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ladynighthawk 
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Updated 04 NOV 09 1951cst by Ladynighthawk
Final Update
Thursday 5 November 09
There will be a flag line at the funeral home to received Captain Kyle Van De Giesen as per the details given in the post below this one.
In addition:
There will be a candlelight vigil at Community Field, North Attleborough commencing at 6:30 PM - attend on your own. Community Field is behind Community School, 45 South Washington St North Attleborough, MA 02760
Friday 6 November 09
STAGING LOCATION: Noble Heating & Plumbing
605 East Washington Street (Route 1)
North Attleboro, MA
Bathrooms available; coffee and gas nearby
STAGING TIME: 7:15 AM - 7:50 AM Friday 6 December 09
BRIEFING: 7:50 AM
KSU: 8:00 AM - the police want us in place early
Interment will follow at Bourne National Cemetery. The main group of riders will leave during Kyle's service and go to Bourne.
You are not required to make this trip; if you are planning on going to the internment please make sure you have sufficient fuel.
RIDE CAPTAIN: Jim Boland - jim.boland@gapac.com
781 690 2555 - Cell
Other details in the post below.
Please note: Although this post reads "Final Update" check this thread for last minute changes
Howard Shrut
MA State Captain
Patriot Guard Riders
hshrut@rcn.com
******************************************************************************* Updated 03 NOV 09 1257 hrs pdt towman95UPDATE
Thursday 5 November 09
The family of Captain Kyle Van De Giesen has requested our presence to receive Capt. Van De Giesen upon his journey home from the airport.
We will form a flag line at the funeral home.
LOCATION:
Sperry & McHoul Funeral Home
15 Grove St
North Attleborough, MA 02760
TIME: Please be at the funeral home no later than 9:45 AM on Thursday 5 November 09
Friday, 6 November 09
We will be present for the church service
Church:
St Mary's Church
14 Park St
North Attleborough, MA 02760
For planning purposes, the church service begins at 9:00 AM
Staging time and location: TBA
Interment to follow at Bourne
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________________________________________________________________________ updated on 29 OCT 09 at 13:47 hrs. edt by patchworksmin
The family of Captain Kyle R. Van De Giesen has requested our presence at the funeral of their beloved American Hero.
Captain Van De Giesen was killed in in a collision between a UH-1 and an AH-1 helicopter in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to the Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 169, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
Details are pending and will be posted when available
RIDE CAPTAIN: Jim Boland Jim.Boland@gapac.com
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Howard Shrut
MA State Captain
Patriot Guard Riders
hshrut@rcn.com
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DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of four Marines who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
The following Marines died Oct. 26 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.
Cpl. Gregory M.W. Fleury, 23, of Anchorage, Alaska.
Capt. Eric A. Jones, 29, of Westchester, N.Y.
Capt. David S. Mitchell, 30, of Loveland, Ohio.
Capt. Kyle R. Van De Giesen, 29, of North Attleboro, Mass.
Fleury, Jones and Van De Giesen were assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 169, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, I Marine Expeditionary Force, based out of Camp Pendleton, Calif.
Mitchell was assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 367, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, I Marine Expeditionary Force, based out of Camp Pendleton, Calif.
For additional background information on these Marines, news media representatives may contact the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Public Affairs Office at (858) 577-6000.
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TSGT. Robert "Bob" Sevier
US Army, Korea 1950-53
Ride safe, ride free
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frebrd
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Oxford County Ride Captain, Norway Maine
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| 27 Oct 2009 5:38 AM |
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Our condolences to the family and friends of Capt. Van De Giesen.
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Saint Augustine, Fl
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My family and I wish to send our condolences to the family and friends of Captain Kyle R. Van De Giesen. You are a HERO to our country for standing for our freedom, and paying the ultimate price that we may have the liberties that we enjoy everyday. Thank you for your service and sacrifice. You will NEVER be forgotten.
Our prayers and well wishes go out to your family as they try to get through this grievous time.
John D. Schumm
US Navy 1987 - 2008
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For this country, this Warrior has stood the watch.
While some of us were in our beds at night, this Warrior stood the watch.
While some of us were in school learning our trade, this Warrior stood the watch.
Yes, even before some of us were born into this world ... this Warrior stood the watch.
In those years when the storm clouds of war were seen brewing on the horizon of history this Warrior stood the watch.
Many times he would cast an eye home and see his family standing there ... needing his guidance and help ... needing that hand to hold during those hard times ... but he still stood the watch.
He stood the watch for years, He stood the watch so that we, our families, and our fellow countrymen could sleep soundly in safety each and every night knowing that a Warrior stood the watch.
