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Cajun 
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| 09 May 2007 9:20 AM |
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Updated 15 May 07 0404 edt S Sturgis
We have confirmed details for an escort mission on Wednesday, May 16th, and for interment services on Thursday, May 17th.
Ride Captain in Charge both days will be Indian John Thompson.
Any questions may be directed to him at: mn.pgr.semetroarc1@gmail.com
Wednesday, 16 MAY 07:
Stage at the St. Paul Downtown Airport (Holman Field):
206 Airport Rd.
St. Paul, MN 55107
Park near the Air Command Building.
Mapquest Link: http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?formtype=address&addtohistory=&address=206%20Airport%20Dr&city=Saint%20Paul&state=MN&zipcode=55107%2d1006&country=US&geodiff=1
Itinerary:
9:30 AM: Stage at Holman Field
10:15 AM: Mission Briefing
10:30 AM: Prepare for escort
11:30 AM (EST): Escort SPC Dixon to funeral home
12:00 PM (EST): Stand guard while SPC Dixon is brought inside
12:30 PM (EST) Dismissed
Thursday, 17 MAY 07:
Stage at the IKEA Parking lot just North of the Mall of America, near American Blvd:
8000 IKEA Way
Bloomington, MN 55425
Mapquest Link: http://tinyurl.com/2adncw
Itinerary:
8:30 AM: Stage at IKEA
8:45 AM: Mission Briefing
9:00 AM: Depart for Fort Snelling National Cemetery
9:15 AM: Set up flag lines
9:30 AM: Service begins at FSNC
10:30 AM (EST): Dismissed
Current forecast for both days is sunny with temps in the mid-60s to low 70s. As always please remember to bring your US Flag and anything you will need to be self sustaining for the day.
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Nate "Birdie" Zenker
Southeast Metro Ride Captain
Minnesota Membership Coordinator
Member - Red Knights MC, MN 4
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Updated 11 May 07 2001 edt S Sturgis
An update to clarify for everyone:
SPC Dixon is originally from Gladwin, MI, but most recently resided in the Twin Cities in MN with his wife. He is being flown home to Gladwin for a memorial service there. Afterward he will be flown to MN for interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Patriot Guard will be standing at the services both in Michigan and Minnesota. The mission in MN will be next Wednesday/Thursday, details will be posted this weekend.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
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Nate "Birdie" Zenker
Southeast Metro Ride Captain
Minnesota Membership Coordinator
Member - Red Knights MC, MN 4
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Updated 11 May 07 1233 cdt Aranel
Short Notice mission for monday May 14th at 6pm at the
Gladwin High School Gladwin, Mich.
Staging at 3pm flag line at 4pm
Sam Cottle Ride capt.
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updated 10 May 07 harly69g
This mission is now confirmed.
No details are available at this time, we will get updates posted as soon as they are available for release.
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Nate "Birdie" Zenker
Southeast Metro Ride Captain
Minnesota Membership Coordinator
Member - Red Knights MC, MN 4
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No. 555-07
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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.
Spc. Robert J. Dixon, 27, of Minneapolis, died May 6 in Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle. Dixon was assigned to the 1st Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kan.
For more information in regard to this release the media can contact the Fort Riley public affairs office at (785) 239-3410. | |
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Cajun
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| 09 May 2007 9:23 AM |
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| My condolences to the family and friends of this true American Hero. |
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gyocum
Posts: 1758
Utah State Captain Ogden, Utah
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| 09 May 2007 9:31 AM |
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We offer our deepest condolences and sympathy to the family and friends of Spc. Robert J. Dixon. His service for our country will not be forgotten. Heaven must have needed another hero. May he now rest in peace.
Gary and Kelly Yocum
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Gary "K'huna" Yocum
Utah State Captain
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calamityjane
Posts: 2573
brooklyn park mn
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| 09 May 2007 9:59 AM |
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it with great sadness in my heart that another minnesota hero is gone. to the the family and friends of Spc. Robert J. Dixon i wish to extend my deepest sympathies for your loss. may the great spirit cradle you all in his arms during these days of great heart ache
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Riding in Honor of my Father DLJ and grandfather WWI veteran EJPL
Riding in Memory 'DakotaLawDog' Paul Anderson
A Hero is no braver than a ordinary man, but he is braver five minutes longer. -Ralph Waldo Emerson
He was the kind if you got in trouble you didn't look back to see if he was still with you, you knew damned well he was. ~Sackett by Louis L'Amour
Each man owes a debt to his family, his country and his species to leave sons and daughters who will lead, inspire and create.~Sackett's Land by Louis L'Amour
Never drive faster then your angels can fly. Be Safe....
