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Aranel 
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Houston, Tx
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Updated 04 Dec 07 2212cst aranel
Updated 30 Nov 07 at 1439 cst by Sandra
Updated 03 Dec 07 at 1212 cst by Sandra
Updated 04 Dec 07 at 1814 cst by Sandra
Updated 05 Dec 07 at 1004 cst by Sandra
KIA MISSION - SGT. 1st CLASS JOHN J. TOBIASON - Bloomington / FSNC / Kasson, MN - 05/06 DEC 07
The Department of Defense announced the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. 1st Class John J. Tobiason, 42, of Bloomington, Minn., died Nov. 28 in Baghdad, Iraq.
He was assigned to the 847th Adjutant General Battalion, 89th Regional Readiness Command, Wichita, Kan.
The family of SFC Tobiason has requested the PGR attend his services. It is an honor to accept.
This is a 3 part Mission: Bloomington MN, Ft Snelling MN, and Kasson MN
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Wed 5 Dec 2007 Visitation RCIC: Indian John
Gill Brothers Funeral Home
9947 Lyndale Ave s
Bloomington MN 55420
Please bring your own coffee mugs, I will have coffee donated by Taste of Scandinavia Bakery & Cafe (Dun Brothers)
parking across the Street, S End of parking lot (Nativity of Mary School and Church)
Look for my Van with American Flag Flying off the top.
Watch for Kids....K thru 8th Grade and Buses Loading
Stage............................1400---2pm
Briefing.........................1430
Set Flag Line.................1445
Family Arrives................1500---3pm
Public Visitation.............1600---4pm
EST Completion............2000---8pm
EST Dismissed...............2015
MN PGR will Stay until the Family departs or as determined by RCIC and CAO
Remember 3x5 American Flags
Dress for the weather as I am sure it will be cold!
No Bikes. I will insist that only happens under dry conditions, and for the ESCORT ONLY
RCIC: John P. Thompson III
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6 Dec 2007 Service and Internment RCIC: Indian John
Saint Bonaventure Church
901 E 90th Street
Bloomington MN
Look for my Van with American Flag Flying off the top.
Please bring your own coffee mugs, I will have coffee donated by Taste of Scandinavia Bakery & Cafe (Dun Brothers)
Parking--South end of Church parking lot, 1 Block S of E 90th Street , on 10th Street
Look for my Van with American Flag Flying off the top.
Mankato Staging
0715 - Stage - Mankato Harley Davidson, 1200 N. River Dr. Mankato MN. (near Hwy 169 & Hwy 14 intersection)
0725 - Briefing
0730 - Depart for Bloomington, MN Staging area.
Rochester Staging
7:30 am - Staging at Gander Mountain Parking Lot near Kwik Trip
7:45 am - Depart for Bloomington
9:15 am - Arrive at final staging
Final Staging
Stage.............................0915
Briefing..........................0945
Set Flag Line.................1015
Viewing..........................1030
Services.........................1100
Lunch.............................1230-poss stand down, Smaller Flag Line (weather dependent) and Move to Ft Snelling Staging
Fort Snelling (Same Day)
Re-Stage........................1345 Ft Snelling Gate 2, Assemby Area 3
Set Flag Line...................1400 Shelter 2
Ft Snelling Internment.....1415
EST Dismissed................1445
MN PGR will Stay until the Family departs or as determined by RCIC and CAO
Remember 3x5 American Flags
Dress for the weather as I am sure it will be cold!
No Bikes. I will insist that only happens under dry conditions, and for the ESCORT ONLY
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Thurs 6 Dec 2007 Memorial Service RCIC: Craig Ugland
Holy Family Catholic Church
1904 N Mantorville
Kasson, MN
5:00 pm - Staging at Church Parking Lot
5:10 pm - Briefing
5:15 pm - Set Flag Line
5:30 pm - Family Arrives for Visitation
6:30 pm - Service Begins
7:30 pm - Family Departs, Dismissed
MN PGR will Stay until the Family departs or as determined by RCIC and CAO
Remember 3x5 American Flags
Dress for the weather as I am sure it will be cold!
No Bikes due to Weather and road conditions
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John P. Thompson III "Indian John"
MN, S.E. Metro Ride Captain
metrose@mnpatriotguard.org
STG1 (SW) (PG) US Navy 1981-1997
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Patriot Guard Riders,
The family of SFC Tobiason has requested the PGR attend his services. It is an honor to accept.
Services are tentative for next week. The Ride Captain for this mission will post updates and information as it becomes available.
Please keep the Tobiason family in your thoughts and prayers.
Monica Mead
MN State Captain
Patriot Guard Riders
www.mnpatriotguard.org
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No. 1362-07
November 29, 2007 |
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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.
