cagerbob 
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Updated - 11 Apr 07 1050 ET - PGRLabLuvr
This is the final itinerary for the Patriot Guard Mission to honor Sgt. christopher M. Wilson, 24, who gave all on March 29, 2007. It is a go; all contacts have been made. Services at Arlington National Cemetery are on April 11, 2007, at approximately 1500 hrs.
Your ride captain for this mission is Kevin Rock, who can be reached at (410) 867-8882.
The current weather forecast for Arlington, Virginia, on Wednesday, April 11th is 50% chance of rain with a high of 53 degrees; low of 41 degrees. Dress accordingly, Iron Horses if you can, cages welcome. Flags are not required for this mission.
Staging at Iwo Jima - USMC Memorial at 1400 hrs, kickstands up at 1415 hrs.
Remember that our mission is to respect and honor this fallen soldier and his family. Stand tall and proud as we salute this hero and his family for their great sacrifice!!!
rockk
PGR Maryland/Virginia/ANC
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Updated 09 Apr 07 14:51cdt - Aranel
This is the final Itinerary for part 2 of a Patriot Guard mission to honor U.S. Army Christopher Wilson, 24 of Chicopee, Massachusetts, who was killed in Afghanistan from a rocket propelled grenade explosion.
Mission:
March 11, 1500 interment at Arlington National Cemetery.
Ride Captain:
Your Ride Captain for this mission is TBA.
Staging:
01350 – 1420 Iwo Jima Memorial.
1415 – Mission Briefing
1420 – Kickstands Up
Departure:
1420 - from Iwo. Ride to ANC Administration and meet family.
1500 - Grave-side service.
Weather:
The current weather forecast for Washington, DC on Wednesday, April 11 is expected to be: showers, High 58 F.
Additional Instructions:
- 3 X 5 flags will be furled once we stop in Arlington. There is one flag at Arlington and it flies on the hill and is always at half-staff to honor our heroes.
- If you’re not on your bike, cars are welcome.
- All bikes & vehicles will present a uniform appearance as we ride from the staging area to the cemetery - Bikes in a staggered formation.
- Turn off cell phones, please no smoking in front of mourners.
- Multiple services are conducted in Arlington. Please show respect for any hero who may be brought past. If you are within hearing of taps for another service, stand silently until the last note is played.
- Remember that our mission is to respect and honor this fallen soldier and his family.
- Stand tall and proud as we salute this young man and his family (and all of our heroes both fallen and serving in the military) for their great sacrifice!
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Updated 08 Apr 07 at 1339 EDT by cagerbob
FINAL ITINERARY
The family of SGT Christopher M. Wilson has requested the presence of PGR at the private services for Christopher. This is truly an honor. The funeral will be at 1100 hours at the Second Baptist Church, Granby Rd., South Hadley MA
STAGING LOCATION: Big Y parking lot 44 Willimansett St.(RT. 33) South Hadley, MA .
TIME: Monday, April 9th: 0930 Sharp
BRIEFING:10:00am KSU:10:15am
DIRECTIONS:MASS Pike EXIT 5
Bear right after toll booth
left at the light(RT. 33 NORTH)
Parking lot is about 3.2 miles on the right Thank You All.
BIX & TROLL
Meeting Points:
SE Mass Meeting Point 9,Apr 07: Randolph Ma. KSU-7:15 am
Dunkin Donuts exit 5A off of route 93 in Randolph
(Take first left at the light and a left into the parking lot.)
Departing at 7:15am SHARP. Please Email me at Richcop@aol.com if you are meeting us in Randolph. We are meeting with Jim (01deuce) at 8:15 am at the Charlton Rest Area (Mass Pike).
NE Mass Meeting Point at Bickford's, Montvale Ave.Exit, Rt.93 Woburn MA
Departing for Charlton Rest Area at 7:00 Sharp. Please email at: tshea-fri.eng@rcn.com if meeting in Woburn.
WORCESTER AREA MEETING POINT - TRAILER PARKING AREA AT EXIT 11 (ROUTE 122 EXIT) IN GRAFTON. LEAVING AT 0800 TO MEET MEMBERS AT THE CHARLTON REST AREA. PLEASE EMAIL ME JIM.BOLAND@GAPAC.COM IF YOU WILL BE THERE. RIDE SAFE. GREENFIELD (MA) STAGING AREA : For those of you coming down from the north; we will be meeting at the Home Depot parking lot on Rte 2 west (just off exit 26 rt 91) at 0815. Departure for final staging not later than 0830. If anyone has questions or needs more info, please let me know! Thanks all Troll.
email: uglytroll@comcast.net
cell: 413-772-9426
PLEASE CHECK THIS THREAD FREQUENTLY FOR UPDATES AND FINALS>>
Richard J. Keniston
Massachusetts State Captain
Patriot Guard Riders
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This is a confirmed Mission for Sgt. Christopher M. Wilson, 24, Chicopee Ma on 9 Apr 07 and at ANC on 11 Apr 07. Dates seem firm but are always subject to change. More information will follow as soon as it becomes available.
