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patchworksmin 
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Forum Moderator Lyerly, Georgia
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Updated 02 Jul 09 0709 edt S Sturgis
CONFIRMED ITINERARY:
AIRPORT ARRIVAL:
Thursday, July 2, 2009 at Mid-America Airport, Mascoutah
TIME: 10:00 AM
STAGING: Parking lot of Mid-America Airport
TIME: 8:30 AM
VISITATION: Friday, July 3 from 3:00 to 8:00 PM at Grace Church of the Nazarene
1900 N. Broadway (Rt 37)
Salem, IL
STAGING: Grace Church of the Nazarene
STAGING TIME: 2:00 PM
FUNERAL: Saturday, July 4 at 11:00 AM AT THE Grace Church of the Nazarene
STAGING: At the church
STAGING TIME: 9:30 AM
Interment will be at East Lawn Cemetery, Salem
RC'S:
Jim Storck, ASRC ronni_stk@hotmail.com C-618.292.9561
Sean Aaron, SRC ofc.aaron@gmail.com C-217.663.4677
Larry Cline lcline@frontiernet.net
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Updated 01 Jul 09 1832 edt S Sturgis
SPC Casey L. Hills has been promoted to Corporal. Confirmed by the CAO.
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Updated 29 Jun 09 1855 edt S Sturgis
The family of Spc Casey L. Wells has invited the Illinois Patriot Guard Riders to honor Casey's service to our Nation. Tentative arrangements are as follows:
AIRPORT ARRIVAL:
Thursday, July 2, 2009 at Mid-America Airport, Mascoutah
Arrival time is pending:
VISITATION: Friday, July 3 at Grace Church of the Nazarene
1900 N. Broadway (Rt 37)
Salem, IL
TIME: PENDING
FUNERAL: Saturday, July 4 at Grace Church of the Nazarene
TIME: PENDING
Interment will be at east Lawn Cemetery, Salem
RC'S:
Jim Storck, ASRC ronni_stk@hotmail.com C-618.292.9561
Sean Aaron, SRC ofc.aaron@gmail.com C-217.663.4677
Larry Cline lcline@frontiernet.net
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No. 458-09
June 26, 2009 |
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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.
Spc. Casey L. Hills, 23, of Salem, Illinois, died June 24 in Iraq of injuries sustained during a vehicle roll-over. He was assigned to the 100th Battalion, 442nd Infantry Regiment, Pago Pago, American Samoa.
The circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation.
For more information on this soldier media may contact the Brian Melanephy, 9th Mission Support Command, at (808) 438-1600, ext. 3114.
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Jan Johnson
Proud Gold and Blue Star Mom of:
SPC. Justin W. Johnson-KIA Iraq- 04/10/04
SSG. Joshua D. Johnson- OEF veteran
706-266-1448
Georgia Ride Captain
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banditbob
Posts: 3882
Virginia Beach. District 5 Hampton Roads Ride Captain
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| 26 Jun 2009 2:56 PM |
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| My wife and I want to thank you CPL Casey L. Hills for your sacrifice and dedication to this great Nation of ours. Our thoughts and prayers are with your loved one's and friends. |
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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, Secretary Board of Directors.
Disabled American Veterans, Chapter 20 Chaplain and Service Officer Virginia Beach.
Association United States Army (AUSA)
Honor and Remember, Military Liason Officer
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.
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custer7thcav
Posts: 9014
Hillsboro, Ohio
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| 26 Jun 2009 3:02 PM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of CPL Casey L. Hills. Thank you, sir, for your service. 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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sig22 
Posts: 4181
New Port Richey, Fl
Senior Ride Captain
FL State Captain - Retired
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| 26 Jun 2009 3:03 PM |
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I send my sincere condolences to the family and friends of CPL Casey L. Hills. May the Lord comfort you in the difficult days ahead.
Godspeed Casey.....Godspeed.....
Those we love remain with us
For love itself lives on….
Cherished memories never fade
Because one loved is gone.
Those we love can never be
More than a thought apart….
