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patchworksmin 
Posts: 2832
Lyerly, GA.
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| 02 Nov 2009 1:23 PM |
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Updated 05 Nov 09 at 2223 EST by Cagerbob
STAND DOWN for SPC Adrian Avila mission for 06 NOV 09
Due to events of today, and heightened security levels on military installations, PGR will stand down for the final portion of this mission. After discussion with AL state leadership and the Ride Capts involved in the mission, it has been decided that our participation will place unneeded strain on security personnel.
Your understanding is much appreciated
Mike "StayLow" Childree
AL Asst State Capt
mike@mikechildree.com
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Updated 03 Nov 09 1934 est S Sturgis
3 Phase Mission
Hero’s arrival:
Wednesday, 04Nov09
Robert G. Pitts Airport
700 Airport Road
Auburn Alabama
Stage at Terminal entrance with CAO and Funeral Director;
0830 Hours
Arrival: 0858
Escort hero and Family to pre determined Location
MC's: Joe Manley and Snap
Hero’s Visitation:
Thursday 05Nov09
Jeffcoat Trent Funeral Home
1500 Frederick Road
Opelika, Alabama
1300 Hours to 1500 Hours
Funeral Service immediately follows Visitation
Staging at Funeral Home
Staging Time: 1230 Hours
MC's: Penguin and El Lobo
Flags will be provided
Patriot Guard will provide flag line for family and friends
Hero’s Graveside Service only:
Immediate Family and Patriot Guard Riders Only.
Friday, 06Nov09
Time: 1000 Central Time
Staging at Jeffcoat - Trent Funeral Home
Opelika Alabama
Time: 0800
Special Note: Clothing required
Long Sleeved Shirts
Reflective Vest
Ankle High boots
Full Fingered Gloves
Escort will be to Ft. Benning, and the above clothing is a requirement to enter the base. The interment will be at Ft. Benning Cemetery
MC’s: Mike”Staylow”Childree, Paul “Penguin” Reynolds, and Jim "El Lobo" Corley
Montgomery Staging:
Exit 11 (Mitylene) Liberty Gas Station
KSU at 0630
All Times reflect Central Time, if you live in Eastern Time Zone please adjust time accordingly.
Temperatures will be in lower 40's in the morning, and in 70's later in the day, so please dress warmly for the morning missions.
Please try and make plans to attend this mission for this Super Hero. His family is very appreciative of the Patriot Guard Riders, and are very proud about us standing for their loved one.
Paul"Penguin"Reynolds
Alabama State Captain
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SPC.Adrian Avila
United States Army
Opelika, Alabama
04,05,06 Nov 09
Alabama has lost yet another great American Super hero. Spc Adrian Avila, US Army, 19 Yoa gave his life in the fight for our freedom in a non combat related incident while serving in Kuawait. The family of this mighty warrior has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to stand in silent honor for their loved one.
Tentative arrangements as of tonight:
Hero’s arrival:
Wednesday ,04 Nov 09
Time and placed to be announced
Hero’s Visitation:
Thursday 05 Nov 09
JeffcoatTrent Funeral Home
Opelika Alabama
1700 Hours to 2000 Hours
MC: Mike “Staylow Childree mike@mikechildree.com
Patriot Guard will provide flag line for family and friends
Hero’s Graveside Service only:
Friday, 06 Nov 09
Ft.Benning Cemetary
MC’s: Mike”Staylow”Childree, and Paul “Penguin” Reynolds
mike@mikechildree.com - kingshadow465@charter.net
Directions will be given at gate
Service and staging time will be announced later.
Please try and make plans to attend this mission for this Super Hero.
Will send out information as soon as it is confirmed with the CAO.
Paul”Penguin”Reynolds
Alabama State Captain
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No. 858-09
November 02, 2009 |
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DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Adrian L. Avila, 19, of Opelika, Ala., died Oct. 29 at Khabari Crossing, Kuwait, of injuries sustained from a non-combat related accident. He was assigned to the 1343rd Chemical Company, 151st Chemical Biological Radiological and Nuclear Battalion, 115th Fires Brigade of the Alabama Army National Guard, in Fort Payne, Ala.
The circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation.
