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Susan Sturgis 
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Bear, DE
In Memory of Ed "Old Iron" Barrett
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Updated 29 OCT 09 @ 2233est by Sandy9999
“ALERT MISSION CHANGES” / SPC Kyle A. Coumas, 22, Lockeford, CA
The family of U.S. Army Spc. Kyle A. Coumas has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to attend the arrival and services for our Fallen Hero. Spc. Coumas,died Oct. 21 in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his vehicle with an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment, 5th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort Lewis, Wash.
Part 1 – Arrival / October 30th / Friday
Staging – 9:00 AM We will stage at Orlandi Valuta Market (SE Corner) located at 9542 S. Airport Way, Manteca and French Camp Road, mission briefing will be at 9:15 AM.
http://tinyurl.com/yffakof
KSU – (Kick Stands Up) 9:45 AM We will then proceed to Stockton Metro Airport , Atlantic Aviation located at 6364 S. Lindbergh St., form a flag line and await the arrival of our Fallen Hero. The aircraft is scheduled to arrive at 11:26 AM.
http://tinyurl.com/yfz9p5r
Escort to Lodi - We will then escort our Fallen Hero and family to the Cherokee Funeral Home located at 831 E. Industrial Way, Lodi 95240 and quickly form a flag line, after the flag line we will be dismissed. http://tinyurl.com/yfpqqrc
Part 2 – Church Services / November 2nd / Monday at 2:00PM
Staging – 12:15 PM We will stage at Tokay Shell located at 420 W. Kettleman Ln. Lodi, mission briefing will be at 12:30 PM.
http://tinyurl.com/yl7rgfd
KSU – (Kick Stands Up) 12:45 PM
Church Service – 2:00 PM
We will then proceed to Century Assembly of Lodi, located at 550 W. Century Blvd, Lodi 95240 form a flag line until the start of the services and then standby until completion of services, then reform the flag line as friends and family depart.
http://tinyurl.com/ygarvtz
End of Mission – Thank you for Honoring Our Fallen Hero Kyle, family and friends.
Burial – The Family has requested a private burial service.
R/C – Craig Roberts / ckaroberts@sbcglobal.net
Bob Dalton
PGR/CA Asst. State Captain
North Central Valley Region
wiserguy@comcast.net
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Updated 29 Oct 09 0454 edt S Sturgis
Part 1 – Arrival / October 30th / Friday
Staging – 9:00 AM We will stage at Orlandi Valuta Market (SE Corner) located at 9542 S. Airport Way, Manteca and French Camp Road, mission briefing will be at 9:15 AM.
http://tinyurl.com/yffakof
KSU – (Kick Stands Up) 9:30 AM We will then proceed to Stockton Metro Airport , Atlantic Aviation located at 6364 S. Lindbergh St., form a flag line and await the arrival of our Fallen Hero.
http://tinyurl.com/yfz9p5r
Escort to Lodi - We will then escort our Fallen Hero and family to the Cherokee Funeral ersonName w:st="on">HomeersonName> located at 831 E. Industrial Way, Lodi 95240 and quickly form a flag line, after the flag line we will be dismissed.
http://tinyurl.com/yfpqqrc
Part 2 – Church Services / November 1st / Sunday
Staging – (Time TBA) We will stage at Tokay Shell located at 420 W. Kettleman Ln., mission briefing will be at (Time TBA).
http://tinyurl.com/yl7rgfd
KSU – (Kick Stands Up) (Time TBA) We will then proceed to Century Assembly of Lodi, located at 550 W. Century Blvd, Lodi 95240 form a flag line until the start of the services and then standby until completion of services, then reform the flag line as friends and family depart.
http://tinyurl.com/ygarvtz
End of Mission – Thank you for Honoring Our Fallen Hero Kyle, family and friends.
Burial – The Family has requested a private burial service.
R/C – Bunker (Bill Roller) bunker@legion-riders.com
Bob Dalton
PGR/CA Asst. State Captain
North Central Valley Region
wiserguy@comcast.net
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The family of U.S. Army Spc. Kyle A. Coumas has invited the Patriot
Guard Riders to attend the arrival and services for our Fallen Hero.
Spc. Coumas, died Oct. 21 in Kandahar province, Afghanistan,
of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his vehicle with
an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment, 5th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division,
Fort Lewis, Wash.
Part 1 – Arrival (Stockton Metro Airport)
The details of the arrival and overall mission are still pending and will
be updated as they are set. Our Hero will be arriving at Stockton Airport
either this Wednesday Oct. 28th or Thursday the 29th, time and details to
follow as we get them.
http://tinyurl.com/yhqco8c
Part 2 – Services / Burial (Awaiting details)
Please stand by and ensure that you are getting auto updates
to this thread as they are made available to us.
