AKagan 
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| 22 Mar 2007 8:31 AM |
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Thank you guys for being there...Emerson not only was my brother's, Sgt. Ryan Patrick Green, best friend, but they died together.
Thank ya'll for the support.
Love,
Amanda Kagan
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MelLane
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| 22 Mar 2007 8:42 AM |
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Sgt. Brand-thank you for your part in protecting my family. You will never be forgotten as you will always be an American Hero. Rest quietly now and watch over us in the arms of God-your mission is complete. May God comfort your family and friends-you do not grieve alone-we grieve with you.
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Proud daughter of a WWII Vet and Proud Wife of a Vietnam Vet.
If you can not stand behind our troops-stand in front of them.
They may not be stars-but holes in heaven for our loved ones to look down to watch out for us and let us know they are happy.
Standing in Honor and Memory of:
Service Battery, 3rd Battalion, 35th Field Artillary
FLO Royce L. McCleskey-P-47D piliot shot down April 22, 1945 in the Po Valley of Italy
Pfc. Harold C. Gingrich-WWII Vet
Cpl. Marion Lee Dirickson 6/3/67 in Quang Tin
Pfc. Donald Mock 5/5/68 in Quang Tri
Sp4 Larry Massie 6/20/68 in Go Cong
Sp4 J.C. Strome 8/25/68 in Tay Ninh
Pfc. Paul Balint-Iraq
Sgt. Joshua Boyd-Iraq
Sgt. William Crow-Iraq
Johnny Dewey Baze-Vietnam Vet
Kyge C. Edmonds-Vietnam Vet and LEO
Lt. Col. James Ayres-shot down in Laos
SSG Michael Murphrey-Clyde, Texas
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BCDFW
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Fort Worth, Texas
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| 22 Mar 2007 9:24 AM |
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SGT Emerson Brand, thank you for your willingness to defend the United States of America and all that we hold sacred.
Though tears can never bring you back, we hope that our tears express our gratitude for the sacrifice that you made and our sorrow at your passing.
You are truly a hero and your sacrifice will never be forgotten. Your mission on earth is complete.
Bruce “BC” Cossairt
1SG (RET), US Army
1977-2000
Blue Star Father
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tha viking
Posts: 19
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| 22 Mar 2007 12:50 PM |
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My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Sgt. Emerson N. Brand during this time of their sorrow and loss
"The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy"
MLK
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Kenjasport
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Longview - East Texas
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| 22 Mar 2007 8:31 PM |
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My prayers and condolences are with Sgt Brand and his family. We all mourn the loss of another "Hero" protecting FREEDOM
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Kenneth James
"ShagNasty"
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veteranswife
Posts: 129
The Woodlands, Texas
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| 22 Mar 2007 8:51 PM |
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Amanda
our prayers go out to you , your brother and SGT.Brand.
We lost great heros .
My deepest sympathys go out to you and his family.
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Stand behind and support our Soldiers, or feel free to stand in front of them.
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Airport
Posts: 79
Killeen, TX
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| 23 Mar 2007 6:07 PM |
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Emerson, you've come home - you've come home at last! We are all grateful for your service and humbled by your deeds. You're a better man than many that I know and am so very sorry that your untimely sacrifice had to happen at all. You're family and friends will be in my thoughts and in my prayers in the coming days. Thank you for everything!
Glenn
U. S. Army 1973 - 1993
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Woodstock47
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Plano, TX
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| 23 Mar 2007 7:13 PM |
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| To the family of Sgt. Brand: I pray that you will be able to draw strength from the support community that you saw today. From the soldiers on hand to the law enforcement officers to the civilians that lined the roads, all were there for Sgt. Brand and his family. I am sorry I never got to shake his hand but I am so thankful to his family for allowing the Patriot Guard to honor him. I thank you all for this honor and priviledge. |
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"Honor to our Heroes"
You will NOT be forgotten!
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porkchopsfatboy
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| 23 Mar 2007 8:22 PM |
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| sgt. brand. thank you for standing for freedom, thank you for giving all for our freedom, rest now with all the heros who have waited for you. know that your sacrifice does not go unnoticed, and will always be remembered by those of us who this day stand to honor you. |
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Top7
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Allen, Collin County, Texas
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| 23 Mar 2007 8:25 PM |
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What a magnificent sight today! From my Air Force brethren, to the Army Honor Guard, to all of the LEO and Firefighters, to the great citizens of Greenville...All standing in honor of this brave Warrior.
Thank you Riders, I was humbled and honored to ride with you partway, and then break off to attend another service.
Let's show the people of Caddo Mills how much we Honor, Respect, and Appreciate SGT Brand's courage and sacrifice, tomorrow morning!
Respectfully submitted,
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Patriot Guard Riders
"All that is necessary for the triumph of evil, is that good men do nothing" - Edmund Burke
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PorterMan
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| 24 Mar 2007 12:49 AM |
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| I served with Sgt.Brand in Delta Co The Old Guard, when he was in 2nd Plt. We did a number of missions in Arlington together. He was a good man, loved his country and loved the Army. He had a way of making you grin, even in the worst of times. He taught me a few things, always willing to help a fellow soldier. Id like to see someone who could outrun him. We ran one day, started off two miles, and then went to 8 like it was nothing. I give my condolences to his family and friends he left behind. |
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SPMorel
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East Texas
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| 24 Mar 2007 11:29 PM |
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I stood yesterday in awe. When I saw the city of Greenville TX and L3(Gov.Con.) come to a stand still to Honor one of their heros that was also a neighbor. There was easily 3000 to 5000 people that were stopped in traffic and instead of sitting in their cars, they came out to the streets waving there flags. Everyone from grade schoolers to senior citizens at a nursing home HONORED this Hero. I have been on a couple of Escort Missions but never one that stood out like this did. Thank you Horsepen, Nighthawk and Top(my fellow Murtedian-mad dog) for making that escort so seemless.