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Bob Ellis
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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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Richcop
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New England Regional Captain
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| 04 Apr 2007 9:36 PM |
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SGT. Christopher M. Wilson, thank you for your sacrifice. You are an American Hero!
I spoke with Christopher's Mother tonight,
My heart goes out to her and all of Christopher's family members and friends.
SPC Christopher M. Wilson has been posthumously promoted to
the rank of SGT.
The thread title has been changed to reflect his promotion.
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Richard J. Keniston
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Pepper_guy
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Lacey, WA
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| 04 Apr 2007 10:12 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of SPC Christopher M. Wilson, U.S. Army. SPC Wilson, 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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BK25JRB
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Ride Captain, Brockton, Mass.
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| 04 Apr 2007 10:23 PM |
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Deepest condolences to the family and friends of SPC Wilson. Standing by in Southeastern Mass.
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Ride with Pride
John Burns, President
Massachusetts Chapter One
Blue Knights International
Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club
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cagerbob
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Parma, Ohio
National Forum Administrator
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| 04 Apr 2007 10:35 PM |
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My sincerest condolences to the family of SPC Christopher M. Wilson. I pray that the Lord hold you in the palm of his hand and give you his peace.
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Bob Ellis
USN 80-86
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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CRAZYBOB
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MA
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| 05 Apr 2007 3:05 AM |
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| THANK YOU SPC.WILSON FOR YOUR BRAVERY AND FOR GIVING EVERYTHING FOR YOURCOUNTRY,YOU WILL NEVRER BE FORGOTTEN. TO YOUR FAMILY ...MAY PEACE BE WITH YOU ALWAYS. I AM STANDING BY IN SE MA TO HONOR THIS HERO AND HIS FAMILY. |
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Snowhite
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Elsberry, Mo.
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| 05 Apr 2007 3:50 AM |
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| My Heart and Prayers will be with the Family and Friends of SPC Christopher M. Wilson. 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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BIX
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Springfield, MA RC
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| 05 Apr 2007 4:10 AM |
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| Heartfelt prayers and condolences to the family and loved ones of SGT Wilson. We will be there for you Christopher. Rest in Peace. |
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God Bless Our Troops!
"When you think you've gotten to the end of your rope....tie a knot in it and hang on."
Eleanor Roosavelt
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Slowhand
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Northeastern, Maryland Senior Chaplain & Ride Captain
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| 05 Apr 2007 6:01 AM |
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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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windsinger
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| 05 Apr 2007 6:19 AM |
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| MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF SPC. CHRISTOPHER M. WILSON. YOUR SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. WE ALL THANK YOU AND MAY YOU REST IN PEACE WITH HEROES. |
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"HONOR TO THE SOLDIER AND SAILOR EVERYWHERE,WHO BRAVELY BEARS HIS COUNTRY'S CAUSE. HONOR ALSO TO THE CITIZEN WHO CARES FOR HIS BROTHER IN THE FIELD,AND SERVES, AS HE BEST CAN, THE SAME CAUSE. "
ABRAHAM LINCOLN
" NO MAN IS ENTITLED TO THE BLESSING OF FREEDOM UNLESS HE BE VIGILANT IN ITS PRESERVATION."
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wvhusker
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Ashland, KY
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| 05 Apr 2007 6:21 AM |
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SPC Wilson,
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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magsemail
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Southgate, Michigan
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| 05 Apr 2007 6:31 AM |
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| My sincere condolences to you in your loss of Christopher. I am humbled and will be forever grateful for the sacrifices made by Christopher and many others fighting for my freedom. May God bless you, and help you through this time of great difficulty. God Bless America!! |
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Riding in honor of my late father Thomas Kucharek-Army (101st Airborne)
Guardian Angels For Soldier's Pet
www.guardianangelsforsoldierspet.org
Proverbs 3:5-6
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vander177
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Vandergrift, PA
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| 05 Apr 2007 6:37 AM |
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My condolences and prayers to the fanily and friends of Spec Christopher M. Wilson. I thank you for your military service and your ultimate sacrifice you made for this great country in keeping peace in this world. 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 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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jpw105
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| 05 Apr 2007 6:58 AM |
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I would like to add my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Sgt. Christopher Wilson, and profound gratitude to Sgt. Wilson for his service to the United States of America. At the same time we bow our heads to bid this heroic American 'farewell', we will all stand a little taller, and draw inspiration from the fact that he was one of us.