Today we are here to say “Friend, the watch stands relieved. Relieved by those you have led, guided, and trained. You stand relieved. We have the watch.”
GOD BLESS!
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Kinder, La.
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| 27 Oct 2009 7:10 AM |
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| I am sincerely grateful for the military service of Capt. Kyle R. Van De Giesen to protect our 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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TMR
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Willow Springs IL
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| 27 Oct 2009 7:28 AM |
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"There is no greater love", says the Lord, "than to lay down your life for a friend".
Thank you and God Bless you, Capt. Van De Giesen, for being willing to do just that.... for me and mine.
'Rest easy, son, at the top of the stairs.'
Standing in spirit in Willow Springs IL TMR
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markjohnson
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| 27 Oct 2009 7:30 AM |
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Dear family and friends of Capt. Kyle R. Van De Giesen,
Our deepest sympathies and most reverent prayers are with you at this difficult time. Take time to reflect on a memory of Kyle laughing so hard that he cried. Take time to grieve the loss of a loved one. Above all, take time to celebrate the life of an American Hero. Our hearts and prayers are with you.
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"You don't get to choose whether or not you stand behind your troops, for they have already chosen to stand in FRONT of you"
PGR Rider - '03 HD Road King Police
Desert Storm Veteran '88~'94 U.S.N.
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Daslowpoke
Posts: 1548
New Port Richey, FL
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| 27 Oct 2009 7:46 AM |
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My thoughts, prayers, and heartfelt condolences go out to the family and friends of Capt. Kyle R. Van De Giesen. I pray that God will provide them with the comfort that only He can and carry them through this tragic loss.
Capt. Van De Giesen, a grateful America thanks you for your service and your sacrifice. You will never be forgotten. Our nation mourns the loss of a true American Hero.
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John "SmokyMTNSporty" Deniakis
"Optimistically pessimistic about life"
Mike "Deltoid" Bland
"It's All Good"
Jack "jacklok" Loken
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aoop
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Vidor, Orange County, TX
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| 27 Oct 2009 7:47 AM |
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Vidor,TX
US Navy 1969-1972 Damage Control
jmrichards@aoop.net http://www.myspace.com/stoneagegeek
Travel in Memory of: Pvt Clinton Victor Richards, (Uncle) WWI, USA, KIA, GySgt Joseph B. Richards ,USMC, (Father) WWII, Deceased, SSgt Leroy Richards, USMC, (Uncle) WWII, Deceased, Pvt Dewitt E. Rabalais, USMC, Father in Law, Deceased, Col Gilbert Meibaum, USMC, VN, AO, SN Larry Slaymaker, USN, VN, KIA and each and every Brother and Sister who has worn the uniform and lifted their right hand to make the Promise to willingly die if need be to defend the freedoms of our Citizens and the innocents abroad.
A Mother asked President Bush, "Why did my Child have to die in Iraq?" Another Mother asked President Kennedy,"Why did my Child have to die in Vietnam?" Another Mother asked President Truman, "Why did my Child have to die in Korea?" Another Mother asked President F.D. Roosevelt,"Why did my Child have to die at Iwo Jima ?" Another Mother asked President W. Wilson, "Why did my Child have to die on the battlefield of France ?" Yet another Mother asked President Lincoln,"Why did my Child have to die at Gettysburg ?" And yet another Mother asked President G.Washington, "Why did my Child have to die near Valley Forge?" Long, long ago a Mother (Mary) asked, "Heavenly Father, why did my Child have to die on a cross outside Jerusalim?" All the answers are so near the same. One died to save our Souls and the others died to protect our Freedoms. |
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aoop
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| 27 Oct 2009 7:49 AM |
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James M. Richards
Vidor,TX
US Navy 1969-1972 Damage Control
jmrichards@aoop.net http://www.myspace.com/stoneagegeek
Travel in Memory of: Pvt Clinton Victor Richards, (Uncle) WWI, USA, KIA, GySgt Joseph B. Richards ,USMC, (Father) WWII, Deceased, SSgt Leroy Richards, USMC, (Uncle) WWII, Deceased, Pvt Dewitt E. Rabalais, USMC, Father in Law, Deceased, Col Gilbert Meibaum, USMC, VN, AO, SN Larry Slaymaker, USN, VN, KIA and each and every Brother and Sister who has worn the uniform and lifted their right hand to make the Promise to willingly die if need be to defend the freedoms of our Citizens and the innocents abroad.
