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towman95 
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updated on 02 NOV 09 at 16:15 hrs. est by patchworkmin
Tuesday, November 3
Escort from the Rockford Airport to Hermann Funeral Home in Stockton There will be some riders gathering at Hermann Funeral Home to escort the family to the airport.
RC Shirley (Sam) Modes will be at the funeral home with flags to set up a flag line at the funeral home in preparation for the return from the airport.
Staging - Hermann Funeral Home - 249 N. Park St. Stockton,IL
Rally Time - 8:00am
Briefing - 8:15am
On The Road - 8:30
Staging - Rockford Airport - see below
Rally time: 9:00am with flags in place by 9:15 for family arrival - after the family arrives there will be a briefing for the escort to the funeral home.
For those going to the airport we will be in the North American/Pride Aviation hanger at 6029 Cessna Drive, on the south side of the runways. At the stop light at the airport entrance, with the UPS depot in front of you, go right instead of towards the terminal. Follow Kishwaukee Road west and south to the intersection with Beltline Road which T's to the left only. It is the first road intersection that you will run into. Turn Left and follow Beltline road to Cessna Drive which T's to the left again. There is a business sign placard there for all the commercial businesses in that drive. Follow Cessna to the east and you will run into a sharp left turn, or a road block ahead. Turn Left and go up the hill towards the hangers. You are looking for the North American Aviation/Pride Aircraft hanger. The PGR will park in the drive next to the Pride hanger facing south (towards the way you came in).
Friday, November 6
Visitation will be held at the Stockton High School Gymnasium (Rt 20 west edge of town) from 4pm to 8pm. We have been given access to a room at the high school that we can use for staging and breaks. This room has outside access next to the parking area on the south side of the high school which is the lot the PGR will be using.
Rally Time - 3:00pm (be careful as school will be just letting out)
Briefing - 3:15pm
Flag Up - 3:30pm
Saturday, November 7
Funeral will also be held at the Stockton High School Gymnasium at 11am. The PGR will use the same south parking area and room as the visitation.
There will be a Military Honors Ceremony immediately after the funeral across the street from the High School in the city park at the basketball courts, one of Devin's favorite places in town.
After the ceremony we will escort the family (walking) back to the High School Cafeteria where the local ladies will be holding a reception in honor of the Michel family. We have been asked to stay and share the meal and fellowship with the family.
Rally Time - 9:30am
Briefing - 9:45am
Flags Up - 10:00am
Mom and Dad Bowman for flag support
mlb/roni/mlb
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AIRPORT ARRIVAL UPDATE: Tuesday, November 3
Escort from the Rockford Airport to Hermann Funeral Home in Stockton There will be some riders gathering at Hermann Funeral Home to escort the family to the airport. Details will be finalized when we have flight information. RC Shirley (Sam) Modes will be at the funeral home with flags to set up a flag line at the funeral home in preparation for the arrival from the airport.
STAGING: ROCKFORD AIRPORT
RALLY TIME: 9:00 AM with flags in place by 9:15 for family arrival.
Ride Captains - Mike Bowman mikebowman@dishmail.net 8156328500
Shirley (Sam) Modes modes_shirley@yahoo.com 8155418956
Rob Ertmer - ertmer.family5@verizon.net 8152974743
Bill Hermann - hermannfuneralhome@verizon.net 8152751016
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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.
Pfc. Devin J. Michel, 19, of Stockton, Ill., died Oct. 24 in Zhari province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colo.
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FREEDOM ISNT FREE.
THE PRICE OF FREEDOM IS WRITTEN ON THE WALL!!! |
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| 27 Oct 2009 2:53 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of Pfc. Devin J. Michel, U.S. Army / OEF. Pfc. Michel, 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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monmixr
Posts: 1935
Bartlett, Illinois
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| 27 Oct 2009 2:59 PM |
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| My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of PFC. Devin J. Michel. 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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kbell
Posts: 2981
Jacksonville, Florida Ride Captain
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| 27 Oct 2009 3:01 PM |
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| My sincere condolences and prayers to the family and friends of PFC Devin J Michel. 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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vander177
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Vandergrift, PA
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| 27 Oct 2009 3:16 PM |
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Karen and I send our condolences and prayers to the family and friends of U.S. Army Private First Class Devin J. Michel. We thank you for your military service, 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
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Daslowpoke
Posts: 1554
New Port Richey, FL
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| 27 Oct 2009 3:32 PM |
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My thoughts, prayers, and heartfelt condolences go out to the family and friends of Pfc. Devin J. Michel. I pray that God will provide them with the comfort that only He can and carry them through this tragic loss.
Pfc. Michel, 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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sig22
Posts: 4179
New Port Richey, Fl
Senior Ride Captain
FL State Captain - Retired
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| 27 Oct 2009 3:37 PM |
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I send my sincere condolences to the family and friends of PFC Devin J. Michel. May the Lord comfort you in the difficult days ahead.
