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oldiron6 
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Updated 11 Sep 07 at 2245 EDT by Cagerbob
FINAL ITINERARY for CPL Thomas Hilbert, Venus, Texas 15 Sept 2007
Ride Captain: Glen Carlisle Home 972-775-2656 Cell 972-977-2432
I will need help from all Red Hats in attendance. Due to nice weather we are expecting a large turn out.
Visitation: Friday 14 September 07, 1900 hours
Midlothian Funeral Home, 200 East Ave E, Midlothian, TX
There will be no staging, proceed directly to the funeral home and park across the road in the strip mall parking lot. Flag Line will be formed at 1815 hours and will stand until relieved.
Funeral Service: Saturday, 15 September 2007 1000 hours
First Baptist Church 1651 South Midlothian Parkway in Midlothian, TX
Staging: 0815- 0900 on the Southwest corner of Brookshires Super Market located at 1400 East Bus 287 in Midlothian at the corner of Bus 287 and Midlothian Parkway. KSU at 0910 following the safety briefing. We will have the flag line in place by 0915.
Interment: following the funeral service at Venus Memorial Park, East Fifth Street, Venus, Texas. Bring a block to rest your kick stand on. The cemetery is very small so we will park the bikes on the baseball field on the right on the way to the cemetery to leave room for the cars driven by family and friends. There will be a walk of about one quarter mile to the graveside. The Support Truck will proceed directly to the grave site to unload the flags and the water.
Weather: 66 to 87 10% chance of rain – begin hydrating the night before
Iron horses if you can. Cages are welcome. Bring flags if you have them. The Support Truck with flags will be there.
PLEASE REMEMBER OUR MISSION IS TO STAND TALL AND SILENT WITH HONOR AND RESPECT TO THIS FALLEN SOLDIER AND HIS FAMILY FOR THEIR ULTIMATE SACRIFICE
All bike groups are welcome to ride with us.
Respectfully: Glen Carlisle
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Ride Captain will be Glen Carlisle - Mission details to follow.
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Rank change is per SFC Camua, CAO.
Thank you.
God bless all as we ride to Stand Tall and Silent,
Rick
Deputy State Captain
North Texas
504 Northgate Drive
Waxahachie, TX 75165-4637
Home (972) 937-6508
Work (972) 825-5196
rjcrabb@sbcglobal.net
www.partriotguard.org
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No. 1094-07
September 08, 2007 |
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DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died from wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near their vehicle during combat operations Sept. 6 in Mosul, Iraq. They were assigned to the 1st Squadron, 9th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Regiment, Fort Bliss, Texas.
Killed were:
Sgt. Lee C. Wilson, 30, of Chapel Hill, N.C. He died Sept. 6 in Mosul.
Spc. Jason J. Hernandez, 21, of Streetsboro, Ohio. He died Sept. 7 in Mosul.
Spc. Thomas L. Hilbert, 20, of Venus, Texas. He died Sept. 7 in Mosul
For more information related to this release, the media may contact the Fort Bliss public affairs office at (915) 568-4505. | |
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Jasper54
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Columbus, Ohio
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| 08 Sep 2007 11:03 PM |
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| I offer my most heartfelt prayers and condolences to the family and friends of SPC Hilbert. His dedication, service and Supreme Sacrafice made in the defense of our nations freedom must not be forgotten. To the Hilbert family, May the Lord bless you and keep you. May the Lord make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you. May the Lord lift up His contenance upon you and give you peace and comfort as you lay your loved one to rest. |
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For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, nor height nor depth , nor any other created thing , shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. - Romans 8:38-39.
Visit me at: www.MySpace.com/ChaplainRoger
GySgt. Roger Casto, U.S.M.C. Ret. 1972-1992
Iran/Iraq War Veteran 1988 (Op Earnest Will)
Veteran of Foriegn Wars, Life Member
Double Blue Star Dad
Riding in honor of:
Sgt. Millard Archy, USA, WWI, France; Sgt. John Meyer, USA WWI, France; Sgt. Alva Pete Osborn, USA, WWII, KIA - France; Seaman Bob Schneider, USN, WWII, Purple Heart; Battle of Leyte Gulf; T/Sgt. Russell Casto, USAF Congo Revolution, Viet Nam; Sgt. Ron Casto, USMC C.A.P. Viet Nam; Sgt. Sean Casto, TennANG. Iraq War;
In Honor and Memory of Ten HMLA-267, MAG-39 Marines who Answered the call and made the ULTIMATE SACRAFICE while ensuring the safety and security of our nation:
Lt. Col. Knott, Capt. Dillon, Capt. Dolvin, Capt. Hurley, Capt. Cronin, Sgt. Kilkus, Sgt. Keller, Cpl. Romei, LCpl. Adams, Cpl. Monahan,
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690MedCo
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Huntington Beach, CA
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| 08 Sep 2007 11:32 PM |
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Thank you Spc. Thomas L. Hilbert for your dedicated service and sacrifice to defend this great country of ours!! Our thoughts & prayers are with you, your family and friends of this fallen hero to help them through these painful times. We never personally knew you but You will never be forgotten! Rest in peace young soldier.
