 (noon)
Mission Brief - 1215 (12:15 pm)
Move to Area A - 1230 (12:30 pm)
I will also be the Ride Captain for this part of the mission.
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Brad 'CHARGER' Lewellen
Retired Colorado State Captain
Proud PGR Blue Hat
"History does not long entrust the care of freedom to the weak or the timid"
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akajkc
Posts: 447
Colorado Springs
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| 29 Jan 2008 6:29 PM |
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| Will be there to show honor to this hero and his family. |
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Aunt Jane
Posts: 517
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| 29 Jan 2008 8:36 PM |
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Thank you, Pfc. Crookston, 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 return to their memories and rejoice in the life of a hero.
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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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braverifle05
Posts: 5
Colorado Springs, CO
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| 29 Jan 2008 11:00 PM |
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Day is done, gone the sun,
From the lake, from the hills, from the sky;
All is well, safely rest, God is nigh.
Fading light, dims the sight,
And a star gems the sky, gleaming bright.
From afar, drawing nigh, falls the night.
Thanks and praise, for our days,
'Neath the sun, 'neath the stars, neath the sky;
As we go, this we know, God is nigh.
Sun has set, shadows come,
Time has fled, Scouts must go to their beds
Always true to the promise that they made.
While the light fades from sight,
And the stars gleaming rays softly send,
To thy hands we our souls, Lord, commend.
Rest in peace, young soldier. I will do my best to attend your service.
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'Dulce Et Decorum Est Pro Patria Mori'...it is sweet and proper to die for one's country |
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Miss Dawn
Posts: 147
Morrison, Colorado
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| 29 Jan 2008 11:48 PM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of PFC Duncan Crookston for the loss of your loved one. We express our deepest gratitude to Duncan for his service to our country and for our FREEDOM! It is our HONOR to stand for this American Hero.
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Miss Dawn
..........AMERICA..........
THE HOME OF THE FREE....
BECAUSE OF THE BRAVE!!!!!!!!!!
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Jerinco
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| 30 Jan 2008 6:55 AM |
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Pegleg
Posts: 2753
Corona, Ca
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| 30 Jan 2008 8:18 AM |
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My Sincere Condolences to the Family and Friends of PFC Duncan Charles Crookston
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 |
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Dandy1
Posts: 110
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| 30 Jan 2008 10:03 AM |
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| My heartfelt condolences to family & friends of PFC.Duncan Charles Crookston. May God grant you peace & strength to get through this and to know he is with the Lord. Stay close to the Lord for that is where he is. He is a true American Hero. When you find yourself in deep sorrow missing him so remember the wonderful memories of him keep them close to your heart. Rest in peace Hero you will never be forgotten. Proud gold star mom of LCpl. Leon B. Deraps KIA 5-6-06 Al Anbar Providence Iraq. Dandy1 -Sandy Deraps |
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Ridley
Posts: 0
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| 30 Jan 2008 1:52 PM |
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| Our deepest condolences to family and friends of Pfc Crookston, our American Hero. Rest in Peace, Soldier. |
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Monica
Posts: 855
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Northfield, MN
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| 30 Jan 2008 5:47 PM |
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PFC Crookston...may you rest with heroes. You will NOT be forgotten.
To the family and friends of PFC Duncan Crookston...my heart aches for you. May love and support surround you as you lay him to rest. My prayers are with you.
Monica Mead
MN State Captain
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RIDEN4HIM
Posts: 2073
Brevard, NC
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| 30 Jan 2008 7:36 PM |
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| We send our sincere condolences and prayers to the family of Duncan Charles Crookston. Thank you for your service to our country. May, you rest in peace. You are a true “American Hero”. |
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In memory of:
Jesse Lee Ashe, Veteran, WWII, US Navy (Brother)
Harold W. Owen, Veteran, WWII US Army (Brother-n-law)
John Edward Ashe, USAF Veteran, Korean War(Brother)
To honor our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ
Paul & Rowena Ashe
Brevard, NC
Patriot Guard Riders
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Cipher
Posts: 587
Gresham/Portland Oregon(e)
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| 30 Jan 2008 8:44 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the families and friends of our hero. People
forget the sacrifices our men and women of our military make to protect this
great country of ours, it's people and it's constitution.
I will not forget and do my best to remind others to remember!
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wvhusker
Posts: 5755
Ashland, KY
Sr. KY R/C
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| 31 Jan 2008 1:40 AM |
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PFC Crookston,
Thank you for your willingness to defend the United States of America and her freedoms and interests. Your untimely death brings much sorrow and sadness to the hearts and lives of your family, friends, military brothers and sisters, each and every member of the Patriot Guard Riders, and all who truly appreciate their freedom. We are proud of your service and dedication in that which you believed in and fought for. Your mission is complete. You are truly an American hero and the world in which we live is a safer place because of your commitment to freedom. We will now proudly stand for you with honor, dignity, and respect. We pray that you will now rest peacefully in the arms of God. May He provide peace, comfort, and understanding to each life you touched.
