towman95 
Posts: 5031
Bullhead City Az. FORUM MODERATOR. Arizona Ride Captain
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| 17 Dec 2008 8:01 AM |
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Updated 18 Dec 08 at 0631 EST by Cagerbob
THIS IS A CONFIRMED MISSION,
FAMILY HAS asked for PGR participation for this soldier.
Chief of Causalty Assistance at Fort Polk has been contacted to get information on time and date of return of soldier to stateside.
Confirmation of mission completed by the Arlington National RC. Local news paper has no new information.
Will update as information becomes available.
Mike/Eagle
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PGR has been invited by the spouse to attend services for this American Hero
in his home state of Louisiana and also his burial at Arlington National
Cemetery. Once details are finalized, check back here for mission plans for
LA and check the separate ANC thread for mission plans there.
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Sgt Brandon Augustus was found dead in his quarters last week in Germany,
while home on R&R leave, and the cause is being investigated.
Brandon, originally from Baton Rouge, LA, was a medic assigned to C Company,
47th Forward Support battalion, 1st Armored division, deployed in Iraq. His
wife and 4 year old son were with him in Germany
Ride Safe, Ride Together . . . Let's Roll! . . . Freedom is NOT Free!!
Riding for Brad Winchester, Vet, PGR Sr Ride Captain
Dave
David "SilverBack" Slone
Patriot Guard Riders #1863 - Ride Captain, Sr. Ride Captain Arlington
National Cemetery
www.patriotguard.org
Cell: 301-758-5608 Home: (434) 990-1799
david.slone@pobox.com 163 Hickory Lane, Barboursville, VA 22923
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FORUM MODERATOR
Az Ride Captain
USMC 1979 - 1983
FREEDOM ISNT FREE.
THE PRICE OF FREEDOM IS WRITTEN ON THE WALL!!! |
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coltergeist
Posts: 353
Baton Rouge LA
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| 17 Dec 2008 8:07 AM |
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| Sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family of Sgt. Augustus. May God embrace and protect you, Sgt. Augustus, as you stand your final roll call. Standing by in Baton Rouge. |
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John "coltergeist" Colter
Louisiana State Captain
Semper Fi !!
USMCR Wpns.Co. 3/23 RO/FO '82-'88 |
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easye
Posts: 953
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| 17 Dec 2008 8:16 AM |
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Today we mourn the loss of Sgt. Brandon Augustus . He will forever be remembered for his courage and honor in defending our nation and his dedicated service to our country. Our sincerest condolences and prayers to his family during this difficult time.
“Let us honor our country’s very best“.
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
!!Freedom Is Not Free!!
“YOU WILL FOREVER BE REMEMBERED”
“AND NEVER BE FORGOTTEN”
With Respect And Honor,
EasyE
American Legion Riders Lewiston Mi. Post 198
USMC 59-63
3rd. Mar.Div.1st. AMTrac Bn.
Semper-Fi
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banditbob
Posts: 3909
Virginia Beach. District 5 Hampton Roads Ride Captain
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| 17 Dec 2008 8:42 AM |
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| Our heartfelt condolences and prayers go out to this Military Veteran's family and friends. God Bless Sgt. Brandon Augustus. Thank you for your service to this great nation of ours. |
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banditbob
Robert K. Reynolds
District 5 Hampton Roads
Ride Captin Virginia Beach Va.
US Army, Armor
3AD 1/32 Armor "Bandits" 1972 to 1976
(the original Bandits)
Indian Cove RV Resort, Board of Directors.
Disabled American Veterans
Association United States Army (AUSA)
The Retired Enlisted Association, member TREA
1st Cav. Div. 2/5 Black Knights, Armor
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
(President Harry S. Truman)
During these days of many trials and tribulations that our land of the free are facing, let us remember to hold our heads up high in remembrance for those who gave their life for our freedom and those that are still in harms way for this cause. Pray for the brokenhearted and proclaim victory for those who are held captive. Lord, You are the light of the world and we declare You to be Lord over every nation. We know your light shines in darkness and the darkness does not always comprehend, but we also know You light will always prevail. Amen.
Chaplin, Lorraine Richmond.
OLD BANDITS NEVER DIE, THEY JUST FADE AWAY
In Memory of my Dad,
Frank Reynolds Sr. SSG USAAF
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Pepper_guy
Posts: 22889
Lacey, WA
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| 17 Dec 2008 9:11 AM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of Sgt. Brandon Augustus, U.S. Army Medic / OIF. Sgt. Augustus, 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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custer7thcav
Posts: 11085
Flagler Beach, Fla
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| 17 Dec 2008 9:52 AM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Sgt. Brandon Augustus. Thank you 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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satyr
Posts: 7402
Raleigh, NC
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| 17 Dec 2008 10:12 AM |
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I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Sgt Brandon Augustus, U.S. Army. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Brandon, thank you for standing for our country and defending our freedoms and interests. Rest in peace soldier. I salute you.
