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TrackJack 
Posts: 174
Winter Springs, Florida
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| 21 Apr 2008 5:54 AM |
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My deepest condolences to the family, friends and comrades of Sgt Merlin German. We have lost a real American hero and heaven has gained an angel. My prayers are with you.
Sgt Merlin German, thank you for going where others have feared to tread. Your path is clear, walk through those Heavenly gates, your brothers and sisters are waiting for you. Godspeed....
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"What we do for ourselves dies with us. What we do for others and the world remains and is immortal." Albert Pine
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aoop
Posts: 2465
Vidor, Orange County, TX
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| 21 Apr 2008 6:03 AM |
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James M. Richards
Vidor,TX
US Navy 1969-1972 Damage Control
jmrichards@aoop.net http://www.myspace.com/stoneagegeek
Travel in Memory of: Pvt Clinton Victor Richards, (Uncle) WWI, USA, KIA, GySgt Joseph B. Richards ,USMC, (Father) WWII, Deceased, SSgt Leroy Richards, USMC, (Uncle) WWII, Deceased, Pvt Dewitt E. Rabalais, USMC, Father in Law, Deceased, Col Gilbert Meibaum, USMC, VN, AO, SN Larry Slaymaker, USN, VN, KIA and each and every Brother and Sister who has worn the uniform and lifted their right hand to make the Promise to willingly die if need be to defend the freedoms of our Citizens and the innocents abroad.
A Mother asked President Bush, "Why did my Child have to die in Iraq?" Another Mother asked President Kennedy,"Why did my Child have to die in Vietnam?" Another Mother asked President Truman, "Why did my Child have to die in Korea?" Another Mother asked President F.D. Roosevelt,"Why did my Child have to die at Iwo Jima ?" Another Mother asked President W. Wilson, "Why did my Child have to die on the battlefield of France ?" Yet another Mother asked President Lincoln,"Why did my Child have to die at Gettysburg ?" And yet another Mother asked President G.Washington, "Why did my Child have to die near Valley Forge?" Long, long ago a Mother (Mary) asked, "Heavenly Father, why did my Child have to die on a cross outside Jerusalim?" All the answers are so near the same. One died to save our Souls and the others died to protect our Freedoms. |
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kbell
Posts: 329
Jacksonville,Fl
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| 21 Apr 2008 6:11 PM |
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| My deepest sympathy to the family and friends of this hero. A hero in so many ways. May you find comfort in GOD'S love and promises. GOD was ready to put his arms around Merlin and tell him what a couragous fight he fought. My prayers are with yall. In GOD'S arms, in our hearts.
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Karen (kerrybell) Trone
If you are going to worry then don't pray...
If you are going to pray then don't worry !!
For I know the plans I have for you....
Jeremiah 29:11
Live simply. Love generously.
Care deeply. Speak kindly.
Leave the rest to God.
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sig22
Posts: 2854
New Port Richey, Fl. Senior Ride Captain FL State Captain-Retired
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| 22 Apr 2008 9:00 AM |
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I send my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Sgt. Merlin German. May the Lord comfort you in the difficult days ahead.
Godspeed Merlin.....Godspeed..... |
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Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there…
RIDING IN HONOR AND LOVING MEMORY OF:
PGR FL Ride Captain (Ret) Tom "Flaman2u" Rowell - 24 Jun 2008
PGR TN member and friend John "SmokyMtnSporty" Deniakis - 09 Jun 2008
"Optimistically pessimistic about life"
PGR GA Ride Captain (Ret) Mike "Deltoid" Bland - 22 Feb 2008
"It's all good"
PGR FL Senior Ride Captain Jack "Jacklok" Loken - 20 Oct 2007
"Take care, ride safe"
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Jazabel
Posts: 15
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| 22 Apr 2008 2:50 PM |
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We were deeply saddened to hear the news of your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. Our family send our deepest sympathy. We share in your sorrow. Merlin will be remembered as one who gave the ultimate sacrifice.
The Zabel Family of Hernando Beach. FL.
Jan Zabel **BSM
Aaron Zabel U.S. Navy
Kendal Zabel U.S. Army (Medivac)
Megan Zabel. Army Wife.
