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Sandy9999 
Posts: 3528
Westminster, MD
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| 19 Nov 2009 8:00 PM |
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Ladies and Gentlemen,
The family of Spc. Joseph M. Lewis has asked that the Patriot Guard participate in the final services for this U. S. Army soldier.
The final itinerary will be forth coming.
Mike Lambert
Deputy State Captain
North Texas Patriot Guard Riders
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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. Joseph M. Lewis, 26, of Terrell, Texas died on Nov. 17 in Kandahar, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his vehicle with an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to the 8th Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, 5th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort Lewis, Wash.
The incident is under investigation.
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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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Pepper_guy
Posts: 25070
Lacey, WA
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| 19 Nov 2009 8:04 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of Spc. Joseph M. Lewis, U.S. Army / OEF. Spc. Lewis, 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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aoop
Posts: 3632
Vidor, Orange County, TX
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| 19 Nov 2009 8:54 PM |
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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 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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1stCavMP
Posts: 3842
Warren, Ohio
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| 19 Nov 2009 9:32 PM |
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Our Heartfelt Condolences to the Family and Friends of Joseph M. Lewis. May God Comfort you in this time of need and the hard days ahead.
Thank You Spc. Lewis, for your service and sacrifice to our Country. You will NOT be forgotten.
Rest in Peace Soldier |
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kbell
Posts: 20237
Jacksonville, Florida Ride Captain
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| 19 Nov 2009 10:07 PM |
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| My sincere condolences and prayers to the family and friends of SPC joseph M Lewis. 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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monmixr
Posts: 2782
Bartlett, Illinois
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| 20 Nov 2009 12:42 AM |
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| My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of SPC Joseph M. Lewis. 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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Daslowpoke
Posts: 1986
New Port Richey, FL
Still
Riding With Respect
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| 20 Nov 2009 1:14 AM |
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My thoughts, prayers, and heartfelt condolences go out to the family and friends of SPC Joseph M. Lewis. I pray that God will provide them with the comfort that only He can and carry them through this tragic loss.
SPC Lewis, 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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Riding in Memory of:
Bill "Snap" Lines - You just don't know when an old vet will Snap
AL and Ga Ride Capt/Past National Executive Director
John "SmokyMTNSporty" Deniakis - "Optimistically pessimistic about life"
Mike "Deltoid" Bland - "It's All Good"
Jack "jacklok" Loken - "Take Care Ride Safe" |
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ROBERTRPEARMAN
Posts: 12775
WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, NY
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| 20 Nov 2009 2:04 AM |
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| OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF OEF VETERAN SPC. JOSEPH M. LEWIS (USA). OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. REST IN PEACE JOSEPH. 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
VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA
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vander177
Posts: 6199
Vandergrift, PA
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| 20 Nov 2009 4:07 AM |
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Karen and I send our condolences and prayers to the family and friends of U.S. Army Specialist Joseph M. Lewis. We thank for your military service, sacrifices and the aultimate 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.
The price of freedom is written on the WALL!
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Ralph A. DeLorme, SFC, US Army, Retired
PGR Western PA Asst State Captain (www.pgrpa.org)
PGR (#75,342), Ride Captain, Region 10, PA
American Legion Riders, Post 114, Vandergrift, PA
GWRRA member
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
ALL GAVE SOME - SOME GAVE ALL |
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sig22
Posts: 5839
New Port Richey, Fl
Senior Ride Captain
FL State Captain - Retired
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| 20 Nov 2009 4:11 AM |
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I send my sincere condolences to the family and friends of SPC Joseph M. Lewis. May the Lord comfort you in the difficult days ahead.
Godspeed Joseph.....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 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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ivetret
Posts: 3757
Shermer, IL
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| 20 Nov 2009 5:59 AM |
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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 Joseph M. Lewis 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
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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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ivetret
Posts: 3757
Shermer, IL
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| 20 Nov 2009 5:59 AM |
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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 Joseph M. Lewis 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
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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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mailman
Posts: 50557
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain (Retired) Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 20 Nov 2009 6:41 AM |
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| My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Specialist Joseph M. Lewis. Rest In Peace Hero. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
Jim
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mapppys
Posts: 57
Holt, Missouri
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| 20 Nov 2009 7:39 AM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of SPC Joseph M. Lewis. May the peace of God cover you in this most difficult time. Thank you for your service to this country. |
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Philippians 4:7 And may the peace of God, which transcends all understanding; will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
Riding in Honor of: SGT. Clay Cox, Afghanistan
Riding in memory of: George Watt Jr. US Navy(Father), Phillip Riley US Navy (Uncle)
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LZ__Morgan
Posts: 0
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| 20 Nov 2009 7:54 AM |
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| My Heartfelt condolences to the Family and Friends of SPC Joseph M. Lewis. Our thoughts and Prayers will be with you. |
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Harley Harrold
Posts: 26503
Meridian, MS.
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| 20 Nov 2009 8:38 AM |
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| I offer my condolences to the family and friends of Joseph M. Lewis for the loss of this AMERICAN HERO who will not be forgotten. May you rest in the arms of our Lord forever free in Heaven. |
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ALL GAVE SOME, SOME GAVE ALL.