For more information the media may contact the Alabama National Guard public affairs office at 334-271-7244. |
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Jan "The General" Johnson
Proud Gold and Blue Star Mom of:
SPC. Justin W. Johnson-KIA Iraq- 04/10/04
SSG. Joshua D. Johnson- OEF veteran
Wife of SGT. Joe Johnson - Ga. National Guard- deployed
President of Dept. of Ga. American Gold Star Mothers
706-266-1448
Dixie Regional Captain
Ga. Ride Captain
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Pepper_guy
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Lacey, WA
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| 02 Nov 2009 1:28 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of SPC. Adrian L. Avilia, Alabama Army National Guard / OIF. SPC. Avilia, 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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kbell
Posts: 20237
Jacksonville, Florida Ride Captain
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| 02 Nov 2009 1:32 PM |
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| My sincere condolences and prayers to the family and friends of SPC Adrian L Avila. 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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hbiker
Posts: 1570
huntington beach
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| 02 Nov 2009 1:36 PM |
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Our sincere condolences go out to the entire family of Spc. Avila. May the Lord give you peace, strength and comfort during this difficult time. It is because of warriors like yourself Spc. Avila 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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monmixr
Posts: 2782
Bartlett, Illinois
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| 02 Nov 2009 1:42 PM |
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| My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of SPC. Adrian L. Avila. 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
"DustoffDoc"
Past Ride Captain, Illinois
Past ASRC, Illinois
Founder, Families For Forgotten Heroes
http://www.familiesforforgottenheroes.org
"Standing as Family for those that are alone"
When injustice becomes law.....resistance becomes duty.
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Billboy
Posts: 17578
Webster, Fl.
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| 02 Nov 2009 1:55 PM |
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My Sincere Condolences go out to Family and Friends of US Army, SPC Adrian L. Avila, 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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markjohnson
Posts: 64
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| 02 Nov 2009 2:25 PM |
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Dear family and friends of SPC. Adrian L. Avila,
Our deepest sympathies and most reverent prayers are with you at this difficult time. Take time to reflect on a memory of Adrian 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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Mark "SkidMark" Johnson
"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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sig22
Posts: 5839
New Port Richey, Fl
Senior Ride Captain
FL State Captain - Retired
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| 02 Nov 2009 2:31 PM |
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I send my sincere condolences to the family and friends of SPC Adrian L. Avila. May the Lord comfort you in the difficult days ahead.
Godspeed Adrian.....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
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Bobbie Bilotta
Sig22@patriotguard.org
RIDING IN LOVING MEMORY OF:
PGR FL Member and very dear friend MaeLyne "Sidecar Sally" Swofford 13 Aug 11
(I'm gonna miss you girlfriend)
PGR AL/GA Ride Captain and Past National Executive Director Bill "Snap" Lines - 26 Jan 10
"You just don't know when an old vet will Snap"
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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Grandude
Posts: 2199
Oak Island, NC Ride Captain
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| 02 Nov 2009 2:55 PM |
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SPC Adrian L. Avila
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, Tom Berry WWII VET , Timothy Myers USN VET, 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, TSgt Adam K. Ginett, William "Bill" Henecy USN Vet, Eugene L. Finer USN Vet, LCpl Ross Carver, Anthony Purvis USN Vet, Howard F. Newett USN Vet, Sgt Frank Zaehringer III, George Earnhart USA Vet, William James Roberts MCPO USN(Ret), PFC Amy Sinkler, Charles L. Eppinger USMC Vet, Donald E. Rumppe USA Vet, Walt Ebert USA Vet, Darleen Zupo USAF Vet, GySgt Ralph E. Pate Jr., MSG Benjamin A. Stevenson, Edward F. Burke USMC Vet, James A. Pacella USA Vet, Gwen Horwath PGR Member, Julia Ann Goggin USN Vet, and all other fallen heros |
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mlmsan
Posts: 12827
Gainesville, Georgia 30501
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| 02 Nov 2009 3:54 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of SPC. Adrian L. Avila, US Army, Veteran. I pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful for SPC. Adrian L. Avila's, service to our Great Nation and greatly appreciate Him for my freedom. SPC. Adrian L. Avila, 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@live.com
770-500-6895
North Georgia Ride Captain
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 Cavalry Regiment, Civil War. Father, PO1 Weldon A. Sanderson, WWII USN, Pacific Fleet. And in Honor of my Son, US Army SFC Michael W. Sanderson, Gulf, 2x Iraq, and Mt. Sinai, Egypt. Now serving this Nation Proudly in Fort Stewart, Georgia. |
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milktoast
Posts: 7577
West Branch, MI Zephyrhills, FL
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| 02 Nov 2009 4:48 PM |
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| My heartfelt condolences and prayers go out to the family and friends of SPC. Adrian Avila. 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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milktoast@patriotguard.org
Proud wife of a Vietnam Vet.
In memory of my Dad, Korea Vet. In memory of my Father-in-law, WWII Vet.
"We make a living by what we get; we make a life by what we give." ~ Winston Churchill
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soretoe
Posts: 2634
Douglasville, Georgia
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| 02 Nov 2009 5:18 PM |
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Each and every breath of fresh air that we take for granted is made possible because of the sacrifices of heroes like SPC Adrian Avila. Our most sincere condolences are sent from our Douglasville Georgia home to the family and friends of this American Hero. It is because of his willingness serve in harms way that allow us to live free. He served as a defender of our freedom, may he now rest in peace with God, his mission is complete.
We pray that the Lord above lay his healing hands on the family and friends of this Hero and comfort them during this emotional time. Give them the strength to carry on while remembering their fallen Hero evermore.
