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patchworksmin 
Posts: 1368
Forum Moderator Lyerly, Georgia
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| 17 Sep 2009 5:03 PM |
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No. 727-09
September 17, 2009 |
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DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died Sept. 16 in Helmand province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked their vehicle Sept. 15 with an improvised explosive device. They were assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group, Fort Bragg, N.C.
Killed were:
Sgt. 1st Class Bradley S. Bohle, 29, of Glen Burnie, Md.;
Sgt. 1st Class Shawn P. McCloskey, 33, of Peachtree City, Ga.; and
Staff Sgt. Joshua M. Mills, 24, of El Paso, Texas.
For more information media may contact the U.S. Army Special Operations Command public affairs office at (910) 432-6005; after hours (910) 689-6187, or visit http://news.soc.mil . |
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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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1stCavMP
Posts: 639
Warren, Ohio
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| 17 Sep 2009 5:11 PM |
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Our Heartfelt Condolences to the Family and Friends of Joshua M. Mills. May God Comfort you in this time of need and the hard days ahead.
Thank You SSgt. Mills, for your service and sacrifice to our Country. You will NOT be forgotten.
Rest in Peace Soldier |
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sig22
Posts: 4179
New Port Richey, Fl
Senior Ride Captain
FL State Captain - Retired
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| 17 Sep 2009 5:13 PM |
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I send my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Joshua M. Mills. May the Lord comfort you in the difficult days ahead.
Godspeed Joshua.....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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Pepper_guy
Posts: 10137
Lacey, WA
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| 17 Sep 2009 5:32 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of SSG. Joshua M. Mills, U.S. Army Special Forces (Airborne) / OEF. SSG. Mills, 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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mailman
Posts: 22222
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 17 Sep 2009 5:59 PM |
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| My deepest condolences to the family and friends of SSG. Joshua M. Mills. 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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Grandude
Posts: 747
Oak Island, NC
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| 17 Sep 2009 6:03 PM |
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SSG Joshua M. Mills
Thank you for your willingness to defend the United States of America and her freedoms and interests. Your untimely death brings much sorrow and sadness to the hearts and lives of your family, friends, military brothers and sisters, each and every member of the Patriot Guard Riders, and all who truly appreciate their freedom. We are proud of your service and dedication in that which you believed in and fought for. Your mission is complete. You are truly an American hero and the world in which we live is a safer place because of your commitment to freedom. We will now proudly stand for you with honor, dignity, and respect. We pray that you will now rest peacefully in the arms of God. May He provide peace, comfort, and understanding to each life you touched. Standing by in Oak Island, NC
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Grandude
DPC USN RET 1962-1981
Riding to honor and remember SGT Jon M Anderson, SPC Dustin R Donica, Cpl Ryan Miler, PFC Nathaniel Givens, PFC Cory Kosters, SGT Ryan Green, PFC Alan Austin, LCPL Mathew Mendlicott, Sgt Lance O. Eakes, WWII VET Tom Berry, NAVY VET Timothy Myers, SGTMAJ Terrance J Collins, SSG Ronald Phillips, David M Field USMC Vietnam Vet, SSGT Benjamin Brown III, SGT David W Wallace, Jack Douglas Poole USMC, SGT Andrew Cross, SFC Edward Kramer and all other fallen heros |
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hbiker
Posts: 1314
huntington beach
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| 17 Sep 2009 9:31 PM |
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Our sincere condolences go out to the entire family of SSG Mills. May the Lord give you peace, strength and comfort during this difficult time. We live with the freedoms we have because of warriors like yourself SSG Mills. Thank you for your service and fight for our country. May you forever rest in peace.
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monmixr
Posts: 1935
Bartlett, Illinois
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| 17 Sep 2009 10:22 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of SSG. Joshua M. Mills. 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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Rondawg
Posts: 441
Madisonville, Republic of Texas
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| 18 Sep 2009 3:10 AM |
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Thank you, SSG. Joshua M. Mills for your service to this Nation. Individuals like you put your life on the line and sacrifice your lives for our freedoms. And it breaks my heart. I pray each day that the Lord our God will provide each and every one of our soldiers an Angel to watch over and protect them. It is the soldier that gives us freedom, not the politicians. Only two people ever died for our freedoms. One was Jesus Christ and the other was the American Soldier. The least I can do is pay homage and respect to this Hero and his family.
To the family of this American Hero: We as a nation grieve with you in your loss. His adherence to “Duty to God and Country” will not be forgotten. Death is a time to rejoice in the life someone had and the lives they touched on this earth. Life is but a blink of an eye. May the Great Architect take this Hero and his family into his council, protect and heal them.
