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sdoise 
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Kinder, La.
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| 16 Mar 2008 11:22 AM |
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| I convey my heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of SSG Collin Bowen and my sincere appreciation of his service and ultimate sacrifice 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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indyharley
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satyr
Posts: 7366
Raleigh, NC
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| 16 Mar 2008 10:25 PM |
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I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and
friends of SSgt Collin Bowen. My thoughts and prayers are with
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Thank you for standing for our country and defending our freedom
Collin. Rest in peace soldier. I salute you.
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Steve Roma
USAF 1976 - 1980, TAC
Dry Hill AFS, Watertown, NY
Finland AFS, Finland, MN
We cherish too, the Poppy red
That grows on fields where valor led,
It seems to signal to the skies
That blood of heroes never dies.
- Moina Micheals - 1918
"We Shall Keep the Faith"
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elisejk
Posts: 1682
Fuquay Varina, NC
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| 17 Mar 2008 4:33 AM |
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If tears could build a stairway
and memories build a lane,
I’d walk right up to heaven,
and bring you home again.
You are truly a great American hero
and will never be forgotten!
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National Support Staff
“Accept the challenges so that you may feel the exhilaration of victory.”
General George S. Patton
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Steam
Posts: 3167
Whitmire SC
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| 17 Mar 2008 6:52 AM |
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In January, the men and women of the PGR in South Carolina stood in Lyman SC, conducting a Mission of Honor for SGT Shawn Hill. During the planning of that mission we learned of SSG Bowen who was injured in the same IED attack that killed SGT Hill.
Since that time many of us have followed the heroic fight of 'our' Staff Sergeant. There for a while I thought this tough Soldier would beat the odds. He was terribly injured but within him was a warrior spirit the likes of which is rarely seen. Collin Bowen fought hard. With his family around him each day he fought a tremendous fight.
I do not cry very often. I cried Friday morning when I learned that Collin's struggle had ended.
My heart breaks for his wife, his little girls, his entire family. I feel like I know them all. I've been privileged to 'listen' to the banter between siblings and feel the deep yearning of a Mom and Dad. Collin's wife has shared some stories that made me admire this Staff Sergeant, not just for the job he did or the uniform he wore. This man was quite a man. This loss is an awful loss.
Godspeed Staff Sergeant. You are a hero. We are in your debt. Now, rest from your struggles. |
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Randy Stevens
Senior Ride Captain
South Carolina
(864)344-6002
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NoWorries
Posts: 1424
Kennesaw, Georgia
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| 17 Mar 2008 7:28 AM |
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To the family and friends of SSgt. Bowen, please know that we hold your soldier in the highest regard as an American Hero. Your loss has not gone unnoticed and it is not in vain.
Go with God, Collin, He'll take you home. |
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† NoWorries
Canyon Shearer
Mentor Team Member
Red White and Blue Book Coordinator
noworries88@gmail.com
928-606-6906Rejoice not against me, O mine enemy: when I fall, I shall arise;
when I sit in darkness, the Lord shall be a light unto me.
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rayschlegel
Posts: 27
College Park, Maryland
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| 17 Mar 2008 8:35 AM |
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| Please accept our Sincere Condolences to the Family of SSGT Collin Bowen. Our Prayers are with you.
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The Maryland National Guard family of SPC Allison Schlegel, 58th IBCT, Camp Victory, Iraq |
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Riding In Honor of:
My daughter SPC Allison Schlegel, HHC 58th IBCT, OIF Veteran
My father CPO Walter Schlegel, WW 2 Veteran, All Theaters, ANC
My grandfather PFC Adolph Schlegel, WW 1 Veteran, European Theater
My father-in-law TSGT Joseph Wagner Jr, WW 2 Veteran, Pacific Theater
My mother-in-law LT Eleanor Carriollo Wagner, WW 2 Veteran Nurse, European-African-Middle Eastern Theater
My bother-in-law LTC Joseph Wagner III, Maryland National Guard, Pentagon |
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chilcora
Posts: 2
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| 17 Mar 2008 3:00 PM |
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| SSG Bowen fought a heroic battle to overcome his injuries. He is now at Peace, with a new body that has no pain, no scars. His family and friends must now "fight the fight" and carry on, every day without Collin. You will forever be in my thoughts and prayers Bowen Family. And Collin will NEVER be forgotten! I will care him with me always, as a HERO who gave his life for MY Freedom.
