cagerbob 
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Parma, Ohio
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| 02 Apr 2007 6:47 AM |
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No. 367-07
April 02, 2007 |
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DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died March 29 in North Kabul, Afghanistan, of injuries suffered during a non-combat related vehicle accident on March 28 in North Kabul. Their deaths are under investigation.
Killed were:
Sgt. Edmund W. McDonald, 25, of Casco, Maine.
Spc. Agustin Gutierrez, 19, of San Jacinto, Calif.
Both soldiers were assigned to the 782nd Brigade Support Battalion, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C. For more information in regard to this release the media can contact the 82nd Airborne Division public affairs office at (910) 432-0661.
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It saddens me to announce that on Thurs. March 29, 2007 the State of Maine was informed that we lost another hero.
http://pressherald.mainetoday.com/news/state/070331mcdonald.html
Your Captains for this mission will be Cindy and Tim DeCosta
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In Memory of Ed "OldIron" Barrett
"Remember that no matter how many missions you have been on, all that matters to the family is the one you are on today." ~ Roert
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capemar52
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Dover, NH / Cape Cod
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| 02 Apr 2007 7:31 AM |
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I offer my condolences to the family friends of Sgt.Edmund Mc Donald, thank you for your great sacrifice in support of our country. You will not be forgotten.
Irish
Dover NH/Capecod Ma
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jpw105
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| 02 Apr 2007 7:31 AM |
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I would like to add my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Sgt. Edmund McDonald, and profound gratitude to Sgt. McDonald for his service to the United States of America. At the same time we bow our heads to bid this fine American 'farewell', we will all stand a little taller, and draw inspiration from the fact that he was one of us.
Jonathan Worley
Glastonbury, CT
ETN3 USNR 1971-77
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Swaybar
Posts: 841
Spruce Head, ME
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| 02 Apr 2007 7:49 AM |
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Mike
State Captain
Maine
USN 74-80 FTM1 (ESWS) USS America CV 66
ME Army Guard, 1-152 FA M198/155mm "ON THE WAY"
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digits
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| 02 Apr 2007 8:01 AM |
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My condolences to the Family and friends of Sgt. McDonald.
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Bluz B3/8
Posts: 96
Buxton, Maine
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| 02 Apr 2007 8:50 AM |
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| I offer my condolences to the family and friends of Sgt. McDonald. |
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deverett
Posts: 75
Keymar,MD
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| 02 Apr 2007 10:01 AM |
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With tears in my eyes, My Sincere Condolences to the family and friends of Sgt. Edmund McDonald. My prayers are with you during this difficult time. Rest in peace my Brothers your watch is over,Edmund you are a TRUE AMERICAN HERO!!! And you will not be forgotten.
Thank You
Don
USAF 1966-1970
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Dezdon
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Harrison, Maine
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| 02 Apr 2007 10:02 AM |
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Our condolences to Sgt.Edmund Mc Donald's Family and Friends. God's speed Sgt and Thank You.
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MsgtPerry
Posts: 486
Kennebec County, Maine
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| 02 Apr 2007 10:20 AM |
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To the Family and Friends of Sgt McDonald,
My heartfelt condolences go out to you all. Words can not convey the sorrow that is felt by all when one of America’s patriots has laid down his life so that others may enjoy the everyday freedoms that we take for granted. I for one will never forget the sacrifice made by one who strongly believed in, exemplified and committed his life to the very ideals that forged this nation and have kept it strong all these years. May God comfort you with his strength in this difficult time and may he grant eternal peace to our Nation’s patriot.
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Ride Captain, ME
"It is not enough that we do our best, sometimes we have to do what is required."
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TMR
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Willow Springs IL
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| 02 Apr 2007 10:39 AM |
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Straight to heaven....
"There is no greater love", say the Lord, "than to lay down your life for a friend".
Thank you and God Bless you, Sgt. McDonald, for being willing to do just that.
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HDriderDave1
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N. AL Ride Capt. Madison, AL
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| 02 Apr 2007 10:44 AM |
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God Bless Sgt. Edmund McDonald, family and friends. My sincere condolences to the family and friends. Thank you for your service and sacrifice great warrior. I pray the lord takes you into his Kingdom. May you rest in peace "True American Hero". You will not be forgotten! I will be standing by in spirit with my fellow brothers.
