Susan Sturgis 
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Bear, DE
In Memory of Ed "Old Iron" Barrett
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| 16 Feb 2007 7:37 PM |
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Updated 23 FEB 07 1645 MST by Zippy
The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited by the family of Pfc. Branden C. Cummings to stand respectfully in his honor. Pfc. Cummings' fiancé, Danielle, reached out to us shortly after being notified that Branden had lost his life on 14 Feb 2007 defending our freedom.
I want to thank everyone for their patience while plans for services were being finalized. Funeral services will take place in Cocoa, FL. at:
Brevard Memorial Funeral Home
5475 North US Highway 1
Cocoa, FL
Some mapping software prefers this address:
5475 N Cocoa Blvd
Cocoa, FL
Itinerary:
Monday 26 FEB 2007
Visitation 6pm - 9pm
We would like to have a flag line for this visitation.
Please bring your 3x5 American Flag and join Ride Captain Everett (OLD-Cop) Butler for this part of the mission.
Tuesday 27 FEB 2007
8:00am - Staging begins at funeral home
8:45am - Mission Brief
9:00am - Set Flag Line
10:00am Funeral Service Begins
Interment will follow at Brevard Memorial Park Cemetery which is located about one hundred seventy five yards west of the Funeral Home. The PGR will participate at the grave side service.
Please remember to bring your 3x5 American Flag. Let's rally behind this family and let them know that their sacrifice has not gone unnoticed.
We ask that everyone keep Pfc. Cummings' family and friends in their prayers.
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No. 189-07
February 16, 2007 |
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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.
Pfc. Branden C. Cummings, 20, of Titusville, Fla., died Feb. 14 in Baqubah, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device exploded near his vehicle during combat operations. Cummings was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
For further information in regard to this release the media can contact the Fort Hood public affairs office at (254) 287-9993; after hours (254) 291-2591. |
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Twowheeler
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Largo, FL
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| 16 Feb 2007 7:45 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Pfc. Branden Cummings. Thank you, Branden, for your heroic service to our nation.
Standing by in Largo.
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Pepper_guy
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Lacey, WA
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| 16 Feb 2007 7:52 PM |
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| My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of Pfc. Branden C. Cummings. Pfc. Cummings, 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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pulpwood
Posts: 318
Jacksonville, FL
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| 16 Feb 2007 8:05 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the family of this American Hero. Branden, thank you for your sacrifice for our country. You will not be forgotten.
Standing by in Jacksonville.
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Jerry Randall
Jacksonville, FL
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Hagar7
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| 16 Feb 2007 8:20 PM |
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My deepest condolences to the Cummings family and may God bless them. Their son Pfc. Branden Cummings has given the greatest sacrifice, his life for his country, he was willing to sacrifice everything for others oppressed in a foreign land and to insure that WE are able to enjoy the freedoms that this country grants us and that most take for granted. His mission is completed. Rest in Peace.
May God Bless you Branden.
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OLD-Cop
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| 16 Feb 2007 8:23 PM |
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| Condolences to the Family and Friends of PFC Branden C. Cummings a "TRUE AMERICAN HERO." Standing by in Palm Bay, Florida. |
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Slowhand
Posts: 4057
Northeastern, Maryland Senior Chaplain & Ride Captain
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| 16 Feb 2007 8:54 PM |
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| I would like to extend my deepest condolences to the family and friends in this very sad time in your lives . My prayers are that our GOD may bring peace and comfort to all of you during this tragic time. Please know that not just me but a country full of people like me owe you a dept that can never be repaid , but please take solace in the fact that your loved one is now with our lord in heaven. We are all brothers and sisters in arms and we don't forget one of our own, rest in peace soldior your mission is complete and now it's time for you to rest . May GOD bless you All |
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seanpost
Posts: 920
Deltona, FL
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| 16 Feb 2007 8:58 PM |
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| Rest in Peace, Private Cummings, with our gratitude. Standing by in Deltona. |
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usmcsgt
Posts: 28
Titusville, Florida
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| 16 Feb 2007 9:58 PM |
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God Bless you PFC Cummings and Thank You for your service, you are a true hero, one of the many who made the ultimate sacrifice.
I am in Titusville, Fl. standing by.
I will be proud to stand tall for this great hero. |
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BelgianArmy
Posts: 858
Brussels, Belgium
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| 17 Feb 2007 1:28 AM |
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My sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Pfc. Branden C. Cummings.
Soldier, your watch is over, you can rest now...
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Chris from Belgium
Proud PGR Member #3787
International RWB book list coordinator
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Daslowpoke
Posts: 1695
New Port Richey, FL
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| 17 Feb 2007 3:22 AM |
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My thoughts, prayers, and heartfelt condolences go out to the family and friends of Pfc. Branden C. Cummings. I pray that God will provide them with the comfort that only He can and carry them through this terrible loss.
Pfc. Cummings, a grateful America thanks you for your service and your sacrifice. Neither shall ever be forgotten. Our nation grieves 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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Snowhite
Posts: 1514
Elsberry, Mo.
