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oldiron6 
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updated 13 Sept 07 1541cdt Aranel
FINAL ITINERARY:
Masterchief will be the Lead RC Friday for the Cpl Paredes mission.
STAGING at St. Patrick's Catholic Church from 0830 -0930, Friday 14 Sept.
Establish flag line by 0930.
Late stagers also meet at the church, or very late stagers go directly to Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery Shelter #4. Cemetery services are scheduled to begin at 1130.
Weather: Sunny with a low of 72 and a high of 92. Remember to hydrate and use sunblock.
Please keep exhaust noise to a minimum at the cemetery as there are other funerals going on.
Ride safe everyone.
George B.
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updated 12 Sept 07 1548cdt Aranel
CONFIRMED MISSION:
Cpl. Javier G. Paredes, 24, San Antonio, TX, Friday, 14 Sept 07.
I just heard from the CAO and Cpl. Paredes' family has invited us. He said that they "would be honored by our presence."
Please make plans to honor this fallen warrior Friday morning.
The funeral procession will depart from the funeral home at 0930, Friday, September 14, 2007 for a 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 1114 Willow San Antonio, TX 78208.
Interment will follow at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery with full military honors at 1130hrs.
The church, on Willow Street, is just off of the IH-35 South access road, six blocks south (actually west) of N. New Braunfels Ave. It's south of Ft. Sam Houston.
Stand by for staging info update, but tentatively plan on staging at the church by 0930 to have the flag line in place when the family arrives from the funeral home.
We will accompany the procession from the church to Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery and establish a flag line for the Military Honors at Shelter #4.
As always, remain "Semper Gumby" (always flexible).
George Briscoe
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No. 1106-07 IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 11, 2007
Media Contact: (703) 697-5131/697-5132
Public/Industry(703) 428-0711
DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Javier G. Paredes, 24, of San Antonio, died Sept. 5 in Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds suffered from a rocket propelled grenade.He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 69th Armor Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Benning, Ga.
For more information related to this release, the media may contact the Fort Benning public affairs office at (706) 545-3512; after hours, call (706) 545-2218.
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| 11 Sep 2007 4:12 PM |
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Thank you Javier, for your service and ultimate sacrifice for the preservation of FREEDOM ....... I SALUTE YOU
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Cpl Javier G Paredes ............ a HERO |
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| 11 Sep 2007 4:18 PM |
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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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Naples, FL
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| 11 Sep 2007 5:28 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 Javier is a True American Hero and he will Never be Forgotten.
Stand Tall, Stand Proud…An American Hero Is Coming Home.
Stand down, CPL Javier G. Paredes, your mission is now complete, may you rest in Honored, Eternal Peace.
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Proud Military Blue Star Mom
USAF - TSgt Jennifer and her husband, TSgt Mark "Mac" McIntosh - Dyess
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Standing the Flagline...
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Lacey, WA
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| 11 Sep 2007 6:18 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of Cpl. Javier G. Paredes, U.S. Army. Cpl. Paredes, 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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Uffda
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Wonder Lake, IL
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| 11 Sep 2007 6:44 PM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Cpl. Javier G. Paredes. 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, Javier.
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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690MedCo
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Huntington Beach, CA
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| 11 Sep 2007 8:22 PM |
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Thank you Cpl. Javier G. Paredes 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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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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Harley Harrold
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Meridian, MS.
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| 11 Sep 2007 8:44 PM |
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They may take my LIFE, but they will NEVER take my FREEDOM!
To my wife Anita, Love you always and forever babe!
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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!
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custer7thcav
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Hillsboro, Ohio
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| 11 Sep 2007 11:10 PM |
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| My deepest sympathy and sincere condolences to the family and friends of Cp. Javier G. Paredes. Thank you, sir, for your service. God bless you and your family during this very difficult time. Rest in peace. |
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briscoeg
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San Antonio, Texas
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| 12 Sep 2007 3:29 AM |
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News articles about Cpl Javier G. Paredes:
http://tinyurl.com/2aoxdd
http://tinyurl.com/yvrune
http://tinyurl.com/32d8pb
Standing by in San Antonio,
George
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| 12 Sep 2007 5:19 AM |
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| My condolences to the family of Cpl. Javier G. Paredes, may you never forget the sacrifice that was paid by him.. Cpl Paredes, may you enjoy the enternal rest of the chosen.. You will never be forgotten.... God bless you..... |
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ac57
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| 12 Sep 2007 5:55 AM |
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| Our thoughts and prayers for the family and friends of Cpl. Javier G. Paredes 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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Dallas , Georgia
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Do your duty in all things . You cannot do more , you should never wish to do less .
