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towman95 
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Bullhead City Az. FORUM MODERATOR. Arizona Ride Captain
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Updated 29 Nov 09 0757 CST by Ladynighthawk
Updated 28 Nov 09 at 1331 EST by Cagerbob
The family of LCPL Nicholas J. Hand has requested the Patriot Guard Riders stand in honor at his funeral on 30 Nov 09. Lance Cpl. Nicholas J. Hand, 20, of Kansas City, Mo., died Nov. 22 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C. The visitation is slated for Sunday, Nov. 29 at Mount Moriah Funeral Home in Kansas City, MO. The Funeral will take place on Monday, Nov. 30 at the First United Methodist Church, Leavenworth, KS at 12noon, with the burial at Leavenworth National Cemetery immediately following.
ESCORT:
Stage: 29 Nov 09, 9:30am
Location: KCI, G Lot (at base of tower)
Destination: Mount Moriah Funeral Home
(intersection of 108th St & 169 Hwy in the Northland)
801 NW 108th St
Kansas City, MO 64155
VISITATION:
Stage: 29 Nov 09, time: 1:30pm
Ride Meeting: 1:45pm
Location: Mount Moriah Funeral Home
FUNERAL:
Stage: Monday, 30 Nov 09, time: 9am
Location: Mount Moriah Funeral Home
Ride Meeting & Escort: 9:15am…escort departs at 10am
Destination: First United Methodist Church
422 Chestnut St
Leavenworth, KS
Escort: following service
Destination: Leavenworth National Cemetery*
RIDE CAPTAIN: Whisky Bob
*This is NOT Fort Leavenworth…it is the National Cemetery adjacent to the VA Medical Center in Leavenworth, KS
ROBERT SEVER
'WHISKY BOB'
Senior Ride Captain
816 898-3417
moharleybro@gmail.com
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Updated 25 NOV 09 1458CST by Ladynighthawk
This mission has been coodinated with Kansas State PGR Capt.
The family of LCPL Nicholas J. Hand has requested the Patriot Guard Riders stand in honor at his funeral on 30 Nov 09 (TENTATIVE) at Leavenworth National Cemetery. Lance Cpl. Nicholas J. Hand, 20, of Kansas City, Mo., died Nov. 22 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C. The visitation is slated for Sunday, Nov. 29 for
in Leavenworth, Kansas (funeral home and times yet to be determined). Tentatively, the Funeral will take place on Monday, Nov. 30 at the First United Methodist Church, Leavenworth, KS at 11am, with the burial at Leavenworth National Cemetery immediately following.
ESCORT:
Stage: 29 Nov 09 (TENTATIVE)
Location: KCI, G Lot
Destination: TBD
VISITATION:
Stage: 29 Nov 09 (TENTATIVE)
Location: TBD
FUNERAL:
Stage: Monday, 30 Nov 09, 9:30am (TENTATIVE)
Location: First United Methodist Church, 422 Chestnut St, Leavenworth, KS
Escort: following service
Destination: Leavenworth National Cemetery*
RIDE CAPTAIN: Whisky Bob
*This is NOT Fort Leavenworth…it is the National Cemetery adjacent to the VA Medical Center in Leavenworth, KS
ROBERT 'WHISKY BOB' SEVER
Senior Ride Captain
Kansas City, Missouri
PATRIOT GUARD RIDERS
816 898-3417
moharleybro@gmail.com
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The family of LCPL Nicholas J. Hand has requested the Patriot Guard Riders stand in honor at his funeral on 30 Nov 09 (TENTATIVE) at Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery.
ESCORT:
Stage: 29 Nov 09 (TENTATIVE)
Location: KCI, G Lot
Destination: TBD
VISITATION:
Stage: TBD
Location: TBD
FUNERAL:
Stage: 30 Nov 09 (TENTATIVE)
Location: TBD
Destination: Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery*
RIDE CAPTAIN: Whisky Bob
*Post regulations governing motorcycle entry onto Fort Leavenworth will be in effect.
ROBERT SEVER
'WHISKY BOB'
Senior Ride Captain
Kansas City, Missouri
PATRIOT GUARD RIDERS
816 898-3417
moharleybro@gmail.com
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DOD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Nicholas J. Hand, 20, of Kansas City, Mo., died Nov. 22 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
For additional background information on this Marine, media representatives may contact the II Marine Expeditionary Force public affairs office at (910) 451-7200.
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USMC 1979 - 1983
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Pepper_guy
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Lacey, WA
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| 23 Nov 2009 3:29 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of LCpl. Nicholas J. Hand, USMC / OEF. LCpl. Hand, 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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sig22
Posts: 5839
New Port Richey, Fl
Senior Ride Captain
FL State Captain - Retired
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| 23 Nov 2009 3:42 PM |
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I send my sincere condolences to the family and friends of LCPL Nicholas J. Hand. May the Lord comfort you in the difficult days ahead.
