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Susan Sturgis 
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Bear, DE
In Memory of Ed "Old Iron" Barrett
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Updated 29 Dec 08 2003 est Sturgis
updated 30 DEC 08 1620 hrs pdt towman95
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The Family of CPL Zapasnik anticipates that he will arrive at Tulsa International Airport on Wednesday morning at 0940, 31 Dec 08 and would like a PGR escort.
Staging: 0900 at the QuikTrip located at the intersection of Pine and Mingo in Tulsa.
Briefinig: 0910
KSU: 0920
The exact location of the Arrival is not known as of yet and will be posted as soon as it becomes available.
Ride Captain is to be announced.
Part 2 - MEMORIAL SERVICES
The family of CPL Zapasnik plans for his memorial services to be held at Broken Arrow Centennial Middle School, 225 E Omaha St, Broken Arrow, OK at 1100 Friday, 2 Jan 09.
Staging: 0900 at the Kum & Go Convenience Store, located on the NW corner of the intersection of 51st Street (BA street -Omaha) and 145th E Ave (BA street - N Aspen St).
Briefing: 0920
KSU: 0940
We will then move to the Centennial Middle School to establish the Flagline. We will have 40 large flags available.
Weather forecast: Lo 30s, Hi 40s, partly cloudy, N wind 5-7.
Ride Captain is Mike (Kit) Kittrell _________________________________________________________________________
Part 3 - BURIAL at Arlington National Cemetery
The family of CPL Zapasnik anticipates that his burial will be conducted on 6 Jan 09 at Arlington National Cemetery.
Mike (Kit) Kittrell Patriot Guard Riders Oklahoma State Captain (918)671-4224 ________________________________________________________________________
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The family of US Army CPL Stephen Zapasnik, Broken Arrow, OK has asked the PGR to stand the Flagline in his honior. CPL Zapasnik died in a Humvee accident Wednesday, 24 Dec 08 in Iraq.
As of this time we have no other details. We anticipate memorial services in the Broken Arrow - area with burial at Arlington National Cemetary (the family's wishes).
Mike (Kit) Kittrell Patriot Guard Riders Oklahoma State Captain (918)671-4224 _____________________________________________________________
DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Dec. 24 in Baghdad, of injuries sustained during a vehicle roll-over. The soldiers were assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 16th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colo.
Killed were:
Staff Sgt. Christopher G. Smith, 28, of Grand Rapids, Mich.
Spc. Stephen M. Okray, 21, of St. Clair Shores, Mich.
Spc. Stephen G. Zapasnik, 19, of Broken Arrow, Okla.
The incident is under investigation.
For more information media may contact the Fort Carson public affairs office at (719) 526-4143; after hours (719) 526-5500
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TOU Enforcement Agent
Riding in memory of Bob Moyer, DE State Captain.
"In God We Still Trust" Diamond Rio - Diamond Rio's Greatest Hits II
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Pepper_guy
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Lacey, WA
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of Cpl. Stephen Zapasnik, U.S. Army / OIF. Cpl. Zapasnik, 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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sine qua non
Posts: 464
Marion, IA
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| 26 Dec 2008 12:07 PM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Stephen Zapasnik on his passing. His legacy includes military service and for that we are most grateful to have been recipients of his commitment, bravery, and now ultimate sacrifice in protecting our freedoms. Rest in peace Stephen. You stood for us and now some of us will humbly stand in honor of you. May God provide some comfort to you all during this difficult time. |
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Steve Stamp
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VROC
US Army Europe, 1969-1971
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jaegers
Posts: 3824
Tipton, IA
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| 26 Dec 2008 12:48 PM |
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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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banditbob
Posts: 3909
Virginia Beach. District 5 Hampton Roads Ride Captain
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| 26 Dec 2008 1:00 PM |
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| Our heartfelt condolences and prayers go out to this US Army Veterans family and friends. God Bless CPL Stephen Zapasnik. Thank you for ypour 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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satyr
Posts: 7402
Raleigh, NC
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| 26 Dec 2008 2:23 PM |
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I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Cpl Stephen Zapasnik, U.S. Army. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Stephen, 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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mailman
Posts: 47001
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain (Retired) Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 26 Dec 2008 3:18 PM |
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| My deepest condolences to the family and friends of CPL Stephen Zapasnik. 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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GI Johnson
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| 26 Dec 2008 3:32 PM |
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To the family and friends of Cpl. Zapasnik, you are in our thoughts and prayers at this time. We know it is hard for you to go through this but just remember, your loved one is in a better place. We say a prayer of peace for you and understanding above everything else.
Jan and Joe Johnson
Lyerly, Ga.