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Anlaochfhile
Posts: 55
On mission.... Mosul, Iraq
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| 09 May 2007 10:19 AM |
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Our heartfelt condolences go out the the family, friends, and fellow Troopers of Specialist Robert Dixon. Thank you for your selfless service to the Nation. Rest easy, brave Hero, your mission is now complete, your duty done.
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Eric R. "Rowdy" Price
U.S. Army
Tu ne cede malis sed contra audentior ito - Yield not to misfortunes, but advance all the more boldly against them.
In loving memory of:
PFC William R. Strange, Adrian, GA, A Co, 91 En Bn, 1st CAV, KIA 2 April 2004
SPC Ervin Caradine, Jr., Memphis, TN, B Co, 91 En Bn, 1st CAV, KIA 2 May 2004
PV2 Jeremy L. Drexler, Topeka, KS , B Co, 91 En Bn, 1st CAV KIA 2 May 2004
SPC Joshua I. Bunch, Hattiesburg, MS, B Co, 91 En Bn, 1st CAV, KIA 6 August 2004
SPC Clarence A. Adams Richmond, VA, A Co, 91 En Bn, 1st CAV, KIA 7 September 2004
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PGRLabLuvr
Posts: 9248
Naples, FL
Senior Ride Captain
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| 09 May 2007 10:45 AM |
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My deepest, heartfelt condolences to the Family and Friends of this Fallen Hero.
May you rest in peace. |
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Joan "PGRLabLuvr" Colosimo
Florida Senior Ride Captain
Proud Military Blue Star Mom
USAF - TSgt Jennifer and her husband, TSgt Mark "Mac" McIntosh - Dyess
USAR - WO1 Dominic Sutherland - Ft. Rucker
Standing the Flagline...
In Honor of:
SP4 L. Gary Grassi - 4th Infantry Division - Kontum, South Vietnam - 05 FEB 1968 - 37/35
In Memory of:
Ed "oldiron6" Barrett
Jack "jacklok" Loken, Jr.
Mike "deltoid79" Bland
Tom "Flaman2u" Rowell
Throughout the centuries there were men who took first steps, down new roads, armed with nothing but their own vision.
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magsemail
Posts: 1472
Southgate, Michigan
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| 09 May 2007 10:54 AM |
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| My sincere condolences to you in your loss of Robert. I am humbled and will be forever grateful for the sacrifices made by Robert 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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Special Missions R/C - Region #2, MI
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
Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways
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wvhusker
Posts: 5828
Ashland, KY
Sr. KY R/C
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| 09 May 2007 11:07 AM |
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SPC Dixon,
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.
WVHusker
Tom & Kelly
Ashland, KY
NE KY R/C
US Army, 1988 - 1998
Operations Desert Shield/Storm
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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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Pepper_guy
Posts: 10138
Lacey, WA
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| 09 May 2007 11:59 AM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of SPC. Robert J. Dixon, U.S. Army. SPC. Dixon, 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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mailman
Posts: 22224
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 09 May 2007 12:00 PM |
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| Deepest condolences to the family and friends of Specialist Robert J. Dixon. Rest in Peace Soldier. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
Jim
"mailman"
US Army 1970 - 1972 |
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Uffda
Posts: 13725
Wonder Lake, IL
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| 09 May 2007 12:38 PM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Spc. Robert J. Dixon. 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, Robert.
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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ral
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| 09 May 2007 1:00 PM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Spc. Dixon. Standing by in west central Minnesota to honor this young hero. Sailorboy |
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semperpapa
Posts: 1353
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
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| 09 May 2007 1:23 PM |
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My most sincere condolences to the family of Spc. Robert J. Dixon for your great loss. May the Lord grant you peace and serenity in these times of sorrow.
Thank you for your service and sacrifice. It will not be forgotten!
May God bless you all.
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Frank "Semperpapa"
"Beamer Rider"
VPF of a U.S. Marine
"God spoke Liberty only to those who love it and are always ready to guard and defend it"
Daniel Webster
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jbm1955
Posts: 1276
Jacksonville, Florida
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| 09 May 2007 2:01 PM |
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| My heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of fallen hero, Spc. Robert J. Dixon. May you find comfort in knowing that he's at peace in everlasting glory with our Lord. |
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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."