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Glen Owsley
SP4 U.S. Army 1976-1979
Medical Specialist
690th Medical Co (amb)
34th Medical Btn
Ft Benning, GA
U.S. Army Reserve (IRR)1979-1982
Patriot Guard Rider
Leave No Veteran Behind!
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God. Matthew 5:9
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NoWorries
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Kennesaw, Georgia
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| 09 Sep 2007 12:55 AM |
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To the family and friends of Spc. Hilbert, Sgt. Wilson, and Pvt. Hernandez, please know that we hold your soldiers in the highest regard as American Heroes. Your losses have not gone unnoticed, and they are not in vain.
It saddens me that three so young have paid so dearly for freedom. We are proud of Thomas, Lee, and Jason that they would stand between us and those that wish to do us evil. In their short lives they have accomplished more for the greater good than most can hope to do in a lifetime, and for this they are role-models for us and for their generations.
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Canyon Shearer
Mentor Team Member
Red White and Blue Book Coordinator
noworries88@gmail.com
928-606-6906Rejoice not against me, O mine enemy: when I fall, I shall arise;
when I sit in darkness, the Lord shall be a light unto me.
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Pepper_guy
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Lacey, WA
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| 09 Sep 2007 2:33 AM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of Spc. Thomas L. Hilbert, U.S. Army. Spc. Hilbert, 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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Pinger
Posts: 2227
Lisbon, NY
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| 09 Sep 2007 3:32 AM |
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Thank you Thomas, for your service and ultimate sacrifice for the preservation of FREEDOM ............. I SALUTE YOU
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Spc Thomas L Hibert ............... 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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mailman
Posts: 22222
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 09 Sep 2007 3:47 AM |
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| Thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of Specialist Thomas L. Hilbert. 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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aoop
Posts: 3314
Vidor, Orange County, TX
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| 09 Sep 2007 6:06 AM |
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James M. Richards
Vidor,TX
US Navy 1969-1972 Damage Control
jmrichards@aoop.net http://www.myspace.com/stoneagegeek
Travel in Memory of: Pvt Clinton Victor Richards, (Uncle) WWI, USA, KIA, GySgt Joseph B. Richards ,USMC, (Father) WWII, Deceased, SSgt Leroy Richards, USMC, (Uncle) WWII, Deceased, Pvt Dewitt E. Rabalais, USMC, Father in Law, Deceased, Col Gilbert Meibaum, USMC, VN, AO, SN Larry Slaymaker, USN, VN, KIA and each and every Brother and Sister who has worn the uniform and lifted their right hand to make the Promise to willingly die if need be to defend the freedoms of our Citizens and the innocents abroad.
A Mother asked President Bush, "Why did my Child have to die in Afghanistan?" Another Mother asked President Kennedy,"Why did my Child have to die in Vietnam?" Another Mother asked President Truman, "Why did my Child have to die in Korea?" Another Mother asked President F.D. Roosevelt,"Why did my Child have to die at Iwo Jima ?" Another Mother asked President W. Wilson, "Why did my Child have to die on the battlefield of France ?" Yet another Mother asked President Lincoln,"Why did my Child have to die at Gettysburg ?" And yet another Mother asked President G.Washington, "Why did my Child have to die near Valley Forge?" Long, long ago a Mother (Mary) asked, "Heavenly Father, why did my Child have to die on a cross outside Jerusalim?" All the answers are so near the same. One died to save our Souls and the others died to protect our Freedoms. |
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HDriderDave1
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N. AL Ride Capt. Madison, AL
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| 09 Sep 2007 6:24 AM |
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God Bless Spc. Thomas L. Hilbert, 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 "A True American Hero". You will not be forgotten! I will be standing there 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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wvhusker
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Ashland, KY
Sr. KY R/C
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| 09 Sep 2007 6:53 AM |
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SPC Hilbert,
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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Agrits50
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Bessemer,Alabama
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| 09 Sep 2007 7:13 AM |
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Harry Hartman
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Rochester, NY
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| 09 Sep 2007 8:07 AM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Spc. Thomas L. Hilbert. The ultimate sacrifice of this True American Hero, will never be forgotten. May God help his family find peace at this most difficult time. |
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PGR NY HOTH Director
PGR NY VRP Coordinator
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db4175
Posts: 1075
Montesano, Washington
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| 09 Sep 2007 8:26 AM |
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| I wish to offer my sincere prayers and condolences to the family and friends of Spc Hilbert. Your service to this country will never be forgotten by those who have gone before and those yet to serve. May your family find strength and peace in Gods Grace. May you rest in peace. |
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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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Slvrbrd
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Elkton, TN
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| 09 Sep 2007 9:10 AM |
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Our heartfelt and sincere Condolences to the Family and Friends of this fallen Hero, Spc. Thomas L. Hilbert, Our Hearts are so sadden for your untimly death in defense of this great Country. We pray that the Lord will give comfort to your Family, God Bless you, and May you rest in Peace. I will be standing by in Spirit with my fellow PGR Family, again God Bless you.
