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patchworksmin 
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Lyerly, GA.
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| 19 Jul 2009 10:11 AM |
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Updated 23 Jul 09 0701 edt S Sturgis
updated 23 JUL 09 1449hrs. pdt towman95
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The staging location will be the abandoned restaurant parking area across from the Salem Fire Department. This is diagonally across the street from the Salem United Methodist Church, where the services will be. The staging address is 115 West Main Street, Salem, SC 29676. http://tinyurl.com/lupurw
The Staging time will be 13:15 and KSU will be 13:45. The flag line will form at 14:00.
Chris Harrington
RC Upstate S.C.
704-277-5566
The Patriot Guard has the Honor of being invited to stand at the services for Capt. Mark R. McDowell, who lost his life in the harsh land of Afghanistan. His F-15E had a mechanical failure, and he and Capt. Thomas J. Gramith were killed in the ensuing crash. The two were assigned to the 336th Fighter Squadron, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C.
Capt. McDowell's family home is in the northwest part of South Carolina, in the small town of Tamassee in Oconee County. The road that leads to his family's house in this small town has a yellow ribbon at the entrance to mark his families wait for his return.
His Mother said that Mark was born to serve, and one he had developed in high school, and that she thought he could survive whatever was thrown at him. She and her family only got to see him fly one time, and that was the day he deployed to Afghanistan.
Mrs. Thomas said that Mark believed in what he was doing, believed in serving others, and that he would not take a minute back.
Capt. McDowell's memorial service is on Saturday, July 25, at Salem United Methodist Church. His Final Formation will occur at Arlington National Cemetery later this fall, when 336th Fighter Squadron returns from Combat.
Staging Details TBA
Time: 1330+-
Service Location:
Salem United Methodist Church
520 Church St
(864) 944-1726
RCIC Chris Harrington 704-277-5566
Ron "Tater Salad" White
South Carolina State Captain
Patriot Guard Riders
843-860-3981
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No. 527-09
July 19, 2009 |
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DoD Identifies Air Force Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of two airmen who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died July 17 in a F-15E crash near Ghazni Province, Afghanistan.
Killed were:
Capt. Thomas J. Gramith, 27, of Eagan, Minn. He was assigned to the 336th Fighter Squadron, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C.
Capt. Mark R. McDowell, 26, of Colorado Springs, Colo. He was assigned to the 336th Fighter Squadron, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C.
For further information, please contact Seymour Johnson Air Force Base Public Affairs office at (919) 722-0027.
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Jan "The General" Johnson
Proud Gold and Blue Star Mom of:
SPC. Justin W. Johnson-KIA Iraq- 04/10/04
SSG. Joshua D. Johnson- OEF veteran
Wife of SGT. Joe Johnson - Ga. National Guard- deployed
President of Dept. of Ga. American Gold Star Mothers
706-266-1448
Dixie Regional Captain
Ga. Ride Captain
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monmixr
Posts: 2782
Bartlett, Illinois
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| 19 Jul 2009 10:18 AM |
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| My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of Capt. Mark R. McDowell. 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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Eric C. Kuhn
"DustoffDoc"
Past Ride Captain, Illinois
Past ASRC, Illinois
Founder, Families For Forgotten Heroes
http://www.familiesforforgottenheroes.org
"Standing as Family for those that are alone"
When injustice becomes law.....resistance becomes duty.
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1stCavMP
Posts: 3535
Warren, Ohio
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| 19 Jul 2009 10:24 AM |
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Our Heartfelt Condolences to the Family and Friends of Mark R. McDowell. May God Comfort you in this time of need and the hard days ahead.
Thank You Capt. McDowell, for your service and sacrifice to our Country. You will NOT be forgotten.
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mailman
Posts: 47053
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain (Retired) Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 19 Jul 2009 10:36 AM |
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| My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Captain Mark R. McDowell. Rest In Peace Sir. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
Jim
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sig22
Posts: 5717
New Port Richey, Fl
Senior Ride Captain
FL State Captain - Retired
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| 19 Jul 2009 10:36 AM |
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I send my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Capt. Mark R. McDowell. May the Lord comfort you in the difficult days ahead.
Godspeed Mark.....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 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"
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Charger
Posts: 4184
Golden, Colorado
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| 19 Jul 2009 10:39 AM |
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My thoughts and prayers are with the friends and family of Capt. McDowell. Your sacrifice for my freedom will never be forgotten. Rest in Peace.
Standing by in Golden, Colorado. |
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Brad 'CHARGER' Lewellen
"I am only one, but I am one. I cannot do everything, but I can do something. And I will not let what I cannot do interfere with what I can do."