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Lord Jesus help me as I mourn, comfort me with the knowledge of your love which is stronger than death. Enable me to trust you for the future of my love ones and myself. Help me to cast all of my care on you, knowing that the grave holds no power over those who trust in you. Amen. |
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Eagle1SG
Posts: 61
Biddeford, Maine
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| 02 Apr 2007 11:45 AM |
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My condolences to the family of Sgt. McDonald. My prayers are with you.
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Uffda
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Wonder Lake, IL
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| 02 Apr 2007 12:24 PM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Sgt. Edmund McDonald. 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, Edmund.
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.
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vander177
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Vandergrift, PA
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| 02 Apr 2007 12:43 PM |
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My condolences and prayers to the family and friends of SGT Edmund McDonald. I thank you for yopu rmilitary service and sacrifices you made for this great country in keeping peace in this world. You may be gone, but, you will never be forgotten.
The pric eof freedom is written on the WALL.
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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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Aunt Jane
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| 02 Apr 2007 12:56 PM |
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| Dear Family of Sgt. McDonald, with heartfelt sadness, we write to tell you thank you for the gifts your loved one possessed. He is, indeed, surrounding you now, wherever you go. We thank you for his commitment and pray God blesses you, with the comfort of knowing he is a hero and one who sets forth an example in so many ways for others. Reading your Maine news article, I feel we know Sgt. McDonald, as we lost our nephew in a similar way, he also being a mechanic, who signed onto convoy duty. They are a special breed, these brave men and women and we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers always. |
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Thank you for the mission you gave to your life in protecting our freedoms, and striving to give others, theirs. The lives of you and the men and women who have gone before you are raised high, and not given in vain. I honor you, and pray that our children will learn to do the same throughout coming generations. God bless your family, and may they keep their memories alive and rejoice in the life of a hero.
Remembering my nephew and Godchild, LCpl. Matthew Snyder, KIA Iraq 3/3/06 |
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wvhusker
Posts: 5828
Ashland, KY
Sr. KY R/C
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| 02 Apr 2007 2:02 PM |
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SGT Mcdonald,
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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jbm1955
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Jacksonville, Florida
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| 02 Apr 2007 2:35 PM |
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| My condolences to the family and friends of fallen hero, Sgt. Edmund McDonald. May God comfort and guide you through this most difficult time. |
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"The soldier above all others prays for peace, for it is the soldier who must suffer and bear the deepest wounds and scars of war."
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Aranel
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Houston, Tx
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Jharley48
Posts: 149
Franklin, Ma
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| 02 Apr 2007 5:16 PM |
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My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Sgt Edmond McDonald. Standing by to honor this great American Hero.
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mailman
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West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 02 Apr 2007 6:06 PM |
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| Deepest condolences to the family and friends of Sgt. Edmund McDonald. Rest in Peace Soldier. |
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cdeco
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Windham, ME
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| 02 Apr 2007 6:21 PM |
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John and Cathy,
Your son is truly a hero. We are grateful that he was willing to defend this country that he loved so much. Please accept my condolences and know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Mrs. Ed McDonald,
Words cannot express the sorrow that is felt with the loss of your husband. He will live forever in the hearts of many/
Cindy
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cdeco
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Windham, ME
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| 02 Apr 2007 6:23 PM |
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The final arrangements have not been made as of yet. Sgt McDonald will arrive in the State of Maine tomorrow at 2:00 pm. The service will be on Thursday in Casco. I will provide more information as soon as I receive it.
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A man's country is not a certain area of land, of mountains, rivers, and woods, but it is a principle; and patriotism is loyalty to that principle.
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Slowhand
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| 02 Apr 2007 6:46 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 each and everyone of you |
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deelove13
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Lincoln, Ri
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| 02 Apr 2007 7:10 PM |
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My sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathy to the loved ones of Sgt Edmund McDonald. Know you're in our thoughts and prayers. God bless and keep you close together. A nation of patriots mourns with you.
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Snowhite
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Elsberry, Mo.
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| 02 Apr 2007 7:41 PM |
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| My Heart and Prayers will be with the Family and Friends of Sgt. Edmund McDonald. A True American Hero. Thank You for Your Service and Sacrifice for Our Country. |
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