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oldiron6 
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Finial Itinerary: Short Notice: Sgt. Jon E. Bonnell Jr., 22, Fort Dodge, IA, 11,12,13 Aug, 2007
Very Short Notice:
Sgt. Bonnell will arrive at the Des Moines Airport. Saturday Aug. 11, 2007 at 3:00 PM
We will Rally at the Airport at the south entrance on the corner of Leland Ave and Fleur Drive at 2:15 PM for the escort to Fort Dodge. Jan Lucas & Terry Mitchel will be the RC’s in charge. A little over 100 mile escort be sure gas tanks are full.
The Visitation will be from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM Sunday Aug. 12, 2007 at the Gunderson Funeral Home 1615 N 15th St. Fort Dodge, IA Rally at the funeral home.
The Honor Mission will be held at the Fort Dodge Senior High School 819 N 25th St. at 11:00 AM Monday Aug 13, 2007
Rally point will be at the Kum & Go at the corner of 25th St & 2nd Ave North in Fort Dodge. The ride briefing will be at 9:40 AM KSU at 9:45 Am so we can have a flag line up at 10:00 AM Steve Cox will be the RC in charge assisted by other RC’s
See Maps below
Bear
SC Iowa PGR
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Updated 09 Aug 07 at 0809 EDT by Cagerbob
This mission has been confirmed. The CAO is to get back to me hopefully this morning with dates and times, they will be posted ASAP.
Charlie " Bear " Neill
SC Iowa PGR
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DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Jon E. Bonnell Jr., 22, of Fort Dodge, Iowa, died Aug. 7 from wounds suffered while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to1st Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
Media with questions about this Marine can contact the Camp Pendleton Public Affairs Office (760) 725-5044. | |
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zredmanz
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Pearland, TX.
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| 07 Aug 2007 4:39 PM |
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| Your watch has now ended. I Thank You for the Sacrifice you have made to give my family and I Freedom. Your Sacrifice for this Great Nation will never be forgotten, Rest in Peace in the Arms of the Lord. May God comfort your family and Friends during this time. |
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United States Navy 1994-1998 Engineman 3rd Class, Operation Southern Watch
"Freedom Isn't Free"
Riding in Memory of my Grandfather Frank W. Patterson US ARMY WWII.
Riding in Honor for all of Americas' hero's, Men and Women, of the United States military who give us the greatest gift, "Freedom". |
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db4175
Posts: 1075
Montesano, Washington
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| 07 Aug 2007 4:44 PM |
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| My deepest sympathy to Sgt Bonnell Jr 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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Tina CMA
Posts: 595
Avondale, AZ
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| 07 Aug 2007 4:52 PM |
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My thoughts and prayers are with the family of this brave Marine. May God welcome Jon home with open arms as he takes his place beside the Heroes who have gone before him. Rest in Peace Marine you have earned it, you will never be foregotten.
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Tina CMA
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gyocum
Posts: 1738
Utah State Captain Ogden, Utah
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| 07 Aug 2007 4:56 PM |
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We offer our deepest condolences and sympathy to the family and friends of Sgt. Jon E. Bonnell Jr. His service for our country will not be forgotten. Heaven must have needed another hero. May he now rest in peace.
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Gary "K'huna" Yocum
Utah State Captain
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Pinger
Posts: 2227
Lisbon, NY
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| 07 Aug 2007 5:18 PM |
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Thank you Jon, for your service and ultimate sacrifice for the preservation of FREEDOM.............I SALUTE YOU
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Sgt Jon E Bonnell Jr............a HERO |
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Charlie
USAF 60 - 64
USN 65 - 82
USN Retired 82
Viet Nam 71 & 73
"We need not be afraid of the future, for the future will be in our own hands. We shall need courage, energy and determination, but above all, we shall need faith-faith in ourselves, in our communities and in our country." --- Thomas E. Dewey |
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ron1ok
Posts: 715
Triadelphia WV
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| 07 Aug 2007 5:32 PM |
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| Sgt. Bonnell,
Thank you, Marine, for your service to this country and to the Corps. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten. To the family of Sgt. Bonnell, may God bless you withe peace and comfort during this hard time. Jon is a true American hero. SEMPER FI !! Ride safe, Ron J. |
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Ron Jones USMC '74 to '78
WV ASC North
WV RC District 6
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PGRLabLuvr
Posts: 9238
Naples, FL
Senior Ride Captain
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| 07 Aug 2007 5:57 PM |
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My deepest, heartfelt condolences to the Family and Friends of this Fallen Hero. We thank you for your sacrifice, we are a grateful nation. May your pain be tempered in the knowledge that Jon is a True American Hero and he will Never be Forgotten.
Stand down, Sgt. Jon E. Bonnell Jr., your mission is now complete, may you rest in eternal 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 McIntosh - Kadena
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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Pepper_guy
Posts: 9922
Lacey, WA
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| 07 Aug 2007 6:15 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of Sgt. Jon E. Bonnell Jr., USMC. Sgt. Bonnell, 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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wvhusker
Posts: 5755
Ashland, KY
Sr. KY R/C
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| 07 Aug 2007 6:25 PM |
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SGT Bonnell Jr.,
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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donmax
Posts: 116
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| 07 Aug 2007 7:35 PM |
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To the family and friends of Sqt. Jon E. Bonnell JR., Our prayers are with the loved ones left behind.
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Uffda
Posts: 13629
Wonder Lake, IL
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| 07 Aug 2007 8:38 PM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Sgt. Jon E. Bonnell Jr. 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, Jon.
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!
He will lead me through.
Morning Star lights the way;
Restless dream all done;
Shadows gone, break of day,
Life has just begun.
Every tear wiped away,
Pain and sickness gone;
Wide awake there with Him!
Peace goes on and on!