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| 17 Feb 2007 3:48 AM |
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| My Heart and Prayers will be with the Family and Friends of Pfc. Branden C. Cummings. A True American Hero. Thank You for Your Service and Sacrifice for Our Country. |
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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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Wayne18
Posts: 914
Interlachen, Fl. Senior Ride Captain
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| 17 Feb 2007 3:52 AM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friemds fo Pfc. Brandon C. Cummings. Rest easy Soldier, God Bless. |
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wvhusker
Posts: 6059
Ashland, KY
Sr. KY R/C
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| 17 Feb 2007 4:15 AM |
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PFC Cummings,
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.
WV Husker
Tom & Kelly
Ashland, KY
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"Heaven Was Needing A Hero" (Jo Dee Messina)
My personal thanks to HUDPatriotGuard for posting this on YouTube. May this touch your heart as it did mine. ~WVHusker
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sig22
Posts: 4341
New Port Richey, Fl
Senior Ride Captain
FL State Captain - Retired
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| 17 Feb 2007 4:32 AM |
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I send my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Pfc. Branden C. Cummings. May the Lord comfort you in the difficult days ahead.
Godspeed Brandon.....Godspeed.....
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Bobbie Bilotta
Sig22@patriotguard.org
RIDING IN LOVING MEMORY OF:
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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jbm1955
Posts: 1280
Jacksonville, Florida
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| 17 Feb 2007 4:33 AM |
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My deepest condolences to the family and friends of fallen hero, Pfc. Branden C. Cummings. May God comfort and guide you through this most difficult time. Know that his sacrifice is not in vain and his memory will be honored.
I regret not being able to make it for his service, but you're all in my prayers! |
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Uffda
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Wonder Lake, IL
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| 17 Feb 2007 4:38 AM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Pfc. Branden C. Cummings. 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, Branden.
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!
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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.
In Memory of Jon Dreymann 08-13-09 WWR NRC Who left us way too soon. Farvel min venn. |
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tamicee
Posts: 933
Palm Bay, FL
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| 17 Feb 2007 5:00 AM |
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Thank you, Pfc. Cumming, for making my life, and the lives of my students, possible. Our heartfelt condolences to those who know and love you.
Standing by in Palm (Blam) Bay
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Palm Bay, FL
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USCGVET
Posts: 607
Orlando
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| 17 Feb 2007 5:15 AM |
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| To the family of PFC. Branden C. Cummings.......my deepest sympathy at the loss of this hero. The loss of a son or daughter is the ultimate sorrow. Standing by for details in Orlando. God Bless. |
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Radioman, RM3, U.S. Coast Guard '61-'65
CG Cutter Escanaba WPG 64, New Bedford, Ma.
Proud Grandpa of Lcpl Ryan Tremblay, USMC
Semper Fi
American Legion Post 19, Orlando, Fl.
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mailman
Posts: 24548
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 17 Feb 2007 5:17 AM |
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| Deepest condolences to the family and friends of PFC Branden C. Cummings. The servcice and sacrifice of this True American Hero will not be forgotten. Rest In Peace Soldier. |
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milktoast
Posts: 3930
West Branch, MI Zephyrhills, FL
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| 17 Feb 2007 5:47 AM |
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| My deepest condolences and prayers to the family and friends of Pfc. Branden Cummings. My heart weeps as we say good-bye to another American Hero. Thank-you, Branden, for fighting for our freedom and all we hold dear. Your ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten. Rest in peace. |
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Michigan Ride Captain/Florida Senior Ride Captain
Proud wife, daughter, daughter-in-law of vets from Vietnam, Korea, and WWII
"I think there is one higher office than president and I would call that patriot."~Gary Hart
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Shadow Dog
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Orlando
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| 17 Feb 2007 5:54 AM |
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| May God give comfort to the Family and Friends of Pfc. Cummings. Brandon a grateful Nation thanks you for your service and sacrifice, you are an American Hero. Rest in Peace Brother. |
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All Gave Some - Some Gave All
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| 17 Feb 2007 5:57 AM |
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| Thank-you, Pfc.Branden Cummings, for your service, and sacrifice, for all of us. Heartfelt condolences sent to all family, friends, and community. Also, a prayer for all his unit, still serving, as they grieve for his loss, and continue their mission. |
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debmac51
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Fulton, MO
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| 17 Feb 2007 5:59 AM |
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It is with great sorrow that I send our deepest condolences to the Cummings family and to Danielle, Branden's fiance. Branden was a true American Hero and his sacrifice and bravery will NOT be forgotten! Words are hard to find right now. Just know that you are all constantly in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.
Branden, we deeply appreciate your service to our country and your personal part in protecting our freedoms. Say hello to SSG Daniel Morris for all of us. You will both live in our memories forever.
Jay, Debra, Nathan MacVittie and the gang at the club.
This photo was taken of PFC Cummings on the evening of deployment in early Oct 2006 |
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sneakysnake
Posts: 7246
Panama City, Fl.
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| 17 Feb 2007 6:07 AM |
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My deepest heartfelt sympathies go out to the family and friends of PFC Branden Cummings.
You all will be in my thoughts and prayers. |
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James Davis
BoD/VP Captains
Honored to be a member of the Flag Line
It Ain't Easy Bein' Me!
sneakysnake.pgr.rc@gmail.com
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