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patchworksmin 
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| 09 Jul 2009 6:06 AM |
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Updated 15 Jul 09 at 2122 EDT by Cagerbob
SGT C. Wayne Hosford, US Army, OEF
From: Sunday, July 19, 2009
To: Monday, July 20, 2009
Visitation: Hastings, MN
Interment Services: Fort Snelling National Cemetery, ST Paul, MN
The Family of SGT C.Wayne Hosford has requested Flag Line Honors in rememberance of the service and sacrifice of SGT Hosford. SGT Hosford served with Troop B, 2nd BN, 106th Cavalary, IL Army National Guard, Dixon IL. SGT Hosford was killed while participating in Operation Enduring Freedom, 6 July 2009 in Afghanistan.
This with be a two part mission:
Sunday 19 July 2009
Visitation 4pm to 8pm
Wise Family Funeral Home, 400 Spring Street, Hastings, MN 55066
3:00pm Staging
3:30pm Mission Briefing
3:40pm Set Flag Line
8:00pm Released at RCIC discretion
RCIC: Ron Rienke, SE Metro
Map Link Visitation: http://tinyurl.com/mqtasm
Parking is limited around the funeral home, staging will be by the park on 4th street.
Construction Note: HWY 55 is closed between HWY 52 and Hastings for construction, detour is CR 46 off of HWY 52.
Monday 20 July 2009
Interment Services Fort Snelling National Cemetery
Staging: Fort Snelling Officers Club - lower parking lot
11:45am Staging
12:15pm Mission Briefing
12:30pm Kick Stands Up
12:40pm Assembly Area 3
12:45pm Set Flag Line Shelter #2
1:00pm Internment Services
1:30pm Released by RCIC
RCIC: John Foster, SE METRO
Map Link Staging: http://tinyurl.com/nf85e8
Officers club is located on the south side of HWY 5 and Post Road
Bring a 3 X 5 Flag and be prepared to be self-sufficient for the duration of this mission.
Rick Williams
Ride Captain
SE Metro
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DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of four soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died July 6 in Konduz, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near their vehicle.
Killed were:
2nd Lt. Derwin I. Williams, 41, of Glenwood, Ill. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 106th Cavalry Regiment, Dixon, Ill.
Sgt. Brock H. Chavers, 25, of Bulloch, Ga. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 121st Infantry Regiment, Americus, Ga.
Spc. Chester W. Hosford, 35, of Hastings, Minn. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 106th Cavalry Regiment, Dixon, Ill.
Spc. Issac L. Johnson, 24, of Columbus, Ga. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 108th Reconnaissance, Surveillance and Target Acquisition Squadron, Rome, Ga.
For more information on Williams and Hosford media may contact the Illinois National Guard public affairs office at (217) 761-3569, or after hours at (217) 761-3941, or visit http://www.il.ngb.army.mil .
For more information on Chavers and Johnson media may contact the Georgia National Guard public affairs office at (678) 569-6065 or (404) 983-6263.
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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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monmixr
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Bartlett, Illinois
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| 09 Jul 2009 7:07 AM |
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| My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of SPC. Chester W. Hosford. 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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phaedrus1977
Posts: 63
Kickapoo, IL
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| 09 Jul 2009 8:16 AM |
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| We offer our condolences to the friends and family of Specialist Hosford. His sacrifice and service ensures safety and security for the rest of us. |
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THE YOUNG DEAD SOLDIERS DO NOT SPEAK
Nevertheless they are heard in the still houses: who has not heard them?
They have a silence that speaks for them at night and when the clock counts.
They say, We were young. We have died. Remember us.
They say, We have done what we could but until it is finished it is not done.
They say, We have given our lives but until it is finished no one can know what our lives gave.
They say, Our deaths are not ours: they are yours: they will mean what you make them.
They say, Whether our lives and our deaths were for peace and a new hope or for nothing we cannot say: it is you who must say this.
They say, We leave you our deaths: give them their meaning: given them an end to the war and a true peace: give them a victory that ends the war and a peace afterwards: give them their meaning.
We were young, they say. We have died. Remember us.
