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Zippy 
Posts: 7254
Phoenix, AZ
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| 09 Jan 2008 5:56 PM |
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Updated 15 Jan 08 at 1251 ET by Cagerbob
Times have been confirmed for the arrival of Major Michael Green on Wednesday, January 16th at 9:58am at the Trent Lott International Airport outside of Pascagoula, MS.
We will stage at the north east corner of the I-10/Hwy 63 (exit 69) Pascagoula exit at 9:00am (KSU). We will then escort Major Green to the funeral home in Pascagoula.
Please be aware of possible gale force winds and heavy rain for this ride. In other words, bring your rain gear cause it's gonna get wet. Be safe and let's bring this fallen warrior home the right way.
God Bless
Ed Baker, MS SC
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Updated 12 Jan 08 1720 est S Sturgis
Updated 14 Jan 08 1519 cst Sandra
Major Michael Green will return home Wednesday through the Trent Lott International Airport outside of Pascagoula, MS times are unknown at this time, stand by.
Visitation will be Friday from 5-10 pm at the
O'Bryant-O'Keefe Funeral Home in Pascagoula. 4811
Telephone Rd, Pascagoula, MS (228) 762-4311
We will escort Major Greene from the funeral home to
the church, First Baptist Church of Gautier, 325 De La
Pointe Dr, Gautier, MS (228) 497-4050 on Saturday at
10am aprox.
Service will be held beginning at 12 noon and then
escort to the National Cemetary in Biloxi, MS
We will have lunch after the mission at the food court
at the Edgewater Mall Beach Blvd, (hwy 90) Biloxi, for al
lthsoe that wish to fellowship afterwards.
be RC for this mission and any questions should be
directed to her.)
Staging is as followings:
Wednesday - I-10/Hwy 63 (exit 69) Pascagoula exit. Will
meet north east corner of interchange at time to be
determined.
Friday - I-10/Hwy 613 (exit 68) Escatawpa/Pascagoula
exit. Will meet at the welcome station located south of
interchange on the right (just north of the bridge) KSU at
3:30pm
Saturday - I-10/Hwy 613 (exit 68) Escatawpa/Pascagoula
exit. Will meet at the welcome station located south of
interchange on the right. KSU 8:30am
Ed Baker, MS SC
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This is now a confirmed mission per Major Lafore, a representative for the family. He will be speaking with the father tomorrow at which time I will have more information to pass along. Gayle Childers, MS PGR PRC for the southern region will be RC for this mission. As a reminder, this mission is scheduled to take place this coming Saturday, January 19th at the Biloxi National cemetary. More info to follow shortly please stand by to render honors to this fallen warrior.
Ed Bakler, MS SC
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Updated 10 JAN 08 at 1733 cst Sandra
The Department of Defense confirmed Wednesday the death of Maj. Michael L. Green, who was killed Monday when a roadside bomb detonated near his vehicle in Afghanistan.
Green, 36, who was based in Germany, was in Afghanistan training militia recruits how to detect and dispose of roadside bombs.
Green was one of two soldiers killed by the blast in Laghar Juy. Sgt. James K. Healy, 25, of Hesperia, Calif., and based at Fort Knox, Ky., also died. Another soldier was injured as well.
Local police found a roadside bomb and called in the soldiers to assist. A second bomb nearby hit their vehicle.
Green was a member of the Army Special Forces Command assigned to V Corps headquarters in Heidelberg, Germany.
I will be trying to make contact with his mother and/or sister this morning in Gautier, MS, requesting their permission to stand in honor of Maj. Green.
Please stand by to render honors.
Ed Baker, MS SC
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| IMMEDIATE RELEASE |
No. 0023-08
January 09, 2008 |
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DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died Jan. 7 of wounds suffered when their vehicle struck an improvised explosive device in Laghar Juy, Afghanistan.
Killed were:
Maj. Michael L. Green, 36, of Chagrin Falls, Ohio, who died in Laghar Juy, Afghanistan. He was assigned to Headquarters, V Corps, Heidelberg, Germany.
Sgt. James K. Healy, 25, of Hesperia, Calif, who died at Jalalabad Airfield, Afghanistan. He was assigned to the 703rd Explosive Ordnance Detachment, Fort Knox, Ky.
For further information on Green, media may contact the V Corps public affairs office at (011) 49-6221-57-5816.