Sgt. 1st Class John J. Tobiason, 42, of Bloomington, Minn., died Nov. 28 in Baghdad, Iraq, of injuries suffered from an incident that is currently under investigation. He was assigned to the 847th Adjutant General Battalion, 89th Regional Readiness Command, Wichita, Kan.
For more information media may contact the 88th Regional Readiness Command public affairs office, Ft. Snelling, Minn., at (612) 713-3011.
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FrankMJ
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Council Bluffs, Iowa
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| 29 Nov 2007 8:44 PM |
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| My condolences go out to the family and friends of Sgt. 1st Class John J. Tobiason. Thank you Sgt 1st Class for the ultimate sacrifice. RIP. |
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Frank
USAF 1971-1982
Vietnam Era/Cold War Veteran
American Legion Rider, Post #2, Council Bluffs, IA
VFW Life Member - Post 2280 - Bellevue, NE
DAV Life Member - Bellevue, NE
CMA - Harvest Riders Member - Council Bluffs, IA
PGR #67377
2004 HD Sportster XL1200R
Proud father of SPC Bryan M. Jozwiak, ANG-Iowa and Veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom -Afghanistan.
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ivetret
Posts: 2449
Shermer, IL
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| 29 Nov 2007 8:47 PM |
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My
deepest sympathy to the family of Sgt. 1st Class John J. Tobiason. I
appreciate all of his contributions to our country and may there be a special
place for him in heaven. He gave his 'all'. He has joined the ranks of heroes and I love him for
that. He is America's son, and I am an American. That makes him
partly my loss too. I will never forget.
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Rose
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“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?”
[Eleanor Roosevelt]
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mailman
Posts: 22224
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 29 Nov 2007 9:15 PM |
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| Rest In Peace SFC John J. Tobiason. My thoughts and prayers are with you family. Thank you for service and devotion to duty for your country. Rest In Peace Hero. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
Jim
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PGRLabLuvr
Posts: 9248
Naples, FL
Senior Ride Captain
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| 29 Nov 2007 9:40 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 John is a True American Hero and he will Never be Forgotten.
Ride safe my Brothers and Sisters, I will be with you all in Spirit. Stand Tall, Stand Proud…An American Hero Is Coming Home.
Stand down, SFC John J. Tobiason, your mission is now complete, may you rest in Honored, 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 "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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690MedCo
Posts: 4677
Huntington Beach, CA
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| 29 Nov 2007 10:12 PM |
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Thank you SFC John J. Tobiason 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 ease them through these difficult times. 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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drpepper
Posts: 3089
Texas Gulf Coast
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| 29 Nov 2007 10:55 PM |
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Thank you John for you honorable service and ultimate sacrifice for our country....
My sincere heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of this hero... may GOD be with you and comfort you during this tragic time....
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It is the Military who salutes YOUR flag, who serves beneath YOUR flag, whose coffin is draped by YOUR flag, and who by their service allows the protester to burn YOUR flag.
Riding in memory of my home town friends who didn't return from Vietnam:
Pete Clark, Dennis Fisher (next door neighbor), & Tommy "Saba" Clark
377 Combat Support Group, 21st MedEvac, Vietnam 1969-1971
Riding a HD Fatboy....
Support your local
Viet Nam Vets MC / Legacy Vets MC
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sailordoc
Posts: 1202
Woodbury, MN
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| 29 Nov 2007 11:00 PM |
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| Thank you for your service, SFC Tobiason. My condolences to his family and friends. |
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Jeff Seeber
Service-Connected Disabled Veteran - U.S. Navy
Military Salute Project - Minnesota Platoon
Roll Call of Minnesota's Fallen |
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Pepper_guy
Posts: 10138
Lacey, WA
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| 29 Nov 2007 11:17 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of SFC. John J. Tobiason, U.S. Army / OIF. SFC. Tobiason, 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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ac57
Posts: 1617
A.L.R. Post 111 Dallas,Georgia
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| 30 Nov 2007 2:28 AM |
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| My thoughts and prayers for the family and friends of SFC John J. Tobiason during this very difficult time . We are forever grateful for this Hero’s courage , service , and sacrifice for our Nation . We will never forget. God Bless |
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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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wvhusker
Posts: 5828
Ashland, KY
Sr. KY R/C
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| 30 Nov 2007 6:18 AM |
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SFC Tobiason,
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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vander177
Posts: 4554
Vandergrift, PA
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| 30 Nov 2007 6:22 AM |
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My condolence and prayers to the family and friends of Sergeant First Class John J. Tobiason. I thank you for your military service, leadership and ultimate sacrifice you made for this grateful nation 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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HDriderDave1
Posts: 7117
N. AL Ride Capt. Madison, AL
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| 30 Nov 2007 6:49 AM |
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God Bless SFC John J. Tobiason, 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.
