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ladynighthawk 
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Hillsboro, Missouri
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| 27 Jan 2008 8:28 PM |
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Updated 28 Jan 08 1857 CST by Ladynighthawk
Mission Update
We will stage for the first part of this mission in the church parking lot. The church is on the southeast corner of Yale Ave and Monaco Pkwy. From I-25, take the Yale Ave exit, #202, which is in south Denver just north of Hampden. Go east on Yale about 0.7 miles to Monaco Pkwy. Continue east on Yale past Monaco and take the first right into the church parking lot past the building, and we will be staging in the southeast corner of the parking lot.
Stage - 1000 (10:00 am)
Mission Brief - 1015 (10:15 am)
Flag line - 1030 (10:30 am)
There is a good chance of a large attendance for this service, with a lot of Police from the City of Lakewood because of a family connection. Again, I am asking for Colorado PGR to make every effort to attend this mission.
There will also be a service at Ft Logan National Cemetery the same day.
This burial service will take place at 1300 (1:00 pm) at Area A. If you attend
the funeral service, we will move as a group over to Ft Logan after the
service has begun. If you can only attend the service at Ft Logan, please
do so and we will meet you there.
Staging for this part of the mission:
Ft Logan National Cemetery Information Center
3698 S. Sheridan Blvd
Denver, Colorado 80235
Stage - 1200 (noon)
Mission Brief - 1215 (12:15 pm)
Move to Area A - 1230 (12:30 pm)
I will also be the Ride Captain for this part of the mission.
Brad 'CHARGER' Lewellen
Colorado State Captain
Patriot Guard Riders
charger@patriotguard.org
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We will stage for the first part of this mission in the church parking lot. The church is on the southeast corner of Yale Ave and Monaco Pkwy. From I-25, take the Yale Ave exit, #202, which is in south Denver just north of Hampden. Go east on Yale about 0.7 miles to Monaco Pkwy. Continue east on Yale past Monaco and take the first right into the church parking lot past the building, and we will be staging in the southeast corner of the parking lot.
Stage - 1000 (10:00 am)
Mission Brief - 1015 (10:15 am)
Flag line - 1030 (10:30 am)
There is a good chance of a large attendance for this service, with a lot of Police from the City of Lakewood because of a family connection. Again, I am asking for Colorado PGR to make every effort to attend this mission.
The burial service will probably follow later after the church service. This information has not yet been confirmed. I will post this information as soon as I have confirmation. I am asking if anybody with a truck or large SUV is attending that can haul flags, please let me know asap so I can make plans to ride, weather permitting.
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Updated 28 Jan 08 1847 est S Sturgis
This mission is now confirmed on Saturday, 02 Feb 08
Services are scheduled for 1100 (11 a.m.) at:
The Church of Latter Day Saints
2710 S. Monaco Pkwy
Denver, Colorado
80222
Burial information is still pending.
I will be the Ride Captain for this mission, and will post staging time and place later tonight.
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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.
Pfc. Duncan Charles Crookston, 19, of Denver, Colo., died Jan. 25 in Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle during combat operations in Baghdad, Iraq. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kan.
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Deb Sevier
TOU Enforcement Agent
Proud daughter of a Korean War Vet
TSGT. Robert "Bob" Sevier
US Army, Korea 1950-53
Ride safe, ride free
Ladynighthawk
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Charger
Posts: 3920
Golden, Colorado Retired Colorado State Captain
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| 27 Jan 2008 8:50 PM |
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My thoughts and prayers have been with Pfc. Duncan C. Crookston ever since I have known of his struggles down at Ft Sam Houston, and it is with a heavy heart that I learned that he has moved on to his next mission. If asked, we stand ready to be there for his family and friends. I have made contact and will post as soon as I know anything.
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Brad 'CHARGER' Lewellen
Retired Colorado State Captain
Proud PGR Blue Hat
"History does not long entrust the care of freedom to the weak or the timid"
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catbrooks
Posts: 1787
Lake Mary, FL
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| 27 Jan 2008 8:51 PM |
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My family and I send our most sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of this young American hero. We will never forget his courageous sacrifice.
Pfc. Duncan Crookston, thank you for your commitment to make this world a safer one for ALL our children, 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
KIA 02/14/07 Baquaba Iraq |
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lilboss
Posts: 499
Aguilar, Colorado
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| 27 Jan 2008 9:09 PM |
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My sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Pfc. Crookston.