For further information on Healy, media may contact the Fort Knox public affairs office at (502) 624-4413.
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Diane "Zippy" Anderson
PROUD Army Mom of SSgt Billy Myers 2nd Cavalry Stryker, Iraq
"...for those who man the battle line, the bugle whispers low, and freedom has a taste and price the protected never know..."
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LTCAnderson12
Posts: 287
Staten Island, NY
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| 09 Jan 2008 6:09 PM |
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| My heartfelt condolences go out to the family, loved ones and friends of Major Green. I pray that each of you be given the strength to make it through this most difficult time. Our fellow and beloved US Army Warrior will never be forgotten. May our Hero rest in peace. |
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Region 8 NY (NYC)
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HDriderDave1
Posts: 7117
N. AL Ride Capt. Madison, AL
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| 09 Jan 2008 6:25 PM |
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God Bless Maj. Michael L. Green, 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. You will not be forgotten "A True American Hero"! 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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Mr.Black
Posts: 1906
AZ Ride Captain
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| 09 Jan 2008 6:48 PM |
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My deepest and sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Major Michael L. Green., who proudly served in the United States Army, in Afghanistan.
Michael, is a true American Hero and will be
eternally remembered for his dedicated service and
his ultimate sacrifice when our great nation when called om support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
Vaya Con Dios Michael, rest in eternal peace.
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Harry Hartman
Posts: 1095
Rochester, NY
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| 09 Jan 2008 7:00 PM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Maj. Michael L. Green. The service and sacrifices of this True American Hero will never be forgotten. May God help this family find peace at this most difficult time. |
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hybridharry
PGR NY HOTH Director
PGR NY VRP Coordinator
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Slowhand
Posts: 4057
Northeastern, Maryland Senior Chaplain & Ride Captain
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| 09 Jan 2008 7:01 PM |
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I would like to extend my deepest condolences to the family and friends of this American Hero who stood tall for his homeland in this very sad time in your lives, but remember that you knew a hero first hand while the rest of us just get to hear about their heroic deeds. My prayers are that our GOD may bring peace and comfort to all of you during this tragic time. Please know that not just me , but a country full of people like me owe you a dept that can never be repaid. But please know that your loved one is now serving in the Army of our LORD in heaven, and the LORD said if I go to prepare a place for you, I will come again and recieve you unto myself that where I am there you may be also. Know that it says in the Bible in 2nd Corinthians 5:8 , we are confident I say , willing rather to be absent from the body and present with the LORD. No one can ever say that your loved one isn't a HERO, they were willing to serve that the rest of us may enjoy the freedom we do today, and the sacrifice you and your family have endured so our nation can remain the home of the free because of the brave. We are all brothers and sisters in arms and we don't forget one of our own, rest in peace my comrade, your mission is complete and now it's time for you to rest. May GOD Bless each and everyone of you.
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New Mexico
Posts: 2156
Temple City, California 91780
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| 09 Jan 2008 7:43 PM |
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To the family and friends of Major Michael L. Green I wish to extend my deepest and sincere condolences for the loss of your loved one. As an Army veteran I salute you Major Green and thank you for your service to our country. You are a true American Hero. May God grant you eternal rest and peace. Rest in peace my brother. Vaya con Dios.
Hero Down - Kickstands Up
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8th Infantry Division - 7th Howitzer Battalion
16th Field Artillery - Baumholder, Germany
(The Convincers)
Life Member AMVETS Post 113
RFTW 09
Riding in Memory of New Mexico Medal of Honor Receipients:
Daniel Fernandez - Los Lunas
Joe P. Martinez - Taos
Alejandro R. Ruiz - Loving
Jose F. Valdez - Governardor
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semperpapa
Posts: 1353
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
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| 09 Jan 2008 8:48 PM |
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I would like to offer my deepest condolences to the family and friends of Maj. Michael L. Green 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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Teddi bear
Posts: 1545
Elroy, Wisconsin
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| 09 Jan 2008 8:50 PM |
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| Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Maj. Michael L. Green. Thank you so much Michael, 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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Hustler
Posts: 276
NE Ohio
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| 09 Jan 2008 9:13 PM |
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My Prayers and condolences to the family and friends... R.I.P. Michael, American Hero.