Going home, going home,
I'll be going home.
See the Light! See the Sun!
I'm just going home.
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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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straightman
Posts: 89
Iowa City U.S.A.
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| 07 Aug 2007 10:38 PM |
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Our condolences to the family and friends and fellow Marines of Sgt. Jon Bonnell. Thank you for your service. Rest in Peace.
Where'er we ride,
Where'er we're from,
To honor and respect is why we come.
To provide our heroes just what they're due,
and say our goodbyes, under the red, white, and blue.
Standing by in Iowa City, honoring my father, a veteran of World War II, United States Navy.
David Williams
retired Wisconsin Peace Officer
Patriot Guard Rider - Iowa
U.S.M.C. RVN 1969-1971
Iowa City, U.S.A. |
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jbm1955
Posts: 1274
Jacksonville, Florida
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| 08 Aug 2007 4:27 AM |
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| My heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of fallen hero, Sgt. Jon E. Bonnell Jr.. May you find comfort in knowing that he's journied home into everlasting peace and 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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mailman
Posts: 21756
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 08 Aug 2007 5:13 AM |
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| Deepest condolences to the family and friends of Sgt. Jon E. Bonnell Jr.. Rest In Peace Marine. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
Jim
"mailman"
US Army 1970 - 1972 |
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vander177
Posts: 4478
Vandergrift, PA
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| 08 Aug 2007 5:34 AM |
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My condolences and prayers to the family and friends of Sergreant Jon E. Bonnell Jr. I thank you for you rmilitary 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 wirtten 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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ac57
Posts: 1617
A.L.R. Post 111 Dallas,Georgia
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| 08 Aug 2007 6:08 AM |
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| Our thoughts and prayers for the family and friends of Sgt. Jon E. Bonnell Jr. during this very difficult time . We are eternally grateful for this Hero’s courage , service , and sacrifice for our Nation . We will never forget . God Bless |
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AC
A.L.R. Post 111
Dallas , Georgia
cell # 678 - 371 - 6321
PGR Member # 15501
Do your duty in all things . You cannot do more , you should never wish to do less .
General Robert E. Lee
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semperpapa
Posts: 1353
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
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| 08 Aug 2007 6:18 AM |
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I would like to offer my deepest condolences to the family and friends of Sgt. John E. Bonnell Jr. for the grave loss suffered. May God hold you close and give you peace and serenity in these times of sorrow.
Thank you for your service and sacrifice…IT WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN.
God bless you.
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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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milktoast
Posts: 3623
West Branch, MI Zephyrhills, FL
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| 08 Aug 2007 7:25 AM |
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| My heart weeps as we lose another brave American hero. My deepest condolences and prayers to the family and friends of Sgt. Jon Bonnell Jr. His ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten. |
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Janet Toth
Michigan Ride Captain
Florida Senior Ride Captain
Proud wife, daughter, daughter-in-law of vets from Vietnam, Korea, and WWII
Totally directionally challenged
"To share often and much...to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded." - Ralph Waldo Emerson |
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tamijo
Posts: 1247
Cody, WY
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| 08 Aug 2007 7:55 AM |
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| My deepest sympathies to the family, friends and community of Sgt. Jon Bonnell, Jr. He is a hero forever in our hearts. Standing by. |
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BZ_Matsky
Posts: 282
Des Moines, IA
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| 08 Aug 2007 7:57 AM |
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| My heart dropped last night as I heard the news of the loss of this brave Marine. My condolences to Jon's family, friends and comrades; he is a true American Hero and his sacrifice will not be forgotten. Standing by in Des Moines to honor his memory. |
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Steve "BZ" Matchinsky
Central Iowa RC
PGR of Iowa BoD
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"The probability that we may fall in the struggle ought not to deter us from the support of a cause we believe to be just; it shall not deter me."
Abraham Lincoln - December 26, 1839
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duc900rider
Posts: 60
Papillion, NE
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| 08 Aug 2007 8:06 AM |
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Godspeed Marine your work here is done.
Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.
John 15:13 (New International Version)
Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and success of liberty.
John F. Kennedy, 1961
We fight not to enslave, but to set a country free, and to make room upon the earth for honest men to live in.
(Thomas Paine)
Shipmate I wish you Fair Winds and Following Seas, I'll see you on the other side. |
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We, and all others who believe in freedom as deeply as we do, would rather die on our feet than live on our knees.
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
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dlinjerdal
Posts: 2100
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| 08 Aug 2007 8:14 AM |
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| May God Bless and hold close the friends and family of Sgt. Bonnell in this most difficult time,we are so sorry for your loss,we will never forget you Jon we will always have you in our hearts and will forever be grateful to you for our freedom,rest well our hero you are with God now. |
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wheatfield
Posts: 1082
Rural Butler Co., west of New Hartford, Iowa
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| 08 Aug 2007 8:55 AM |
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| My everlasting regret and sympathy to the family and friends of U.S. Marine Sergeant Jon E. Bonnell Jr. for their loss. My everlasting Honor, Respect, and Appreciation to Sgt. Bonnell for his service and sacrifice. This young man is truly the "Pride of the Marines", and a Hero for all time to all Americans who treasure what is great about our country and understand the nature of the enemy who wishes our total destruction. I stand by to Honor this young Marine and his loved ones. |
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Psalm 139: 9-10 "If I take the wings of the morning and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea, even there thy hand shall lead me, and thy right hand shall hold me." |
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charlesd
Posts: 334
Plattsmouth, NE
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| 08 Aug 2007 9:48 AM |
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| Rest easy Jon. Your watch complete. Know your memory will remain etched on the hearts of your loved ones. You will not be forgotten. Sleep well. |
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Dave "DC" Charles
USAF 1981-2002
"Doesn't matter where/when you served, when you fall, we'll stand."
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