-Douglas MacArthur |
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mtcat1000
Posts: 102
St Cloud MN 56301
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| 09 May 2007 2:49 PM |
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| My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Specialist Robert Dixon. God Bless You Robert. |
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Greg Studer
St Cloud Mn Sector ARC
St Cloud Mn Sector Hoth Rep
US Army 1974-1977
101st Airborne Division (Air Assault)
“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” |
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vander177
Posts: 4554
Vandergrift, PA
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| 09 May 2007 3:01 PM |
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My condolences and prayers to the family and friends of Spec Robert J. Dixon. I thank you for your military service and ultimate sacrifice you made for this great country in keeping peace worldwide. 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
ALL GAVE SOME - SOME GAVE ALL |
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db4175
Posts: 1075
Montesano, Washington
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| 09 May 2007 3:12 PM |
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| My deepest sympathy to Spc Dixon and his family. His service to this country will never be forgotten by those who have gone before and those yet to serve. May his family find strength and peace in Gods grace. Rest in peace my Brother. |
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Riding in memory of Bernice T. Bach 1LT USA Nurse Corp. WWII, Saipan and in support of 1SG Thomas Buettner a true soldier and my son-in-law. May God watch over them all.
Don Berry
SFC (Retired)
US Army 1964 - 1986
Vietnam 1969 -1970 1972 -1973
Freemasons Riding Club
Patriot Guard Rider
Washington Patriot Guard
“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?”
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webelieve
Posts: 113
Roberts, WI
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| 09 May 2007 9:01 PM |
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My heartfelt condolences go out to the family and friends of Spc. Robert J. Dixon. May God comfort you during this time of sorrow, but bring joy knowing that Robert now enters into the service of our LORD and Saviour.
Standing by in western Wisconsin.
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Life Member - American Legion Post 121, WI
BSHDFC_MM
CMA
Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord... Psalms 33:12 ESV
Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving. Colossians 2:6-7 ESV
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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BirdieMN
Posts: 947
Woodbury, MN
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| 09 May 2007 11:35 PM |
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Stand by everyone, we are making contact with the CAO. As soon as more is known we will get it posted.
To the family of SPC Dixon, I offer my most heartfelt condolences. I am so sorry for your loss, but know that we will never forget Robert's service and sacrifice for our country. May God bless and comfort you in this difficult time. |
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Nate "Birdie" Zenker
Metro/St. Cloud Area Senior Ride Captain
Member - Red Knights MC, MN Chapter 4
www.mnpatriotguard.org
Riding in Memory of:
Firefighter/EMT Don Juenemann, Firefighter/EMT Jason Shutes, Captain William Pooler, USN, USMM, The 343 - "Never Forget"
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Snowhite
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Elsberry, Mo.
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| 10 May 2007 3:52 AM |
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| My Heart and Prayers will be with the Family and Friends of Spc. Robert J. Dixon. A True American Hero. Thank You for Your Service and Sacrifice for Our Country. |
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Terry Martin
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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MNPatriot
Posts: 76
Hampton, GA
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| 10 May 2007 4:34 AM |
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| Our condolences to family and friends of Spc. Robert Dixon. Spc. Dixon in giving his life is a Hero in support of the freedoms we all enjoy. May God's mercy give you strength during this very stressful time. |
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Don Jenkins, E-7 Ret, USAF
"Great people are common people who have committed themselves to uncommon goals."
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A10CREW
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Eden Prairie, MN
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| 10 May 2007 5:35 AM |
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| To the family of Spc Dixon you have my deepest condolences, but please know your son will never be forgotten. Rest in Peace Robert your mission has ended and we thank you for your sacrifice! Standing by in Eden Prairie |
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A-10 Crew Chief
57th AGS
Thunder AMU
USAF - Nellis AFB (Home of the Fighter Pilot)
**Riding in honor of my son serving in the USMC and in remembrance of Cpl. Benjamin Kopp and all the Army Rangers 75th Ranger Regiment C Company, 3rd Bn. |
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HDriderDave1
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N. AL Ride Capt. Madison, AL
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| 10 May 2007 7:22 AM |
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My prayers are with you Spc. Robert J. Dixon, family and friends. My sincere condolences to the family and friends. Please be strong and have faith in the Lord. Thank you for your service and sacrific Great Warrior. You will not be forgotten. I will be standing by in spirit with my fellow brother.
Dave
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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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| 10 May 2007 7:28 AM |
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There is a special place in heaven for hero's like Robert. May you find strength and comfort in your family and friends to get through this most difficult time.
"No arsenal, or no weapon in the arsenals of the world, is so formidable as the will and moral courage of free men and women. - Ronald Reagan
Thank you Robert.
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harly69g
Posts: 8581
Mid-West Regional Capt.
KY,IN,OH,MI
Ride Capt.
Owensboro, KY
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| 10 May 2007 8:36 AM |
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In Memory: Terri L. Newman 11/64 - 07/05
In Memory: Caleb S. Newman 12/07
Senior Ride Capt for countys of: Crittenden, Caldwell, Union, Webster, Mclean, Hopkins, Muhlenburg, Henderson, Daviess, Ohio, Hancock.
KY State site: www.pgrofky.com
IN State site: www.indianapatriotguard.org
OH State site: www.ohiopgr.org
MI State site: www.pgrmichigan.org |
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