May the Creator comfort and give you peace.
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Lil Boss
America--Land of the Free,
Thanks to the Brave
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ivetret
Posts: 2419
Shermer, IL
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| 27 Jan 2008 9:11 PM |
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My deepest sympathy to the family of Pfc. Duncan Charles Crookston. I appreciate all of his contributions to our country and may there be a special place for him in heaven. He gave his 'all' so young.
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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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690MedCo
Posts: 4588
Huntington Beach, CA
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| 27 Jan 2008 9:43 PM |
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Thank you PFC Duncan Charles Crookston 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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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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custer7thcav
Posts: 8878
Hillsboro, Ohio
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| 27 Jan 2008 10:16 PM |
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| My deepest sympathy and sincere condolences to the family and friends of Pfc. Duncan Charles Crookston. Thank you, sir, for your service and dedication. God bless you, and be with your family during this very difficult time. Rest in peace. |
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custer7thcav
In honor and memory of
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Pepper_guy
Posts: 9895
Lacey, WA
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| 27 Jan 2008 11:10 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of PFC. Duncan Charles Crookston, U.S. Army / OIF. PFC. Crookston, 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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Mr.Black
Posts: 1888
AZ Ride Captain
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| 27 Jan 2008 11:52 PM |
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To the family and friends of Pfc. Duncan Charles Crookston, who proudly served
our great nation in the United States Army, my deepest and sincere
condolences for your loss of this great American Hero.
Duncan's
dedicated service to our country will be remembered with the honor of
his commitment and his ultimate sacrifice in Iraq.
Vaya Con Dios Duncan, rest in eternal peace. |
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Jasper54
Posts: 7187
Columbus, Ohio
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| 28 Jan 2008 4:28 AM |
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| I wish to express my sincere prayers and extend my heartfelt sympathies to the family of US Army PFC Duncan Charles Crookston. The Utimate Sacrafice that he has 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 give you 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.
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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: 3133
Vidor, Orange County, TX
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| 28 Jan 2008 6:25 AM |
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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 Iraq?" 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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Jerinco
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| 28 Jan 2008 7:12 AM |
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Pfc. Crookston,
Thank You for your service to this country. My sincere condolences to Mrs. Crookston and family. |
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nuguy
Posts: 896
Pueblo, CO
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| 28 Jan 2008 7:35 AM |
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My condolences to the family and friends of Pfc. Duncan Charles Crookston. May you find comfort in my prayers.
Pfc Crookston, You ca stand down from your watch. We will be standing watch for you now.
Go rest now. You earned it.
STANDING BY IN PUEBLO FOR INFO. |
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Senior Ride Captain-Pueblo & So. Colo
Nat'l PGR
US NAVY 55-58
RFTW Rider
PGR Rider
Remembering our POW/MIA/KIA
nuguy@q.com
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jasonsargo
Posts: 237
Lakewood, CO
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| 28 Jan 2008 8:24 AM |
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Standing by in Denver.
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sdoise
Posts: 8050
Kinder, La.
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| 28 Jan 2008 8:29 AM |
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| I offer my heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Pfc Duncan Charles Crookston and my sincere appreciation of his service and ultimate sacrifice 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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deke
Posts: 231
Elizabeth, CO
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| 28 Jan 2008 9:28 AM |
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To the family of Pfc. Duncan Crookston: Please know that I am forever indebted to you for the loss of your loved one who was protecting me, my family and this great nation. May God help you find peace at this most difficult time.
All of us are here to support you, and ensure that the memory of Duncan and his service will live on. A grateful nation grieves with you.
Standing by. |
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Deke
"This will remain the land of the free as long as it is the home of the brave."
- Elmer Davis
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HDriderDave1
Posts: 7059
N. AL Ride Capt. Madison, AL
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| 28 Jan 2008 9:42 AM |
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God Bless Pfc. Duncan Charles Crookston, 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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CarlS
Posts: 3613
Senior Ride Captain
Altamonte Springs, FL
Florida State Captain (retired)
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| 28 Jan 2008 10:17 AM |
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I send my sincere and deep sympathy to the family and friends of PFC Crookston. May God give you strength, peace, and consolation as you walk this dark road. You and America have lost a true hero and we mourn with you.