Standing by in CT, to stand in honor of Christopher.
Jonathan Worley
Glastonbury, CT
ETN3 USNR 1971-77
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"Mixster"
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Williamsport, PA 17701
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| 05 Apr 2007 7:56 AM |
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Rest in peace, SPC Christopher M. Wilson, Thank you for your service. May the Holy Spirit comfort your family & friends in their time of grief. Your's was the ultimate sacrifice, never to be forgotten by those who love Freedom & Liberty.
We are all brothers and sisters in arms and we don't forget one of our own, rest in peace soldier, your mission is complete and now it's time for you to rest.
"To a friend’s house, the road is never long!"
Mixster: Standing by in Williamsport
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TMR
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Willow Springs IL
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| 05 Apr 2007 8:28 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, SPC Wilson, for being willing to do just that.
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| 05 Apr 2007 9:04 AM |
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we are so honoured to have such love around us our son Christopher would be smiling right now to know that there are so many true Americans. We lost our light Chrisatopher had the ability to take a bad situation and make it ok thank you ever so much for your heartfelt thoughts i thought i would share some things with you all
Christopher Michael Wilson
SGT USA
born 20 April 1982
Dickinson North Dakota
Died fighting for what he believed in on 29 March 2007
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Vetswife
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| 05 Apr 2007 11:00 AM |
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I would like to extend my heartfelt sympathy to the family and friends of SPC Christopher M. Wilson. We are forever grateful for his ultimate sacrifice and will never forget his service to our country. He is a true American hero who is deserving of every honor bestowed upon him. Unfortunately, due to work constraints I will not be able to attend this mission, but will keep him in my thoughts and prayers. May he rest in peace with his brothers and sisters who have also made the ultimate sacrifice in defending this great country we live in. God Bless the USA.
Paula Lach
Dracut, MA
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Milford, MA
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| 05 Apr 2007 12:06 PM |
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| My family offers our condolences to Christopher's family and friends. I thank him for his service and sacrifice. Godspeed brother. Standing by to Honor this American Hero. |
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Senior Ride Captain
Massachusetts
IX XI NEVER FORGET
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capemar52
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Dover, NH / Cape Cod
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| 05 Apr 2007 12:39 PM |
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Heartfelt prayers and condolences to the family and loved ones and friends of SPC Chris M. Wilson. We will be there for you Christopher. Rest in Peace.You Will not be forgotten.
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MTN Warrior
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| 05 Apr 2007 12:52 PM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family of our fallen Warrior and hero. I thank you for what most will never understand that you have done. You are the reason grown men weap. Carry on young Specialist, your mission is complete. |
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Riding in memory of my friend MSG John T. Stone. Killed in Afghanistan on 28 March 2006 during his 3rd tour in AFG.
----- The enemy is receiving reinforcements daily & will no doubt increase to three or four thousand in four or five days. If this can is neglected, I am determined to sustain myself as long as possible & die like a soldier who never forgets what is due to his own honor & that of his country ----- Victory or Death
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MrK33
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Providence, RI
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| 05 Apr 2007 12:53 PM |
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| My deepest, most heartfelt condolensces to SPC Wilson's family. He sacrificed himself in the highest honor, and will forever live in your hearts. Though I may not be able to participate in the mission, know that he will be in my thoughts that day... |
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In Memory of Christopher R. Kilpatrick
Iraqi Freedom 20 JUN 05 KIA
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swinglabels
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Concord, MA
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| 05 Apr 2007 12:54 PM |
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| Godspeed SPC Christopher Wilson. United We Stand . . . |
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1Shakey1
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RC / SW, New Hampshire
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| 05 Apr 2007 12:55 PM |
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| To the family and friends of Spc Christopher M. Wilson, I offer my most sincere and heartfelt condolences. Rest assured, Christopher is a, "TRUE AMERICAN HERO" and he "WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN"!! Standing by. |
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Don B., US Army Ret., Support your Service Members, safeguarding your freedom. Remember your Veterans, who acquired your freedom. Honor your Heroes, who sleep in Valor. |
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Krista in MA
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| 05 Apr 2007 1:34 PM |
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| My condolences to the family and friends of SPC Christopher M. Wilson. May your memories offer you comfort during the times ahead. Thank you Christopher, for your service and sacrifice. May you rest in peace - a hero - never forgotten! |
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"I expect to pass through life but once. If therefore, there be any kindness I can show, or any good thing I can do to any fellow being, let me do it now, and not defer or neglect it, as I shall not pass this way again." ~William Penn
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