For as long as there is memory,
They live on in our hearts.
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Bobbie Bilotta
Sig22@patriotguard.org
RIDING IN LOVING MEMORY OF:
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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mailman
Posts: 22224
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 26 Jun 2009 3:05 PM |
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| My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Corporal Casey L. Hills. 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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1stCavMP
Posts: 639
Warren, Ohio
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| 26 Jun 2009 3:07 PM |
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Our Heartfelt Condolences to the Family and Friends of Casey L. Hills. May God Comfort you in this time of need and the hard days ahead.
Thank You CPL Hills, for your service and sacrifice to our Country. You will NOT be forgotten.
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ivetret
Posts: 2449
Shermer, IL
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| 26 Jun 2009 4:53 PM |
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I know there are no words to say at this time, except how sorry that I am. I truly feel your loss and pain. Casey shall never be forgotten.
My deepest sympathy to the friends and family.
I appreciate all of his contributions to our country and may there be a special place for him in heaven.
~+~
Rose
http://tinyurl.com/kv2j95
Corporal Casey Lee Hills
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“Lest I keep my complacent way I must remember somewhere out there a person died for me today. As long as there must be war, I ask and I must answer was I worth dying for?”
[Eleanor Roosevelt]
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mlmsan
Posts: 6982
Loganville, Georgia 30052
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| 26 Jun 2009 5:48 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of CPL Casey L. Hills, US Army, Veteran. I pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful for CPL. Casey L. Hills, service to our Great Nation and greatly appreciate Him for my freedom. CPL. Casey L. Hills, 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.
Peace Be to Us All
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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@comcast.net
770-500-6895
Georgia PGR,
Part of It,
Proud of it.
Georgia Mentor Team
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 Calvary Regiment, Civil War. Father, PO1 Weldon A. Sanderson, WWII USN, Pacific Fleet. And in Honor of my Son, SSGT Michael W. Sanderson, Gulf, 2x Iraq, and Mt. Sinai, Egypt. U.S. Army now serving this Nation Proudly in Fort Benning, Georgia. |
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milktoast
Posts: 3705
West Branch, MI Zephyrhills, FL
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| 26 Jun 2009 6:04 PM |
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| My heartfelt condolences and prayers to the family and friends of CPL. Casey Hills. 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 Toth
Michigan Ride Captain
Florida Senior Ride Captain
Proud wife, daughter, daughter-in-law of vets from Vietnam, Korea, and WWII
Totally directionally challenged
"To share often and much...to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded." - Ralph Waldo Emerson |
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SClaus
Posts: 421
Snellville, Georgia
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| 26 Jun 2009 6:33 PM |
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| It is with the utmost respect that I offer my condolences to the family of a true American Hero. Casey, may you rest in the knowledge that your duty was well done and you have the thanks of an entire nation for your sacrifice and your service. I know that you will now be in the company of your fellow veterans who have gone before you and who will welcome you at the Gates upon your arrival. Stand down now and know that we will carry on your legacy of freedom for all our citizens. To your family and friends I ask that God comfort them now in their time of despair and remain with them as they adjust to their loss. |
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Rick “Claus” Hyman
Honored Flag Holder
GA Ride Captain
Vietnam 1967-68
Blue Star Dad
I am Standing the Line for those Patriots who came before us and those yet to come.
“But to the hero, when his sword
Has won the battle for the free,
Thy voice sounds like a prophet's word,
And in its hollow tones are heard
The thanks of millions yet to be”.
I ride in honor of my Dad, Sgt. Warren G. Hyman, 3rd Battalion, 22nd Regiment, Co. K, 6th Marine’s, WWII and for my Son, Maj. Richard W. Hyman, Jr., USAF currently defending our freedom.
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vander177
Posts: 4554
Vandergrift, PA
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| 26 Jun 2009 7:16 PM |
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Karen and I send our condolences and prayers to the family and friends of U.S. Army Corporal Casey L. Hills. We thank you for your military service and ultimate sacrifice you made for this grateful nation in fighting terrorism and keeping peace worldwide. We thank you for our freedom. You may be gone, but, you will never be forgotten.