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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milktoast
Posts: 3705
West Branch, MI Zephyrhills, FL
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| 30 Nov 2007 7:12 AM |
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| My heartfelt condolences and prayers to the family and friends of SFC John Tobiason. Words alone cannot express my debt and gratitude for his service and sacrifice. This hero will llive on in my heart forever. |
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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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Jasper54
Posts: 7188
Columbus, Ohio
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| 30 Nov 2007 7:35 AM |
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| I wish to offer my sincere prayers and extend my condolences to the family and friends of SFC John J. Tobiason. His service and Ultimate Sacrafice made in the defense of our nation must not be forgotten. I pray that the Lord Jesus is there with you to hold you and to comfort you in this dufficult time. |
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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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sdoise
Posts: 8298
Kinder, La.
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| 30 Nov 2007 8:03 AM |
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| I offer my heartfelt condolences to the family of SFC John J. Tobiason and my sincere appreciation of his service to preserve our way of life. Rest in peace Soldier. |
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Schelly "Toro"
Ride Captain for Lake Charles, La. and surrounding area
American Legion Post 318, Elton, La.
DEFINITION OF A VETERAN
A Veteran - whether active duty, retired, national guard or reserve - is someone who, at one point in their life, wrote a check made payable to "The United States of America", for an amount of "up to and including my life."
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Uffda
Posts: 13725
Wonder Lake, IL
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| 30 Nov 2007 8:15 AM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of SFC John J. Tobiason. May God help you though this difficult time and sorrow. Know
your loved one 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, John.
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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Posts: 2745
Charleston, SC
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| 30 Nov 2007 8:26 AM |
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gwinslow
Posts: 539
Amboy, MN
Minnesota
Assistant State Captain
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| 30 Nov 2007 10:31 AM |
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To the friends and family of SFC John J. Tobiason I wish to express my sincere condolences and offer up my prayers to the family. The price SFC Tobiason paid for our freedoms was the ultimate price. His sacrifice will not be forgotten. Your duty is done soldier, rest in peace with God. If invited, it would be an honor to stand on your flag line.
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Minnesota Assistant State Captain
Minnesota Patriot Guard / Patriot Guard Riders
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calamityjane
Posts: 2573
brooklyn park mn
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| 30 Nov 2007 12:03 PM |
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to the family and friends of SFC John J Tobiason my deepest sympathies. thank you John for your service and sacrifice to this country. god's angels await you at the gates and may his great hand comfort your family and friends during this time of grief.
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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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Teddi bear
Posts: 1545
Elroy, Wisconsin
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| 30 Nov 2007 1:54 PM |
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| Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of SFC John J. Tobiason. Thank you much John, for serving our country. May the Lord Jesus Christ comfort your family and friends. |
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Riding with Respect!
Revival of patriotism is what the patriot guards are bringing back to America! |
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Monica
Posts: 855
"EOF"
Northfield, MN
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| 30 Nov 2007 2:02 PM |
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My deepest condolences to the family and friends of SFC Tobiason. His service to our country will not be forgotten.
Patriot Guard Riders,
The family of SFC Tobiason has requested the PGR attend his services. It is an honor to accept.
Services
are tentative for next week. The Ride Captain for this mission will
post updates and information as it becomes available.
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<______ For D, K, K ______>
"This ain't rocket surgery." |
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CUGLAND
Posts: 348
Rochester, MN
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| 30 Nov 2007 2:19 PM |
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Mi sincerest condolences go out ot the family and friends of SFC Tobiason. He is a true American Hero and he will not be forgotten. It will be my honor to stand the flag line in memory of SFC Robiason.
Standing by in Rochester . . .
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Ride Captain - Rochester Sector
Senior Ride Captain - Southern MN
Just as a soldier can not fight on an empty stomach, neither can they fight with a broken heart feeling that they fight unsupported by those for whom they fight.
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mvpriebe56
Posts: 68
Phoenix Arizona
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| 30 Nov 2007 3:14 PM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and loved ones of SFC Tobiason. May God bless all of you and give you comfort in this sad time. John is an American Hero. It will be my honor to stand the flag line in his memory with my fellow PGR members.
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"Throughout history, it has been the inaction of those who could have acted; the indifference of those who should have known better; the silence of the voice of justice when it mattered most; that has made it possible for evil to triumph."
--Haile Selassie
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Lexington, NC
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My heartfelt coldolences and prayers to the family and friends of SFC John J. Tobiason. I am grateful for your service to our country. I am sorry for your loss. You will not be forgotten.
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