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Pepper_guy
Posts: 22867
Lacey, WA
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| 19 Jul 2009 12:04 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of Capt. Mark R. McDowell, U.S. Air Force / OEF. Capt. McDowell, 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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banditbob
Posts: 3909
Virginia Beach. District 5 Hampton Roads Ride Captain
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| 19 Jul 2009 2:07 PM |
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| My wife and I want to thank you Capt. Mark R. McDowell 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, 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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milktoast
Posts: 7094
West Branch, MI Zephyrhills, FL
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| 19 Jul 2009 2:19 PM |
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| My heartfelt condolences and prayers to the family and friends of Capt. Mark McDowell. 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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ac57
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| 19 Jul 2009 3:06 PM |
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| My thoughts and prayers for the family and friends of Captain Mark R. McDowell during this very difficult time. The courage, service, and sacrifice of this Hero will never be forgotten. God Bless |
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tmalone
Posts: 977
Falcon, Colorado
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| 19 Jul 2009 3:25 PM |
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| FYI CPT McDowell was a graduating member of the USAFA class of 2005. We are in contact with the Academy to see what the family desires. This will likely become a mission soon. |
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Ted "Gopher" Malone
Assistant State Captain - Southern Colorado
"Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well armed lamb contesting the vote." -- Benjamin Franklin
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rgetch
Posts: 893
Bradford, Pa
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| 19 Jul 2009 3:42 PM |
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I wish to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of CPT Mark R. McDowell USAF. His service to this country will not be forgotten. Rest in Peace
Richard
PA SRC Region 2
US Army 65-92
Duty, Honor and Country are more than words.
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ivetret
Posts: 3654
Shermer, IL
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| 19 Jul 2009 4:47 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. Mark 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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hbiker
Posts: 1568
huntington beach
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| 19 Jul 2009 5:07 PM |
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My sincere condolences go out to all the family of Capt. McDowell. May the Lord give you peace, comfort and strength during this difficult time. It is because of warriors like yourself Capt. McDowell that we continue to live with the freedoms we have come to enjoy. Thank you for your service and fight for our country. May you forever rest in peace.
hbiker
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Uffda
Posts: 14355
Wonder Lake, IL
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| 19 Jul 2009 9:12 PM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Capt. Mark R. McDowell. 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, Mark.
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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ROBERTRPEARMAN
Posts: 12775
WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, NY
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| 20 Jul 2009 12:18 AM |
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| OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF OEF VETERAN CAPT. MARK R. MCDOWELL (USAF). OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. REST IN PEACE MARK. 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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briscoeg
Posts: 744
San Antonio, Texas
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| 20 Jul 2009 1:25 AM |
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"High Flight"
Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of earth
And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings;
Sunward I've climbed, and joined the tumbling mirth
Of sun-split clouds - and done a hundred things
You have not dreamed of - wheeled and soared and swung
High in the sunlit silence. Hov'ring there
I've chased the shouting wind along, and flung
My eager craft through footless halls of air.
Up, up the long delirious, burning blue,
I've topped the windswept heights with easy grace
Where never lark, or even eagle flew -
And, while with silent lifting mind I've trod
The high untresspassed sanctity of space,
Put out my hand and touched the face of God.
Pilot Officer John Gillespie Magee, Jr.
No 412 squadron, RCAF
Killed 11 December 1941, Britain
God Speed, Sir and thank you for your service.
George
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Riding in memory of (Dad) Lt. Col. Richard E. Briscoe, Command Pilot, USAF, WWII (Pacific Theater, 5th Air Force, New Guinea & the Philippines), Berlin Airlift, Korea, Vietnam, Cold War, 31 May 1922 - 14 Mar 1991; (Mom) Civilian flight instructor, WWII, 22 Feb 1922 - 29 Sep 2002; (Best friend) 2nd Lt. Vincent L. Michael, USAF, Pilot, C-21 Learjet & one helluva tenor sax player, 05 Dec 1963 - 14 Jan 1987 (Air Force C-21 Crash); (2nd Cousin) Capt. Dan Secker, USAF Navigator, KC-135s in Vietnam, CAF instuctor pilot, killed 14 May 2001 (BT-13 training crash), Midland, Texas; (2nd Cousin) Sgt Walter C. "Winky" Haselton, Jr., 20 Nov 1946 - 01 Aug 1988, USAF, Vietnam Veteran, cancer victim of Agent Orange; (Great Uncle) Cpl. Grover Cleveland DeHay (Mexican Border Expedition, Purple Heart & 2 Silver Stars in WWI, survivor of mustard gas on the Western Front); (Great Uncle) Arthur Hamilton DeHay, U.S. Navy, WWI; (Great Uncle) Andrew Kirton DeHay, Cpl, U.S. Army, WWI; (Friend and racing buddy) Special Agent Steve Willis, ATF, Killed in the Line of Duty, 28 Feb 1993, Waco, Texas; and my nine ancestors who risked their all in the American Revolution and their two brothers who gave their all for our freedom.