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Ralph A. DeLorme, SFC, US Army, Retired
PGR Western PA Veterans Liaison
Patriot Guard Riders (#75,342), Ride Captain, Region 10, PA
American Legion Riders, Post 820, Monroeville, PA
GWRRA member - PA Chapter U
DAV Life Member
Riding in memory of Herbert Weltz - US Army - KIA 03-25-68
Riding in memory of our grandson Randy C. DeLorme - April 1986 - December 2001
ALL GAVE SOME - SOME GAVE ALL |
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ROBERTRPEARMAN
Posts: 5317
WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, NY
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| 27 Jun 2009 12:20 AM |
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| OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF OIF VETERAN CPL. CASEY L. HILLS (USAR). OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. REST IN PEACE CASEY. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE. 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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Easy.
Posts: 5266
Jacksonville, NC Eastern Region Senior Ride Captain
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| 27 Jun 2009 1:07 AM |
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My family and I would like to offer our Most Sincere Condolences to the family and friends of CPL. Casey L. Hills, 23, Salem, IL.
Thank you for your Service. You are and will remain A TRUE AMERICAN HERO.
We will hold you in our prayers.
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Ride Safe and GOD BLESS,
BARRY (EASY) BERTOLINI
PGR NC Eastern Region Senior Ride Captain
Email: barryb_28546 @yahoo.com
CMA Member (Christian Motorcycle Association)
"A simple way to take measure of a country is to look at how many want
in...And how many want out. Only two defining forces have ever offered
to die for you: Jesus Christ and the American Soldier..One died for our
soul, the other for our freedom."
PGR NC Calender
PGR: NC MySpace
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monmixr
Posts: 1935
Bartlett, Illinois
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| 27 Jun 2009 3:14 AM |
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| My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of Casey L. Hills. 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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Proud member of the often imitated never duplicated Illinois Patriot Guard Riders.
Eric C. Kuhn
Ride Captain
Illinois Patriot Guard Riders
In memory of CPT Steven M. Strickland B/3 AVN BN 15 SEP 1980
In memory of CW3 Donald G. Cicuzza Jr.
In memory of Carl W. Kuhn WWII Vet. 1927-2009 |
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Billboy
Posts: 5199
Webster, Fl.
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| 27 Jun 2009 5:17 AM |
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My Sincere Condolences go out to Family and Friends of US Army, CPL. Casey L. Hills, Though you will be missed you will not be forgotten, Thank you for your Service. Rest in Peace and God be with you. “You Will Forever Be Remembered”
Bill Snelson (Billboy)
US Army, Vietnam Veteran
PGR Senior Ride Captain, Mentor
Webster, Fl.
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Pepper_guy
Posts: 10138
Lacey, WA
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| 27 Jun 2009 8:35 AM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of CPL. Casey L. Hills, U.S. Army / OIF. Spc. Hills, 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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Geezer Glide 2001
Posts: 3370
Conroe,Texas
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| 27 Jun 2009 4:03 PM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of CPL. Casey L. Hills ,Thanks for being one of our greatest heroes. God Bless. And God Bless, The fellow soldiers that stands for us everyday.Thank you for your dedicated service and sacrifice to defend this great nation of ours.
We salute you , My Friend
Final Inspection
The soldier stood and faced God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now,soldier.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My Church have you been true?"
The soldier squared his shoulders and said,
"No, Lord, I guess I ain't.
Because those of us who carry guns,
Can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays,
And at times my talk was tough.
And sometimes I've been violent,
Because the world is awfully rough.
But, I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep....
Though I worked a lot of overtime.
When the bills just got too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God, forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.
I know I don't deserve a place,
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around,
Except to calm their fears.
If you've a place for me here, Lord.
It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don’t, I’ll understand.
There was a silence all around the throne,
Where the saints had often trod.
As the soldier waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now,soldier
you’ve borne your burdens well.