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satyr
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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jaegers
Posts: 3849
Tipton, IA
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| 17 Dec 2008 11:52 AM |
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My deepest condolences go out to the family and friends. May the Lord give you strength and bring you peace in this time of sorrow. Thank you for your loved ones service to our country.
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So receive him in the Lord with all joy; and honor such men. Philippians 2--29 |
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mailman
Posts: 47092
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain (Retired) Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 17 Dec 2008 1:20 PM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Sgt. Brandon Augustus. Rest In Peace Soldier. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
Jim
"mailman"
US Army 1970 - 1972 |
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mdb70443
Posts: 17
Southeast La.
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| 17 Dec 2008 5:15 PM |
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| Sincere gratitude to Sgt. Augustus; heartfelt condolences to family and friends. Thank you sir. Rest in Peace..... |
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mlmsan
Posts: 11448
Gainesville, Georgia 30501
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| 17 Dec 2008 5:49 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of Sgt. Brandon Augustus, US Army, Iraq Veteran. I pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful for Sgt. Brandon Augustus, service to our Great Nation and greatly appreciate Him for my freedom. Sgt. Brandon Augustus, You are a true American Hero and will not be forgotten. Stand down Soldier, Your mission is complete. Job Well Done. May our Heavenly Father welcome You home to rest.
Know You Are Loved
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"The will of God will never take you where the Grace of God will not protect you".
Larry "Sir Bear" & "Queen Mary" Sanderson
sirbear@live.com
770-500-6895
North Georgia Ride Captain
U.S Navy Vietnam - 66/67
USS Franklin D. Roosevelt CVA 42
Blue Star Dad
Patriot Guard Rider
VFW Post 5290, Conyers
GVVA Post 5,Conyers
Riding In Memory of my Great Grand Father, John Perry Sanderson, Texas Cavalry Regiment, Civil War. Father, PO1 Weldon A. Sanderson, WWII USN, Pacific Fleet. And in Honor of my Son, US Army SFC Michael W. Sanderson, Gulf, 2x Iraq, and Mt. Sinai, Egypt. Now serving this Nation Proudly in Fort Stewart, Georgia. |
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CarlS
Posts: 3781
Assistant State Captain
Altamonte Springs, FL
Florida State Captain (retired)
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| 17 Dec 2008 7:49 PM |
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To the family and friends of SGT Brandon Augustus, I send my heartfelt sympathy in your tragic loss. You have lost a loved one, a friend and America has lost a hero. May God give you courage, strength, comfort, and healing as you walk this dark road.
To SGT Augustus, thank you for serving our nation defending our freedom and the freedom of others. Godspeed, Soldier, and rest in peace. |
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CarlS
US Army
1966-2000
CarlS@patriotguard.org
386-793-0030
Gold Star & Blue Star Dad
Riding in loving memory of Mae Lyne Swofford, CW2 Justin S Swofford and Tom "FLAMAN2U" Rowell |
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SonnyDude
Posts: 179
Tunica , Louisiana
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| 18 Dec 2008 12:01 AM |
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My Prayers and Condolences to the Family and Friends of Sgt. Brandon Augustus . May God send an Angel to lead , guide and direct you during this time of need .......
R.I.P. Sgt. Brandon Augustus <__________________________________________>
Standing by in Tunica , Louisiana pending ......... |
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Proud Member - The Patriot Guard Riders
Proud Member - BGBB {Brotherhood of the Grey Beard Bikers}
Proud Member - Bikers For Christ
Proud Member - CMA
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sine qua non
Posts: 464
Marion, IA
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| 18 Dec 2008 1:01 AM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Brandon Augustus on his passing. His legacy includes military service and for that we are most grateful to have been recipients of his commitment, bravery, and sacrifice during his enlistment. Rest in peace Brandon. Thank you for not only standing for us, but also for the benefit of generations to come. |
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Steve Stamp
PGR
VROC
US Army Europe, 1969-1971
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peacekeeper60
Posts: 1996
Ga. PGR
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| 18 Dec 2008 4:24 AM |
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| My sincere condolences and heartfelt prayers for the family and friends of Brandon. Thank you Sgt. Augustus for your service to our country. May you Rest in Peace... |
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Our main mission is to attend the funeral services of fallen American heroes as invited guests.
It is far more impressive when others discover your good qualities, without your help...