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HDriderDave1
Posts: 8695
Rainbow City, AL
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| 26 Dec 2008 4:44 PM |
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God Bless CPL Stephen Zapasnik, family and friends. My sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family and friends. Thank you for your service and sacrifice great warrior. I pray the lord takes you into his Kingdom and may you rest in peace. You will not be forgotten "A True American Hero"! I Salute You Sir! I will be standing there in Spirit with my fellow brothers & sisters.
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Lord Jesus help me as I mourn, comfort me with the knowledge of your love which is stronger than death. Enable me to trust you for the future of my love ones and myself. Help me to cast all of my care on you, knowing that the grave holds no power over those who trust in you. Amen. |
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mlmsan
Posts: 11409
Gainesville, Georgia 30501
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| 26 Dec 2008 4:48 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of CPL Stephen Zapasnik, US Army, Veteran. I pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful for CPL Stephen Zapasnik's, service to our Great Nation and greatly appreciate Him for my freedom. CPL Stephen Zapasnik, 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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1armymom
Posts: 1216
Virginia Beach, VA
VA D-5
Ride Captain
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| 26 Dec 2008 6:06 PM |
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To the family and loved ones of CPL Stephen Zapasnik,
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.
CPL Zapasnik,
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 Christopher D. Worrell
2 June 1974 ~ 22 April 2010 Iraq
702 BSB 4B/2ID Stryker Brigade Combat Team
*The saddest day that was ever told was the day that blue star turned to gold*
DAR, Virginia Patriot Guard, District 5 'Hampton Roads', Ride Captain,
Forum Moderator: WWW.STRYKERNEWS.COM
Honor and Remember, VA State Chapter, Sergeant-At-Arms
"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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New Mexico
Posts: 2262
Temple City, California 91780
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| 26 Dec 2008 7:36 PM |
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To the family and friends of Cpl Stephen Zapasnik I wish to extend my deepest and sincere condolences for the loss of your loved one. As an Army veteran I salute you Cpl Zapasnik and thank you for your service to our country. You are a true American Hero. May God grant you eternal rest and peace. Vaya con Dios my brother and rest in peace. You will be missed but NEVER forgotten!
Hero Down - Kickstands Up
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8th Infantry Division - 7th Howitzer Battalion
16th Field Artillery - Baumholder, Germany
Life Member AMVETS Post 113
RFTW 2009 - 2010
Patriot Guard Riders
American Legion Post 262
American Legion Riders 262
Riding in Honor of Spencer T. Karol KIA 10-6-03
Riding in Memory of New Mexico Medal of Honor Recipients:
Daniel Fernandez - Los Lunas
Joe P. Martinez - Taos
Alejandro R. Ruiz - Loving
Jose F. Valdez - Governardor
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ROBERTRPEARMAN
Posts: 12775
WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, NY
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| 27 Dec 2008 2:01 AM |
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| OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF OIF VETERAN CPL. STEPHEN G. ZAPASNIK (USA). OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. REST IN PEACE STEPHEN. 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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peacekeeper60
Posts: 1996
Ga. PGR
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| 27 Dec 2008 3:32 AM |
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| My sincere condolences and heartfelt prayers for the family and friends of Stephen. Thank you Cpl.Zapasnik for your willingness to serve and sacrifice made for 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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sig22
Posts: 5714
New Port Richey, Fl
Senior Ride Captain
FL State Captain - Retired
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| 27 Dec 2008 3:41 AM |
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I send my sincere condolences to the family and friends of CPL Stephen G. Zapasnik. May the Lord comfort you in the difficult days ahead.
Godspeed Stephen.....Godspeed..... |
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Bobbie Bilotta
Sig22@patriotguard.org
RIDING IN LOVING MEMORY OF:
PGR FL Member and very dear friend MaeLyne "Sidecar Sally" Swofford 13 Aug 11
(I'm gonna miss you girlfriend)
PGR AL/GA Ride Captain and Past National Executive Director Bill "Snap" Lines - 26 Jan 10
"You just don't know when an old vet will Snap"
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"
Always in our thoughts....Forever in our hearts.... |
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easye
Posts: 953
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| 27 Dec 2008 5:10 AM |
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Today we mourn the loss of CPL Stephen G. Zapasnik. 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
Cpl.E4 USMC 59-63
3rd. Mar.Div.1st. AMTrac Bn.
Semper-Fi
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Billboy
Posts: 15738
Webster, Fl.
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| 27 Dec 2008 5:25 AM |
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My Sincere Condolences go out to Family and Friends of US Army, Cpl. Stephen G. Zapasnik, 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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PGRLabLuvr
Posts: 12914
Naples, FL
Senior Ride Captain
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| 27 Dec 2008 6:07 AM |
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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 Stephen 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, CPL Stephen G. Zapasnik, your mission is now complete, may you rest in Honored, Eternal Peace.
