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Susan Sturgis 
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Bear, DE
In Memory of Ed "Old Iron" Barrett
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| 24 Mar 2008 1:11 PM |
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updated 13 MAY 08 1930CST by Ladynighthawk
TIME CHANGE HONOR MISSION FOR PFC TYLER SMITH
STAGING: 8:30 AM
WHERE: OXFORD HILLS FUNERAL SERVICES
1037 MAIN ST (ROUTE 26)
OXFORD, ME
LEAVING: 9:30 AM
We will be staging at the funeral home in Oxford. We will then be escorting
PFC Smith and his family to the Sunday River Cemetery in Newry, Me. We
will be going up Route 26 thru Bethel to Newry. Bikes and cages will be able
to fly flags the entire trip. Speeds should not exceed 45 mph. The family
really appreciated the PGR at PFC Smith's services that were held in April.
This will be updated as needed.
John O'Leary
RC Oxford County
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Updated 7 May 08 0623 edt S Sturgis
We have already had an honor mission for PVT Tyler J. Smith on March 31 of this year
however here in Maine they couldn't bury him until now.
The family has invited the PGR to the final part of the mission. We will be escorting PFC Smith
to Sunday River Cemetery to be laid to rest.
This is all the information I have until I meet with the funerel director.
PFC Tyler Smith
Bethel, Me
May 19th
John O'Leary
RC Oxford County
Norway, Me
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Updated 29 Mar 08 at 0952 by Sandra
UPDATED INFORMATION ON PVT TYLER SMITH'S SERVICES
THE PGR HAS BEEN INVITED TO ATTEND ALL SERVICES FOR PVT SMITH
1) WAKE: SUNDAY MARCH 30, 2008
OXFORD HILLS FUNERAL SERVICES
ROUTE 26
OXFORD, ME
VISITING HOURS: 1-3 pm
6-9 PM
THE FAMILY WOULD LIKE US WITH FLAGS OUTSIDE THE FUNERAL HOME DURING THE
WAKE. OXFORD HILLS FUNERAL SEVICES IS LOCATED ON ROUTE 26 NORTH IN OXFORD,
MAINE, ABOUT 1 MILE NORTH OF OXFORD PLAINS SPEEDWAY ON THE RIGHT. FOR
ANYONE THAT CAN MAKE THIS WE WILL STAGE AT 12:30 AND AT 5:30 RESPECTFULLY AT
THE FUNERAL HOME.
2) FUNERAL: MONDAY MARCH 31, 2008 2:00 PM
WEST PARISH CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
CHURCH ST
BETHEL, ME
WE WILL HAVE TWO STAGING AREAS FOR THIS PART OF THE MISSION
STAGING AREA 1: OXFORD PLAZA ROUTE 26, OXFORD, ME
STAGING: 11:00
LEAVING: 11:45
OXFORD PLAZA IS LOCATED APPROXIMATLY 5 MILES NORTH OF OXFORD PLAINS
SPEEDWAY. IF COMING FROM SOUTH TAKE 95 NORTH TO EXIT 63. FOLLOW SIGN
FOR ROUTE 26 NORTH. OXFORD PLAZA IS ABOUT 25 MILES NORTH. IF COMING
FROM EAST (LEWISTON/AUBURN AREA) TAKE ROUTE 121 WEST TO ROUTE 26.
TURN RIGHT ONTO ROUTE 26 NORTH. OXFORD PLAZA IS ABOUT 8 MILES NORTH
ON LEFT. MOST OF US WILL BE HEADING TO BETHEL TO THE SECOND STAGING
AREA AND SOME WILL BE HEADING TO THE FUNERAL HOME TO ESCORT PVT SMITH.