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Georgia Ride Captain
Primary Phone - 770-942-6583
Cell phone - 770-841-4783
American Legion Post 145,
ALR Service Vehicle Post 145
Douglasville, Ga
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mailman
Posts: 50557
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain (Retired) Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 02 Nov 2009 5:36 PM |
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| My deepest condolences to the family and friends of SPC Adrian L. Avila. Rest In Peace Soldier. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
Jim
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US Army 1970 - 1972 |
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sneakysnake
Posts: 8886
Panama City, Fl.
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| 02 Nov 2009 7:20 PM |
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| Gail and I extend our deepest sympathies to the family of SPC Adrian L. Avila. You all will be in our thoughts and prayers. May SPC Avila now rest in everlasting peace. |
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James Davis
Ride Captain
Honored to be a member of the Flag Line, the most important position in this organization.
It Ain't Easy Bein' Me!
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1stCavMP
Posts: 3842
Warren, Ohio
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| 02 Nov 2009 7:41 PM |
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Our Heartfelt Condolences to the Family and Friends of Adrian L. Avila. May God Comfort you in this time of need and the hard days ahead.
Thank You Spc. Avila, for your service and sacrifice to our Country. You will NOT be forgotten.
Rest in Peace Soldier |
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Sandy9999
Posts: 3528
Westminster, MD
Ride Captain
Forum Moderator
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| 02 Nov 2009 9:10 PM |
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Sandy Hohne, Carroll County, Maryland Ride Captain and Forum Moderator
TOU Enforcement Agent
ASA"Brat" - (Army Security Agency)
In God they trusted, all others they monitored... |
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djmurray
Posts: 346
West Columbia, SC
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| 02 Nov 2009 10:31 PM |
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In loving memory of my father in law CWO2 Thomas E. Dawkins (US Army Ret) 50 years service.
Thank God for those who give us the chance to be free.
Danny & Kathy Murray 803-518-6696-cell
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Easy.
Posts: 9492
Jacksonville, NC Eastern Region Senior Ride Captain
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| 03 Nov 2009 12:38 AM |
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My family and I would like to offer our Most Sincere Condolences to the family and friends of SPC. Adrian L. Avila, 19, Opelika, AL
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
"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
PGR: NC MySpace
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ROBERTRPEARMAN
Posts: 12775
WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, NY
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| 03 Nov 2009 12:40 AM |
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| OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF OIF VETERAN SPC. ADRIAN L. AVILA (ALANG). OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. REST IN PEACE ADRIAN. 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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igo2xs
Posts: 1321
Salisbury, North Carolina
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| 03 Nov 2009 4:24 AM |
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Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of SPC. Adrian L. Avila. May your loving memories, in time, help to ease your pain.
Thank you, SPC. Adrian L. Avila, for your service and for protecting the freedom of our country. You will always be remembered as a true American Hero.
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"Riding in Loving Memory of my Cousin USN John David Jackson MIA 1983
Of my Father Samuel Ernest Collins II, Merchant Marines/US Coast Guard WW II Veteran,
Of my Father In Law, 2nd Lt. Ray Greene Huling, USAAC/USAF, WW II Veteran Silver Star recipient 7/26/21 - 3/6/08
My 4th Great GrandFather Samuel Y. Jameson Who fought in the American Revolution
And all of our brave servicemen and women that have and continue to defend this great nation."
"Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile."
Albert Einstein
"The nation which forgets its defenders will be itself forgotten."
Calvin Coolidge
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bmays71
Posts: 3
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| 03 Nov 2009 4:38 AM |
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| MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF SPC ADRIAN L. AVILA. YOU WILL BE IN OUR PRAYERS. YOU ARE AND WILL ALWAYS BE AN AMERICAN HERO. AS A MEMBER OF THE ALA NATIONAL GUARD SERVING IN AFGANSTIAN I WILL CONTINUE THE FIGHT FOR FREEDOM FOR US BOTH. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE. |
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Posts: 3
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| 03 Nov 2009 7:38 AM |
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OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF SPC. ADRIAN L. AVILA.
MAY GOD GIVE YOU PEACE AND COMFORT IN YOUR TIME OF NEED. OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.
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sdoise
Posts: 22499
Duson, La.
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| 03 Nov 2009 9:22 AM |
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| I am sincerely grateful for the military service of Spc. Adrian L. Avila 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"
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
Posts: 4267
Willow Springs IL
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| 03 Nov 2009 9:42 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 Avila, 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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Rigger1
Posts: 124
Montgomery AL
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| 03 Nov 2009 10:59 AM |
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| My sincere condolences to his family and friends; may God comfort and strengthen them all in the knowledge that a grateful nation shares their sorrow. |
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Rigger 1
PGR Alabama Safety Captain
VP Blue Knights Alabama IV
American by birth Southern by the grace of God
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