ladynighthawk 
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Spc. Robert K. Charlton, 22, of Malden, Mo., died Oct. 27 at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Landstuhl, Germany, of injuries suffered from a noncombat-related incident Oct. 23 in Wardak, Afghanistan. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), Fort Drum, N.Y.
Visitation for Spc. Charlton will be Thursday, November 5 at Landess Funeral Home at 201 S Douglass St, Malden, MO. beginning at 6:00 PM. The funeral will be at Landess Funeral Home on Friday, November 6 at 11:00 AM.
The Patriot Guard has been invited and we will join his loving parents, his mother Denise Padlock and father Edison Keith Carlton, in honoring their brave son.
Our group heading out of Cape Girardeau will meet at the Cape VFW at 8:00 AM with KSU at 8:30 AM to arrive in Malden by 10:00 AM. We will proudly form a flag line at the funeral home and join the procession to the cemetery in Malden.
The weather in Cape is pretty good for this time of year – cool but sunny. Dress warm and come join us in this honorable mission.
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No. 851-09
October 30, 2009 |
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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. Robert K. Charlton, 22, of Malden, Mo., died Oct. 27 at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Landstuhl, Germany, of injuries sustained from a non-combat related incident Oct. 23 in Wardak, Afghanistan. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), Fort Drum, N.Y.
The circumstances surrounding the non-combat related incident are under investigation.
For more information media may contact the Fort Drum public affairs office at 315-772-7267, or after hours at 315-778-5759. | |
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TSGT. Robert "Bob" Sevier
US Army, Korea 1950-53
Ride safe, ride free
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areallyniceguy
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| 30 Oct 2009 11:13 AM |
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My family and i send our prayers and condolences to the family and friends of SPC. Robert K. Charlton, You are and will be forever remembered as a True American Hero.May your family find peace and comfort in the words of our Lord at this difficult time.
RJ
S.W.MO.
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R.J.Bailey Joplin Missouri,Proud Parent of an American Soldier(Land of the free by the blood of the brave) PGR Member#13326 ( Liberty, when it begins to take root, it's a plant of rapid growth, George Washington 1" U. S. Preident) |
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TMR
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Willow Springs IL
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| 30 Oct 2009 11:17 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, SPC. Charlton, for being willing to do just that.... for me and mine.
'Rest easy, son, at the top of the stairs.'
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mailman
Posts: 22190
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 30 Oct 2009 11:20 AM |
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| My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Specialist Robert K. Charlton. Rest In Peace Soldier. |
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Jim
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PDDGM
Posts: 1614
Member #3599
US Navy 68-72
Assistant State Capt.
Sen Mo Ride Capt
Area Development
Dixon, MO
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| 30 Oct 2009 11:25 AM |
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I offer my sincere condolences and prayers to the family and friends of SPC. Charlton, he is a true American hero and will not be forgotten. May he rest in peace and may you find peace in the words of our Lord.
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Everyone has a responsibility to not only tolerate another person's
point of view, but also to accept it eagerly as a challenge to your
own understanding. And express those challenges in terms of serving
other people." Arlo Guthrie, American Artist
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stretchnit
Posts: 1097
Mulberry, Ks.
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| 30 Oct 2009 11:25 AM |
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My sincere condolences to the family and friends of SPC. Robert K. Charlton. Thank you Robert for taking the fight to our enemies, so we don't have to fight them on American soil. May God bless you and your family. I can only hope your family will gain peace and comfort in the days ahead. You won't be forgotten.
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Rick(Stretchnit)Wegner
Mulberry, Ks.
PGR#8016
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Pepper_guy
Posts: 10125
Lacey, WA
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| 30 Oct 2009 11:38 AM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of SPC. Robert K. Charlton, U.S. Army / OEF. SPC. Charlton, 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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custer7thcav
Posts: 8993
Hillsboro, Ohio
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| 30 Oct 2009 11:42 AM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of SPC. Robert K. Charlton. Thank you, sir, for your service and dedication. God bless you, and be with your family during this very difficult time. Rest in peace. |
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fueler
Posts: 1322
St. Louis, Mo
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| 30 Oct 2009 11:43 AM |
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SPC Charlton,
Thank you for your service to this Great country. Rest now your mission is thu. Know that you are a American Hero and you will not be forgotten.
May God be with the family and friends during this time. |
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82ndairborne195760
Posts: 853
Bremen, GA
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| 30 Oct 2009 12:16 PM |
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Thank you SPC Robert K. Charlton for your service to our country to protect freedom for my family and others. I extend my family's prayers and condolences to the family and friends of this brave Hero. He has made the ultimate sacrifice. May you rest in peace Soldier and that we never forget your sacrifices nor those of your family.