STAGING AREA 2: MALLARD MART CORNER OF RT 2/PARKWAY RD, BETHEL, ME
STAGING: 12:00
LEAVING: 12:45
THOSE PEOPLE COMING FROM THE NORTH (RUMFORD/FARMINGTON) AREA
TAKE ROUTE 2 SOUTH TO BETHEL. MALLARD MART IS ON LEFT HAND SIDE ACROSS
FROM RITE AID PHARMACY. WE WILL STAGE HERE AND WAIT FOR THE PEOPLE
COMING UP FROM STAGE AREA 1. WE WILL LEAVE THIS STAGING AREA AT 12:45
AND HEAD TO THE CHURCH AND FORM A FLAG LINE WAITING FOR PVT SMITH
AND THE ESCORT TO ARRIVE.
CHECK THE WEATHER AND DRESS ACCORDINGLY. IF YOU CAN CAR POOL SPACE
IS LIMITED AT THE CHURCH.
JOHN O'LEARY
RC OXFORD COUNTY________________________________________________________________________________________
This Mission has been confirmed: There will be 3 different sections to this
mission.
PART 1 Friday March 28, 2008
Pvt Tyler Smith will be arriving at the Bethel Airport (no time
yet) and his family has requested that the PGR be there. We will help escort
Pvt Smith from Bethel to the Oxford Hills Funeral Services, on Route 26
in Oxford, Me. This is about 25 miles from Bethel.
PART 2 Monday March 31, 2008
Some of us will help escort Pvt Smith from the Oxford Hills
Funeral Services to Bethel for his funeral.
PART 3 Those not helping with the escort will meet at staging area and
proceed to church to form flag line when escort arrives with Pvt Smith.
Staging area and times will be posted as soon as this information becomes
available.
That is all the information I have at this time Please keep checking as soon
as I get information I will pass it along.
John O'Leary
RC Oxford County
Norway, Me
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No. 230-08
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DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pvt. Tyler J. Smith, 22, of Bethel, Maine, died Mar. 21 at Forward Operating Base Falcon near Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds suffered when the base received indirect fire. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.
For more information media may contact the Fort Stewart public affairs office at (912) 767-2479.
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"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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Blackpony
Posts: 200
Friendship,Maine
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| 24 Mar 2008 1:48 PM |
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To the family and friends of Pvt.Tyler J. Smith;
It is with great sadness that I learn of the loss of another of the braviest and finest this country has to offer.Words can never express the the loss you feel or how we, as Americans and all who live free,owe so much to Pvt.Smith and you all for your great sacrifice. I would be indeed proud and gratefull for the privilage to stand in honor of Tyler. May the Lord stand with you always and help you through this most difficult time.
Standing by ready to report and assist as needed.
"We shoould not mourn that such men died,but rather thank God that such men lived."
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Ken Barrett
U.S.N.69/72
Maine Ride Captain
Maine HOTH Coordinator
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Rdbling Lady
Posts: 708
Assistant State Captain:Lincoln County Ride Captain Dresden, Maine
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| 24 Mar 2008 1:50 PM |
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Our prayers and thoughts will be with the Smith Family and friends at this time. PVT. Smith you will always be remembered by our nation as a hero.
PVT. Smith, thank you son for your service and providing protection for all. It is your time to be honored and we will stand proudly for you our son. God Bless you Tyler... Rest in Peace
Standing by to Honor
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At this time we are gathering information and will let everyone know if there will be a mission. Stand By |
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Assistant State Captain, Maine
Christine Suydam
Spouse USCG South Portland
Proud American |
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catbrooks
Posts: 1734
Lake Mary, FL
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| 24 Mar 2008 1:57 PM |
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My family and I send our most sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of this American Hero. May you find peace in knowing the love and memories you have will remain in your hearts forever, and comfort in knowing you are in the hearts and prayers of a grateful nation. We will never forget!