A Mother asked President Bush, "Why did my Child have to die in Iraq?" Another Mother asked President Kennedy,"Why did my Child have to die in Vietnam?" Another Mother asked President Truman, "Why did my Child have to die in Korea?" Another Mother asked President F.D. Roosevelt,"Why did my Child have to die at Iwo Jima ?" Another Mother asked President W. Wilson, "Why did my Child have to die on the battlefield of France ?" Yet another Mother asked President Lincoln,"Why did my Child have to die at Gettysburg ?" And yet another Mother asked President G.Washington, "Why did my Child have to die near Valley Forge?" Long, long ago a Mother (Mary) asked, "Heavenly Father, why did my Child have to die on a cross outside Jerusalim?" All the answers are so near the same. One died to save our Souls and the others died to protect our Freedoms. |
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1stCavMP
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Warren, Ohio
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| 27 Oct 2009 8:08 AM |
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Our Heartfelt Condolences to the Family and Friends of Kyle R. Van De Giesen. May God Comfort you in this time of need and the hard days ahead.
Thank You Capt. Van De Giesen, for your service and sacrifice to our Country. You will NOT be forgotten.
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hbiker
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huntington beach
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| 27 Oct 2009 8:40 AM |
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Our sincere condolences go out to the entire family of Capt. Van De Giesen. May the Lord give you peace, strength and comfort during this difficult time. It is because of warriors like yourself Capt. Van De Giesen that we live with the freedoms we have and enjoy. Thank you for your service and fight for our country. May you forever rest in peace.
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Billboy
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Webster, Fl.
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| 27 Oct 2009 9:10 AM |
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My Sincere Condolences go out to Family and Friends of USMC, Capt. Kyle R. Van De Giesen, 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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milktoast
Posts: 3696
West Branch, MI Zephyrhills, FL
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| 27 Oct 2009 9:29 AM |
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| My heartfelt condolences and prayers go out to the family and friends of Capt Kyle Van De Giesen. 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
Totally directionally challenged
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| 27 Oct 2009 10:06 AM |
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My wife Robin and I would like to add our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Capt Kyle Van De Giesen, and profound gratitude to Capt. Van De Giesen for his service to the United States of America. At the same time we bow our heads to bid this heroic American 'farewell', we will all stand a little taller, and draw inspiration from his patriotism and dedication to duty, honor and country.
Thank you, Marine.
Jonathan Worley
Glastonbury, CT
ETN3 USNR 1971-77
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Posts: 1462
Springfield, MA RC
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| 27 Oct 2009 10:13 AM |
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| My most sincere and heartfelt condolences are going out to the family and loved ones of Capt. Kyle R. Van De Giesen. Capt. Van De Giesen will NEVER BE FORGOTTEN for his courage and sacrifice for our country. God Bless You Sir I salute you, Rest in Peace. |
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God Bless Our Troops!
"When you think you've gotten to the end of your rope....tie a knot in it and hang on."
Eleanor Roosavelt
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Wonder Lake, IL
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| 27 Oct 2009 10:38 AM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of
Capt Kyle R. Van De Giesen. 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, 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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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.
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Jacksonville, Florida Ride Captain
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| 27 Oct 2009 10:42 AM |
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| My sincere condolences and prayers to the family and friends of Capt Kyle R Van De Giesen. May your faith give you strength. May your memories give you comfort. May GOD'S love give you peace. |
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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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I wish to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Capt Kyle R. Van De Giesen, USMC, Operation Enduring Freedom. Thank you for defending the freedoms and liberties of this great nation we call America. I pray that you will always carry the knowledge that Kyle is a True American Hero and he will not be forgotten. Rest in Peace Marine.
Richard
PA SRC Region 2
US Army 65-92
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monmixr
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Bartlett, Illinois
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| 27 Oct 2009 10:55 AM |
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| My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of Capt Kyle R. Van De Giesen. 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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Karen and I send our condolences and prayers to the family and friends of U.S. Marine Corps Captain Kyle R. Van de Geisen. 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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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
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| 27 Oct 2009 11:32 AM |
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My condolences to the family of Capt Kyle R. Van De Giesen. I'm so sorry for you loss. This is a terrible tragedy.
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oiler34
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East Bridgewater,Mass.
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| 27 Oct 2009 11:35 AM |
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djmurray
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West Columbia, SC
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| 27 Oct 2009 11:42 AM |
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| To the family of Capt Kyle R. VanDeGiesen thank you for the service of your loved one to our country. He will be missed but never forgotten. |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of Capt. Kyle R. Van De Giesen, USMC / OEF. Capt. Van De Giesen, 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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AF Mom in NC
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Capt Kyle R. Van De Giesen earned my respect and gratitude when he volunteered to serve our country as a United States Marine. 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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