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Rose Chilcoat - Proud Mom to:
Sgt. Justin Chilcoat - USMC
Sr. Airman Teri Chilcoat - USAF |
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don sc
Posts: 21
plainfield IN
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| 17 Mar 2008 5:32 PM |
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| my hart prayes go out to the family and friend of this fine hero my GOG hold you all in his hands now SSG Collin Bowen fight is ove so rest in peace now and for ever may GOD keep you my his side for ever and ThANKS for giveing me my freedom |
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nurse
Posts: 2742
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| 18 Mar 2008 4:29 AM |
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| Condolences to SSg Collin Bowen's family, your strength and courage that gave him his will to overcome his many injuries. Although his struggle was too much for his earthly body, his love will now guide you all on each day. Thank you, SSG Bowen, for your service to our country. Standing in your honor. |
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Asmodeus
Posts: 798
State Captain
Maryland & DC
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| 18 Mar 2008 4:57 AM |
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I am another who followed SSG Bowen's progress online. Words fail to convey the sense of loss and helplessness. My most heartfelt condolences to his family. He is now at peace. It will be a great honor to see him to his final resting place at Arlington National Cemetery.
Standing by in Southern Maryland...
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Brian Parnes
State Captain
Maryland & D.C.
(StateCaptain@mdpatriotguard.org)
People who live in ivory towers are detached from the world around them. |
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STeelyBeast
Posts: 50
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| 18 Mar 2008 5:33 AM |
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| To the family & friends of SSG Collin Bowen, we send our condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow. Rest in peace. |
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Anyone who is not behind our Armed Forces is welcome to stand in front of them...
Riding in honor of those who served and in memory of:
Robert Puckett, US Army - Korea
Jesse Brumbalow, US Army - WWII
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timothy.cahill
Posts: 208
Kokomo, Indiana
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| 18 Mar 2008 6:02 AM |
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| Wy wife and I and our church family have been praying for Collin and all of you since 14 January and I for one will stand and honor Collin's sacrifice. He was a brave soldier and a scaper. God Bless those that serve and the families that stand behind them!
MSgt Tim Cahill and Sue
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Carrie Ann
Posts: 440
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| 18 Mar 2008 6:21 AM |
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I offer my sincere condolences to the family of SSG. Collin Bowen. I pray that God will grant you comfort during these most difficult sad times. Collin is front and center with our Lord. His fellow heroes "WELCOMED" him at heaven's gate. SSG Collin Bowen, THANK YOU for your sacrifice for our freedom and liberty we all enjoy.
Stand down. Your watch is over. Rest now. |
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Carrie Ann Byrne
Momma of LCPL. Justin A. Schultz, USMC
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jenmoore
Posts: 21
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| 18 Mar 2008 7:13 AM |
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Moldmaker,
We are holding a fundraiser for the Collin Bowen's wife and children at the 31 Club in South Marion Weds. Music starts at 4:15pm, horse racing begins at 5:15pm. All Marion Patriot Guard Members, Vets, THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY is encouraged to attend! Thanks, Jennifer Moore
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jenmoore
Posts: 21
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| 18 Mar 2008 7:13 AM |
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Moldmaker,
We are holding a fundraiser for the Collin Bowen's wife and children at the 31 Club in South Marion Weds. Music starts at 4:15pm, horse racing begins at 5:15pm. All Marion Patriot Guard Members, Vets, THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY is encouraged to attend! Thanks, Jennifer Moore
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busyblonde
Posts: 721
Bessemer City, NC
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| 18 Mar 2008 8:07 AM |
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| SSG Collin Bowen, Thank You for your service to our great nation. My deepest condolences go out to the family and friends of Collin Bowen. He is truly a GREAT AMERICAN HERO who will never be forgotten. I had followed his progress on Caringbridge, and was heartbroken to find that he lost his valiant battle for his life. May God bless you and comfort you at this most difficult time. |
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mold maker
Posts: 226
Marion, In
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| 18 Mar 2008 8:42 AM |
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| If anyone would care to read the articule printed in the newspaper bout Collin Bowen, please go to the Chronicle-Tribune.com Thank you for all your support for Collin and family! |
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harly69g
Posts: 8556
Mid-West Regional Capt.