-Archibald MacLeish
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Greg Cote
Son of an Airman, Father of a Soldier
Melinda Cote
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LV2RDE
Posts: 729
Calhoun Ga, 30701
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| 09 Jul 2009 8:26 AM |
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Our deepest sympathy for the family of SPC. Chester W. Hosford. Thank you sir for your service and sacrifice to our Great Nation. You will now be remembered as a HERO as you walk with the Heroes who have gone before you, and you to sir will not be forgotten. Your watch is now complete….your battle over, and we will take the watch from here. May God hold you gently in the palm of His hand until we all meet again.
Kemmer and Jan
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Kemmer
"Live to Ride, Ride to Live"
Georgia Mentor Team
770-548-2242
mcneese4310@comcast.net
Proud Member GA Patriot Guard....Part of it..Proud of it...No Borders!!!
I carry the Beads in Honor and Respect for all Vietnam Vets...I will never forget...in your Honor..
SP4-E4-ARMY REGULAR MICHAEL ELI KING
101st AIRBORNE DIVISION
Casuality was on March 5 1971
in LZ,Laos.
Panel 04W-Line -24
Thank you Mike for my Freedom...
Riding in honor of Sgt. Ashley R Williams Currently serving in Afganistan
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vander177
Posts: 4554
Vandergrift, PA
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| 09 Jul 2009 8:32 AM |
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Karen and I send our condolences and prayers to the family and friends of U.S. Army Specilaist Chester W. Hosford. 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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82ndairborne195760
Posts: 855
Bremen, GA
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| 09 Jul 2009 8:49 AM |
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Thank you SPC Chester W. Hosford for your service to our country to protect freedom for my family and others. I extend my family's prayers and condolences to the family and friends of this brave Hero. He has made the ultimate sacrifice. May you rest in peace Soldier and that we never forget your sacrifices nor those of your family.
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Robert F. Smith
Bremen, GA
504/325 ABG, 82nd Airborne Division
GEORGIA PGR....PART OF IT....PROUD OF IT !! |
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sailordoc
Posts: 1202
Woodbury, MN
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| 09 Jul 2009 9:53 AM |
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My condolences to the family and friends of SPC Chester Hosford. We thank him for his service. We thank him for his sacrifice. We will remember him.
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Jeff Seeber
Service-Connected Disabled Veteran - U.S. Navy
Military Salute Project - Minnesota Platoon
Roll Call of Minnesota's Fallen |
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Pepper_guy
Posts: 10133
Lacey, WA
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| 09 Jul 2009 10:28 AM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of Spc. Chester W. Hosford, Illinois Army National Guard / OEF. Spc. Hosford, 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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sig22
Posts: 4179
New Port Richey, Fl
Senior Ride Captain
FL State Captain - Retired
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| 09 Jul 2009 11:20 AM |
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I send my sincere condolences to the family and friends of SPC Chester W. Hosford. May the Lord comfort you in the difficult days ahead.
Godspeed Chester.....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"
Always in our thoughts....Forever in our hearts.... |
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Billboy
Posts: 5199
Webster, Fl.
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| 09 Jul 2009 1:57 PM |
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My Sincere Condolences go out to Family and Friends of US Army, Spc. Chester W. Hosford, 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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Kritter Keeper
Posts: 80
Dallas GA
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| 09 Jul 2009 2:07 PM |
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Thank You SPC Hosford. Neither Your service nor your sacrifice will ever be forgotten
My deepest condolences to this family. You will be in my thought and prayers |
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Thank you Daddy
Spc4Joe Fowler Jr
Vietnam era vet
Thank You
PFC Dan Mata
Currently serving in Afghanistan
Thank You
E2 Jason Patrick Head Jr.
Army National Guard
Leaving for Boot Camp 7-22-09
Thank You
SPC Jack Wilson
Disabled Iraq vet
Thank You
E4 SPEC Nick Melenudo
being deployed to Iraq
And to all of our Heroes Past and Present Thank You. |
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mlmsan
Posts: 6966
Loganville, Georgia 30052
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| 09 Jul 2009 2:18 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of SPC. Chester W. Hosford, US Army, Veteran. I pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful for SPC. Chester W. Hosford's, service to our Great Nation and greatly appreciate Him for my freedom. SPC. Chester W. Hosford, 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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ivetret
Posts: 2449
Shermer, IL
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| 09 Jul 2009 2:46 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. Chester 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
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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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towman95
Posts: 2527
Bullhead City Az. Forum Moderator
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| 09 Jul 2009 3:01 PM |
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USMC 1979 - 1983
FREEDOM ISNT FREE.