Leadership...Is the art of getting someone else to do something you want done because he wants to do it... -General Dwight D. Eisenhower
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cagerbob
Posts: 10210
Parma, Ohio
National Forum Administrator
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| 18 Dec 2008 4:33 AM |
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Bob Ellis
USN 80-86
In Memory of Ed "OldIron" Barrett and Butch Belville
"Remember that no matter how many missions you have been on, all that matters to the family is the one you are on today." ~ Roert
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cagerbob
Posts: 10210
Parma, Ohio
National Forum Administrator
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| 18 Dec 2008 4:35 AM |
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My sincerest condolences to the family of SGT Brandon Augustus. I pray that the Lord hold you in the palm of his hand and give you his peace.
Rest in peace SGT Brandon Augustus. Thank you sir for your service. |
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Bob Ellis
USN 80-86
In Memory of Ed "OldIron" Barrett and Butch Belville
"Remember that no matter how many missions you have been on, all that matters to the family is the one you are on today." ~ Roert
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papajonohio
Posts: 3492
Swanton, Ohio
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| 18 Dec 2008 7:49 AM |
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My heartfelt condolences go out to all family and friends of Sgt. Brandon Augustus.
Thank You to a true hero who answered the call to duty, performing the selfless act of giving of oneself to serve their country. Thank You. THANK YOU.
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FOR THOSE WHO MAN THE BATTLE LINE,
THE BUGLE WHISPERS LOW,
AND FREEDOM HAS A TASTE AND PRICE,
THE PROTECTED NEVER KNOW...
* * * * * * THE PRICE OF FREEDOM IS WRITTEN ON THE WALL * * * * * *
~~~~ Vietnam – ’67-’68 ~~~~~
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Harley Harrold
Posts: 23520
Meridian, MS.
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| 18 Dec 2008 9:25 AM |
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| I offer my condolences to the family and friends of Brandon Augustus for the loss of this AMERICAN HERO who will not be forgotten. May you rest in peace forever free in heaven. |
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ALL GAVE SOME, SOME GAVE ALL.
They may take my LIFE, but they will NEVER take my FREEDOM!
"It is accomplished by the few for the many - FREEDOM!" Harley Harrold
USN 1971-1975
USAF 1975 - 2011 (Retired 7/3/2011 with 36 years +)
Riding in memory of the Vietnam war, that it will NOT be repeated.
2007 Harley Davidson Fatboy (Dragon Warrior)
Here be a Dragon...from HOUSTON, TEXAS.
Free men own guns, slaves do not.
English by birth, American by choice, Southern by the grace of God.
Member of: PGR of MS, VFW (Life Member), Commander of VFW Post 79, Chairman of the VFW Riders Meridian MS, American Legion, MRF, College Park United Methodist Church, National HOG (Life Member), and Heart of Dixie HOG Chapter (Pelham,Ala.). I am a Full time biker [43+ years]. My Motto: "RIDE HARD OR STAY ON THE PORCH!" |
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sdoise
Posts: 20413
Duson, La.
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| 18 Dec 2008 10:26 AM |
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| I convey my heartfelt condolences to the family of Sgt. Brandon Augustus and my sincere appreciation of his military service to preserve our way of life. May he rest in peace. |
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Schelly "Toro"
Ride Captain
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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Billboy
Posts: 15786
Webster, Fl.
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| 18 Dec 2008 1:50 PM |
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My Sincere Condolences go out to Family and Friends of US Army, Sgt. Brandon Augustus, Though You will be missed you will not be Forgotten,Thank you for your Service. May you Rest In Peace and God be with you. “ YOU WILL FOREVER BE REMEMBER “
Bill Snelson (Billboy)
US Army, Vietnam Veteran
PGR Ride Captain, Mentor
Webster, Fl.
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AF Mom in NC
Posts: 5341
Lexington, NC
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| 18 Dec 2008 2:15 PM |
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SGT Brandon Augustus 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.
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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Ziggy44
Posts: 0
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| 18 Dec 2008 9:29 PM |
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| R I P my brother |
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gumijagr
Posts: 2176
Covina, California
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| 19 Dec 2008 2:09 AM |
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| Thank you SGT. Brandon Augustus, for Defending this Great Nation, so we can enjoy the freedom we now have, you will not be forgotten. Our prayers are with the family and friends of this Great American Hero! Ride Safe PGR Brothers & Sisters! |
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Riding in Honor of my Brother John: 2nd Marine Division, 24th Marine Amphibious Unit out of Camp LeJune, North Carolina over a year in Beruit Lebanon during the October 23rd, 1983 attack. Also in Memory of my Father: WWll Veteran Navy Phillipines |
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ROBERTRPEARMAN
Posts: 12775
WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, NY
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| 19 Dec 2008 2:10 AM |
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| OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF OIF VETERAN SGT. BRANDON AUGUSTUS (USA). OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. REST IN PEACE BRANDON. ROBERT AND JUANITA |
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YOU ARE NEVER REALLY GONE UNTIL YOU ARE FORGOTTEN
ROBERT R PEARMAN
US AIR FORCE 1961 - 1965
AMERICAN LEGION
VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA
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