Walk peacefully on Heaven’s streets;
you’ve done your time in Hell."
Paul E. Babb Sr.
Riding loud and proud......But standing tall and silent...........for the American Hero.
Paul E. Babb Sr. ( Ret. LEO ) " We Will Stand Until Someone Stand For Us "
MCSO-3110
S.E.Tx. P.G.R. Rider " Standing For Those Who Stood For Us "
RC / RG
Conroe, Texas " We Do What We Do Because We Care "
Riding in memory of
Sgt.Jack H. Holder Jr.
MCSO-3102
DIUSMC Parris Island, Buford SC.
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JayDub
Posts: 2207
Ride Captain Norcross, Georgia
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| 27 Jun 2009 11:42 PM |
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My heart is with the family and friends of CPL. Casey L. Hills. Far too young but a hero nonetheless. I am from the next small town over, Centralia, Ill. and I know the communities around you are weeping for your loss.
Casey, thank you for your willingness to defend this Nation and my family. Your life and service will be honored in my house if only in spirit.
Godspeed soldier.
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Assistant State Captain
Metro Atlanta Region
Georgia State Ride Captain
404-444-4770
Georgia PGR..... Part of it.......Proud of it!!
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Snowhite
Posts: 1498
Elsberry, Mo.
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| 28 Jun 2009 5:21 AM |
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| My Heart and Prayers will be with the Family and Friends of CPL. Casey L. Hills. A True American Hero. Thank You for Your Service and Sacrifice for Our Country, You Will Not be Forgotten. |
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Terry Martin
We Will Always Remember
Vietnam Vet 67-68 85th Evac Hospital
PGR Asst. Ride Capt.
CVMA MO. Chapter 4-4
American Legion Riders Chapter 313 MO.
American Legion Riders-MO. Asst. State Director
VFW Post 9064- Commander
MO. VFW 9th District Sr. Vice Commander & POW/MIA Chairman
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PDDGM
Posts: 1618
Member #3599
US Navy 68-72
Assistant State Capt.
Sen Mo Ride Capt
Area Development
Dixon, MO
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I offer my prayers and condolences to the family and friends of this American Hero. God Bless him and may you find peace in the words of the Lord.
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Everyone has a responsibility to not only tolerate another person's
point of view, but also to accept it eagerly as a challenge to your
own understanding. And express those challenges in terms of serving
other people." Arlo Guthrie, American Artist
Riding in Support of IT1 Joseph T. Smith and the crew of the USS Chosin CG 65
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Posts: 13725
Wonder Lake, IL
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of CPL. Casey L. Hills. 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, Casey.
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.
In Memory of Jon Dreymann 08-13-09 WWR NRC Who left us way too soon. Farvel min venn. |
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ranger rick
Posts: 406
Des Plaines, Illinois.
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| 28 Jun 2009 12:54 PM |
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Our sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of CPL. Casey L. Hills.
Rest in Peace Hero
Rick & Bonnie |
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Support Our Troops ~~~Remember Our Veterans.
In Memory of Dad,WWII /Korea/Purple Heart. USMC. 2/1927-----------10/2005 |
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hbiker
Posts: 1314
huntington beach
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| 28 Jun 2009 5:48 PM |
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My sincere condolences go out to all the family of CPL. Hills. May the Lord give you peace, strength and comfort during this difficult time. It is because of warriors like yourself Spc. Hills that we are able to continue to live with the freedoms we have. Thank you for your service and fight for our country. May you forever rest in peace.
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AF Mom in NC
Posts: 3861
Lexington, NC
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| 29 Jun 2009 7:24 AM |
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CPL. Casey L. Hills 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 will remain in my prayers as the family of a hero, for he gave his all while serving in a foreign land. Thank you for the precious sacrifice - your beloved Casey - that you have given to America. We are, and always will be, grateful.
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Living in the Land of the Free
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sdoise
Posts: 8298
Kinder, La.
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| 29 Jun 2009 1:38 PM |
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Schelly "Toro"
Ride Captain for Lake Charles, La. and surrounding area
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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