THE PRICE OF FREEDOM IS WRITTEN ON THE WALL!!! |
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banditbob
Posts: 3882
Virginia Beach. District 5 Hampton Roads Ride Captain
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| 09 Jul 2009 3:02 PM |
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| My wife and I want to thank you SPC. Chester W. Hosford 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.
Window/Tail Gunner B-17 USAAF, WWII |
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banditbob
Posts: 3882
Virginia Beach. District 5 Hampton Roads Ride Captain
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| 09 Jul 2009 3:02 PM |
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| My wife and I want to thank you SPC. Chester W. Hosford 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.
Window/Tail Gunner B-17 USAAF, WWII |
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gwinslow
Posts: 539
Amboy, MN
Minnesota
Assistant State Captain
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| 09 Jul 2009 3:11 PM |
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My condolences to the friends and family of Spc. Chester W. Hosford. You paid the ultimate price for our freedoms and we will never forget your sacrifice. It will be an honor to stand on the flag line at your mission.
May God comfort and protect you and your family. Stand down soldier, your duty is done. You truly are a hero.
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Minnesota Assistant State Captain
Minnesota Patriot Guard / Patriot Guard Riders
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HDriderDave1
Posts: 7117
N. AL Ride Capt. Madison, AL
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| 09 Jul 2009 7:10 PM |
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God Bless SPC Chester W. Hosford, 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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mailman
Posts: 22222
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 09 Jul 2009 9:30 PM |
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| My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Specialist Chester W. Hosford. 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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SpyderRyder
Posts: 3412
Orange Park, FL
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| 09 Jul 2009 11:07 PM |
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Thank you for our freedom SPC Hosford. May you rest in peace.
“Some people’s lives can truly make a difference however long or short their lives on earth. They give the gifts of kindness and of caring. They sow the seeds of friendship and self-worth. Some people’s lives are beautiful examples of putting others first, and when they are gone, the lives of those they touched are so much richer, and the love they shared lives on and on.” |
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Mike (SpyderRyder) Gregory
It's all about freedom! |
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macduster
Posts: 132
NE Ohio
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| 10 Jul 2009 4:52 AM |
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It is with deep sadness that I extend my condolences to the family and friends of SPC Chester W. Hosford. I will never forget your courage and sacrifice and will keep you in my heart always. RIP Hero
On my honor, we will stand at the place where you rest
And remember you
On my honor, we will pick up the torch of freedom
And carry it for you
On my honor, you will not be a silent memory
We will speak of you often, so the world will know what you have done
On my honor, as you reach the gates of heaven you will
Hear the voices of a grateful nation rise up.
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Wife to Navy Veteran/Ohio NG soldier
Daughter Korean War Veteran
Soldier's Angels
American Legion Post 58
VFW Auxiliary, Post 1055
Women Veteran's of America
AF Sgt's Association
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sdoise
Posts: 8298
Kinder, La.
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| 10 Jul 2009 5:27 AM |
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| I sincerely appreciate the military service of Chester W. Hosford to protect our country, freedom and preserve our way of life. I convey my heartfelt condolences to the family and friends. Rest in peace. |
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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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The Wink
Posts: 58
Newport, MN
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| 10 Jul 2009 6:17 AM |
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| My condolences to all who knew SPC Chester Hosford. I pray that the peace of our Lord comfort you all in this time of great need. Know that the sacrifice made will never be forgotten. Rest easy. |
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Wink
USAF Vietnam Vet 70-74
www.mnhonorsvietnamvets.org
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Uffda
Posts: 13725
Wonder Lake, IL
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| 10 Jul 2009 9:06 AM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of SPC. Chester W. Hosford. May God help you though this difficult time and sorrow. Know
your loved one 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, Chester.
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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live2ride55
Posts: 96
Eden Prairie, MN
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| 10 Jul 2009 12:37 PM |
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| To the family and loved ones of Spc. Hosford, I extend my deepest condolences. His duty and sacrifice will not be forgotten. God bless! |
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Law Enforcement Coordinator
Minnesota Patriot Guard
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