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You don't have to love war, but you do have to love the Warrior!
The sound of 200 people holding flags -- is deafening.
Rondawg
PGR Member #2799
Madisonville, Republic of Texas
Riding in Honor of:
Wm. Travis Nelson (USN / Korean War) Brother
Ryan L. Nelson (USN / Pentagon on 9/11/01) Son
CW3 Brandon Leggett (7th Cav. Chopper Pilot/ Operation Iraq Freedom--- 6/17 Cav./Task Force Saber)Son-in-law
Sgt. Perry Kuykendauhl (Ranger / Omaha Beach) Uncle
Lt. Joel Nelson (101 Airborn / Nam) Cousin
Sgt. Ralph Brisco (USMC / Iwo Jima) Friend
And in HONOR and MEMORY of:
PFC Brett Tribble (Friend), PFC Jeff Shaffer, Staff Sgt. Ed Reynolds, CPL Benji Rosales, Spc. Carl Eason, Cpt. David M. Fraser, Sgt.Gary S. Johnston (Son of a friend), SSgt. Gary C. Johnston (KIA Viet Nam: Uncle of Sgt. Gary S. Johnston), Pfc Cory Koster, Sgt. Ryan P. Green, Pfc Larry Guyton, Lnc Cpl Bobby Twitty, Sgt. Randell Olguin, CW3 Don Clark, CW2 Chris Humphreys, and ALL past and present who have served for this Country. I am Proud and Honored to do so. |
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Billboy
Posts: 5199
Webster, Fl.
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| 18 Sep 2009 4:40 AM |
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My Sincere Condolences go out to Family and Friends of US Army, SSgt. Joshua M. Mills, 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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superman101
Posts: 138
Hope Mills , NC
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| 18 Sep 2009 5:58 AM |
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Thank you, SSG. Joshua M. Mills for your service to this Nation. Rest now brother for your mission here is done as you take on your new mission of overwatch from above you need not worry for we will complete the mission here. Your work here on earth is done my friend but your hardwork to defend this nation from those who would cause harm will not be forgotten. To the family and friends of SSG Mills I send my deepest and heart felt Condolences
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Riding in remberance of a fellow 171st SAPPER
April 28, 2008
PFC Adam L. Marion
Route Clearence
Baghdad, Iraq
Christopher James Reeves
NC Fayettenam RC
US ANG NC CBRNE NCO
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vander177
Posts: 4554
Vandergrift, PA
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| 18 Sep 2009 7:00 AM |
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Karen and I send our condolences and prayers to the family and friends of U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Joshua M. Mills. We thank you for your military service, leadership, sacrifices and the 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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LesUSA7178
Posts: 1475
Sciota, Pa.
Pocono Mountains
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| 18 Sep 2009 8:26 AM |
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We extend to the family, friends, and fellow team members of SSG Joshua Mills our deepest condolences at the passing of this American Soldier.
Thank you Joshua, for protecting our freedom and liberty. As you stood for us, we shall now stand for you.
Your final mission is nearly complete, and those who have gone before stand waiting to welcome you home.
Godspeed Soldier. Rest easy.
Les and Aleida
USA 1971/72-1978
HHC 11th Sig Bn/ 32d AADCOM
“Sure and Ready”
K-town/Darmstadt, FRG
Charlie Co, 142d Sig Bn/ 2 Armored Div
“Hell On Wheels”
Ft. Hood, TX
PGR- 2006-
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rgetch
Posts: 717
Bradford, Pa
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| 18 Sep 2009 9:07 AM |
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I wish to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of SSG Joshua M. Mills, US Army SF, Operation Enduring Freedom. We will not forget the sacrifices he made to protect our way of life. Rest in Peace Soldier.
Richard
PA SRC Region 2
US Army 65-92
Duty, Honor and Country are more than words.
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AF Mom in NC
Posts: 3861
Lexington, NC
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| 18 Sep 2009 9:41 AM |
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Staff Sgt. Joshua M. Mills 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, and may his son remember him that way. Thank you for the precious sacrifice - your beloved Joshua - that you have given to America. We are, and always will be, grateful.
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Living in the Land of the Free
BECAUSE of the Brave |
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sdoise
Posts: 8298
Kinder, La.
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| 18 Sep 2009 10:44 AM |
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| I am sincerely grateful and will always be indebted for the military service and the ultimate sacrifice paid by SSgt. Joshua M. Mills 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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kbell
Posts: 2981
Jacksonville, Florida Ride Captain
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| 18 Sep 2009 4:21 PM |
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| My sincere condolences and prayers to the family and friends of SSG Joshua M Mills. May your faith give you strength. May your memories give you comfort. May GOD'S love give you peace. |
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Karen (kerrybell) Trone
If you are going to worry then don't pray...