PVT Tyler Smith, our world is a safer place because of brave and selfless warriors like you, rest in peace... |
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"To live in the hearts of those you leave behind
is never to die"
~Robert Orr~
In loving memory of Sgt John D Rode
KIA 02/14/07 Baquaba Iraq |
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Swaybar
Posts: 490
Spruce Head, ME
Ride Captain
Maine Membership Coordinator
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| 24 Mar 2008 2:17 PM |
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My condolences to the Family and Friends of Private Smith. May you rest in peace.
Standing by to Honor our HERO. |
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Mike
USN 74-80 FTM1 (ESWS) USS America CV 66
ME Army Guard, 1-152 FA M198/155mm "ON THE WAY"
ALR Charter Member Rockland Post 1
I may not always know who I am standing next to, but I certainly have absolutely no doubt who and what I Stand For! |
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Pepper_guy
Posts: 5523
Lacey, WA
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| 24 Mar 2008 2:17 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of PVT. Tyler J. Smith, U.S. Army / OIF. PVT. Smith, I am forever grateful for your service to our country. Your service and sacrifices will not be forgotten. You are and will remain a "TRUE AMERICAN HERO". May you Forever Rest in Peace.
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Harper
Posts: 8
Winthrop, Maine
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| 24 Mar 2008 2:24 PM |
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I send my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Private Smith.
Harper |
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Cruizer
Posts: 601
Ride Captain Augusta, Maine
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| 24 Mar 2008 2:26 PM |
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Deepest sympathies to the family, friends and to the members of Pvt Smith's unit. His sacrifice shall not go un-noticed. Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you during this most difficult time.
Standing by to honor this young hero and to assist in anyway. |
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Cruizer
US Army Retired
1972 ~ 1993
ALR Charter Member Rockland Post 1
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custer7thcav
Posts: 6002
Hillsboro, Ohio
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| 24 Mar 2008 2:27 PM |
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| My deepest sympathy and sincere condolences to the family and friends of Pvt. Tyler J. Smith. Thank you, sir, for your service and dedication. God bless you, and be with your family during this very difficult time. Rest in peace. |
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custer7thcav
In honor and memory of
Sgt. Bill L. Mullins, 1/7 Cav, Vietnam '65-'66
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Frank Cicirelli, USN, WWII |
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drpepper
Posts: 3089
Texas Gulf Coast
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| 24 Mar 2008 2:42 PM |
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My sincere heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of this hero, Pvt. Tyler Smith, please know you are in our prayers and we share your pain .... may GOD bless you during this .....
Thank you Sir ....
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It is the Military who salutes YOUR flag, who serves beneath YOUR flag, whose coffin is draped by YOUR flag, and who by their service allows the protester to burn YOUR flag.
Riding in memory of my home town friends who didn't return from Vietnam:
Pete Clark, Dennis Fisher (next door neighbor), & Tommy "Saba" Clark
377 Combat Support Group, 21st MedEvac, Vietnam 1969-1971
Riding a HD Fatboy....
Support your local
Viet Nam Vets MC / Legacy Vets MC
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Richcop
Posts: 475
New England Regional Captain
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| 24 Mar 2008 3:03 PM |
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| Thank you PVT Tyler J. Smith for your service and sacrifice. My deepest condolences to Tyler's family and friends. |
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Richard J. Keniston
New England Regional Captain
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frebrd
Posts: 338
Oxford County Ride Captain, Norway Maine
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| 24 Mar 2008 3:07 PM |
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Our condolences to the family and friends of PVT Tyler Smith. Your sacrifice will
never be forgotten. We are standing by to honor one of Maine's heroes.
John & Bunny
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Pinger
Posts: 2149
Lisbon, NY
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| 24 Mar 2008 3:19 PM |
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Thank you Tyler, for your service and ultimate sacrifice for the preservation of FREEDOM .......... I SALUTE YOU
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Pvt. Tyler J Smith .................a HERO |
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Charlie
USAF 60 - 64
USN 65 - 82
USN Retired 82
Viet Nam 71 & 73
"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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sheatim
Posts: 218
Middlesex/ Essex County RC Stoneham, MA
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| 24 Mar 2008 3:22 PM |
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| My deepest condolences to the family and friends of PVT Tyler J. Smith. Rest in peace, thank you for serving and being a good American. God bless and watch over you and your family. |
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We can't all be Washingtons, but we can all be patriots. ~Charles F. Browne
This great Country was not founded on what the citizens cannot do, but what we can do.
