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Subject: 1 LT. Brian N. Bradshaw, 24, Steilacoom, WA, 06 JUL 09

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26 Jun 2009 3:50 PM Alert 

Updated 02 Jul 09 0613 edt S Sturgis

We have been requested by the Family of First Lieutenant Brian N. Bradshaw to provide a Escort, Flag Line at the Family Church in Steilacoom and a Escort and Flag Line at Tahoma National Cemetery on Monday 06 JUL 2009.

Brian was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 501st Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Airborne Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, based in Fort Richardson, Alaska.
 
He wasn’t married. His father is a retired National Guard helicopter pilot. His mother is a retired Army nurse, a lieutenant colonel, she volunteered to return to duty to serve with the Warrior Transition Battalion at Fort Lewis. She is also the volunteer director for the altar servers at church.



Ride Plan:
 
Primary Mission RC and Escort Lead - Jim "BikerVet" Dickson
 
Rally Point - Eagle Leather, 10222 S. Tacoma Way, Lakewood, Wa
Secondary RC for Ride to Church and Flaglines - Conan
 
0800 - RC arrives at Eagle Leather
0815 - Riders arrive
0830 - Ride Brief
0840 - KSU for St. John Bosco Church
0900 - Flag line folks arrive at church ( St. John  Bosco Catholic Church, 10508  112th St. SW. Lakewood, WA)
0910 - Briefing (Conan)
0920 - Flag line forms up for coach arrival
0930 - Escort and Coach arrive at church
0940 - Flag line breaks down for short break/briefing
1000 - Flag line re-forms in front of church
1100 - Service begins
1110 - Flag line breaks down, flag line contingent departs under command of Conan
 
1330 - Services concluded
1345 - Escort, coach and Family depart for Tahoma National Cemetery
1445 - Interment services begin, with Flag line in place

1345 - Rally Time at McDonalds in Covington for those who cannot make the flagline at the church but can make
          the Flagline at Tahoma Cemetery.

We will have support vehicle(s) at both locations for the necessary equipment and supplies.
 
Flag line parking will be around behind the church, out next to the street.

As always, remember our motto of "Semper Gumby", and on behalf of our Hero's Family, Loved Ones, and Friends, I Thank each and every one of you for your participation.

Please be aware that the weather will be very warm, start hydrating Sunday and keep drinking water during the Mission. To show respect for the Hero, Family, and Friends, please, no tank tops or cut off sleeves, and if you have any "socially unacceptable" patches or tattoos, please cover them out of consideration for the children.

If any South-end RC wants to lead a group from the Olympia area, please let myself or Wookie know ASAP.

Thank You in advance for your support.

Regards,
Jim BikerVet Dickson
Ride Captain
bikervet@pgrofwa.org



_____________________________________________________________________

Updated 29 Jun 09 1945 edt S Sturgis


We have in fact been requested by the Family of this Hero.

Times and logistics are still in the planning stages,

Here is what we have at this time:

1stLt. Bradshaw arrives McChord AFB, PGRofWA will escort Hero & Family to Ft. Lewis Chapel, date & time TBD.

Unknown at this time if Services will be on Ft. Lewis then escorted to interment site in Steilacoom, Tahoma, or Arlington................semper gumby!

http://www.komonews.com/news/local/49219207.html


Please "Stand By" for more Information.............

           John "Wookie" Enoch
       WestCentral District Captain
    Membership & Email Coordinator
             Cell# 360-259-3422
           
wookie@pgrofwa.org





_________________________________________________________________________


IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 460-09
June 26, 2009


 


DoD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

1st Lt. Brian N. Bradshaw, 24, of Steilacoom, Wash., died June 25 in Kheyl, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle.  He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 501st Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Airborne Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, Fort Richardson, Alaska.

For more information the media may contact the U.S. Army, Alaska, public affairs office at (907) 384-1542.


Jan Johnson
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SPC. Justin W. Johnson-KIA Iraq- 04/10/04
SSG. Joshua D. Johnson- OEF veteran
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26 Jun 2009 4:29 PM Alert 
My wife and I want to thank you 1 LT. Brian N. Bradshaw for your sacrifice and dedication to this great Nation of ours. Our thoughts and prayers are with your loved one's and friends.

banditbob
Robert K. Reynolds
District 5 Hampton Roads
Ride Captin Virginia Beach Va.


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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
(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.
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26 Jun 2009 5:00 PM Alert 
I know there are no words to say at this time, except how sorry that I am. I truly feel your loss and pain. Brian 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

“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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26 Jun 2009 5:33 PM Alert 
May the family & friends of 1 Lt. Bradshaw find peace, comfort, & pride during this time of great sadness. The world is a better place thanks to the contributions of this hero. He will not be forgotten!




Standing by in Federal Way

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26 Jun 2009 5:47 PM Alert 
My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of 1st LT. Brian N. Bradshaw, US Army, Veteran. I pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful for 1st LT. Brian N. Bradshaw's, service to our Great Nation and greatly appreciate Him for my freedom. 1st LT. Brian N. Bradshaw, 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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26 Jun 2009 6:07 PM Alert 
My heartfelt condolences and prayers to the family and friends of 1 LT. Brian Bradshaw. Words alone cannot express my debt and gratitude for his service and sacrifice. This hero will live on in our hearts forever.

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

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26 Jun 2009 6:32 PM Alert 
It is with the utmost respect that I offer my condolences to the family of a true American Hero. Brian, 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.