Godspeed Nicholas.....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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Mike Ballew
Posts: 111
Independence, Mo.
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| 23 Nov 2009 4:07 PM |
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| Thank You Lance Cpl. Nicholas J. Hand for your sacrifice and dedication to this great nation. You sir are a true American Hero! Freedom is not free. My thoughts and prayers to your family and friends during this most difficult time. Rest in Peace, brother! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mike Ballew- Christian Motorcyclists Association;Patriot Guard Rider; Vietnam Vet. |
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Mike Ballew
Vietnam Veteran
Christian Motorcyclists Association
PGR
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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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| 23 Nov 2009 4:11 PM |
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| My deepest condolences to the family and friends of LCpl. Nicholas J. Hand. Rest In Peace Hero. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
Jim
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wheatfield
Posts: 1728
Butler County, Iowa
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| 23 Nov 2009 4:38 PM |
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| I wish to express my heartfelt regret and sympathy to the family of U.S. Marine Lance Corporal Nicholas J. Hand. All Americans who appreciate the freedoms and security of our nation, owe LCpl Hand an everlasting debt of honor and graditude for his service and sacrifice. We must never forget. My prayer to Our Eternal Father is for peace and solace to this young man's loved ones...may they find the strength to face all the coming days. And may they ever find themselves in the presence of guardian angels. |
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An Iowa PGR Chaplain
Psalm 23 :2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures; He leadeth me beside the still waters. |
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monmixr
Posts: 2782
Bartlett, Illinois
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| 23 Nov 2009 5:15 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of Nicholas J. Hand. 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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stretchnit
Posts: 1896
Mulberry, Ks.
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| 23 Nov 2009 5:26 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the family and friends of LCpl. Nicholas J. Hand. Thank you Nicholas for making the extreme sacrifice for our country. I can only hope that the good Lord will bless you and your family. You will not be forgotten. Rest in Peace.
Standing by in S. E. Kansas.....
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Rick(Stretchnit)Wegner
Mulberry, Ks.
PGR#8016
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
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kbell
Posts: 20237
Jacksonville, Florida Ride Captain
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| 23 Nov 2009 5:53 PM |
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| My sincere condolences and prayers to the family and friends of LCpl Nicholas J Hand. 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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jjmack22
Posts: 3339
Ride Captain
Newnan, GA
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| 23 Nov 2009 5:56 PM |
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Karon and I would like to offer our most sincere condolences and prayers to the family and friends of LCpl Nicholas J. Hand USMC.
Please rest assured that Nicholas has now reported to his new duty station and, as the last verse of the Marine Corps Hymn says, is now "Guarding The Streets of Heaven".
“If the Army and the Navy ever look on Heaven’s scenes,
they will find the streets are guarded by United States
Marines”.
Rest well my brother Marine.
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Semper Fi!
Mack
GA Ride Captain
9th Marines, Vietnam 65-66
678-548-1595
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milktoast
Posts: 7577
West Branch, MI Zephyrhills, FL
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| 23 Nov 2009 6:39 PM |
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| My heartfelt condolences and prayers go out to the family and friends of LCpl. Nicholas Hand. 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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HDCraig
Posts: 697
Upland, California SoCal Ride Captain
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| 23 Nov 2009 7:17 PM |
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| I am sending my sincere condolences to the family and friends of LCpl. Nicholas J. Hand. 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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ivetret
Posts: 3757
Shermer, IL
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| 23 Nov 2009 7:20 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. LCpl. Nicholas J. Hand 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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areallyniceguy
Posts: 959
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| 23 Nov 2009 7:45 PM |
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My family and i send our prayers and condolences to the family and friends of LCpl. Nicholas J. Hand you 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
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1stCavMP
Posts: 3842
Warren, Ohio
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| 23 Nov 2009 8:27 PM |
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Our Heartfelt Condolences to the Family and Friends of Nicholas J. Hand. May God Comfort you in this time of need and the hard days ahead.
Thank You LCpl. Hand, for your service and sacrifice to our Country. You will NOT be forgotten.
Rest in Peace Marine |
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aoop
Posts: 3632
Vidor, Orange County, TX
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| 23 Nov 2009 8:37 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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Daslowpoke
Posts: 1986
New Port Richey, FL
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Riding With Respect
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| 24 Nov 2009 2:04 AM |
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My thoughts, prayers, and heartfelt condolences go out to the family and friends of LCpl. Nicholas J. Hand. I pray that God will provide them with the comfort that only He can and carry them through this tragic loss.