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Florida Senior Ride Captain
Proud Military SWFL BSMA Member Mom
USAF - TSgt Jennifer and her husband, TSgt Mark "Mac" McIntosh - Dyess
USAR - CW2 Dominic Sutherland - Afghanistan
Standing the Flagline...
In Honor of:
SP4 L. Gary Grassi - 4th Infantry Division - Kontum, South Vietnam - 05 FEB 1968 - 37E/35
Sgt James H. Alley - 601st Photo Flight - Da Nang, South Vietnam - 06 APR 1972 - 02W/130
In Memory of:
Ed "oldiron6" Barrett
Jack "jacklok" Loken, Jr.
Mike "deltoid79" Bland
Tom "Flaman2u" Rowell
John "GibbyUSMC" Gibson
Dave "winger3615" Cullin
Mae Lyne "Sidecar Sally" Swofford
Throughout the centuries there were men who took first steps, down new roads, armed with nothing but their own vision. ~Ayn Rand |
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papajonohio
Posts: 3492
Swanton, Ohio
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| 27 Dec 2008 6:52 AM |
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My heartfelt condolences go out to all family and friends of Cpl Stephen Zapasnik.
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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eagle_man
Posts: 2217
SCPGR Upstate Ride Captain
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| 27 Dec 2008 7:29 AM |
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My Thought's and Prayer's are with the Family and Friends of this Great American Hero,
who at Great personal risk stepped forward and Defended Our Freedom and way of Life.
May You Rest in Peace, You will not be Forgotten. |
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Ron Forbes
SCPGR Upstate Ride Captain
President / Spartanburg Chapter
Disciples of Jesus Christ
Cell 864-266-2739
PGR member #96182
Honored to Stand for those who have stood.
"Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn’t pass it to
our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them
to do the same, or one day we will spend our sunset years telling our children and our
children’s children what it was once like in the United States where men were free."
Ronald Reagan
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milktoast
Posts: 7089
West Branch, MI Zephyrhills, FL
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| 27 Dec 2008 9:45 AM |
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| My heartfelt condolences and prayers to the family and friends of CPL Stephen Zapasnik. Words alone cannot express my debt and gratitude for his service and sacrifice. This hero will live on in our hearts forever. |
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Janet
milktoast@patriotguard.org
Proud wife of a Vietnam Vet.
In memory of my Dad, Korea Vet. In memory of my Father-in-law, WWII Vet.
"We make a living by what we get; we make a life by what we give." ~ Winston Churchill
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custer7thcav
Posts: 11085
Flagler Beach, Fla
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| 27 Dec 2008 4:43 PM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Cpl. Stephen G. Zapasnik. 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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fueler
Posts: 1828
St. Louis, Mo
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| 27 Dec 2008 5:39 PM |
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CPL Zapasnik,
Thank you for your service to this Great country. Rest now your mission is thur, your brothers and sisters in arms now waite for you. You are a True American Hero and you will not be forgotten.
May God be with the family and freinds during this time. |
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US Army 1970-1972
National Administrator
Fallen Warrior Scholarship Fund
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Posts: 827
Charleston, WV
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| 27 Dec 2008 6:01 PM |
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| I send my heartfelt condolences to the family of CPL Stephen G. Zapasnik. Please know your loved one is a hero in the hearts of true patriots all across America. Many of our citizens will never know the sacrifices made by those who defend our freedoms, or the sacrifices made by their families and loved ones…as a veteran, I know. Jesus said, “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends”. Though I did not know Stephen personally, his sacrifice and service to the United States of America makes him my “friend”. God be with you. |
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Buddy Palla
WV Patriot Guard, Assistant State Captain- South
USN- VT-28, VT-31, VA-85 (AMH-2)
ANG- 130AW (CMSgt- Retired)
Desert Shield/Desert Storm/OIF/OEF/GWOT
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| I would like to say we feel your sorrow to the zapasnik family. Zap was one of my husbands soldiers and was very close to our family. He was an outstanding soldier and a wonderful friend. One good thing about the army is that we meet these young men as young men and we dont know thier past or where they came from so its a fresh start and a new impression for them to leave on someone and the impression that Zap left on our family will last a lifetime. He was funny and respectful and was always there when someone needed him. He always went out of his way to help anyone even offering to babysit our three kids so that me and my husband could have a date night before they deployed this year. He took his time to teach my son how to count money and everytime he seen him, Zap would give him a handful of change and tell him that he could keep it if he could count it. He would always come to my house and have just the perfect manners whether he was just here for dinner or for some help figuring out how to how LES pay system worked.Zap was the soldier that most NCOs would love to have he was determined and always ready to learn something new. My husband treated him as a little brother rather than his soldier and i hope that Zap new how much he was loved. If i could um it all up in one phrase it would be that "the good die young". Zap was a hero and will never be forgotten. We will hold the Zapasnik family in our hearts and prayers forever and may peace engulf their lives. |
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