Then Today. As DD said, "this is the biggest thing to come to Caddo Mills TX", and did they know it. They honored this hero like he should have been. I never had a rush of emotion until I read some of those signs. Thank you to the Brand Family, Greenville, Caddo Mills, and the PGR. I will see you all at the next one.
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rdaniel
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| 26 Mar 2007 6:49 AM |
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The following link is to the WFAA news story and video for Sgt Brand. Very moving experience, I'm honored I was able to participate.
http://www.wfaa.com/sharedcontent/dws/wfaa/sstoler/stories/wfaa070323_lj_stoler.c890318.html |
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CQQL
Posts: 207
Arlington, Tx
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| 28 Mar 2007 7:32 AM |
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http://news.webshots.com/album/558357534TdUFBk
Mission photos for Sgt Brand. Photos approved by Deb, fiance. |
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Gary Hill
RVN 70-72 101st Abn/1st Cav
VFW Life Member/at large
PGR Member
gary.hill2@tx.rr.com
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Blayz
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Miller Grove, Tx
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| 29 Mar 2007 10:07 AM |
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I came across this link and thought I would share w/all.
copy / paste the link below into your address bar. sorry i couldn't get the link to work properly
http://www.reflectionsmm.com/movies/00-EmersonTribute.wmv |
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CQQL
Posts: 207
Arlington, Tx
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| 29 Mar 2007 6:19 PM |
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| Thanks, Blayz......wonderful video. I missed that part of the mission....now I know! Thanks a lot! I generally just do a copy/paste to this site. If you did the same, I don't know why it didn't "act" normally a a hyperlink. Anyway, doesn't matter. Copy/paste to address bar worked just as well. Everyone else can easily do the same. Thanks again. |
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Gary Hill
RVN 70-72 101st Abn/1st Cav
VFW Life Member/at large
PGR Member
gary.hill2@tx.rr.com
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TheGman9382
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Baytown, Texas
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| 29 Mar 2007 8:15 PM |
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God bless you Sgt. Brand - you are a true american hero. I am a PGR member in Houston and recently had an email in my in box with the tribute video on it.... amazing work by a guy named Brian(?). I have watched it over and over. I have ridden many PGR rides but have never seen it from the outside looking in.
PGR brothers and sisters - you are doing a wonderful thing for our heroes. Keep up the good work. And remember that we should never take freedom for granted. Thanks to those who are serving, who have served and who will serve. May your efforts not be in vain. |
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Ron "G-Man" Gilbert
Firefighter - Medic - Police Officer - Patriot
82nd Airborne Division 89' - 92'
1st Squadron (Air) 17th Cavalry Regiment
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magimountain
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| 02 Apr 2007 10:50 AM |
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| I never got to know Sgt Emmerson Brand all that well but he was my very first friend that I can remember ever having..I have only one memmory of us as children at age 3 or 4 we sat in his moms kitchen and drank molasses and milk..rest in peace my friend... |
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cricketskids
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Suwanee, GA
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| 02 Apr 2007 12:34 PM |
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Great Job Texas, is only the first words, to be followed by,,,
magnificent
awe-inspiring
unbelievable
unfathomable beauty.
I am beyond words. This video, that town, this Hero, that welcome home,
goes beyond a few tears, and a touched heart.
My fellow Patriot Guard, that is why we stand. For hours in the cold or 10 minutes in the sweltering heat, we stand because we love. A true American definition of the United States Of America, is that we love one another with the biggest heart imaginable. A heart that grieves the loss of one hero after another, and we love with the same heart that can welcome home with outstretched arms those heros that walk off the plane.
I cannot express the immense hole in my heart for Sgt. Emerson Brand, but that hole slowly heals with pride at watching Americans come together to love one another.
Thank you Texas for capturing the American spirit in the video.
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"He used to tell us that integrity was the checks and balances in life. You don’t ever give up. You don’t ever stop. As long as you believe that you are doing the right thing, you won’t be wrong.”
1Sgt. John Blair
Remember, no one can make you feel inferior without your consent. Eleanor Roosevelt
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D.L. Brand
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| 02 Apr 2007 3:44 PM |
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Jeffery Mountain, is that you, Son? I would love to hear from you.
D.L. Brand, the one who gave you two boys that milk and molasses. |
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"Mixster"
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Williamsport, PA 17701
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| 06 Apr 2007 7:51 AM |
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Rest in peace, Sgt. Emerson N. Brand. Thank you for your service. May the Holy Spirit comfort your family & friends in their time of grief. Your's was the ultimate sacrifice, never to be forgotten by those who love Freedom & Liberty.
We are all brothers and sisters in arms and we don't forget one of our own, rest in peace soldier, your mission is complete and now it's time for you to rest
"To a friend’s house, the road is never long!"
Mixster: Standing by in Williamsport, PA
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Mickey Finn >Mixster<
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