Godspeed Devin.....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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TMR
Posts: 2996
Willow Springs IL
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| 27 Oct 2009 3:39 PM |
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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, PFC Michel, 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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ivetret
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Shermer, IL
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| 27 Oct 2009 4:02 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. Devin 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
Our hero- PFC. Devin J. Michel:
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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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Rich Blackaby
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Riverside, Ca
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| 27 Oct 2009 4:18 PM |
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| To the Families, Friends and Commrades of PFC Devin J. Michel: I send condolences from ALL the members of the 4th Infantry Division Association, in California. I know when I speek for all our Members, that I also speak the same from the Naitonal Association President Phil Menendez. We are all saddened by your loss and are standing by if there is anything that we can do as Veterans of the 4th Infantry Division. God Bless the Families, Friends and Commrades and God Bless America |
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God and Country/Steadfast and Loyal
Richard "Rich" Blackaby (Sgt. "B")
Pres. Calif. Chapter of 4th Infantry Division Assn.
Past 1st Vice Commander - American Legion Post 79, Riverside, Ca (2008-09)
Honor Guard, Team 12 RNC
PGR #: 139413 "Honor Man"
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hbiker
Posts: 1314
huntington beach
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| 27 Oct 2009 4:19 PM |
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Our sincere condolences go out to the entire family of Pfc. Michel. May the Lord give you peace, strength and comfort during this difficult time. It is because of warriors like yourself Pfc Michel 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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Wescoot
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Chgo Burbs
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| 27 Oct 2009 4:58 PM |
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My condolences to the family and friends of Private First Class Devin Michel. Stockton has lost another, and we mourn with you.
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Road Name ( Pond Scum )
www.FreedomTeamSalute.com
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wheatfield
Posts: 1112
Rural Butler Co., west of New Hartford, Iowa
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| 27 Oct 2009 6:36 PM |
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| I humbly submit my heartfelt regret and sympathy to the family of U.S. Army PFC Devin J. Michel. My words are pale in the presence of such a great loss; but please understand that this young man has earned a place in the hearts of all who hold our country dear. May you feel the compassion of great numbers of kind spirits through all the coming days. And may you feel the Love of God. Standing by in Iowa. |
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Psalm 139: 9-10 "If I take the wings of the morning and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea, even there thy hand shall lead me, and thy right hand shall hold me." |
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mailman
Posts: 22222
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 27 Oct 2009 6:42 PM |
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| My deepest condolences to the family and friends of PFC Devin J. Michel. Rest In Peace Hero. |
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Jim
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mlmsan
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Loganville, Georgia 30052
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| 27 Oct 2009 7:14 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of PFC. Devin J. Michel, US Army, Veteran. I pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful for PFC. Devin J. Michel's, service to our Great Nation and greatly appreciate Him for my freedom. PFC. Devin J. Michel, 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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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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aoop
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Vidor, Orange County, TX
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| 27 Oct 2009 7:36 PM |
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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 Afghanistan?" 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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markjohnson
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| 27 Oct 2009 8:31 PM |
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Dear family and friends of PFC Devin J. Michel,
Our deepest sympathies and most reverent prayers are with you at this difficult time. Take time to reflect on a memory of Devin 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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swanner
Posts: 360
Lafayette, IN
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| 27 Oct 2009 9:42 PM |
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| Thank you PFC Devin J. Michel 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 |
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Aussie Annie
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Western Australia, Australia
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| 27 Oct 2009 11:09 PM |
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To the family and friends of PFC Devin Michel I send my deep and sincere condolences. May God hold you in the palm of his hand and comfort you. Stand down PFC Michel, your job is done -- and I thank you.
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Proud Daughter of WW2 Veteran & P.O.W.
Proud Granddaughter of WW1 Veteran.
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ROBERTRPEARMAN
Posts: 5317
WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, NY
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| 28 Oct 2009 2:38 AM |
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| OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF OEF VETERAN PFC. DEVIN J. MICHEL (USA). OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. REST IN PEACE DEVIN. 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
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Rondawg
Posts: 441
Madisonville, Republic of Texas
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| 28 Oct 2009 4:02 AM |
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Thank you, PFC. Devin J. Michel 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.
A veteran is someone who, at one point in his life, wrote a blank check made payable to 'The United States of America “for an amount of up to and including my life.”
That is Honor.
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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| 28 Oct 2009 5:19 AM |
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Uffda
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Wonder Lake, IL
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| 28 Oct 2009 6:48 AM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of PFC. Devin J. Michel. 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, Devin.
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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Devin J. Michel family
Please accept my most sincere love, prayers and comfort for the gift you gave our great country. Tears are in order right now.
Devin gave up life working for the bigger concept of freedom for this great country of ours. Thank you very much for his sacrifice. There is no greater gift. He was a great man to do this. No words can ease the pain. Please know that a ton of americans appreciate very much what Devin did.
May the peace of God comfort you in this very,very tough tiime.
T. Rod Reynolds
USN 1971-75
father of Sgt Titus R Reynolds/Army Airborne KIA 9/24/09 Afganistan
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( Patch Morgan ) Ride Captain Eastern (Estill County) KY.
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| 28 Oct 2009 7:16 AM |
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Remember: That No Matter How Many Missions You Have Been On. All That Matters To The Family, Is The Mission Your On Today. By (~ Roert~ ).
Ride Captain Eastern Kentucky
Estill County
( PATCH ) Morgan
VFWMR Unit 8019
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