LCpl. Hand, 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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Dandy1
Posts: 138
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| My heartfelt condolences to family & friends of Lcpl. Nicholas Hand May God grant you peace & strength to get through this and to know he is with the Lord. Stay close to the Lord for that is where he is. He is a true American Hero. When you find yourself in deep sorrow missing him so remember the wonderful memories of him keep them close to your heart. Rest in peace Hero you will never be forgotten. Proud gold star mom of LCpl. Leon B. Deraps KIA 5-6-06 Al Anbar Providence Iraq. Dandy1 -Sandy Deraps |
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Chitown
Posts: 1117
Leawood, KS
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| 24 Nov 2009 6:22 AM |
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| I am saddened to hear that we have lost this brave American Marine. LCpl Hand, you are a hero to me and all patriotic Americans. Nicholas, thank you for your unselfish service. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten. To the family, I mourn for Nicholas and pray for your welfare. I will stand in spirit with my PGR brothers and sisters.
Semper Fi, Brother. Rest in Peace.
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'Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference in the world. But, the Marines (this goes for all our service men and women) don't have that problem.' -- Ronald Reagan
Standing by in Leawood, Kansas
Mike "Chitown" O'Malley
SSGT USMC 1977 - 1985
C co. 1st BN, 5th Marines
American Legion Riders Post 370
Patriot Guard Riders
Kansas Patriot Guard
Riding in honor of
SPC Matthew Murchison US Army. KIA Iraq 8/4/07
SPC David Lane US Army. KIA Iraq 9/5/07
Cpl Billy Willis US Army 9/10/07
Sgt Jeffrey Mersman KIA Afghanistan 11/8/07
Four young Kansas Soldiers who paid the ultimate price for us.
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Corpsman Up
Posts: 174
Blue Springs, Missouri
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My thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of LCpl Nicholas Hand, and my sincere appreciation to his parents for raising such a fine young man and True American Hero. He enlisted at age 17, served in both Iraq and Afghanistan to protect his nation and the cause of freedom that my family holds so dear and will never take for granted. We owe him a debt that we can never repay. He will always be remembered as a true Patriot.
War is an ugly thing, but not the ugliest of things. The decayed
and degraded state of moral and patriotic feeling which thinks that
nothing is worth war is much worse. The person who has nothing for
which he is willing to fight, nothing which is more important than his
own personal safety, is a miserable creature and has no chance of being
free unless made and kept so by the exertions of better men than
himself.
John Stuart Mill (1806 - 1873)
Semper Fi, Marine. May you rest in eternal honored peace.
Standing By in Blue Springs,
Scott "Doc" Truby USN/ USNR '74-'80
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towman95
Posts: 5232
Bullhead City Az. FORUM MODERATOR. Arizona Ride Captain
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| 24 Nov 2009 8:45 AM |
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This is a Confirmed Mission
Update posted to honor this true American Hero |
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TOU Enforcement Agent
FORUM MODERATOR
Az Ride Captain
USMC 1979 - 1983
FREEDOM ISNT FREE.
THE PRICE OF FREEDOM IS WRITTEN ON THE WALL!!! |
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sdoise
Posts: 22499
Duson, La.
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| 24 Nov 2009 9:33 AM |
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| I am sincerely grateful for the military service of LCpl. Nicholas J. Hand 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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mapppys
Posts: 57
Holt, Missouri
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| 24 Nov 2009 10:09 AM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family of LCpl. Nicholas J. Hand. Thank you Sir for your service to this country. We will be praying for comfort in this time of sorrow.
Standing by, Holt, MO.
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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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ucme
Posts: 16
Rural NW MO
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| 24 Nov 2009 10:41 AM |
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| My sincere sympathy to the loved ones of LCpl Nicholas Hand. My heart is heavy at the loss of this young man, a hero to us all. Please know many mourn his loss with you and are grateful for his brave service and priceless sacrifice for which we can never repay. We also share your pride of a young man so unshelfishishly willing to sacrifice all on our behalf. I pray fond memories shine light on your darkest days. Fallen, never forgotten. |
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Laura,
Daughter of a hero (Army - Korea)
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sparrevohn
Posts: 240
Kansas City, Mo
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| 24 Nov 2009 11:49 AM |
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Thank You Lcpl. Nicholas J. Hand for your service to this great country and for protecting the freedoms that we all cherish. Rest in peace sir and know that you will never be forgotten for you are a true American Hero. My sincere condolences to the family and friends of this great man. Nothing I can say will ease the pain of losing your loved one but know that your sacrifice will never been forgotten. May the Good Lord watch over you in this time of sorrow.
Freedom isn't free, the price is written on the monuments across this country. |
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