Louis Zabel (USAF Ret)
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treadhead
Posts: 38
Chicago
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| 22 Apr 2008 5:48 PM |
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It was my Honor to have known you Merlin. In life, you were surrounded by a very loving family, and boatload of friends ! You gave inspiration to everyone you came in contact with. You will be sorely missed .
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2/77 9TH Inf. '78 - '80
3/32 3rd Armor '80 - '82
Il PGR RC
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IF YOU DON'T STAND BEHIND OUR TROOPS , FEEL FREE TO STAND IN FRONT OF THEM ! |
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Susan Sturgis
Posts: 4285
Bear, DE
In Memory of Ed "Old Iron" Barrett
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| 23 Apr 2008 3:19 AM |
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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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Starbike
Posts: 831
Proud Florida PGR Member, Medic, Mentor, and Ride Captain from Groveland, Florida
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| 23 Apr 2008 5:46 AM |
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MISSION RIDE REPORT---April 22, 2008
We assembled at Purcell's Funeral Home in Bushnell Florida to stand in silent respect for Sgt. Merlin German---a young, courageous Marine who fought bravely in the sands of Iraq and then fought bravely again at Brooke Army Medical Center in Texas.
Sadly, Sgt. Merlin lost his fight on April 11, 2008 and is to be buried on April 23, 2008 at Florida National Cemetery. Thank you, Sgt German---for standing up for us---it is now our turn to stand up for you.
My sincere thanks to the family of Sgt German for inviting us to stand in honor for their HERO. My sincere condolences to the family and friends and comrades of Sgt. German. Also, I offer thanks from the bottom of my heart to the Patriot Guard Riders who stood in honor and silent respect for Sgt. Merlin German---you made me proud. God Bless You All.
(((SALUTE)))
Mission accomplished.
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Riding In Memory Of My Parents---1st. Lt. Elizabeth L. Hanifin and 1st. Lt. Robert W. Hanifin
PGR member along with both of my brothers:
Sgt. Robert C. Hanifin USAF 64-68 and Patriot Guard Rider
Sgt. David P. Hanifin USAF 70-74 and WV PGR Ride Captain
Standing the flagline in memory of FL PGR SRC Jack "jackloc" Loken, Jr.
And GA PGR SRC Mike "deltoid" Bland |
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Uffda
Posts: 9873
Wonder Lake, IL
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| 23 Apr 2008 7:02 AM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Sgt Merlin German, USMC Veteran. May God help you though this difficult time and sorrow. Know
your son was and is a Hero to us all. Our thoughts and prayers are with
you always. He will never be forgotten.
Rest Safely and Securely in God's Loving Arms, Merlin.
Going home, going home,
I'm just going home.
Quiet-like, slip away-
I'll be going home.
It's not far, just close by;
Jesus is the Door;
Work all done, laid aside,
Fear and grief no more.
Friends are there, waiting now.
He is waiting, too.
See His smile! See His hand!
He will lead me through.
Morning
Star lights the way;
Restless dream all done;
Shadows gone, break of day,
Life has just begun.
Every tear wiped away,
Pain and sickness gone;
Wide awake there with Him!
Peace goes on and on!
Going home, going home,
I'll be going home.
See the Light! See the Sun!
I'm just going home.
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Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you: 1. Jesus Christ. 2. The American G.I. One died for your soul, the other for your Freedom. |
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Wayne18
Posts: 571
Interlachen, Fl. Asst. State Captain
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| 23 Apr 2008 8:26 PM |
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Mission Report Phase two: I arrived at the funeral home a bit later than I previously planned due to a last minute time change Late last night. Several members were already there, and others were riding in, we had a total of 28 bikes and 1 cage, good turnout for midweek.
Brief was as scheduled, discussed changes to the mission, and set the flag line. Several Marine Commisioned Officers, Marine Non Commisioned Officers, and Civilian employees from Brooke Army Medical Center were there, each expressed their gratitude to the PGR for showing our respects. Several patients from the burn center were also there.
This was not a normal service, it was a gathering of the family, an ultimate chance for them to be together with Sgt. German.
The procession to FNC was short and uneventful, we arrived to find several members of the Marine Corps League standing the perimeter. The Marine Firing Squad and Bugler were in place. A Marine 3 Star General, his Aide, and other Marines were at the service to honor this young Marine.