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Great Dane
Posts: 323
Union, Maine
17 Miles from Liberty
29 miles from Unity
36 miles from Freedom
Hope is just down the road.
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| 24 Mar 2008 3:33 PM |
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We send our deepest condolences to the friends and the family of Tyler. Know that you are in our prayers at this difficult time.
Thank you, Tyler, for your service and your sacrifice to keep us safe here at home.
Standing by. Pegs down. |
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“Everyone has the power for greatness, not for fame, but greatness, because greatness is determined by Service.” Martin Luther King
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Mainer
Posts: 122
Milo
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| 24 Mar 2008 3:46 PM |
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To the family and friends of PVT Smith,
You have my sincere condolences for your loss. May your memories of Tyler help you through these dark times. Rest assured that Tyler will not be forgotten, since it is heroes like him that make our country so great.
Linda
I pray for your loved one and for you.
He is now an angel to watch over you.
He will be there always....
In the warm feeling on a cold day-
A hug from him for you.
In the feather that appears from nowhere-
Dropped from his wings while he was standing near.
Watch for the signs,
For he is not gone.
He is ever near- standing guard over you.
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Supporting soldiers as they support freedom.
"Grieve not that I am gone...but celebrate that I was here!" Tony Diana's song, "I" |
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deelove13
Posts: 578
Lincoln, Ri
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| 24 Mar 2008 3:56 PM |
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My heartfelt condoleces to the family and friends of PVT Tyler J. Smith. You're in our hearts and thoughts. God bless and keep you close.
Rest in peace young hero.
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'All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.' - Edmund Burke |
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1armymom
Posts: 477
Virginia Beach, VA User Accounts Support Team
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| 24 Mar 2008 4:09 PM |
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To the family and loved ones of PVT Tyler J. Smith,
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.
PVT Smith , 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 U.S. Army SSG Worrell, 202 BSB 4B/2ID Stryker Brigade Combat Team
2 Time Blue Star Mom ~ OIF
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DAR, Blue Star Mothers, Inc., PGR District 5 'Hampton Roads'
"Who kept the faith and fought the fight;
The glory theirs, the duty ours."~Wallace Bruce
"For the whole earth is the tomb of famous men; not only are they commemorated by columns and inscriptions, but there dwells also an unwritten memorial of them,
graven not on stone but in the hearts of men." ~Pericles (c. 600 B.C.)
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mum2shadow
Posts: 259
Cage Captain- Sumner, Maine
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| 24 Mar 2008 4:40 PM |
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My sympathies to your family for your loss. I pray for Our Lord to take you in His arms and comfort you in this sad time. Tyler will NEVER be forgotten.
Standing by to honor
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OUR DEBT TO THE HEROIC MEN AND VALIANT WOMEN IN THE SERVICE OF OUR COUNTRY CAN NEVER BE REPAID, THEY HAVE EARNED OUR UNDYING GRATITUDE. AMERICA WILL NEVER FORGET THEIR SACRIFICES.
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Jet
Posts: 33
Sherman Maine 04776
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| 24 Mar 2008 5:05 PM |
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To the Family and Freinds of Pvt. Tyler Smith our Prayers are with you. We to lost a Hero 4-6-06 Spc Dustin J Harris from Patten Maine. Tyler the Harris and Troutt family thank you for your service to our country. Say hi to Dustin for me God Bless.
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Uffda
Posts: 10372
Wonder Lake, IL
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| 24 Mar 2008 5:09 PM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of PVT Tyler J. Smith. 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, Tyler.