If you are going to pray then don't worry !!
For I know the plans I have for you....
Jeremiah 29:11
Live simply. Love generously.
Care deeply. Speak kindly.
Leave the rest to God.
Earth has no sorrows that heaven cannot heal.
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Uffda
Posts: 13725
Wonder Lake, IL
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| 18 Sep 2009 4:34 PM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of SSG. Joshua M. Mills. 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, Joshua.
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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mlmsan
Posts: 6970
Loganville, Georgia 30052
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| 18 Sep 2009 4:57 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of SSG. Joshua M. Mills, US Army, Veteran. I pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful for SSG. Joshua M. Mills, service to our Great Nation and greatly appreciate Him for my freedom. SSG. Joshua M. Mills, 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: 3702
West Branch, MI Zephyrhills, FL
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| 18 Sep 2009 5:38 PM |
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| My heartfelt condolences and prayers go out to the family and friends of SSG. Joshua Mills. 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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ivetret
Posts: 2449
Shermer, IL
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| 19 Sep 2009 7:51 AM |
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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. Josh 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.
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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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jwilsr
Posts: 369
Macungie, PA
Ride Captain
PA Region 5
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| 19 Sep 2009 8:09 AM |
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To the family and friends of SSG. Joshua M. Mills I offer my sincere condolences and sympathies. Thank you Joshua for your selfless commitment to our nation and freedom. Your watch has ended and while you leave us in body you live with us forever in spirit. God bless you and your loved ones. Stand down now my brother and rest in eternal peace.
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A Soldier's Prayer
(author unknown)
Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there; I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow,
I am the sun on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there; I did not die.
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Jack Williams
USAF '63 - '67
Pleiku, RVN '66 - '67
Florida Army National Guard '74 - '78
Standing to honor my hero, my father - WW II US Navy
In Memory of LCPL Luke McCulloch, The Royal Irish Regiment, and all Coalition Forces
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custer7thcav
Posts: 9014
Hillsboro, Ohio
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| 19 Sep 2009 9:26 AM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of SSgt. Joshua M. Mills. 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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Lucky 7-7-7
Posts: 212
Rome, GA
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| 19 Sep 2009 3:57 PM |
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| Kay and I wish to send our sincerest condolences to the family, friends and fellow service members of SSG Joshua M. Mills. May God comfort each of you in this time of sorrow and forever more. We will never forget the service and sacrifice of this AMERICAN HERO. Thank you. Your mission is complete. You may stand down, SSG Mills. May you forever rest in peace at God’s side. |
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"We ask a lot of those who wear our uniform. We ask them to leave their loved ones to travel great distances, to risk injury, even to be prepared to make the ultimate sacrifice of their lives. They are dedicated. They are honorable. They represent the best of our country, and we are grateful." President George W. Bush - 02 OCT 01
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Gregg (Lucky 7's) Carney
Rome, GA
706-512-5688
U.S. Air Force Veteran, 1974-1982
Retired L.E.O.
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Riding in Honor of:
-PFC Loyed Bedford, USA, WWII, Burma.
-Lt. George Slickman, USN, WWII, Pacific Theater
-SSgt Brent Carney, USAF, Iraq X 3 (Current).
-PO2 Cecil Carney, USN
-SSgt Adrian Carney, USAF
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Riding in memory of:
-Sgt. Greg Howard, Floyd County Police Department, Rome, GA, Killled in the Line of Duty, 12/16/94 |
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Harley Harrold
Posts: 13202
Meridian, MS.
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| 19 Sep 2009 8:29 PM |
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ALL GAVE SOME, SOME GAVE ALL.
They may take my LIFE, but they will NEVER take my FREEDOM!
To my wife Anita, Love you always and forever babe!
"It is accomplished by the few for the many - FREEDOM!" John Harrold
USN 1971-1975
USAF 1975 - Present
Riding in memory of the Vietnam war, that it will NOT be repeated.
2007 Harley Davidson Fatboy ( Warrior) (My full time transportation)
Here be a Dragon ---- Houston, Texas!
Member of: American Legion, VFW Post 79, Post Jr. Vice Commander, MRF, NRA, Poplar Springs United Methodist Church, National HOG, Heart of Dixie HOG Chapter (Ala.), and the Harley Davidson Riders Club of Great Britain. I am a Full time biker [40+ years]. PGR member since 10/2006. My motto is, "Ride hard or stay on the porch!!!!!!!" |
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