To PFC Crookston, thank your for serving this great nation and risking your life for our freedom and the freedom of others. Godspeed and rest in peace. Your duty is done. |
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US Army
1966-2000
CarlS@patriotguard.org
386-793-0030
Gold Star & Blue Star Dad
Riding in loving memory of CW2 Justin S Swofford and Tom "FLAMAN2U" Rowell |
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drpepper
Posts: 3089
Texas Gulf Coast
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| 28 Jan 2008 10:20 AM |
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Words are never enough when a hero gives his life to secure our freedoms... please know you are in our prayers and we share the pain from the loss of Duncan Crookston .... may GOD bless you ..... |
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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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satyr
Posts: 7366
Raleigh, NC
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| 28 Jan 2008 11:04 AM |
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I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Pfc Duncan Charles Crookston. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Thank you for standing for our country and defending our freedom Duncan. Rest in peace soldier. I salute you.
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Steve Roma
USAF 1976 - 1980, TAC
Dry Hill AFS, Watertown, NY
Finland AFS, Finland, MN
We cherish too, the Poppy red
That grows on fields where valor led,
It seems to signal to the skies
That blood of heroes never dies.
- Moina Micheals - 1918
"We Shall Keep the Faith"
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Chitown
Posts: 855
Leawood, KS
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| 28 Jan 2008 11:22 AM |
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Pfc. Duncan Crookston,
Thank you for defending this great country and preserving our freedom. Your service and sacrifice will never be forgotten!
May the good lord comfort your family and friends during this terrible time. |
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'Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference in the world. But, the Marines (this goes for all our service men and women) don't have that problem.' -- Ronald Reagan
Standing by in Leawood, Kansas
Mike "Chitown" O'Malley
SSGT USMC 1977 - 1985
C co. 1st BN, 5th Marines
American Legion Riders Post 370
Patriot Guard Riders
Kansas Patriot Guard
Riding in honor of
SPC Matthew Murchison US Army. KIA Iraq 8/4/07
SPC David Lane US Army. KIA Iraq 9/5/07
Cpl Billy Willis US Army 9/10/07
Sgt Jeffrey Mersman KIA Afghanistan 11/8/07
Four young Kansas Soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice for us.
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"Wookie"
Posts: 1855
Olympia, WA
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| 28 Jan 2008 12:09 PM |
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Our Sincere Condolences to the Family and Friends of Pfc. Duncan Charles Crookston!
Our heartfelt Prayers for Comfort and Strength during this time
of Remembrance for your Loved One !
We “Thank You” for a Hero who has served us so faithfully! |
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milktoast
Posts: 3622
West Branch, MI Zephyrhills, FL
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| 28 Jan 2008 12:11 PM |
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| My heartfelt condolences and prayers to the family and friends of Pfc. Duncan Crookston. Words alone cannot express my debt and gratitude for his service and sacrifice. This hero will live 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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Geezer Glide 2001
Posts: 3260
Conroe,Texas
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| 28 Jan 2008 12:46 PM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Pfc.Duncan Charles Crookston, Thanks for being our hero. God Bless. And God Bless, The fellow soldiers that stands for us everyday.Thank you for your dedicated service and sacrifice to defend this great nation of ours.
We salute you , My Friend
Final Inspection
The soldier stood and faced God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now,soldier.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My Church have you been true?"
The soldier squared his shoulders and said,
"No, Lord, I guess I ain't.
Because those of us who carry guns,
Can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays,
And at times my talk was tough.
And sometimes I've been violent,
Because the world is awfully rough.
But, I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep....
Though I worked a lot of overtime.
When the bills just got too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God, forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.
I know I don't deserve a place,
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around,
Except to calm their fears.
If you've a place for me here, Lord.
It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don’t, I’ll understand.
There was a silence all around the throne,
Where the saints had often trod.
As the soldier waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now,soldier
you’ve borne your burdens well.
Walk peacefully on Heaven’s streets;
you’ve done your time in Hell."
- Author Unknown -
Riding loud and proud......But standing tall and silent...........for the American Hero.
Paul Babb ( Former Deputy )
MCSO-3110
S.E.Tx. P.G.R. Rider
Conroe, Texas
Riding in memory of
Sgt.Jack H. Holder Jr.
MCSO-3102
DIUSMC Parris Island, Buford SC.
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lkwood
Posts: 385
Thornton, CO
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| 28 Jan 2008 12:49 PM |
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I would like to offer my most sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of PFC Crookston. Yet another young Hero taken much too soon. May he rest in peace.
Standing by in Thornton for further instructions.
Updated 1/29 to add that Brian and I will be there in the cage.
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