Today, after a long hard battle, Sgt. Merlin German was retired to his final resting place . God Bless you Marine. Semper Fi !
My Thanks to all my PGR Brothers and Sisters for all that you do, and for being there today. It's an Honor for me to know you. |
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Wayne Howell
USMC 57-64 66-68
ALR Post 293
Florida Retreads
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New Mexico
Posts: 1462
Temple City, California 91780
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| 23 Apr 2008 8:47 PM |
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To the family and friends of Sgt Merlin German I wish to extend my deepest and sincere condolences for the loss of your loved one. We all have lost a true American Hero. As an Army veteran I salute you Sgt German and thank you for your service to our country. May God grant you the rest and peace that you so rightfully deserve. Vaya con Dios my brother and rest in peace. No more pain and suffering. You are now in Gods loving arms. You will not be forgotten. I will be with you in spirit in honor of this Hero.
Hero Down - Kickstands Up
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8th Infantry Division - 7th Howitzer Battalion
16th Field Artillery - Baumholder, Germany
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vf52rcl
Posts: 770
Black Diamond WA. USA
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| 23 Apr 2008 9:10 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, see you soon my brother.
Richard & Kary.
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USN 1980-1988
To Live is to Love
To Love is to Live
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Annette
Posts: 321
Davenport, Ia
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| 26 Apr 2008 8:46 AM |
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| My condolences to the family and friends of Sgt. Merlin German. |
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'No Greater Love is this that a man is willing to lay down his life for another.' Only two men were willing to sacrifice their lives for us-Jesus Christ and the American Soldier. Neither of which can ever fully be repaid.
Thank you for your Service and my Freedoms. Your sacrifices will never go unnoticed. I am grateful to live in a country made up of volunteers like you. Your choice to protect our Nation and put your self on the line can never be repaid.
Semper Fi,
Annette 'Patches" Wood
In memory of my father USMC LCPL William S. Wood
Proud daughter of a USMC Korean War Veteran
Patriot Guard Rider Member
ALLVETS Member
Hononary MarineMom Member
Honorary Navy Families Member
Proud and grateful to honor our Veterans |
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Big rock
Posts: 1990
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| 01 May 2008 7:40 PM |
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semperpapa
Posts: 1092
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
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| 01 May 2008 4:03 PM |
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My most sincere condolences to the family of Sgt. Merlin German for your great loss. May the Lord grant you peace and serenity in these times of sorrow.
Thank you for your service and sacrifice. It will not be forgotten!
May God bless you all.
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Frank "Semperpapa" Sacca
"Red Beamer Rider"
VPF of a U.S. Marine
"God spoke Liberty only to those who love it and are always ready to guard and defend it"
Daniel Webster
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AF Mom in NC
Posts: 1432
Lexington, NC
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| 01 May 2008 4:20 PM |
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Sgt. Merlin German earned my respect and gratitude when he volunteered to serve our country. His efforts to make the world a safer place will be remembered with honor and appreciation by this American family. He is greatly respected for the sacrifices that he made and the suffering he endured.
My sincere condolences to the family and friends. You are in my prayers during this time of sorrow.
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Living in the Land of the Free
BECAUSE of the Brave |
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mailman
Posts: 9874
West Branch, MI - Michigan Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Ride Captain
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| 01 May 2008 6:14 PM |
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| It was my honor to attend the graveside services at Florida National Cemetery for Sgt. German. The service and sacrifice of this True American Hero will never be forgotten. Rest In Peace Marine. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
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smidi
Posts: 322
East Meadow, NY Region 9 Nassau
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| 01 May 2008 6:33 PM |
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Rest In Peace Sargeant. My condolences to your family and sympathies to your friends.