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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26 Jun 2009 7:00 PM Alert 
I send my sincere condolences to the family and friends of 1st Lt. Brian N. Bradshaw. May the Lord comfort you in the difficult days ahead.

Godspeed Brian.....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.


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"
Always in our thoughts....Forever in our hearts....
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26 Jun 2009 7:14 PM Alert 
Karen and I send our condolences and prayers to the family and friends of U.S. Army First Lieutenant Brian N. Bradshaw. We thank you for your military service, leadership 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.

The price of freedom is written on the WALL!

Ralph A. DeLorme, SFC, US Army, Retired
PGR Western PA Veterans Liaison
Patriot Guard Riders (#75,342), Ride Captain, Region 10, PA
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26 Jun 2009 7:37 PM Alert 
My deepest condolences to the family and friends of 1st LT. Brian N. Bradshaw. Rest In Peace Sir.

"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."

Jim
"mailman"
US Army 1970 - 1972
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26 Jun 2009 10:04 PM Alert 
I wish to offer my sincere prayers and condolences to the family and friends of 1LT Bradshaw. Whose service to this country will never be forgotten by those who have gone before and those yet to serve. May the family find strength and peace in Gods grace. You will never be forgotten! Rest in peace.

Riding in memory of Bernice T. Bach 1LT USA Nurse Corp. WWII, Saipan and in support of 1SG Thomas Buettner a true soldier and my son-in-law. May God watch over them all.

Don Berry
SFC (Retired)
US Army 1964 - 1986
Vietnam 1969 -1970 1972 -1973
Freemasons Riding Club
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Washington Patriot Guard

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27 Jun 2009 12:12 AM Alert 
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF OEF VETERAN 1LT. BRIAN N. BRADSHAW (USA). OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. REST IN PEACE BRIAN. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE. ROBERT AND JUANITA

YOU ARE NEVER REALLY GONE UNTIL YOU ARE FORGOTTEN

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27 Jun 2009 1:06 AM Alert 
My family and I would like to offer our Most Sincere Condolences to the family and friends of 1 LT. Brian N. Bradshaw, 24, Steilacoom, WA.

Thank you for your Service. You are and will remain A TRUE AMERICAN HERO.

We will hold you in our prayers.
GOD BLESS,
Easy (Barry)

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."

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27 Jun 2009 3:15 AM Alert 
My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of Brian N. Bradshaw. 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.

Proud member of the often imitated never duplicated Illinois Patriot Guard Riders.

Eric C. Kuhn
Ride Captain
Illinois Patriot Guard Riders




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27 Jun 2009 5:16 AM Alert 
My Sincere Condolences go out to Family and Friends of US Army, 1LT. Brian N. Bradshaw, 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
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Webster, Fl.
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27 Jun 2009 8:38 AM Alert 
My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of 1Lt. Brian N. Bradshaw, U.S. Army Airborne / OEF. 1Lt. Bradshaw, 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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Warren, Ohio




27 Jun 2009 9:19 AM Alert 
Our Heartfelt Condolences to the Family and Friends of Brian N. Bradshaw. May God Comfort you in this time of need and the hard days ahead.
Thank You 1st. Lt. Bradshaw, for your service and sacrifice to our Country. You will NOT be forgotten.
Rest in Peace Sir

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27 Jun 2009 9:33 AM Alert 
My prayers go out for 1 LT. Brian N. Bradshaw and for the friends and family left behind.

We know that there are no words to soften the pain of your loss but I pray that your God will help you find peace and comfort you and guide you through dealing with your loss.

We will not forget the service and sacrifice of 1 LT. Bradshaw to protect our country and way of life. He is truly an American Hero.

Jeff Matson
jeffmcpa@patriotguard.org
Sunnyside, WA
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27 Jun 2009 2:07 PM Alert 
To the family and friends of 1 LT. Brian Bradshaw, Marilyn and I wish to extend our deepest sympathies. We pray that the Lord will be with you and grant you Peace during this time of loss. We wish to Thank Brian for making the Ultimate sacrafice fighting for the Freedoms that we enjoy living in this Great Nation. If ask the Patriot Guard Riders would be Honored to Stand in a Flag Line to Honor this Great American Hero. God Bless you Brian.

This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave.

--Elmer Davis


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27 Jun 2009 3:59 PM Alert 
Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of 1Lt. Brian N. Bradshaw ,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.



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27 Jun 2009 4:15 PM Alert 
To the family of Lt Bradshaw. I thank him and his family for his dedication and service. As long as there are men and women that have the courage to stand up and fight for freedom there will always be retired military personal and supporters that will stand up and fight for his honor.


We will not forget the service and sacrifice

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27 Jun 2009 5:54 PM Alert 
I send my sincere condolences to the family and friends of 1st Lt. Brian N. Bradshaw. May the Lord comfort you in the difficult days ahead.

Godspeed Brian.....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.



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"
Always in our thoughts....Forever in our hearts....
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Gresham/Portland Oregon(e)




27 Jun 2009 9:04 PM Alert 
Thank You For Serving Our Country!
Thank You For Defending Our Constitution!
Thank You For Helping To Keep Our Nation Free!!
THANK YOU!!

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Wonder Lake, IL




28 Jun 2009 7:48 AM Alert 
Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of 1 LT. Brian N. Bradshaw. 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, Brian.

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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28 Jun 2009 5:46 PM Alert 
It is because of warriors like yourself Lt. Bradshaw that we are able to continue to live with the freedoms we have and enjoy. Thank you for your service and fight for our country. May you forever rest in peace.
To all the family of Lt. Bradshaw I send my sincere condolences.
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