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Robert F. Smith
Bremen, GA
504/325 ABG, 82nd Airborne Division
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hbiker
Posts: 1312
huntington beach
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| 30 Oct 2009 12:40 PM |
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Our sincere condolences go out to the entire family of Spc. Charlton. May the Lord give you peace, strength and comfort during this difficult time. It is because of warriors like yourself Spc. Charlton 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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AOC USN (Ret)
Posts: 533
Saint Augustine, Fl
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| 30 Oct 2009 1:19 PM |
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My family and I wish to send our condolences to the family and friends of Spc Robert K. Charlton. You are a HERO to our country for standing for our freedom so 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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vander177
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Vandergrift, PA
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| 30 Oct 2009 1:40 PM |
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Karen and I send our condolences and prayers to the family and friends of U.S. Army Specilaist Robert K. Charlton. 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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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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kbell
Posts: 2965
Jacksonville, Florida Ride Captain
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| 30 Oct 2009 2:21 PM |
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| My sincere condolences and prayers to the family and friends of SPC Robert K Charlton. 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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sdoise
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Kinder, La.
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| 30 Oct 2009 2:25 PM |
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| I am sincerely grateful for the military service of Spc. Robert K. Charlton 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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monmixr
Posts: 1918
Bartlett, Illinois
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| 30 Oct 2009 3:00 PM |
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| My heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of this true American Hero. May the Lord give you strength and bring you peace in this time of sorrow. |
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Eric C. Kuhn
Ride Captain
Illinois Patriot Guard Riders
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1stCavMP
Posts: 635
Warren, Ohio
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| 30 Oct 2009 3:05 PM |
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Our Heartfelt Condolences to the Family and Friends of Robert K. Charlton. May God Comfort you in this time of need and the hard days ahead.
Thank You Spc. Charlton, for your service and sacrifice to our Country. You will NOT be forgotten.
Rest in Peace Soldier |
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sig22
Posts: 4175
New Port Richey, Fl
Senior Ride Captain
FL State Captain - Retired
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| 30 Oct 2009 3:14 PM |
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I send my sincere condolences to the family and friends of SPC Robert K. Charlton. May the Lord comfort you in the difficult days ahead.
Godspeed Robert.....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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milktoast
Posts: 3697
West Branch, MI Zephyrhills, FL
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| 30 Oct 2009 3:16 PM |
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| My heartfelt condolences and prayers go out to the family and friends of SPC Robert Charlton. 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
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Daslowpoke
Posts: 1548
New Port Richey, FL
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| 30 Oct 2009 5:02 PM |
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My thoughts, prayers, and heartfelt condolences go out to the family and friends of SPC. Robert K. Charlton. I pray that God will provide them with the comfort that only He can and carry them through this tragic loss.
SPC. Charlton, 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"
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ivetret
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Shermer, IL
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| 30 Oct 2009 7:10 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. SPC. Robert K. Charlton 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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“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?”
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bobbybreuer
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| 30 Oct 2009 11:30 PM |
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To the family and loved ones and friends of SPC. Robert K.Charlton we are so sorry for your tragic loss.I pray God will comfort and give you strength in your hour of need.We are so very thankful for his willingness to defend and protect our freedom.Robert will never be forgotten as long as people love FREEDOM. GOD bless you all
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Easy.
Posts: 4731
Jacksonville, NC Eastern Region Senior Ride Captain
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| 31 Oct 2009 1:50 AM |
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My family and I would like to offer our Most Sincere Condolences to the family and friends of SPC. Robert K. Charlton, 22, Malden, MO
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."
PGR NC Calender
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Corpsman Up
Posts: 92
Blue Springs, Missouri
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| 31 Oct 2009 4:55 AM |
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My sincere sympathy and condolences to the family and friends of SPC Robert Charlton, and my appreciation for his service to the cause of freedom. May he rest in honored peace.
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Snowhite
Posts: 1496
Elsberry, Mo.
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| 31 Oct 2009 6:27 AM |
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| My Heart and Prayers will be with the Family and Friends of SPC. Robert K. Charlton. A True American Hero. Thank You for Your Service for Our Country, You Will Not be Forgotten. |
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Terry Martin
We Will Always Remember
Vietnam Vet 67-68 85th Evac Hospital
PGR Asst. Ride Capt.
CVMA MO. Chapter 4-4
American Legion Riders Chapter 313 MO.
American Legion Riders-MO. Asst. State Director
VFW Post 9064- Commander
MO. VFW 9th District Sr. Vice Commander & POW/MIA Chairman
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