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"Standing For Those That Stood For Us"... Never Forget "Still We Ride" |
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Pepper_guy
Posts: 10133
Lacey, WA
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| 09 Jan 2008 9:16 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of Maj. Michael L. Green, U.S. Army / OEF. Maj. Green, 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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wingone
Posts: 398
erie, pa
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| 09 Jan 2008 10:43 PM |
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Prayers and Condolences to the Family and Freinds of Maj. Michael Green in their time of need
Thank you Sir for your service to our country and our Fredom . May you rest in Peace
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RAW
Posts: 403
West Chester,OH. Ohio State Captain
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| 10 Jan 2008 5:34 AM |
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My condolences to the family and friends of Major Green. May he rest in peace.
I am awaiting contact from the CAO. Please keep yourselves posted to this mission thread by checking the little box in the upper left .
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I may be older now but I'm still a Soldier
Every generation has those that comprise the "GREATEST GENERATION" |
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drpepper
Posts: 3089
Texas Gulf Coast
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| 10 Jan 2008 6:09 AM |
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My sincere heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of this hero, Major Michael Green .... may GOD bless you and comfort you during this very difficult 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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Jasper54
Posts: 7188
Columbus, Ohio
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| 10 Jan 2008 6:13 AM |
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| I wish to express my sincere prayer and extend my deepest sympathies to the family and friends of US Army Major Michael L. Green. The Ultimate Sacrafice he has made in the service and 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 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.
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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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aoop
Posts: 3314
Vidor, Orange County, TX
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| 10 Jan 2008 6:30 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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macduster
Posts: 132
NE Ohio
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| 10 Jan 2008 6:36 AM |
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My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Maj Green. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your sacrifice. We will never forget. I'll be standing by for info.
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Wife to Navy Veteran/Ohio NG soldier
Daughter Korean War Veteran
Soldier's Angels
American Legion Post 58
VFW Auxiliary, Post 1055
Women Veteran's of America
AF Sgt's Association
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ucraimx
Posts: 173
Huber Heights, OH
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| 10 Jan 2008 6:39 AM |
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The heartfelt appreciation of a truly grateful American citizen goes out to Major Green, who answered his country's call and was there when it needed him.
I send my prayers and deepest condolences to the family and friends. I hope that the fact that he is an American hero and is honored by many around the world brings you some comfort in this time of loss.
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Mike A. Crain I, D.Min.
USAF 1995-1999, Wright Patterson Air Force Base
The price for this freedom at times has been high, but we have never been unwilling to pay that price...We have every right to dream heroic dreams. Those who say that we are in a time when there are no heroes just don't know where to look.
- Ronald Reagan in his Inaugural Address
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catbrooks
Posts: 1787
Lake Mary, FL
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| 10 Jan 2008 6:41 AM |
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My family and I send our most sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of this American hero. We will never forget his courageous sacrifice!
Major Michael Green, our world is a better and 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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Harley Harrold
Posts: 13202
Meridian, MS.
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| 10 Jan 2008 7:00 AM |
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| I offer my deepest condolences to the family and friends of Michael L. Green 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 peace forever free in heaven. |
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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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690MedCo
Posts: 4677
Huntington Beach, CA
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Thank you Maj. Michael L. Green foryour 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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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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two quarts
Posts: 11
mantua,ohio
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| 10 Jan 2008 7:11 AM |
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| God bless you and your family Michael L.Green. Standing by in mantua Ohio |
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mailman
Posts: 22222
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 10 Jan 2008 7:20 AM |
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| Deepest condolences to the familly and friends of Major ichael L. Green. Rest In Peace Sir. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
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AF Mom in NC
Posts: 3861
Lexington, NC
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| 10 Jan 2008 7:43 AM |
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My heartfelt condolences and prayers to the family and friends of Maj. Michael L. Green. I am so grateful for his service to our country, and his efforts to procure freedoms and liberty to others in the world. His efforts will not be forgotten. I am so sorry for your loss.
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mdb70443
Posts: 17
Southeast La.
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| 10 Jan 2008 7:53 AM |
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I wish to extend my sincerest condolences to the family of Major Michael L. Green, as well as my eternal gratitude for his service. We owe him a dept of gratitude that can never be repaid. MDB........
"We should not mourn that such men died, but we should thank God that such men lived"
General George S. Patton Jr.
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