WVHusker
Tom & Kelly
Ashland, KY
NE KY R/C
US Army, 1988 - 1998
Operations Desert Shield/Storm
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"Heaven Was Needing A Hero" (Jo Dee Messina)
My personal thanks to HUDPatriotGuard for posting this on YouTube. May this touch your heart as it did mine. ~WVHusker
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TMR
Posts: 2995
Willow Springs IL
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| 31 Jan 2008 8:52 AM |
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"There is no greater love", say the Lord, "than to lay down your life for a friend".
Thank you and God Bless you, Pfc Crookston, for being willing to do just that.... for me and mine.
'Rest easy, son, at the top of the stairs.'
Standing in spirit in Willow Springs IL TMR
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Wilderman
Posts: 193
Colorado
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| 31 Jan 2008 9:47 AM |
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I will keep the family of Pfc. Duncan Charles Crookston in my prayers. In this difficult time, we ask that the Lord will wrap you in His arms of love.
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Wilderman
"Sure I wave the American flag. Do you know a better flag to wave? Sure I love my country with all her faults. I'm not ashamed of that, never have been, never will be." The Duke |
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dthompson
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| 31 Jan 2008 10:29 AM |
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I will be proud to stand in honor this young man and his family.
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Slowhand
Posts: 4057
Northeastern, Maryland Senior Chaplain & Ride Captain
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| 31 Jan 2008 10:37 AM |
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| I would like to extend my deepest condolences to the family and friends of this American Hero who stood tall for his homeland in this very sad time in your lives, but remember that you knew a hero first hand while the rest of us just get to hear about their heroic deeds. My prayers are that our GOD may bring peace and comfort to all of you during this tragic time. Please know that not just me , but a country full of people like me owe you a dept that can never be repaid. But please know that your loved one is now serving in the Army of our LORD in heaven, and the LORD said if I go to 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 present with the LORD. No one can ever say that your loved one isn't a HERO, they were willing to serve that the rest of us may enjoy the freedom we do today, and the sacrifice you and your family have endured so our nation can remain the home of the free because of the brave. We are all brothers and sisters in arms and we don't forget one of our own, rest in peace my comrade, your mission is complete and now it's time for you to rest. May GOD Bless each and everyone of you. |
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jimreime
Posts: 869
Ride Captain Colorado Springs
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| 31 Jan 2008 4:41 PM |
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Anyone from Colorado Springs and south that would like to go up as a group we will meet at Denny’s at North Academy and I-25. I am giving us 1 ½ hours to get up to Denver in case of any traffic, better early than late.
Stage: 8:00 am
Brief: 8:15 am
Depart for Denver: 8:30 am
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Jim "Infidel" Reime
Ride Captain Colorado Springs
Home: 719-638-1643
Cell: 719-332-1286
patriotguard@hotmail.com
"We've been looking for the enemy for several days now. We've finally found them. We're surrounded. That simplifies our problem of finding these people and killing them." Lieutenant General Lewis B. Puller "Chesty" USMC just outside the Chosin Resevoir Korea.
Borders, Language, Culture!
First comes smiles, then lies. Last is gunfire!!!
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1996_retired_E7
Posts: 773
Colorado Springs, CO
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| 31 Jan 2008 7:01 PM |
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God, take this young warrior into your kingdom, and grant comfort to his family and friends in their time of sorrow.
Pfc Crookston, your mission is complete and you have joined those who have gone before you. Now it is our mission to stand for you, a mission we accept with honor and a heavy heart.
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Robin "Flash" Thurston
MSgt, USAF (1975-1996)
Air Force Association Life Member
Patriot Guard Riders #12345 - (03/03/2006)
Ride Captain/Colorado Springs
Proud PGR cager (Red 1997 Jeep Wrangler with the BIG American flag on the back!!!)
Honoring the fallen, those who have served, and the memory of four American Heroes:
My Father, Robert G. Thurston - WWII (European Theater)
My Father-In-Law, Albert A. Mestan - WWII (Pacific Theater) & Korean War
Lt John P. Napolitano - FDNY Rescue 2 (North Tower, World Trade Center)
CMSgt Robert A. Brown - Bataan Death March Survivor
"It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us — that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion — that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain" - Abraham Lincoln |
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mattsmom
Posts: 1503
North Beach, Maryland
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| 01 Feb 2008 8:11 AM |
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| Pfc Crookston, you are so truly appreciated. You stand now as one of heaven's greatest heroes, joining all our fallen warriors who have gone before you. You rest easy young soldier....your mission here is complete, and we will remember you, always. |
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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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nuguy
Posts: 912
Pueblo, CO
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| 01 Feb 2008 9:31 AM |
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PUEBLO, CO
Meet at Loaf & Jug exit 102 off I-25
Stage 0715 hrs (7:15 am)
KSU 0730 hrs (7:30 am)
meet up with Springs bunch at Denny's
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Abe "nuguy" Duran
Senior Ride Captain-Pueblo & So. Colo
Nat'l PGR
US NAVY 55-58
RFTW Rider
PGR Rider
Remembering our POW/MIA/KIA
nuguy@q.com
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