They may take my LIFE, but they will NEVER take my FREEDOM!
"It is accomplished by the few for the many - FREEDOM!" Harley Harrold
USN 1971-1975
USAF 1975 - 2011 (Retired)
Riding in memory of the Vietnam War, that it will NOT be repeated.
2007 Harley Davidson Fatboy (Dragon Warrior)
Here be a Dragon...from HOUSTON, TEXAS.
Free men own guns, slaves do not.
English by birth, American by choice, Southern by the grace of God.
Member of:
PGR of MS - PGR of Central Texas - VFW (Life Member) - Commander of VFW Post 79, Meridian, MS - Chairman of the VFW Riders Meridian, MS - American Legion - MRF - College Park United Methodist Church - National HOG (Life Member) - Meridian HOG Chapter (London, England) (Life Member) - I am a Full time biker [44 years].
My Motto: "RIDE HARD OR STAY ON THE PORCH!" |
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mlmsan
Posts: 12827
Gainesville, Georgia 30501
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| 20 Nov 2009 9:20 AM |
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My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of SPC Joseph M. Lewis, US Army, Veteran. I pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful for SPC Joseph M. Lewis, service to our Great Nation and greatly appreciate Him for my freedom. SPC Joseph M. Lewis, 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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AOC USN (Ret)
Posts: 644
Saint Augustine, Fl
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| 20 Nov 2009 10:15 AM |
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My family and I wish to send our condolences to the family and friends of SPC Joseph M. Lewis. 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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jwilsr
Posts: 441
Macungie, PA
Ride Captain
PA Region 5
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| 20 Nov 2009 1:27 PM |
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To the family and friends of SPC Joseph M. Lewis I offer my sincere condolences and sympathies. Thank you Joseph for your selfless commitment to our nation and freedom. Your watch has ended and while you leave us in body you live with us forever in spirit. God bless you and your loved ones. Stand down now my brother and rest in eternal peace.
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A Soldier's Prayer
(author unknown)
Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there; I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow,
I am the sun on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there; I did not die.
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Jack Williams
USAF '63 - '67
Pleiku, RVN '66 - '67
Florida Army National Guard '74 - '78
Standing to honor my hero, my father - WW II US Navy
In Memory of LCPL Luke McCulloch, The Royal Irish Regiment, and all Coalition Forces
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AF Mom in NC
Posts: 5349
Lexington, NC
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| 20 Nov 2009 3:10 PM |
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SPC Josehp M. Lewis 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 Joseph - that you have given to America. We are, and always will be, grateful.
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Living in the Land of the Free
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milktoast
Posts: 7577
West Branch, MI Zephyrhills, FL
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| 20 Nov 2009 3:15 PM |
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| My heartfelt condolences and prayers go out to the family and friends of SPC Joseph Lewis. 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
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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hbiker
Posts: 1570
huntington beach
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| 20 Nov 2009 4:22 PM |
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Our sincere condolences go out to the entire family of Spc. Lewis. 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. Lewis. Thank you for your service and fight for our country. May you forever rest in peace.
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HDCraig
Posts: 697
Upland, California SoCal Ride Captain
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| 20 Nov 2009 8:44 PM |
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| I am sending my sincere condolences to the family and friends of SPC Joseph M. Lewis. You have lost a loved one and America has lost a hero. Thank you for your service to this great Nation of ours. You will not be forgotten. You stood for us, now it is time for us to stand for you. |
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Craig "HDCraig" Breskin
Upland, CA
Army NG Veteran
3rd Battalion 144th Field Artillery(Loud & Proud)
Proud Patriot Guard Member!!!
American Legion Post 262
American Legion Riders Chapter 262
Riding In Honor of:
Philip J Breskin (USN/Korean War) Father
Dave Edney (USA/Vietnam War) Friend
Riding in Memory of:
Norman Breskin (USN/WWII) MIA/Uncle My namesake
Herman Borkin (USA/WWII) Uncle
Jack Borkin (USA/WWII) Uncle
Spencer T. Karol (USA/KIA Iraq 2003)
Chance Phelps (USMC/KIA Iraq 2004) |
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82ndairborne195760
Posts: 1177
Bremen, GA
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| 20 Nov 2009 9:07 PM |
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| Thank you SPC Joseph M. Lewis 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 or those of your family. |
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Robert F. Smith
Bremen, GA
504/325 ABG, 82nd Airborne Division
GEORGIA PGR....PART OF IT....PROUD OF IT !! |
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690MedCo
Posts: 5343
Philadelphia, PA
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| 21 Nov 2009 11:17 AM |
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| Thank you SPC Joseph M. Lewis for your dedicated service and sacrifice to defend this great country of ours!! Our thoughts & prayers are with you, your family and friends of this fallen hero to ease them through these difficult times. You will never be forgotten! Rest in peace. |
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Glen Owsley
SP4 U.S. Army 1976-1979
Medical Specialist
690th Medical Co (amb)
34th Medical Btn
Ft Benning, GA
U.S. Army Reserve 1979-1982
Patriot Guard Rider
Leave No Veteran Behind!
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God.
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