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S. Mitch
“The willingness with which our young people are likely to serve in any war, no matter how justified, shall be directly proportional to how they perceive the veterans of earlier wars were treated and appreciated by their nation." -- George Washington 1789
Riding in honor of my Uncle:
Irving Schultz, Private
United States Army
Company A, 335th Infantry Regiment, 84th Infantry Division
Killed In Action: 24 November 1944 21 Years Old
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Pinger
Posts: 1902
Lisbon, NY
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| 01 May 2008 6:40 PM |
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Thank you Merlin, for your service and ultimate sacrifice for the preservation of FREEDOM ......... I SALUTE YOU
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Merlin German, Sgt., USMC(Ret) .............. and HERO |
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Charlie
USAF 60 - 64
USN 65 - 82
USN Retired 82
Viet Nam 71 & 73
Asst R/C NY Region 3
"We need not be afraid of the future, for the future will be in our own hands. We shall need courage, energy and determination, but above all, we shall need faith-faith in ourselves, in our communities and in our country." --- Thomas E. Dewey |
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1armymom
Posts: 167
Virginia Beach, VA
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| 01 May 2008 6:54 PM |
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To the family and loved ones of Sgt. Merlin German,
It is with great sorrow that I extend my condolences upon the loss of your Hero, who gave his all in the fight for freedom, and in the defense of his brothers and our grateful nation. May God give you strength until you meet again.
Sgt. German,
May God protect and guide your fellow warriors as they carry on without you; and bestow unto them, courage and strength to travel this most difficult path. I pray The Lord will grant your brothers the grace and perseverance to see the mission through.
Your sacrifice will remain in our hearts for a lifetime, with intense gratitude.
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Honor Our Armed Services, Pay It Forward!
Proud Mom of a USA SGT, 202 BSB 4B/2ID SBCT
~ OIF deployment # 2 ~
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Honor, Respect, Honesty they are not words to throw around. They are words to live by.
"WE WILL NEVER FORGET"
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"This beautiful day is simply too good to waste."
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kcreary
Posts: 179
White Plains, NY
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| 02 May 2008 10:50 AM |
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EXTREMELY SHORT NOTICE!!! Memorial tonight in Hartsdale for fallen Marine Sgt. Merlin German
There is a memorial service planned for Sgt.
Melvin German tonight. The service for Sgt. German is a public event
and all are welcome. We are invited to the memorial service
this evening! I spoke
with the organizers of the service and they would be delighted to have
the PGR participate. There will be family members in attendance also.
Please make every effort to attend if you can!
Please see
http://www.lohud.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080501/NEWS02/805010563/-1/rss01
and http://www.lohud.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2008805020402 for
information about this remarkable Marine.
The memorial service is today, Friday, May 2 at 7:00 PM
at the Woodlands High School in Hartsdale, NY.
If you can make it, please plan to stage at the Hartsdale train
station (Exit 15 off the Bronx River Pkwy northbound, Exit 16,
from the southbound side) at 6:15 PM. KSU will be at 6:40 PM
(it's only 5 minutes from the station to the high school!)
Please let me know if you can make it. It would be great to have a good
turn out for this exceptional young man who grew up right here in
Westchester. (Sgt. German was buried in April in Florida with the
participation of the PGR as escort.) Again, please let me know
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helbnt
Posts: 15
Kingsley, IA
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| 02 May 2008 7:04 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Sgt Merlin German. Words cannot describe the amount of respect that I have for this young Marine. He led by example and showed the true spirit of the United States Marine Corps, and US Soldiers everywhere.
((((SALUTE))))
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US Army Infantry, '90-'94
"War is an ugly thing, but not the ugliest of things. The decayed and degraded state of moral and patriotic feeling which thinks that nothing is worth war is much worse. The person who has nothing for which he is willing to fight, nothing which is more important than his own personal safety, is a miserable creature and has no chance of being free unless made and kept so by the exertions of better men than himself."
~ John Stuart Mill
In honor of CPL Chad Groepper
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Nailer101
Posts: 422
NW IL Senior Ride Captain/NE IA Ride Captain
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| 04 May 2008 6:38 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the family of Sgt. German. Your son's bravery and tenacity is a true testament to the quality of those who have earned the title "MARINE".
Rest in peace, Brother. Your place has been more than secured guarding Heaven's Gates. SEMPER FI |
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Cell Number: (563) 676-7145 Office Number: (563) 326-1792
SSgt USMC 69-75
1st Recon Bn, Sniper Platoon 0321/8541/8654
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American Legion Post 26
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IA/IL Master Hunter Education Instructor
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