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sandra63
Posts: 736
Huntsville, Al
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| 09 Sep 2007 11:14 AM |
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| I am praying for your family. God bless you . Thank you for your service, Thank you for my freedom. |
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bayougal
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Dickinson, TX
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| 09 Sep 2007 11:59 AM |
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Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of your Hero, and my sincerest gratitude for his service. The great state of Texas mourns for the loss of another of its sons. May God grant you peace and strength.
The Land of the Free, Because of the Brave
Proud aunt of PFC Chase Edwards, USMC, KIA 06Apr2006
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semperpapa
Posts: 1353
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
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| 09 Sep 2007 12:46 PM |
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I would like to offer my deepest condolences to the family and friends of Spc. Thomas L. Hilbert 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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"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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rickcrabb
Posts: 439
Waxahachie, Republic of Texas
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| 09 Sep 2007 2:08 PM |
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Contact has been made with the CAO and we are waiting the family's decision on our participation. Please be patient and in prayer for this family. Details will be released as soon as they are available.
Rick Crabb
Deputy State Captain
North Texas
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"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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Harley Harrold
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Meridian, MS.
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| 09 Sep 2007 3:06 PM |
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| I offer my condolences to the family and friends of Thomas L. Hilbert for the loss of this AMERICAN HERO who will not be forgotten. Stand tall sir, your mission here is now complete. May you rest in the arms of our Lord with your brothers-in-arms who passed on before you. |
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ALL GAVE SOME, SOME GAVE ALL.
They may take my LIFE, but they will NEVER take my FREEDOM!
To my wife Anita, Love you always and forever babe!
"It is accomplished by the few for the many - FREEDOM!" John Harrold
USN 1971-1975
USAF 1975 - Present
Riding in memory of the Vietnam war, that it will NOT be repeated.
2007 Harley Davidson Fatboy ( Warrior) (My full time transportation)
Here be a Dragon ---- Houston, Texas!
Member of: American Legion, VFW Post 79, Post Jr. Vice Commander, MRF, NRA, Poplar Springs United Methodist Church, National HOG, Heart of Dixie HOG Chapter (Ala.), and the Harley Davidson Riders Club of Great Britain. I am a Full time biker [40+ years]. PGR member since 10/2006. My motto is, "Ride hard or stay on the porch!!!!!!!" |
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catbrooks
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Lake Mary, FL
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| 09 Sep 2007 7:16 PM |
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My family and I send our heartfelt condolences to the friends and family of this American hero. May you find comfort in knowing the love and memories you have will remain in your heart forever.
Spc. Thomas L. Hilbert, our world is a safer place because of brave and selfless warriors like you, rest in peace... |
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"To live in the hearts of those you leave behind
is never to die"
~Robert Orr~
In loving memory of Sgt John D Rode
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Uffda
Posts: 13725
Wonder Lake, IL
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| 09 Sep 2007 8:38 PM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Spc. Thomas L. Hilbert. 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, Thomas.
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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San Antonio, Texas
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My condolences to the family and friends of Spc. Hilbert.
Texas and America share in your loss.
Rest in peace, Thomas.
George
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Riding in memory of (Dad) Lt. Col. Richard E. Briscoe, Command Pilot, USAF, WWII (Pacific Theater), Berlin Airlift, Korea, Vietnam, Cold War, 31 May 1922 - 14 Mar 1991, (Best friend) 2nd Lt. Vincent L. Michael, USAF, Pilot, C-21 Learjet & one helluva tenor sax player, 05 Dec 1963 - 14 Jan 1987 (Air Force C-21 Crash), (Cousin) Capt. Dan Secker, USAF Navigator, KC-135s in Vietnam, CAF pilot, killed 14 May 2001 (BT-13), Midland, Texas, (Great Uncle) Grover Dehay (Purple Heart, survivor of mustard gas on the Western Front) WWI, (Friend and racing buddy) Special Agent Steve Willis, ATF, Killed in the Line of Duty, 28 Feb 1993, Waco, Texas.
"I believe that success is not determined by our careers, but whether we live our lives the way we have wanted to. Try for something you love and take the chance of regretting it later, rather than regret not trying for it at all.” - Erica Simpson, 32, Air Racer lost at the Reno Air Races, 07 Sept 2008.
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rstamom
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Colleyville TX
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| 10 Sep 2007 4:20 AM |
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| Our prayers and condolences to the family and friends of Spc. Thomas L. Hilbert. Standing by. |
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Ammo 75-98
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Laurinburg, North Carolina
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| 10 Sep 2007 7:57 AM |
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My condolences to the family of Spc. Thomas L. Hilbert. I pray that you find comfort during this difficult time.
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| 10 Sep 2007 8:57 AM |
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| My heart is heavy as I learn of Spc. Thomas's untimely return home. In the battle for freedoms and nations, Thomas answered the call. I salute you Sir. Your nation is proud of you. I pray for comfort and peace to the Hilbert family and that Thomas's soul rests in God's Company for eternity. Standing ready... |
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