R/C – TBA
Bob Dalton
PGR/CA Asst. State Captain
North Central Valley Region
wiserguy@comcast.net
916-240-4555
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DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Spc. Kyle A. Coumas, 22, of Lockeford, Calif., died Oct. 21 in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his vehicle with an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment, 5th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort Lewis, Wash.
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| 22 Oct 2009 1:37 PM |
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We wish comfort, sweet memories and healing for all those who SPC Kyle Coumas loved.
To SPC Coumas, we think of your commitment, your honor, your willingness to persevere in your chosen Duty.
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| 22 Oct 2009 1:45 PM |
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Our sincere condolences go out to the entire family of Spc. Coumas. 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 Spc. Coumas. Thank you for your service and fight for our country. May you forever rest in peace.
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Pepper_guy
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Lacey, WA
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| 22 Oct 2009 1:49 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of SPC. Kyle A. Coumas, U.S. Army / OEF. SPC. Coumas, 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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1stCavMP
Posts: 639
Warren, Ohio
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| 22 Oct 2009 2:53 PM |
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Our Heartfelt Condolences to the Family and Friends of Kyle A. Coumas. May God Comfort you in this time of need and the hard days ahead.
Thank You Spc. Coumas, for your service and sacrifice to our Country. You will NOT be forgotten.
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sig22
Posts: 4179
New Port Richey, Fl
Senior Ride Captain
FL State Captain - Retired
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| 22 Oct 2009 4:27 PM |
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I send my sincere condolences to the family and friends of SPC Kyle A. Coumas. May the Lord comfort you in the difficult days ahead.
Godspeed Kyle.....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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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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Lucky 7-7-7
Posts: 212
Rome, GA
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| 22 Oct 2009 6:07 PM |
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| Kay and I wish to send our sincerest condolences to the family, friends and fellow service members of SPC Kyle A. Coumas. 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, SPC Coumas. We pray 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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-Sgt. Greg Howard, Floyd County Police Department, Rome, GA, Killled in the Line of Duty, 12/16/94 |
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Bluejeans92126
Posts: 157
San Diego, CA
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| 22 Oct 2009 6:21 PM |
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Kyle, thank you for your service. It is now the end of your watch. Rest easy and in peace. Fair Wind and Following Seas. Solder, I salute you and it will be my honor to ride for you.
My thoughts are with the family and friends of SPC Coumas. We live in the Land of the free, because of the Brave! May you all find peace with time.
Bruce aka Bluejeans PO2 USN, Tonkin Gulf Yacht Club
Patriot Guard Riders "Standing For Those Who Stood For Us
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1armymom
Posts: 999
Virginia Beach, VA
VA State HOTH Coordinator
VA D5 Ride Captain UI
User Accounts Support Team
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| 22 Oct 2009 7:07 PM |
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To the family and loved ones of SPC Kyle A. Coumas,
It is with great sorrow that I extend my condolences upon the loss of your Hero, who gave his all in the fight for freedom, and in the defense of his brothers and sisters and our grateful nation. May God give you strength until you meet again.
SPC Coumas,
May God protect and guide your fellow warriors as they carry on without you; and bestow unto them, courage and strength to travel this most difficult path. I pray The Lord will grant your fellow warriors the grace and perseverance to see the mission through.
Your sacrifice will remain in our hearts for a lifetime, with intense gratitude.
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Honor Our Armed Services, Pay It Forward!
Proud Mom of U.S. Army SSG Worrell, 702 BSB 4B/2ID Stryker Brigade Combat Team
3 Time Blue Star Mom ~ OIF
Forum Moderator: WWW.STRYKERNEWS.COM
DAR, Blue Star Mothers Inc.,
Virginia State HOTH Coordinator, Virginia Patriot Guard, District 5 'Hampton Roads', Ride Captain UI,
Honor and Remember, VA State Chapter, Sergeant-At-Arms
"Who kept the faith and fought the fight;
The glory theirs, the duty ours."~Wallace Bruce
"For the whole earth is the tomb of famous men; not only are they commemorated by columns and inscriptions, but there dwells also an unwritten memorial of them,
graven not on stone but in the hearts of men." ~Pericles (c. 600 B.C.)
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carlwithleads
Posts: 734
Sacramento,Calif
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| 22 Oct 2009 8:14 PM |
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I SEND MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF AN AMERICAN HERO..THANK YOU KYLE FOR YOUR SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY..