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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Rdbling Lady
Posts: 708
Assistant State Captain:Lincoln County Ride Captain Dresden, Maine
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| 24 Mar 2008 5:50 PM |
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Current Update:
Captain for this Mission will be John and Bunny from Norway, ME. (frebrd)
We are current working on details: please follow here and watch in your email for updates.
Thank you everyone for your thoughts and prays for this family.. |
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Assistant State Captain, Maine
Christine Suydam
Spouse USCG South Portland
Proud American |
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mailman 
Posts: 12890
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 24 Mar 2008 6:40 PM |
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| Deepest condolences to the family and friends of PVT Tyler J. Smith. Rest In Peace Hero. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
Jim
"mailman"
US Army 1970 - 1972 |
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PGRLabLuvr
Posts: 8256
Naples, FL
Ride Captain
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| 24 Mar 2008 6:47 PM |
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My deepest, heartfelt condolences to the Family and Friends of this Fallen Hero. We thank you for your sacrifice, we are a grateful nation. May your pain be tempered in the knowledge that Tyler is a True American Hero and he will Never be Forgotten.
Ride safe my Brothers and Sisters, I will be with you all in Spirit. Stand Tall, Stand Proud…An American Hero Is Coming Home.
Stand down, PVT Tyler J. Smith, your mission is now complete, may you rest in Honored, Eternal Peace.
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Florida Ride Captain
PGRLabLuvr@patriotguard.org
239.250.0015
Proud Military Blue Star Mom
USAF - TSgt Jennifer and her husband, TSgt Mark McIntosh
USAR - PV2 Dominic Sutherland
Standing the Flagline...
In Honor of:
SP4 L. Gary Grassi - 4th Infantry Division - Kontum, South Vietnam - 05 FEB 1968 - 37/35
In Memory of:
Ed "oldiron6" Barrett
Jack "jacklok" Loken, Jr.
Mike "deltoid79" Bland
Tom "Flaman2u" Rowell
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Chiefskid
Posts: 221
Pembroke, MA R/C
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| 24 Mar 2008 6:53 PM |
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"Rock Of The Marne "
To the family and friends of, "America's Warrior" United States Army Pvt. Tyler J. Smith, "The Vanguard Brigade". I offer my most sincere and heartfelt condolences. During this difficult time, I know you will draw upon your own strength and the strength of loved ones that hold you in their thoughts. Remember this country is filled with people who care about you and are thinking about you in this difficult time of sorrow.....Your loss is our loss and resonates through the Patriot Guard Family. Rest assured,Tyler, is a "TRUE AMERICAN HERO" and "His Sacrifice Will Not Be Forgotten"!..... Standing For Those Who Stood For US........E Pluribus Unum..........One Cause One Mission ...... Respect....................Standing in Spirit ,With Honor ,Dignity and Respect in Pembroke Ma............"Bravo Zulu Pvt. Smith" I am a soldier. My blood permeates the soil of many countries. I have gasped my last breath on many a desolate stretch of beach. For you...all of you, the children who play in the parks, the mothers who watch over them, the fathers who struggle to sustain them. There are those here who have belittled and reviled me, who have made a mockery of me and what I stand for. You, also, have I suffered and died for. I withstood heat, insects and disease So the right to dissent would be yours. I endured the pain and terror of battle and the maiming of my body to ensure that you might worship as you please. I died in agony in order that you, no matter who or what you are, Have the freedom to choose your own destinies. AND I WOULD DO IT AGAIN because I believe in the ideals that made this country what it is today... FREE. I love her with a deep and abiding love that transcends mere physical pain. I AM A SOLDIER. Pray that I will always be there, for if I disappear from this country, so will you. ~ Anonymous .................................. “I’m just a Dog Face Soldier,
with a rifle on my shoulder." http://mainesecurity.com/IMO/IMO_Tyler_Smith.htm http://oldbluejacket.com/americanwarrior.htm
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