KY,IN,OH,MI
Ride Capt.
Owensboro, KY
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| 18 Mar 2008 1:57 PM |
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In Memory: Terri L. Newman 11/64 - 07/05
In Memory: Caleb S. Newman 12/07
Senior Ride Capt for countys of: Crittenden, Caldwell, Union, Webster, Mclean, Hopkins, Muhlenburg, Henderson, Daviess, Ohio, Hancock.
KY State site: www.pgrofky.com
IN State site: www.indianapatriotguard.org
OH State site: www.ohiopgr.org
MI State site: www.pgrmichigan.org |
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hdpanther1
Posts: 953
District 7 Ohio PGR Ride Captain Kettering, Ohio
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| 18 Mar 2008 2:24 PM |
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To the family and friends of SSgt Collin Bowen, My family and I wish to offer you our deepest and heartfelt condolences on the loss of Collin. We pray that God will comfort you in these very difficult times and we as Patriotic Americans mourn the loss of Collin with you.
SSgt Collin Bowen, My family and I wish to thank you for your dedicated and selfless service to our Nation and your willingness to pay the ultimate sacrifice so that we can life in a Free Nation. You will be a Hero to us forever. Stand at ease soldier for your mission is now complete, you are now in God’s Army! |
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ED
AKA "Big Daddy"
PGR Ohio District 7 Ride Captain
Riding in memory of:
Spc Jacob E. Melson 7 Jan 2006 Iraq
Pfc James Paul White Jr 11 Aug 2006 Afghanistan
SrA Kenny P. Hauprich 8 Nov 2007 Italy
SSgt Travis L. Griffin 3 April 2008 Iraq
Ronald Reagan
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SpeedwayBill
Posts: 157
Speedway, IN
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| 18 Mar 2008 6:43 PM |
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God Bless your service and sacrafice. Only the best of the best put on the uniform of an American Soldier. Thank you for your selfless service. You will be missed.
May peace and comfort find your faimily and friends
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Riding in honor of: My Grandfather, Cpl Isaac Mummert-Spanish American War Vet
My Father,1stSGT Robert Mummert-WWII Vet & My two Sons;SGT Jon & Spc Andy Mummert-Iraq Vets-and for my first Grandson, Isaac Mummert |
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ddaddyo
Posts: 669
Fort Wayne, In ..... IN. PGR Chaplain N/E In. R/C
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| 18 Mar 2008 7:17 PM |
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Our Hearts are heavy as we prepare to lay another Hoosier Hero to rest. SSg Bowen I will be Honored to stand your FlagLine. Thank you for your Sacrifice, so we all may enjoy the freedoms, that Fighting Men like you have earned for us. To all of you that Collin leaves behind, our heartfelt condolences.............. We weep with you in this loss. May our Lord wrap His Loving Arms around you and Comfort you through this difficult time.
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Riding With Respect For
Bob Berta: 31E Row 85
Bob Davis: 22E Row 38
Both 21 years old.............. Forever |
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hunter 1
Posts: 77
jamestown in.
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| 18 Mar 2008 9:18 PM |
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| My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Collin. ssg Bowen thank you for having the stength and courage to protect all of us here at home . hunter 1 |
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wvhusker
Posts: 5755
Ashland, KY
Sr. KY R/C
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| 19 Mar 2008 12:13 AM |
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SSG Brown,
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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RIDEN4HIM
Posts: 2073
Brevard, NC
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| 19 Mar 2008 7:08 AM |
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| We send our sincere condolences and prayers to the family of Collin Bowen. 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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