STANDING BY IN SACRAMENTO TO HONOR OUR HERO.. |
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swanner
Posts: 360
Lafayette, IN
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| 22 Oct 2009 9:09 PM |
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| Thank you Spc Kyle A. Coumas for your service and sacrifice. May God bless you. My condolences to the family and friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time...Stan (formerly from Stockton) |
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djmurray
Posts: 326
West Columbia, SC
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| 23 Oct 2009 12:43 AM |
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| My family wishes to respectfully send our condolences to the family and friends of this great American hero. SPC.Kyle A. Coumas your country is forever in debt to you for your service to keep us free. Your unselfish giving will never be forgotten. God speed home to your rightful place. May your family find peace in knowing that an entire nation is forever greatful for you. |
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ROBERTRPEARMAN
Posts: 5317
WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, NY
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| 23 Oct 2009 1:29 AM |
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| OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF OEF VETERAN SPC. KYLE A. COUMAS (USA). OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. REST IN PEACE KYLE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE. ROBERT AND JUANITA |
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ROBERT R PEARMAN
US AIR FORCE 1961 - 1965
AMERICAN LEGION
VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA
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dlinjerdal
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| 23 Oct 2009 5:47 AM |
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| May God Bless and hold close the friends and family of SPC. Coumas in this most difficult time we are so sorry for your loss we will never forget you Kyle we will always have you in our hearts and forever be grateful to you for our freedom rest well our hero you are with God now. |
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AF Mom in NC
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Lexington, NC
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| 23 Oct 2009 6:48 AM |
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SPC Kyle A. Coumas 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. Thank you for the precious sacrifice - your beloved Kyle - that you have given to America. We are, and always will be, grateful.
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monmixr
Posts: 1935
Bartlett, Illinois
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| 23 Oct 2009 7:04 AM |
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| My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of Kyle A. Coumas. 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
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.
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| 23 Oct 2009 7:17 AM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of SPC Kyle A. Coumas. 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, Kyle.
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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Webster, Fl.
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| 23 Oct 2009 8:05 AM |
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My Sincere Condolences go out to Family and Friends of US Army, SPC. Kyle A. Coumas, 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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Ohio District 1 Ride Captain Edgerton,OH
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| 23 Oct 2009 8:06 AM |
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My deepest condolences to the Coumas family. May the Lord give you peace and comfort. Thank you for your service to our wonderful country. God Bless!
Marv
PGR - Ohio District 1 RC
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mailman
Posts: 22222
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 23 Oct 2009 9:59 AM |
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| 23 Oct 2009 10:11 AM |
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Keepher and I send our condolences to the family and friends of SPC Kyle A. Coumas, United States Army, American Hero Supporting Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan...........We Salute you SPC. Coumas, for your Heroic service to our Country, and Thank you for our Freedom and the freedom of others...........You have made the ultimate sacrifice for your country, and you Will Not Be Forgotten............Thank you for proudly wearing the uniform of an American Soldier............and MAY WE NEVER FORGET THE PRICE OF FREEDOM AND THOSE WHO PAID THAT PRICE.........may God comfort the hearts of your family and friends.............Stand Down Soldier, your mission here is completed.
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May we NEVER FORGET THE PRICE OF FREEDOM, and those WHO PAID THAT PRICE....
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Posts: 8298
Kinder, La.
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| 23 Oct 2009 11:14 AM |
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| I am sincerely grateful and will always be indebted for the military service and the ultimate sacrifice paid by Spc. Kyle A. Coumas 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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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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custer7thcav
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Hillsboro, Ohio
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| 23 Oct 2009 1:11 PM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Spc. Kyle A. Coumas. 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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In honor and memory of
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| 23 Oct 2009 3:59 PM |
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| My heartfelt condolences and prayers go out to the family and friends of SPC Kyle Coumas. 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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Michigan Ride Captain
Florida Senior Ride Captain
Proud wife, daughter, daughter-in-law of vets from Vietnam, Korea, and WWII
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Easy.
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| 23 Oct 2009 4:33 PM |
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My family and I would like to offer our Most Sincere Condolences to the family and friends of SPC Kyle A. Coumas, 22, Lockeford, CA,.
Thank you for your Service. You are and will remain A TRUE AMERICAN HERO.
We will hold you in our prayers.
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Ride Safe and GOD BLESS,
BARRY (EASY) BERTOLINI
PGR NC Eastern Region Senior Ride Captain
Email: barryb_28546 @yahoo.com
CMA Member (Christian Motorcycle Association)
"A simple way to take measure of a country is to look at how many want
in...And how many want out. Only two defining forces have ever offered
to die for you: Jesus Christ and the American Soldier..One died for our
soul, the other for our freedom."
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