"I believe that success is not determined by our careers, but whether we live our lives the way we have wanted to. Try for something you love and take the chance of regretting it later, rather than regret not trying for it at all.” - Erica Simpson, 32, Air Racer lost at Reno. |
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Billboy
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Webster, Fl.
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| 20 Jul 2009 7:02 AM |
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My Sincere Condolences go out to Family and Friends of USAF, Capt. Mark R. McDowell, 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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concert cat
Posts: 22
Loveland CO
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| 20 Jul 2009 8:30 AM |
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My families sincerest condolences and prayers are going out for the family and friends of Capt. Mark R. McDowell. May the Lord watch over you during this time. Capt Mark R. McDowell thank you for your Ultimate sacrifice for my freedom. Rest in peace as you now have broken the bounds of earth and are soaring in the clouds of Heaven.
the Ornelas Family standing by in Loveland |
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sdoise
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Duson, La.
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| 20 Jul 2009 9:23 AM |
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| I am sincerely grateful will always be indebted for the military service and the ultimate sacrifice paid by Capt. Mark R. McDowell 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
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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vander177
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Vandergrift, PA
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| 20 Jul 2009 12:20 PM |
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Karen and I send our condolences and prayers to the family and friends of U.S. Air Force Captain Mark R. Mcdowell. 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.
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Ralph A. DeLorme, SFC, US Army, Retired
PGR Western PA Asst State Captain (www.pgrpa.org)
PGR (#75,342), Ride Captain, Region 10, PA
American Legion Riders, Post 114, Vandergrift, PA
GWRRA member
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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RDWinters
Posts: 2653
Wilson,NC Ride Captain
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| 20 Jul 2009 12:39 PM |
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| Our sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathies to the family and friends of Cpt. Mark R. McDowell. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. May God bring you comfort and peace in the days ahead. Thank you Cpt. McDowell for your courage, dedication and sacrifices. Thank you for standing guard for our freedoms and those of others around the world. God Bless You. Rest easy Brother. |
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"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends." John 15:13
De Oppresso Liber
R.D. and Kay Winters
U.S. Army (Ret) 1978-1998
Special Forces Assn Decade
American Legion
VFW
PGR
Blue Knights NC IX
In Memory of:
L/Cpl Ronald Wayne Shields, P-39E/L-21, SVN, 13 Feb 68 (Uncle)
SFC Jonathan Tessar, Iraqi Freedom, 31 Oct 05 (Teammate, Friend, Brother)
James Kenneth Sinclair, Veteran, Motorcycle Accident, 16 Apr 04 (Kay's Dad)
It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat.
Pres. Theodore Roosevelt
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HDCraig
Posts: 695
Upland, California SoCal Ride Captain
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| 20 Jul 2009 4:56 PM |
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| I am sending my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Capt. Mark R. McDowell. You have lost a loved one and America has lost a hero. Thank you for your service to this great Nation of ours. You will not be forgotten. You stood for us, now it is time for us to stand for you. |
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Craig "HDCraig" Breskin
Upland, CA
Army NG Veteran
3rd Battalion 144th Field Artillery(Loud & Proud)
Proud Patriot Guard Member!!!
American Legion Post 262
American Legion Riders Chapter 262
Riding In Honor of:
Philip J Breskin (USN/Korean War) Father
Dave Edney (USA/Vietnam War) Friend
Riding in Memory of:
Norman Breskin (USN/WWII) MIA/Uncle My namesake
Herman Borkin (USA/WWII) Uncle
Jack Borkin (USA/WWII) Uncle
Spencer T. Karol (USA/KIA Iraq 2003)
Chance Phelps (USMC/KIA Iraq 2004) |
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ol Bill
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Durham, NC
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| 20 Jul 2009 5:15 PM |
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I would like to offer my most sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Capt McDowell. We salute him and render him honor for his service and sacrifice to our great nation in which he believed in and proudly served. His honorable service will not be forgotten. Your mission is complete now, stand down solider. May you forever rest in peace.
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LV2RDE
Posts: 2027
GA Ride Captain Calhoun Ga
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| 20 Jul 2009 8:12 PM |
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Our deepest sympathy for the family of Capt. Mark R. McDowell. 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 Ride Captain
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 for the safe return of Pfc. Bowe R Bergdahl American POW . Operation Enduring Freedom 30 June 2009 We are Praying for you.
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