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Pearland, TX.
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| 12 Sep 2007 6:33 AM |
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"Freedom Isn't Free"
Riding in Memory of my Grandfather Frank W. Patterson US ARMY WWII.
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Madisonville, Republic of Texas
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| 12 Sep 2007 6:44 AM |
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Thank you, Cpl. Javier G. Paredes Asbury for your service to this Nation. It is because of Patriots such as you that I, my family, and the rest of this great Nation are able to lead the lives we do. It is the soldier that gives us freedom, not the politicians. Only two people ever died for our freedoms. One was Jesus Christ and the other was the American Soldier. The least I can do is pay homage and respect to this Hero and his family.
To the family of this American Hero: We as a Nation grieve with you in the loss of one of our Nation’s best. His adherence to “Duty to God and Country” will not be forgotten. Death is a time to rejoice in the life someone had and the lives they touched on this earth. Life is but a blink of an eye. May the Great Architect take this Hero and his family into his council, protect and heal them.
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You don't have to love war, but you do have to love the Warrior!
The sound of 200 people holding flags -- is deafening.
Rondawg
PGR Member #2799
Madisonville, Republic of Texas
Riding in Honor of:
Wm. Travis Nelson (USN / Korean War) Brother
Ryan L. Nelson (USN / Pentagon on 9/11/01) Son
CW3 Brandon Leggett (7th Cav. Chopper Pilot/ Operation Iraq Freedom--- 6/17 Cav./Task Force Saber)Son-in-law
Sgt. Perry Kuykendauhl (Ranger / Omaha Beach) Uncle
Lt. Joel Nelson (101 Airborn / Nam) Cousin
Sgt. Ralph Brisco (USMC / Iwo Jima) Friend
And in HONOR and MEMORY of:
PFC Brett Tribble (Friend), PFC Jeff Shaffer, Staff Sgt. Ed Reynolds, CPL Benji Rosales, Spc. Carl Eason, Cpt. David M. Fraser, Sgt.Gary S. Johnston (Son of a friend), SSgt. Gary C. Johnston (KIA Viet Nam: Uncle of Sgt. Gary S. Johnston), Pfc Cory Koster, Sgt. Ryan P. Green, Pfc Larry Guyton, Lnc Cpl Bobby Twitty, Sgt. Randell Olguin, CW3 Don Clark, CW2 Chris Humphreys, and ALL past and present who have served for this Country. I am Proud and Honored to do so. |
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Columbus, Ohio
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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.
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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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N. AL Ride Capt. Madison, AL
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God Bless Cpl. Javier G. Paredes, 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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milktoast
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Michigan Ride Captain
Florida Senior Ride Captain
Proud wife, daughter, daughter-in-law of vets from Vietnam, Korea, and WWII
Totally directionally challenged
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Montesano, Washington
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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.
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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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West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| Deepest condolences to the family and friends of Cpl. Javier G. Paredes. Rest In Peace Soldier. |
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Rest in peace Brother. May the Lord give comfort and strength to your family and friends.
I will be an honor for this Viet Nam vet to "Stand Tall and Silent" for you. Well done!
Do me a favor would ya, check the surrounding clouds up there and if ya see my sister
tell her we miss her.
Standing by in Burnet.
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San Antonio, Texas
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Cpl. Paredes' obituary is in today's San Antonio Express-News.
http://tinyurl.com/2f9xme
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"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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My most sincere condolences to the family of Cpl. Javier G. Paredes 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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"God spoke Liberty only to those who love it and are always ready to guard and defend it"
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Contact has been made with the CAO and we are waiting to hear if the family is inviting us.
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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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CONFIRMED MISSION:
I just heard from the CAO and the family has invited us. He said that they "would be honored by our presence."
Please make plans to honor this fallen warrior Friday morning.
Stand by for staging info.
George Briscoe
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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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